Managing In-Store Logistics: Perspective from Pakistani Small & Medium Retail Stores

Wardah Irfan, Danish Ahmed Siddiqui, Waqar Ahmed, (2019) "Creating and retaining customers: perspective from Pakistani small and medium retail stores", International Journal of Retail & Distribution Management, Vol. 47 Issue: 4, pp.350-367, (Emerald Publishing)

30 Pages Posted: 24 May 2019 Last revised: 10 May 2023

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Wardah Irfan

Karachi University Business School, Students

Danish Ahmed Siddiqui

University of Karachi - Karachi University Business School

Waqar Ahmed

IQRA University

Date Written: May 8, 2019

Abstract

Purpose – Nowadays customers want to enjoy their shopping experience with convenience and maximum value for their money. The key objective of this paper is to examine the role of in-store logistics in crafting store image and perceived value to customers, thus creating satisfied and loyal customers.

Design/Methodology – A research framework was developed based on the review of relevant past research in the area of retail store service quality, perceived value, store image, customer loyalty and satisfaction. Valid data was gathered through survey from 200 respondents who have shopping experience of small and medium sized retail store. Data is analysed through Partial Least Square Structural Equation Modelling (PLSSEM) using Smart PLS 3.2.4

Findings – The findings of this study suggest that in-store logistics play a major role in developing customers’ satisfaction followed by store image and perceived value. Further, satisfied customers are expected to return to the same retail store, thus showing loyalty.

Research Contribution – This research provides insights into retail decisions makers regarding the factors which enhance customer satisfaction and retention. This study also helps marketers and operations managers to develop strategies for retail stores based on the findings of this research.

Originality/value – From a retailer’s perspective the paper explains the factors empirically that impact shoppers in retail store environment.

Keywords: store image, retail store, in-store logistics, perceived value, customer satisfaction and loyalty

Suggested Citation

Irfan, Wardah and Siddiqui, Danish Ahmed and Ahmed, Waqar, Managing In-Store Logistics: Perspective from Pakistani Small & Medium Retail Stores (May 8, 2019). Wardah Irfan, Danish Ahmed Siddiqui, Waqar Ahmed, (2019) "Creating and retaining customers: perspective from Pakistani small and medium retail stores", International Journal of Retail & Distribution Management, Vol. 47 Issue: 4, pp.350-367, (Emerald Publishing), Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=3384761 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.3384761

Wardah Irfan

Karachi University Business School, Students ( email )

Karachi
Pakistan

Danish Ahmed Siddiqui (Contact Author)

University of Karachi - Karachi University Business School ( email )

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Karachi, Sindh 75270
Pakistan
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Waqar Ahmed

IQRA University ( email )

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