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Guiding when the consumer is in control: the moderating effect of adaptive selling on the purchase intention of the multichannel consumer

The Journal of consumer marketing, 2016-01, Vol.33 (6), p.469-478 [Peer Reviewed Journal]

Emerald Group Publishing Limited ;Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2016 ;ISSN: 0736-3761 ;EISSN: 2052-1200 ;DOI: 10.1108/JCM-09-2015-1546

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  • Title:
    Guiding when the consumer is in control: the moderating effect of adaptive selling on the purchase intention of the multichannel consumer
  • Author: Rippé, Cindy B. ; Weisfeld-Spolter, Suri ; Yurova, Yuliya ; Hale, Dena ; Sussan, Fiona
  • Subjects: Behavior ; Consumer behavior ; Consumers ; Internet access ; Knowledge ; Perceptions ; Preferences ; Retail stores ; Shopping ; Studies
  • Is Part Of: The Journal of consumer marketing, 2016-01, Vol.33 (6), p.469-478
  • Description: Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate the impact of adaptive selling (AS) when “click and brick” in control multichannel consumers (MCCs) encounter in-store salespeople. Design/methodology/approach An online survey was administered to 387 college students from several southeastern colleges in the USA. The study consisted of a single manipulated factor (AS: high vs low) and a second measured factor (degree of MCC search: high vs low). Covariance-based structural equation modeling was selected and analysis was conducted using IBM SPSS AMOS 22.0.0.0. Findings The findings indicate that while perceptions of control in the retail store increase as customers engage in more multichannel search behavior, the path from perceived control (PC) to purchase intention (PI) is also positively affected by AS as multichannel search increases. Practical implications To increase in-store purchases by consumers using the physical location as an information channel, professional sales training, specifically AS skills, should be considered by retail managers for in-store sales personnel. Our findings suggest that salespeople can use AS skills to increase the likelihood of the MCCs’ in-store PI while not reducing their feelings of PC. Originality/value In a time where many marketers struggle with how to combine multichannel retailing efforts effectively, this research confirms that new channels create MCCs who desire control. AS shows promise as a technique for retailers to use when selling to a consumer who values control.
  • Publisher: Santa Barbara: Emerald Group Publishing Limited
  • Language: English
  • Identifier: ISSN: 0736-3761
    EISSN: 2052-1200
    DOI: 10.1108/JCM-09-2015-1546
  • Source: ProQuest One Psychology
    ProQuest Central
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