“This trip to China has been an absolute steal,”exclaimed Keiko,a Japanese tourist purchasing cosmetics through Shanghai International Finance Center’s immediate tax refund service.Her experience mirrors a broader ...“This trip to China has been an absolute steal,”exclaimed Keiko,a Japanese tourist purchasing cosmetics through Shanghai International Finance Center’s immediate tax refund service.Her experience mirrors a broader trend:Visitors from overseas are flocking to China’s retail scene,lured by its growing shopping convenience.On April 26,six government agencies,including the Ministry of Commerce,jointly issued the refined departure tax refund policy,slashing the minimum refund threshold from 500 yuan(US$69)to 200 yuan(US$28),doubling the cash refund limit from 10,000 yuan(US$1,376)to 20,000 yuan(US$2,752),and encouraging shopping districts,tourist attractions and hotels to increase the number of tax refund stores.展开更多
THE Spring Festival,the most important traditional festival of the Chinese people,is not only an occasion for family reunion but also a time for binge shopping.Now,with digital technology enabling high penetration of ...THE Spring Festival,the most important traditional festival of the Chinese people,is not only an occasion for family reunion but also a time for binge shopping.Now,with digital technology enabling high penetration of mobile payments and e-commerce,as well as highly efficient smart logistics,infinite possibilities for shopping sprees are possible during the Spring Festival,which this year fell on January 29.展开更多
Private shopping sites （PSSs） business model is developing rapidly both in the world and in Turkey since 2000s. However, studies related consumer attitudes towards private shopping sites in Turkey are limited in the...Private shopping sites （PSSs） business model is developing rapidly both in the world and in Turkey since 2000s. However, studies related consumer attitudes towards private shopping sites in Turkey are limited in the literature. So, the main aim of this paper is revealing variables that affect attitudes of PSSs customers in Turkey and conceptualizing these variables within the scope of a model that depends on Technology Acceptance Model （TAM） In this descriptive study, research population includes all of the consumers who made at least one shopping from PSSs in Turkey and ＂snowball sampling method＂ is used. In consequence of an online survey application 409 questionnaires are analyzed. As a result of regression analysis, all of the 14 hypotheses are accepted. In conclusion all of the variables in the model （product quality, delivery service, system quality, information quality, service quality, perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use, compatibility, privacy, and security） have significant relations with consumer attitudes. The most important variables in building positive attitudes towards PSSs are perceived usefulness and compatibility. Conversely the lowest variance prediction percentage belongs to privacy variable.展开更多
In general, if you’re dealingWith either a well-publicizedinternet supplier or with anestablished company with both"brick and mortar" stores and aneCommerce website, you shouldhave no trouble getting the go...In general, if you’re dealingWith either a well-publicizedinternet supplier or with anestablished company with both"brick and mortar" stores and aneCommerce website, you shouldhave no trouble getting the goodsyou ordered at the price youordered them, roughly whenpromised. And think about all thetime you’re saving! Here are fourfactors to bear in mind:展开更多
Since the end of last year, a series of issues about climate change has been brought into spotlight. The most spectacular global climate summit launched in Copenhagen, just after the hot world climate disaster movie &...Since the end of last year, a series of issues about climate change has been brought into spotlight. The most spectacular global climate summit launched in Copenhagen, just after the hot world climate disaster movie "2012" wasthe on the screen. No matter it's aconclusion coincidence orsearching consideration, analysis, putfate, necessary, soand we, as consumers, can finally get the for the rule are always that way for a change in our buying behaviors.展开更多
Online shopping has already become the new mode that a lot of customers try to adopt. At the same time, the online shopping could not be successfully completed without logistics service. Logistics service quality (LSQ...Online shopping has already become the new mode that a lot of customers try to adopt. At the same time, the online shopping could not be successfully completed without logistics service. Logistics service quality (LSQ) has significant impact on revenue and profitability. This paper presents the issue from the perspective of the customer, and explores the initial factors of LSQ based on the online shopping through in-depth interview and the Delphi method. The survey uses a standard 7-point Likert-type scale to measure the LSQ. Empirical research results are shown in detail to confirm seven LSQ dimensions with Chinese characteristics, including timeliness quality, personal contact quality, order quality, order discrepancy handling, order condition and convenience. Statistical analyses of the investigation were conducted to test the reliability and validity of the LSQ evaluation model.展开更多
This paper discusses the definition and connotation of Theme Shopping Tourism(TST) destination,and reveals the attractive distance of TST destination based on the utility function derived from the supposed demand func...This paper discusses the definition and connotation of Theme Shopping Tourism(TST) destination,and reveals the attractive distance of TST destination based on the utility function derived from the supposed demand function.An attractive model is deduced.According to this attractive model,it is can be known that the attractive distance is related to the price difference of the theme commodities between TST destination and tourist origin place,the average expenditure of transport,the demand elasticity of price,the actual price of sightseeing spot,the critical price that a tourist will afford,the number of nights that a tourist stays on the TST destination and the price level of accommodation in the TST destination.The change mechanism of attractive distance of TST destinations is revealed in this paper,and implications on TST marketing are put forward.First,theme commodities should be luxuries.Second,lower price is the primary pulling factor of theme shopping tourism.Third,the route combining with sightseeing spots is beneficial to shopping tourism.At last,TST development is one way of rejuvenating the falling destinations.展开更多
This study analyzed weekday shopping behavior from a home base to a destination using data from the 4th Keihanshin metropolitan area person trip survey.We first analyzed the relationships between occupation and transp...This study analyzed weekday shopping behavior from a home base to a destination using data from the 4th Keihanshin metropolitan area person trip survey.We first analyzed the relationships between occupation and transportation means,transportation means and travel time,and transportation means and duration of time at the destination.Results of a chi-square test,residual analysis,and correspondence analysis confirmed that employed persons tend to travel by cars while unemployed persons tend to travel by bus or walk.The relationship between travel time and duration of time at the destination was also revealed according to transportation means.Results of a cluster analysis then classified shopping behaviors to expose four patterns.Finally,multiple regression analyzed the degree to which certain variables were related to duration of time at the destination.Results confirmed a strong relationship between duration of time at the destination and travel time.The degree of this factor’s influence on other variables was also clarified.The value of these findings is that the relationship between travel time by means of transportation and the duration of time at the destination was clarified using statistical analysis.We then found a highly accurate equation that estimates the duration of time at a destination from the travel time.If the duration of time at a destination can be estimated,it may be possible to more accurately develop the structure of rest facilities,the number of parking lots,the degree of congestion,and so on,which can be associated with the customer’s usage behavior in a shopping site.This research in this paper contributes to the field of urban analysis and marketing by presenting a new effective method for person trip survey and analysis.展开更多
The developments of Internet and e-commerce provide a new market place to businessman to sell their products and allow people to buy products via Internet as well as to create a new shopping media to consumers. The st...The developments of Internet and e-commerce provide a new market place to businessman to sell their products and allow people to buy products via Internet as well as to create a new shopping media to consumers. The study aims to investigate the factors affecting consumers' purchase decision via Internet and how product characteristics affect cyber shopping in Hong Kong. The study has revealed that the security of personal data,delivery time, product brand and price were the major concerns for developing cyber market. For marketing apparel products, brand loyalty becomes very important since consumers' judging confidence on the products can be increased in terms of fitting standards and quality aspects.展开更多
文摘“This trip to China has been an absolute steal,”exclaimed Keiko,a Japanese tourist purchasing cosmetics through Shanghai International Finance Center’s immediate tax refund service.Her experience mirrors a broader trend:Visitors from overseas are flocking to China’s retail scene,lured by its growing shopping convenience.On April 26,six government agencies,including the Ministry of Commerce,jointly issued the refined departure tax refund policy,slashing the minimum refund threshold from 500 yuan(US$69)to 200 yuan(US$28),doubling the cash refund limit from 10,000 yuan(US$1,376)to 20,000 yuan(US$2,752),and encouraging shopping districts,tourist attractions and hotels to increase the number of tax refund stores.
文摘THE Spring Festival,the most important traditional festival of the Chinese people,is not only an occasion for family reunion but also a time for binge shopping.Now,with digital technology enabling high penetration of mobile payments and e-commerce,as well as highly efficient smart logistics,infinite possibilities for shopping sprees are possible during the Spring Festival,which this year fell on January 29.
文摘Private shopping sites （PSSs） business model is developing rapidly both in the world and in Turkey since 2000s. However, studies related consumer attitudes towards private shopping sites in Turkey are limited in the literature. So, the main aim of this paper is revealing variables that affect attitudes of PSSs customers in Turkey and conceptualizing these variables within the scope of a model that depends on Technology Acceptance Model （TAM） In this descriptive study, research population includes all of the consumers who made at least one shopping from PSSs in Turkey and ＂snowball sampling method＂ is used. In consequence of an online survey application 409 questionnaires are analyzed. As a result of regression analysis, all of the 14 hypotheses are accepted. In conclusion all of the variables in the model （product quality, delivery service, system quality, information quality, service quality, perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use, compatibility, privacy, and security） have significant relations with consumer attitudes. The most important variables in building positive attitudes towards PSSs are perceived usefulness and compatibility. Conversely the lowest variance prediction percentage belongs to privacy variable.
文摘In general, if you’re dealingWith either a well-publicizedinternet supplier or with anestablished company with both"brick and mortar" stores and aneCommerce website, you shouldhave no trouble getting the goodsyou ordered at the price youordered them, roughly whenpromised. And think about all thetime you’re saving! Here are fourfactors to bear in mind:
文摘Since the end of last year, a series of issues about climate change has been brought into spotlight. The most spectacular global climate summit launched in Copenhagen, just after the hot world climate disaster movie "2012" wasthe on the screen. No matter it's aconclusion coincidence orsearching consideration, analysis, putfate, necessary, soand we, as consumers, can finally get the for the rule are always that way for a change in our buying behaviors.
基金Project (Nos. 50505044 and 70472061) supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China
文摘Online shopping has already become the new mode that a lot of customers try to adopt. At the same time, the online shopping could not be successfully completed without logistics service. Logistics service quality (LSQ) has significant impact on revenue and profitability. This paper presents the issue from the perspective of the customer, and explores the initial factors of LSQ based on the online shopping through in-depth interview and the Delphi method. The survey uses a standard 7-point Likert-type scale to measure the LSQ. Empirical research results are shown in detail to confirm seven LSQ dimensions with Chinese characteristics, including timeliness quality, personal contact quality, order quality, order discrepancy handling, order condition and convenience. Statistical analyses of the investigation were conducted to test the reliability and validity of the LSQ evaluation model.
基金Under the auspices of National Natural Science Foundation of China (No 40571059)
文摘This paper discusses the definition and connotation of Theme Shopping Tourism(TST) destination,and reveals the attractive distance of TST destination based on the utility function derived from the supposed demand function.An attractive model is deduced.According to this attractive model,it is can be known that the attractive distance is related to the price difference of the theme commodities between TST destination and tourist origin place,the average expenditure of transport,the demand elasticity of price,the actual price of sightseeing spot,the critical price that a tourist will afford,the number of nights that a tourist stays on the TST destination and the price level of accommodation in the TST destination.The change mechanism of attractive distance of TST destinations is revealed in this paper,and implications on TST marketing are put forward.First,theme commodities should be luxuries.Second,lower price is the primary pulling factor of theme shopping tourism.Third,the route combining with sightseeing spots is beneficial to shopping tourism.At last,TST development is one way of rejuvenating the falling destinations.
基金This work was supported by Kindai University under a Faculty Assistance and Development Research Grant in 2018[grant number SR09]This study was supported by Joint Research Program No.690 at Center for Spatial Information Science(CSIS),The University of Tokyo.
文摘This study analyzed weekday shopping behavior from a home base to a destination using data from the 4th Keihanshin metropolitan area person trip survey.We first analyzed the relationships between occupation and transportation means,transportation means and travel time,and transportation means and duration of time at the destination.Results of a chi-square test,residual analysis,and correspondence analysis confirmed that employed persons tend to travel by cars while unemployed persons tend to travel by bus or walk.The relationship between travel time and duration of time at the destination was also revealed according to transportation means.Results of a cluster analysis then classified shopping behaviors to expose four patterns.Finally,multiple regression analyzed the degree to which certain variables were related to duration of time at the destination.Results confirmed a strong relationship between duration of time at the destination and travel time.The degree of this factor’s influence on other variables was also clarified.The value of these findings is that the relationship between travel time by means of transportation and the duration of time at the destination was clarified using statistical analysis.We then found a highly accurate equation that estimates the duration of time at a destination from the travel time.If the duration of time at a destination can be estimated,it may be possible to more accurately develop the structure of rest facilities,the number of parking lots,the degree of congestion,and so on,which can be associated with the customer’s usage behavior in a shopping site.This research in this paper contributes to the field of urban analysis and marketing by presenting a new effective method for person trip survey and analysis.
文摘The developments of Internet and e-commerce provide a new market place to businessman to sell their products and allow people to buy products via Internet as well as to create a new shopping media to consumers. The study aims to investigate the factors affecting consumers' purchase decision via Internet and how product characteristics affect cyber shopping in Hong Kong. The study has revealed that the security of personal data,delivery time, product brand and price were the major concerns for developing cyber market. For marketing apparel products, brand loyalty becomes very important since consumers' judging confidence on the products can be increased in terms of fitting standards and quality aspects.
