Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Faculty Publications Book Chapter Faculty Publications- Book Chapter Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Salman, Sufyaan Bin; Pundhir, Shiv Kumar Singh Title A name given to the resource Consumer Preferences for Large Retail Chains vs. Local Grocery Stores: A Theoretical Analysis of Key Influences Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 01-01-2025 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Cultural Sensitivity, Cross-Border Logistics, and E-Commerce in Global Marketing;pp.71-92 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context <a href="https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3373-0528-8.ch004" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3373-0528-8.ch004</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105004499025?origin=resultslist" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105004499025?origin=resultslist</a> Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Salman S.B., Christ University, India; Pundhir S.K.S., Christ University, India Description An account of the resource 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. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available IGI Global Relation A related resource ISBN: 979-833730530-1; 979-833730528-8; Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Book chapter Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Restricted Access; Hardcopy may be available in the library Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource online