This study employs resource advantage theory to identify how beef cattle value chain actors' resources are translated into the positional advantage and how that then affects their financial performance in an emerging country context. The study tested was designed to understand if: (1) the...

Co-branding is a widely applied strategy, with research indicating differential benefits to the parent brands. Past studies suggest the source of these differences may be due to the partners’ relative market position, and characteristics such as brand familiarity, brand equity and proximity to...

Prior research points out the emerging phenomenon of consumer resistance in terms of resistance towards the marketing discipline. At the same time, extant literature suggests the increasing importance of authenticity in marketing.This study investigates the research question whether and by which...

Loyalty programs are a widespread marketing tool whose contribution to a company's economic success is still being questioned. From a marketing relationship perspective, they cannot be terminated easily and their elimination has to be reasoned. This qualitative study examines why companies end...

According to the specific nature of tourism products and services, the marketing of destinations includes many features which are not shown in the company marketing in another industry. In contrast to physical products, a service product cannot be tested before it is purchased due to...