Multi‐Technological Solutions for In‐Store Smart Retailing

Qiu, Xinxin, Roy, Sanjit K., Singh, Gaganpreet and Gruner, Richard L. (2024) Multi‐Technological Solutions for In‐Store Smart Retailing. Journal of Consumer Behaviour. ISSN 1472-0817

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Abstract

Smart in-store technologies are flourishing in retail, encompassing innovations such as smart carts, in-store mobile applications, and self-checkouts. Despite their growing coexistence, configuring these technologies throughout the consumer in-store shopping journey remains underexplored. To address this issue, this study investigates effective multi-technological solutions that benefit consumers and retailers in grocery store settings from a configurational perspective, focusing on service convenience, shopping value, and retail store image. In Study 1, we developed and tested a research model relating consumer-oriented benefits (i.e., service convenience and shopping value) and retailer-oriented benefits (i.e., retail store image) using partial least squares structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM). In Study 2, fuzzy set qualitative comparative analysis (fsQCA) was used to examine the technology configurations that drive these benefits. Several effective multi-technological solutions were identified. Results show that smart shopping carts play a central role in driving several benefits, as does their combination with self-checkouts. Also, the absence of a touchscreen kiosk is identified as a core condition in an ideal shopping experience facilitated by smart shopping carts. The findings offer novel and actionable insights into effective configurational strategies for in-store technologies in smart retailing practices.

Item Type: Article
Keywords: fsQCA | in-store smart technologies | service convenience | shopping value | smart retailing | smart services
Subjects: Social Sciences and humanities > Business, Management and Accounting > General Management
Social Sciences and humanities > Business, Management and Accounting > Management of Technology and Innovation
JGU School/Centre: Jindal Global Law School
Depositing User: Arjun Dinesh
Date Deposited: 30 Dec 2024 12:14
Last Modified: 30 Dec 2024 12:14
Official URL: https://doi.org/10.1002/cb.2447
Funders: UWA Business School, The University of Western Australia
URI: https://pure.jgu.edu.in/id/eprint/8930

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