Influence in the shoppingprocess inside the supermarket: an exploratory study with retiredcustomers

Authors

  • Márcio Moutinho Abdalla
  • Henrique Lourenço Pena

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.19177/reen.v6e32013182-211

Keywords:

Consumer behavior, Seniors, Retail, Focus group.

Abstract

With changes in the global market Brazil in recent years, mainly supermarkets, consumer behavior have undergone some changes. By increasing the purchasing power of the elderly, supermarkets identified the need to meet the specific desires, especially from this consumer group. Hence, this study aims to explore the categories of influence on the shopping process in supermarket, under the gaze of retirees’ consumers. To achieve the goal, we chose to collect information through focus groups. The opinions expressed by retirees were analyzed through content analysis, taking into account categories previously observed in the literature, besides emerging categories. As a result, it was observed that although price and location are relevant factors, they are not characterize as determinants of choice any more. Apparently, satisfaction is directed for care and quality services from each sector. This consumer group is distinguished by willingness to live new shopping experiences.

Published

2013-12-20

Issue

Section

Artigos Científicos