Purpose – Shopping motivation is one of the key constructs of research on shopping behavior and exhibits a high relevance for formulating retail marketing strategies. Previous studies of shopping behavior as well as research in the areas of psychology and organizational behavior point towards...

Purpose – Corporate social responsibility is becoming increasingly important in the retailing industry, whereby retailers are frequently criticized for socially irresponsible business practices by mass media and consumer advocacy groups. The purpose of this research is to find out which retail...

Local and regional entertainers typically perform without a star performer or national recognition. These performers are often an incidental backdrop for the festivities. Is audience satisfaction with the group more than a summation of the satisfaction with individual performers; do factors...