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JOURNAL OF RETAILING AND CONSUMER SERVICES
Volume 18, Issue 6, Pages 575-585Publisher
ELSEVIER SCI LTD
DOI: 10.1016/j.jretconser.2011.08.007
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Gender; Supermarket retailing; Store characteristics
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Family grocery shopping is the accepted domain of women; however, modern social and demographic movements challenge traditional gender roles within the family structure. Men now engage in grocery shopping more freely and frequently, yet the essence of male shopping behaviour and beliefs present an opportunity for examination. This research identifies specific store characteristics, investigates the perceived importance of those characteristics and explores gender, age and income differences that may exist. A random sample collection methodology involving 280 male and female grocery shoppers was selected. Results indicated significant statistical differences between genders based on perceptions of importance of most store characteristics. Overall, male grocery shoppers considered supermarket store characteristics less important than female shoppers. Income did not affect shoppers' level of associated importance; however respondents' age, education and occupation influenced perceptions of price, promotions and cleanliness. (C) 2011Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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