Journal
MARKETING LETTERS
Volume 25, Issue 3, Pages 319-330Publisher
SPRINGER
DOI: 10.1007/s11002-014-9305-2
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Brand choice; Channel choice; Learning; Utility theory
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We propose a framework for the joint study of the consumer's decision of where to buy and what to buy. The framework is rooted in utility theory where the utility is for a particular channel/brand combination. The framework contains firm actions, the consumer search process, the choice process, and consumer learning. We develop research questions within each of these areas. We then discuss methodological issues pertaining to the use of experimentation and econometrics. Our framework suggests that brand and channel choices are closely intertwined, and therefore studying them jointly will reveal a deeper understanding of consumer decision making in the modern marketing environment.
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