Innovation in retail marketing: sensory experience and its influence on women's footwear purchase decisions
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2025
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Zamudio Norabuena L. A. ., Castillo Cueva M. J. ., Morales-Alonso G. y Navarro-Castillo Y. M. (2025). Innovation in retail marketing: sensory experience and its influence on women’s footwear purchase decisions. Papeles de Europa, 38, e103871. https://doi.org/10.5209/pade.103871
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El objetivo principal de este estudio fue identificar los elementos predominantes que influyen en el proceso de toma de decisiones de compra en un entorno minorista de calzado, considerando los atributos físicos del producto (diseño, color, precio y marca), el ambiente comercial (iluminación y música) y el servicio al cliente (calidad del servicio prestado). Se empleó un enfoque cuantitativo, de nivel descriptivo, utilizando análisis de datos de corte transversal. Los datos se recolectaron a través de una encuesta administrada a 59 mujeres seleccionadas aleatoriamente, todas de 35 años o más, que habían realizado compras en la tienda. La información se procesó utilizando estadística descriptiva. Los principales hallazgos indicaron que el 56% de las encuestadas priorizó el diseño del calzado, mientras que los elementos ambientales y relacionados con el servicio, como la iluminación (84%), la música (75%) y el servicio al cliente (81%), contribuyeron significativamente al proceso de toma de decisiones. El estudio confirmó que los elementos experienciales adicionales relacionados con el servicio al cliente desempeñan un papel fundamental en la configuración de las decisiones de compra, siendo el diseño el factor más destacado al seleccionar el calzado.
Abstract: The main objective of this study was to identify the predominant elements influencing the purchasing decision-making process in a footwear retail setting, considering physical product attributes (design, color, price, and brand), the commercial environment (lighting and music), and customer service (quality of service provided). A quantitative, descriptive-level approach was employed, using cross-sectional data analysis. Data were collected through a survey administered to 59 randomly selected women, all aged 35 or older, who had made purchases at the store. The information was processed using descriptive statistics. The main findings indicated that 56% of respondents prioritized footwear design, while environmental and service-related elements such as lighting (84%), music (75%), and customer service (81%) significantly contributed to the decision-making process. The study confirmed that additional experiential elements related to customer service play a pivotal role in shaping purchasing decisions, with design emerging as the most salient factor when selecting footwear.Keywords: footwear market, store atmosphere, sensory stimuli, female costumer, customer service
Abstract: The main objective of this study was to identify the predominant elements influencing the purchasing decision-making process in a footwear retail setting, considering physical product attributes (design, color, price, and brand), the commercial environment (lighting and music), and customer service (quality of service provided). A quantitative, descriptive-level approach was employed, using cross-sectional data analysis. Data were collected through a survey administered to 59 randomly selected women, all aged 35 or older, who had made purchases at the store. The information was processed using descriptive statistics. The main findings indicated that 56% of respondents prioritized footwear design, while environmental and service-related elements such as lighting (84%), music (75%), and customer service (81%) significantly contributed to the decision-making process. The study confirmed that additional experiential elements related to customer service play a pivotal role in shaping purchasing decisions, with design emerging as the most salient factor when selecting footwear.Keywords: footwear market, store atmosphere, sensory stimuli, female costumer, customer service







