This paper examines how cultural effects can be integrated into the relationship between customer value (perceived service quality and brand name) and customer loyalty. Hofstede's individualism-collectivism dimension is used for illustration, because some research has shown that it is a key...

Many Thai businesses have used websites to offer sales via the Internet. In reality, consumers have not flocked to Internet. A quantitative survey with data from 143 Thai website owners examined nine major success factors for business to consumer electronic commerce: government support, security...

Micro-retailers in the developing world face tough competition from the modern retail sector, and there is some question about their long-term viability. The key to a sustainable role in retailing as the economy modernizes is continuing loyalty among the expanding middle class. We use in-depth...

To enhance consumer brand experience, marketers are increasing engagement in brand communities by using social media technology enabling them to interact directly with customers. Past studies reported that perceived social presence contributes to positive consumer attitudes towards websites...