Traditional Shop Research Articles

Navify: Smart Shopping Application

The Smart Shopping Application project aims to enhance the shopping experience in large retail stores by integrating indoor navigation and personalized assistance. It employs an Indoor Positioning System (IPS) using Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) beacons/RFID for real-time shopper tracking and optimized pathfinding. This project bridges the gap between the convenience of e-commerce and traditional shopping, offering a seamless, efficient, and satisfying shopping experience for customers. The paper outlines the system's Architecture, implementation, and future scope.

DIGITALIZATION OF SHOP FLOOR MANAGEMENT AT SELECTED SEGMENT IN THE INDUSTRIAL ENTERPRISE IN THE CONTEXT OF INDUSTRY 4.0

As businesses gradually transition to the concept of Industry 4.0, they strive to digitize all necessary data. The aim of this article is to demonstrate how the digitalization of shop floor management (dSFM) can enhance the efficiency of production process management, and to propose steps for faster and more effective implementation of dSFM in industrial enterprises. The digitalization of shop floor management increases agility, responsiveness, and overall improves decision-making processes. In the analyzed enterprise, the traditional shop floor management was overly burdensome, accompanied by excessive documentation and inefficient processes. It was necessary to analyze three areas: data collection, information visualization, and the flow of shop floor meetings. Based on this analysis, shortcomings were identified, and measures were proposed to automate routine activities and streamline processes. This case study thus fills a gap in the research by focusing on specific challenges in implementing dSFM in an industrial enterprise.

The Impact of E-commerce Live Streaming on Consumer Decision-Making: A Case Study of Taobao

This study examines the impact of e-commerce live streaming on consumer decision-making, focusing on the role of head anchors, represented by Taobao anchor Li Jiaqi. Driven by external factors such as technological innovation, market competition, and epidemics, live e-commerce broadcasting has rapidly risen and changed traditional shopping. This study first describes the technological basis of e-commerce live streaming, including the support of real-time interaction and personalized recommendation by 5G network and artificial intelligence. Subsequently, it analyzes how consumer engagement, interactivity, and anchor influence in e-commerce live streaming affect consumer behavior in the stages of awareness, consideration, purchase decision, and experience. Taking Li Jiaqi as an example, the role of anchors in enhancing users’ trust, accelerating purchase decisions, and fostering consumer loyalty is investigated. This study summarizes the future trends of e-commerce live streaming, including the impact of multi-platform layout and improved content quality on the industry ecology.

Qualitative Study on Influencing Factors of Online Shopping in India

Due to the change of times, amazing revolutionary changes have taken place in today's era. One of these is the Internet, due to which Marshall McLuhan's phrase in which he said that the world is a global village became meaningful. While defining 'World is Global Village', he had said that people will be connected with each other through some technology instead of meeting physically, which can receive and send information, like in today's time, social media. It is doing. No area of the world has remained untouched by the influence of online media. Today, daily essential items of human life are being bought and sold online. Every basic need of daily life can be demanded from anywhere and at any time while sitting at home. The traditional shopping, which has been going on since ancient times, where the buyer used to inspect and buy the goods himself or with the help of an associate, is changing at a rapid pace in the changing era. All the products available from shops to big malls are being purchased through web sites or apps. No one would have ever dreamed that a customer would be able to buy goods manufactured abroad directly after viewing them online, but all this became possible due to the technological revolution.

Factors Influencing Customer Satisfaction in Online Shopping Among Non-Resident Students of UiTM Cawangan Terengganu

People nowadays prefer to do their purchasing online. Customers like to purchase on the internet because it is more convenient than traditional shopping, which is often associated with anxiety, crowdedness, traffic jams, limited time, and parking space, among other things. In Malaysia, the number of internet users has increased, and online shopping has become a growing trend. Therefore, this study will look into the elements that influence customer satisfaction with online buying among university students. Product quality, brand, and shopping experience are three aspects that contributed to this study. The survey approach was utilized in this study, and 364 respondents answered questionnaires. Questionnaires were distributed to non-resident university students to determine the elements that influence their decision to shop online. The researcher employed both the online survey and manual method to obtain data. Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) and Microsoft Excel were used to analyze the data gathered. According to the findings, product quality, brand, and shopping experience all have a significant impact on non-resident university students' satisfaction with online shopping at UiTM Cawangan Terengganu. In summary, the findings of this study are essential for building a successful, sustainable, and competitive business. They provide actionable insights that can lead to improved customer retention, increased revenue, and a stronger brand reputation.

Development Of E-Commerce Transactions And Its Influence On Labor Absorption

Global online retail is experiencing rapid growth, as reflected in the value of e-commerce, which is estimated to have grown by over 230 percent to $4.48 trillion, or Rp60.467 trillion, in 2021, from just $1.8 trillion in 2014. Online shopping has now become a popular pastime worldwide, particularly among young people. In addition to exciting new experiences, the prices of purchased items are also cheaper compared to traditional shopping. This sort of research is qualitative, utilizing secondary data obtained through literature reviews and statistical data. The research findings indicate that the value of e-commerce grew by over 230 percent to $4.48 trillion, or Rp60.467 trillion, in 2021, from just $1.8 trillion in 2014. In 2020 alone, the total turnover of the Asian continent reached $1.7 trillion USD. Moreover, this growth is projected to continue increasing in 2025, with an expected 51% increase to $2.5 trillion. China had sales of $1.3 trillion and is projected to grow to nearly $2 trillion by 2025. These figures exceed sales in Europe and North America. In 2020, the turnover of the European continent was $460 billion and North America was $588 billion. These values are significantly lower compared to China's sales. E-commerce in Indonesia also experienced strong growth since the beginning of 2020 due to the pandemic. The trading business grew by around 33% in 2020, and its main value increased rapidly from Rp 253 billion to Rp 337 billion. The role of business law in e-commerce transactions applies similarly to other purchasing and trading activities. With regulations in place regarding this matter, legal certainty is provided for the conduct of electronic transactions in Indonesia and internationally.

Implementasi Manajemen Rantai Pasok (Supply Chainn Management) Pada PT. Yakult Indonesia Persada

This research discusses the implementation of supply chain management at PT. Yakult Indonesia Persada, Mojokerto, East Java branch. This research uses a literature study analysis method or literature review with secondary data sources. This research explains the main role in supply chain management implemented by PT. Yakult Indonesia Persada starts from suppliers, production processes, retail, distributors, to consumers. PT. Yakult Indonesia Persada collaborates with several local and foreign suppliers to obtain main raw materials such as skim milk powder from Australia and New Zealand, sucrose and dextrose from Cirebon, packaging materials, namely polystyrene plastic ore, from China. The production process is carried out using sophisticated high-tech machines and is carried out by competent human resources (HR) to create standardized products, distribution is carried out by PT. Yakult Indonesia Persada, namely by using land and sea routes with two distribution systems, namely direct sale distribution which is carried out using backup cars to be distributed to traditional shops such as food stalls to modern shops such as supermarkets, and yakult lady, namely distribution carried out by women who has been equipped with knowledge about Yakult products to disseminate information to consumers using motorbikes or bicycles. With this distribution system, it has proven to be quite good, as proven by PT. Yakult Indonesia Persada has regular consumers spread throughout almost all of Indonesia.

The rise of livestreaming e-commerce in China and challenges for regulation: A critical examination of a landmark case occurring during COVID-19 pandemic

The devastating COVID-19 pandemic saw that the livestreaming e-commerce, which is a brand-new e-commerce model by combining online shopping with livestreams, emerged prominently in China. It shares some commonalities with other forms of e-commerce and traditional shopping channels like TV shopping one way or another, but the former is a disruptive iteration of the latter. Nonetheless, the arrival of livestreaming e-commerce also brings about significant regulatory challenges, due to opportunistic livestreamers coupled with other issues, resulting in all kinds of market failure acts, with false or misleading representations figuring most prominently. This is reflected by a landmark case occurring during the pandemic, in which Xin Ba as one of the most influential livestreamers sold cubilose products via Kuaishou, China's leading livestreaming e-commerce platform, in a false or misleading way. When the cubilose products touted as luxury foods were later proven to contain nothing but water and sugar, it attracted considerable public attention due to the large number of consumers affected and huge transactions it generated. This scandal was followed by an administrative investigation and a civil investigation. The Paper has an in-depth analysis of legal issues surrounding these investigations mainly centered on how Xin Ba as a livestreamer is liable for what, and finds that the laws applied to livestreaming e-commerce demonstrate legal inconsistencies and gaps, which a corresponding legal reform is proposed to address. As a way forward, the Paper also examines the issue of platform liabilities, a topic under-discussed under the landmark case. Upon the above deep analyses, the Paper concludes.

KEBERADAAN TOKO TRADISIONAL DAN TOKO MODERN; ASPIRASI PEDAGANG KECIL DAN REGULASI PEMERINTAH KABUPATEN TANAH LAUT

As modern stores dominate and traditional shops cannot compete, various threats emerge, including the loss of traditional shops owing to changing consumer behaviors. The existence of modern shops today creates a dilemma for the government, including in the Tanah Laut Regency area. On the one hand, it creates job opportunities, but on the other, it has the potential to paralyze established traditional shop businesses. It requires the participation of the state, which has the authority to issue regulations. This is a descriptive field research using qualitative methods, with a focus on the sustainability of traditional stores following the existence of modern shops, the aspirations of small traders, and Tanah Laut district government regulations. This research, conducted in 2023, Traditional shop owners experience the influence of modern stores both before and after they open, particularly in terms of income. Because modern stores are more organized and tidier, and rooms are air-conditioned, consumer preferences have shifted. Their aspirations are to progress together, and the site or development zone for modern shops is not close to traditional shops, despite the fact that some are already barely 50 meters away. The sustainability of modern shops today has a significant impact on the sustainability of traditional shops in Tanah Laut Regency. This involves shop development zoning arrangements, collaboration between modern and traditional stores, government assistance in the construction of traditional shops to balance the development of modern shops.

Fenomena Perilaku Belanja Online sebagai Pilihan Konsumsi pada Laki-laki Usia Produktif

Technological advances have a major impact on all human activities. One of them is shopping activities. Someone only by using the internet that is in a cell phone can carry out various shopping transactions easily. The ease of transactions in online shopping is also another supporting factor for choosing online shopping compared to traditional shopping. This causes changes in consumer spending behavior, including male consumers. Another phenomenon that supports online shopping activities is activities that are limited due to the development of the COVID-19 virus which continues to increase until now. This study uses a type of qualitative research using a phenomenological approach. The research involved one man of productive age who had online shopping experience in meeting his needs during a pandemic. Data collection was carried out using interview techniques. The results of the study explain that men of productive age choose online shopping because of intrinsic and extrinsic motivation. Intrinsic motivation consists of perceptions of convenience and practicality in online shopping, trust, hobbies they have, the desire to try new things and a sense of security in terms of health when shopping. Extrinsic motivation that causes online shopping behavior in men of productive age consists of the social environment, organizational/workplace culture, promotions/discounts, more economical prices, trends, availability and variety of products and attractive advertisements.

Acceptance of the metaverse: a laboratory experiment on augmented and virtual reality shopping

PurposeIn recent years, there has been significant interest in adopting XR (extended reality) technologies such as VR (virtual reality) and AR (augmented reality), particularly in retail. However, extending activities through reality-mediation is still mostly believed to offer an inferior experience due to their shortcomings in usability, wearability, graphical fidelity, etc. This study aims to address the research gap by experimentally examining the acceptance of metaverse shopping.Design/methodology/approachThis study conducts a 2 (VR: with vs. without) × 2 (AR: with vs. without) between-subjects laboratory experiment involving 157 participants in simulated daily shopping environments. This study builds a physical brick-and-mortar store at the campus and stocked it with approximately 600 products with accompanying product information and pricing. The XR devices and a 3D laser scanner were used in constructing the three XR shopping conditions.FindingsResults indicate that XR can offer an experience comparable to, or even surpassing, traditional shopping in terms of its instrumental and hedonic aspects, regardless of a slightly reduced perception of usability. AR negatively affected perceived ease of use, while VR significantly increased perceived enjoyment. It is surprising that the lower perceived ease of use appeared to be disconnected from the attitude toward metaverse shopping.Originality/valueThis study provides important experimental evidence on the acceptance of XR shopping, and the finding that low perceived ease of use may not always be detrimental adds to the theory of technology adoption as a whole. Additionally, it provides an important reference point for future randomized controlled studies exploring the effects of technology on adoption.

Retail mix instruments influencing customer perceived value and customer engagement: a conceptual framework and research agenda

COVID-19 has transformed customer behavior, notably in FMCG retailers. Although online stores grow, retail mix instruments remain essential for traditional shops, as these affect customer value perceptions and engagement. While previous studies suggest that customer value perceptions and engagement are linked, little is known about the effects of retail mix instruments on customer value perceptions and engagement. This study aims to fill this knowledge gap. In this study, the stimulus-organism-response (S-O-R) framework was used to propose the a priori conceptual framework, which was further employed in investigating the phenomena and the three concepts: the impact of retail mix instruments (S) on consumer value perceptions (O) and customer engagement (R). Interviews were conducted with 40 informants recruited by convenience sampling and snowballing techniques. They were Gen-X and Gen-Y and had experience visiting two FMCG retailers in Thailand. A thematic analysis was undertaken to analyze the obtained data. The a priori conceptual framework had been revised iteratively according to the emerging theme, resulting in a new conceptual framework containing descriptive details in terms of significant themes identified from the field data and potential relationships among the three concepts. Findings revealed 12 retail mix instruments and the effect of COVID-19, which were found to affect six types of customer value perceptions, resulting in four customer engagement behaviors. The proposed conceptual framework, the study’s primary theoretical contribution of the study, is used to guide potential future research agenda. To suggest how FMCG retailers may leverage the proposed conceptual framework to design strategies to promote customer engagement behaviors, an application of sales promotions is illustrated and suggests how to use sales promotion activities to induce customer value perception and their engagements.

Tourism-Led Change of the City Centre

In multicentric and increasingly complex urban regions, a city centre reinvents itself. In the case of Porto, tourism was essential for its “Baixa” renaissance. A relevant increase in visitors meant also a dramatic increase in real estate prices and significant land-use change. In field interviews, retailers noticed a “new life” before COVID-19 arrived, remarking on the positive role of tourism on urban rehabilitation and the economic viability of companies, and the negative effects for residents and traditional shops, directed to the common resident. In this article, we present and discuss its main effects in this exceptional area in Portugal’s second city. We also discuss tourism dependency and the challenge of sustainability in a high-density context, defending public policies oriented for a “city with tourists” that replaces the current construction of a “city of tourists”.

Sociocultural Linkages as Causes of Stunting Village in the Community of Tanjung Village, Mempawah Hilir District, Mempawah District

Mempawah Regency is a Regency with high cases of stunting, the government's efforts to reduce stunting rates by providing nutritious food assistance to babies at risk of stunting. Stunting is not only a matter of nutrition, but the causes of stunting are complex. This study aims to describe the existence of sociocultural linkages as a cause of stunting. The research method used descriptive qualitative approaches; the informants consisted of 7 people from several government groups, health workers, traditional shops, and communities whose children were stunted; the technique for determining informants used a purposive technique, and the data collection techniques were interviews, observation, and documentation. The results of the study indicate that there is a relationship between low education, many early marriages.

Effect of light-touch intervention and associated factors to microbial contamination at small-scale pig slaughterhouses and traditional pork shops in Vietnam

Traditional pork value chains dominate the production and distribution of pork in Vietnam; however, the high level of microbiological contamination in pork may increase the risk of food-borne disease for consumers. There is limited evidence about how to feasibly and scalably reduce microbial contamination in pork sold in traditional markets. This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of light-touch interventions for changing worker behaviour in small-scale slaughterhouses and vendors at traditional pork shops, as well as to identify risk factors for pork contamination. The intervention packages consisted of providing hygiene tools and delivering a food safety training which had been designed in a participatory way and covered 10 small-scale slaughterhouses and 29 pork shops. Pig carcasses, retailed pork, contact surfaces, and hands were sampled to measure the total bacterial count (TBC) and Salmonella contamination before, three and six weeks after the intervention, and trainee practices were observed at the same time. Linear and generalized linear mixed effects models were constructed to identify risk factors for TBC and Salmonella contamination at the slaughterhouses and pork shops. The interventions at slaughterhouses and pork shops both showed a slight reduction of TBC contamination in pig carcasses and Salmonella prevalence in retailed pork, while the TBC in retailed pork decreased only marginally. For slaughterhouses, the regression model indicated that smoking or eating during slaughtering (indicating poor hygienic practices) was associated with TBC increasing, while cleaning floors and wearing boots reduced TBC contamination. For pork shops, using rough materials (cardboard or wood) to display pork was the only factor increasing TBC contamination in pork, whereas cleaning knives was associated with lower TBC. Besides, the presence of supporters and wearing aprons reduced the probability of Salmonella contamination in pork. The findings highlight the effectiveness of light-touch interventions in reducing microbial contamination in pig carcasses at small-scale slaughterhouses and pork at traditional shops over the study period.

The Impact of Minimarkets on the Existence and Sustainability of Traditional Markets in Randuagung District, Lumajang Regency

The purpose of this study was to analyze changes in the number of consumers who came to traditional markets before and after minimarkets, to analyze changes in traditional market sales turnover before and after minimarkets, to analyze the profit levels of traditional markets before and after minimarkets. This study used a descriptive method with qualitative data. Qualitative data were obtained through interviews with 10 traditional shop traders in Randuagung Market, Randuagung District, Lumajang Regency. The results obtained from this study explain that the existence of a mini market in the area has a negative impact, namely a decrease in the number of consumers, sales turnover and profits. So that many traditional market traders complain about the increasing number of minimarkets in the area.

The exploration of customization in augmented reality from the affordance lens: A three-stage hybrid approach

Augmented reality (AR) has promised the evolution of traditional shopping by satisfying consumers' needs for customization via advanced technology. However, existing studies have largely overlooked the customization process in AR retailing. By contextualizing affordance theory, this study endeavors to not only identify the novel customization affordances but also unveil the underlying mechanism determining different types of customer involvement and purchase decision. Importantly, this study carefully designed a three-stage hybrid research approach to address the complexity of consumers' decision-making in an emerging phenomenon. Integrating qualitative interviews, an SEM-based research model, and artificial neural network (ANN) analysis. The research results identified six customization affordances (i.e., selectivity, measurement, locality, controllability, responsiveness, and personalization) and unveiled a causal relationship among affordances, involvement, and purchase intention in the research model, enabling us to rank the importance of customization affordances in terms of their predictive power. This research offers a prominent methodological paradigm by demonstrating the contextualization of affordance theory in exploring the customization process in AR retailing using a mixed-method design. The research implications also advance the understanding of the paramount role played by customization affordance in shaping consumers' involvement and behaviors in AR retailing.

PREVALENCE, PHENOTYPIC-GENOTYPIC RESISTANCE AND BIOFILM FORMATION OF Staphylococcus aureus IN CHICKEN MEAT WITH REFERENCE TO ITS PUBLIC HEALTH HAZARD

The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence, antimicrobial resistance in S. aureus and presence of enterotoxigenic as well as biofilm-forming genes in S. aureus bacteria isolated from broiler meat from traditional shops and supermarkets in Sharkia, Egypt. For this determination, two hundred fresh raw chicken meat cotton swabs were collected from the breast and thighs (100 each). S. aureus was highlighted through a coagulase test, and then phenotypic and genotypic characterizations were studied. Uniplex PCR was used to identify the occurrence of enterotoxin genes in the selected isolates. Finally, they were subjected to a biofilm formation test using 96-well flat bottom polystyrene microtiter plates; besides, biofilm-forming genes were investigated. Nineteen isolates out of the 200 samples tested positive for S. aureus (9.5 percent), No Vancomycin resistance strains were obtained, nor did any ciprofloxacin isolates for S. aureus while, all isolates were 100 % resistant for streptomycin, amoxicillin- clavulanic acid and sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim S. aureus isolates were found resistant to at least one antibiotic. The multiple antibiotic resistance (MAR) index of S. aureus isolates was ranged from 0.3 to 0.7 with an average of 0.4. In The mecicillin resistant S.aureus (MRSA) strains carried mecA gene with a percentage of 5%, while the blaZ gene was distributed with a percentage of 5.5%, 11/200). The obtained isolates gave 60% strong biofilm formation and 40% were non-formers, with nil results for moderate or weak production isolates. The icaA gene was 100%, in comparison to icaD which was zero. It should be noted that strong biofilm former strains were only 100% positive for sea and seb. This study pointed out the higher prevalence of MDR isolates of S. aureus isolates in chicken meat due to inadequate handling and insufficient sanitary equipment and post microbial contamination. This finding highlighted the importance of broiler meat as a reservoir for antimicrobial-resistant strains of S. aureus and biofilm-forming of Staphylococcus aureus.

Impact of perception and assessment of consumers on willingness to pay for upgraded fresh pork: An experimental study in Vietnam

Traditional pork shops play an essential role in delivering pork, the most popular food in Vietnam, to consumers. Studies have shown the need for investment in training and equipment to improve the safety of pork sold at traditional shops. However, it remains unclear how consumers perceived improvement to the hygiene in pork shops and if they are ready to pay premium prices for safer products. This study used an experimental approach to determine consumers' perception and assessment of improved pork shops and their willingness to pay (WTP) for pork products. A total of 152 respondents in two provinces in Vietnam joined in a Becker–DeGroot–Marschak (BDM) mechanism experiment to collect data on WTP for pork from typical and upgraded pork shops. A questionnaire was used to record consumers' perceptions and assessments of the pork shops and products. Overall, consumers were willing to pay 20% more for upgraded fresh pork than for what is currently available on the market. Consumers trusted in the effectiveness of the upgraded intervention and the quality of pork at the pork shop, which increased their WTP for the upgraded pork. Concerns about contaminated pork had a negative impact on the WTP for typical pork, while the high frequency of pork consumption and the existence of elderly family members led to higher WTP for both products. The findings indicate the potential economic benefit of upgrading pork shops, which would be an important driver to motivate sellers to improve food safety.

Spatial inequality of shopping opportunities under the boom of express deliveries in China

The orderly spatial structure of cities promotes city vitality and human well-being. The spatial mismatch between traditional shops and population causes spatial inequality in shopping opportunities along urban‒rural gradients. This spatial inequality has been deconstructed. The rapid expansion of express delivery outlets linked to online shopping reduces the spatial inequality of shopping opportunities to an unknown degree. This study focused on the spatial patterns of shops and express delivery outlets in cities. The Gini coefficient was used to quantify the spatial inequality of shopping opportunities in 18 Chinese cities. This study further compared the ecosystem services of the two types of shopping facilities. The results show that (1) the net ecosystem services provided by express delivery outlets are 3-fold those of shops; (2) the environmental impact of online shopping are lower than those of traditional shopping; (3) express delivery outlets show more spatial dispersion than shops; (4) the spatial inequality of shops is higher than that of express delivery outlets; and (5) the supplement of express delivery outlets to shops reduces spatial inequality by 35%. These findings show that online shopping promotes ecosystem services, reduces the spatial inequality of city structure and improves human well-being and the sustainability of cities.