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Consumer Preferences for Large Retail Chains vs. Local Grocery Stores: A Theoretical Analysis of Key Influences

Title
Consumer Preferences for Large Retail Chains vs. Local Grocery Stores: A Theoretical Analysis of Key Influences
Creator
Salman, Sufyaan Bin; Pundhir, Shiv Kumar Singh
Description
This chapter explores consumer preferences in the grocery retail sector, focusing on the competition between large retail chains and local grocery stores. The authors aim to identify key psychological, economic, and sociocultural factors influencing consumer choices. By analyzing these factors, the chapter seeks to inform retail strategies that promote sustainability and community welfare. It discusses the evolution of grocery distribution, highlighting the impact of e-commerce and changing consumer behaviors on traditional shopping patterns. Theoretical frameworks such as the Theory of Planned Behavior and the Stimulus-Organism-Response model are employed to understand consumer motivations. Additionally, the chapter emphasizes the importance of local grocery stores in fostering community connections and providing personalized service. Ultimately, this chapter contributes valuable insights for practitioners and policymakers to navigate the complexities of consumer behavior in a dynamic retail environment while advocating for a balanced coexistence of different retail formats. 2025 by IGI Global Scientific Publishing. All rights reserved.
Source
Cultural Sensitivity, Cross-Border Logistics, and E-Commerce in Global Marketing;pp.71-92
Date
01-01-2025
Publisher
IGI Global
Coverage
Salman S.B., Christ University, India; Pundhir S.K.S., Christ University, India
Rights
Restricted Access; Hardcopy may be available in the library
Relation
ISBN: 979-833730530-1; 979-833730528-8;
Format
online
Language
English
Type
Book chapter

Citation

Salman, Sufyaan Bin; Pundhir, Shiv Kumar Singh, “Consumer Preferences for Large Retail Chains vs. Local Grocery Stores: A Theoretical Analysis of Key Influences,” CHRIST (Deemed To Be University) Institutional Repository, accessed June 18, 2026, https://archives.christuniversity.in/items/show/24553.

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