Influence of reference group indicators to the image of modern retail (case in Indonesia)

Sugito, Sugito and Lubis, Arlina Nurbaity and Rini, Endang Sulistya and Absah, Yeni (2018): Influence of reference group indicators to the image of modern retail (case in Indonesia). Published in: JUNIOR SCIENTIFIC RESEARCHER , Vol. 4, No. 2 (November 2018): pp. 67-79.

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the influence of the reference group to the image of modern retail in Medan. The research population is modern retail consumers in Medan.The samples in this study were consumers who shop at Indomaret, Alfa Mart and Alfa Midi modern retailers in Medan City, Indonesia and tthe sample size obtained was 204 by the fraction sample method. This study analysis uses a Structural Equation Modeling (SEM). The results concluded that the reference group has a significant effect on the modern retail images.

• Item Type: MPRA Paper
• Language: English
• Keywords: consumers; reference group; image of modern retail
• Subjects: D - Microeconomics > D9 - Intertemporal Choice > D91 - Intertemporal Household Choice ; Life Cycle Models and Saving; L - Industrial Organization > L8 - Industry Studies: Services > L81 - Retail and Wholesale Trade ; e-Commerce; M - Business Administration and Business Economics ; Marketing ; Accounting ; Personnel Economics > M3 - Marketing and Advertising > M31 - Marketing

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