Do demographics predict shoppers’ choice of retail outlet for roots and tubers in Trinidad and Tobago?

Abstract

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to identify the demographic characteristics that influence the choice of retail outlet and the preferred retail outlet used by primary household shoppers when purchasing roots and tubers (R&Ts).Design/methodology/approachThe study uses a binary logit model to estimate the probability of being a traditional or modern outlet shopper for R&Ts.FindingsThe traditional retail outlet was the preferred place to purchase R&Ts. Three demographic variables, age, monthly family income and ethnicity, were statistically significant.Research limitations/implicationsThe sample size might be considered small with only 232 primary household food shoppers participating.Originality/valueTo date, minimal research on the marketing of R&Ts has been undertaken in Trinidad and Tobago. As such, it is hoped that this study will stimulate others to undertake research in this area.