In this paper the approaches to relationships system formation are considered. As a result of the analysis of existing relationship portfolio models the criteria for relationship portfolio formation are developed and the integrated model for relationship portfolio formation is presented....

Theme The strategic marketing phase is one of systematic and continuous analysis of market needs in which the concepts of high performance products or services are developed, further provide the qualitative difference to customer, and which target different categories of consumers, ensuring...

Based on the observance that rivalry among retailers has increased sharply in recent decades, with a growing number of stores and consequently more options for consumers, the aim of this study was to discover what attributes are valued by consumers in their choices on where to shop. The specific...

A transdisciplinary literature review enabled us to identify a new construct in the marketing research field, i.e. Customer-Company Identification. It is defined as the process whereby customer’s beliefs about a company become self-defining and whereby he defines himself by the same attributes...

Positive outcomes of loyalty programs are clear for firms, yet little research examines customer perceptions. To address this gap, this article investigates various perceived benefits of loyalty programs using a multi-benefit framework based on utilitarian, hedonic, and relationship literature....

Previous research on loyalty programs is mainly characterized by the use of panel data and measures of repurchase behavior. This is a rather short-term approach that contrasts with the objective of strengthening retailer-customer bonds. In this article, we draw on relationship marketing...

The authors conduct an exploratory study in order to develop a measurement scale of customers transactional/relational orientation. The study is implemented in the context of French banking industry in both B.-to-C. and B.-to-B. environments. The results show that a different scale is needed for...

Few empirical studies cover the theme of franchisees' satisfaction. This paper investigates the impact of the nature of relationship between franchisers and franchisees on franchisees' satisfaction. Research data have been collected by surveying 400 French franchisees. Surprisingly, this...

Relationship marketing makes an implicit assumption : customers are committed. This commitment is based on the existing trust between the customer and the service provider. However, customers may reject commitment, because of psychological reactance, without any loss of trust. This article...

Le marketing relationnel suppose l’engagement de la part des consommateurs. Cet engagement repose sur la confiance entre les consommateurs et leur prestataire. Or il peut exister un refus d’engagement du fait de la réactance psychologique sans que cela ne se traduise nécessairement par une...