The Effects of E-Commerce with Groceries on Germany’s Food Industry
The Effects of E-Commerce with Groceries on Germany’s Food Industry

Author: Manuel Zander

Publisher: GRIN Verlag

Published: 2014-11-06

Total Pages: 16

ISBN-13: 3656831998

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Seminar paper from the year 2013 in the subject Economics - Micro-economics, grade: 8,5, Maastricht University (School of Business and Economics), course: International Business, language: English, abstract: This paper explains general aspects of E-Commerce with groceries and focuses on potential customers as well as on factors influencing the suppliers. Besides, it deals with recent characteristics of Germany’s food industry, hence concentrates on the actual demand and supply at both the retail sector and the online trading sector. Subsequently, possible effects of E-Commerce with groceries on the food market are described and summarized. Diese Arbeit befasst sich mit den wichtigsten Aspekten von E-Commerce mit Lebensmitteln, mit potentiellen Zielgruppen, und mit verschiedenen Faktoren, die die Service-Anbieter beeinflussen. Des Weiteren wird die aktuelle Situation der deutschen Lebensmittelindustrie beschrieben - mit Bezug auf "traditionelle" Einzelhändler sowie Online-Händler. Schließlich werden mögliche Auswirkungen auf die Nahrungsmittelindustrie analysiert und zusammengefasst.

Logistics and Retail Management
Logistics and Retail Management

Author: John Fernie

Publisher: Kogan Page Publishers

Published: 2014-04-03

Total Pages: 280

ISBN-13: 0749468246

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The 21st century has witnessed important changes in retail logistics. Supply chain managers are presented with key challenges as retailers have recognised the strategic role that supply chains play in cost reduction and customer service. The 4th edition of Logistics and Retail Management has been substantially updated to take account of these recent developments in retail logistics. Logistics and Retail Management provides the most up-to-date thinking in retail supply chain management, reflecting the changing needs of the global marketplace and the challenges faced by retailers in the 21st century. With contributions from acclaimed academics and practitioners, it covers global logistics, fashion logistics, e-logistics and green supply chains. The 4th edition features brand new chapters on supply chain management in international fashion and corporate social responsibility in the textile supply chain.

Emotional, Sensory, and Social Dimensions of Consumer Buying Behavior
Emotional, Sensory, and Social Dimensions of Consumer Buying Behavior

Author: Soares, Ana Maria

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2020-02-21

Total Pages: 424

ISBN-13: 1799822222

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Unprecedented changes in consumer shopping habits pose major challenges for retailers who need to consider the multidimensional nature of shopping in order to design and provide engaging consumer experiences. The intersection between in-store and online shopping is also fundamental to meet the fast-changing consumer behavior. Comprehending how environmental and sensory dimensions, leisure, entertainment, and social interactions influence shopper emotions may enhance the shopping experience. Emotional, Sensory, and Social Dimensions of Consumer Buying Behavior is an essential reference source that discusses methods for enhancing the shopping experience in an era of competition among shopping offline- and online-destinations, as well as predicting emerging changes in consumer behavior and shopping destinations and new technologies in retailing. Featuring research on topics such as consumer dynamics, experimental marketing, and retail technology, this book is ideally designed for retail managers, designers, advertisers, marketers, customer service representatives, merchandisers, industry professionals, academicians, researchers, students, and practitioners.

Food Retailing and Sustainable Development
Food Retailing and Sustainable Development

Author: Laure Lavorata

Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing

Published: 2018-10-24

Total Pages: 202

ISBN-13: 1787145549

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This book is the result of research on major European food retailers and aims to describe and analyze these efforts in order to draw lessons, identify problems and opportunities and share knowledge. The book can help marketers and researchers to better understand retailers’ practices in different countries and their impact on consumers.

Opportunities and Drawbacks of Extended Opening Hours versus Online Shopping in the German Food Trade
Opportunities and Drawbacks of Extended Opening Hours versus Online Shopping in the German Food Trade

Author: Martina Schäfer

Publisher: diplom.de

Published: 2004-10-25

Total Pages: 127

ISBN-13: 3832483608

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Inhaltsangabe:Abstract: This report analyses whether the German market is ripe for online grocery shopping or whether German food retailers should continue fighting for their right to extend the opening hours. The research question of this project is: Opportunities and drawbacks of extended opening hours versus online shopping in the German food trade on the basis of a consumer behaviour analysis Both secondary and primary data have been collected. Secondary data has been essential in providing background information for this project. The literature mainly gives information about research methods, concepts of market analysis and consumer behaviour, the German market and e-business. Primary quantitative data has been collected implementing the concept of judgement sampling to give indications of trends and attitudes in the German population. 152 German supermarket customers have been interviewed face to face. In addition primary qualitative research has been undertaken with the help of four in-depth interviews with experts from the supermarket industry. Inhaltsverzeichnis:Table of Contents: 1.Introduction6 1.1Objectives8 2.Research Methodology10 2.1Primary Data10 2.2Secondary Data11 3.Scenario Analysis12 4.The German Market15 4.1The German Law of Opening Hours15 4.2Definitions16 4.3Extension of Opening Hours17 4.4Porter s Five Forces Analysis19 4.4.1Threat of Entry19 4.4.2Bargaining Power of Suppliers20 4.4.3Bargaining Power of Buyers20 4.4.4Threat of Substitutes21 4.4.5Rivalry among Participants21 4.5SWOT Analysis of German Market for E-grocers22 4.5.1Strengths22 4.5.2Weaknesses24 4.5.3Opportunities26 4.5.4Threats27 5.Online Issues28 5.1General Advantages and Disadvantages of Online Shopping28 5.1.1Benefits of e-commerce28 5.1.2Problems of e-commerce28 5.2Factors influencing Online Shopping in Germany29 5.2.1Internet Familiarity30 5.2.2Credit Card Use31 5.2.3At Home Access31 5.2.4Convenience32 5.3Requirements for becoming an e-grocer33 6.Primary Research Findings36 6.1Quantitative Survey36 6.1.1Frequency of Grocery shopping37 6.1.2Preferred Shopping Time37 6.1.3Frequency of Internet Usage38 6.1.4Amount of Internet Usage38 6.1.5Types of Internet Usage39 6.1.6Items Bought Online39 6.1.7Non-Online Groceries40 6.1.8Major Reasons for and against the Extension of Opening Hours41 6.1.9Major Reasons for and against Online Grocery Shopping41 6.2In-depth Interviews42 7.Consumer Behaviour [...]

Cases on Born Globals
Cases on Born Globals

Author: Erik S. Rasmussen

Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing

Published: 2024-01-18

Total Pages: 184

ISBN-13: 1803924411

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Cases on Born Globals brings together a wealth of case studies covering a range of industries and countries on emerging firms known as ‘Born Globals’ that seek to enter international markets immediately upon creation. Bringing together 11 key cases, Erik Rasmussen highlights how these firms have been increasing in number over the last 20 years. He further explores the speed of their growth, the challenges experienced and likely future prognoses. The book also discusses whether early internationalisation could be advantageous to entrepreneurial firms by linking up to other more prominent firms and thereby creating a greater reach for the newly-created firms.

Influences of Social Media on Consumer Decision-Making Processes in the Food and Grocery Industry
Influences of Social Media on Consumer Decision-Making Processes in the Food and Grocery Industry

Author: Tarnanidis, Theodore

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2023-08-07

Total Pages: 336

ISBN-13: 1668488698

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In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, entrepreneurs in the grocery retail industry face numerous challenges in navigating the complexities of online operations and services. As social media platforms have emerged as powerful communication tools for marketing, promotion, and customer service, a fundamental shift has occurred in the marketing landscape. This transformation has granted businesses unprecedented access to monitor customer behavior and preferences. By leveraging social media communications, sellers work diligently to effectively target their desired audience by strategically positioning and categorizing data. Influences of Social Media on Consumer Decision-Making Processes in the Food and Grocery Industry delves into the transformative power of social media and digital marketing techniques, shedding light on how businesses strategically employ online communication strategies to sway consumers' purchasing decisions. This comprehensive book explores the tireless efforts of grocery and food entrepreneurs to evaluate the far-reaching effects of social media on the consumer decision-making process. It investigates various web-based social media platforms and tools, delves into the impact of social media and mobile apps, and examines the utilization of cutting-edge Information & Communication Technologies (RFID, QR codes, NFC, cloud, SaaS, mobile devices, robots, and more) within the grocery and food sector. By studying the present landscape, this book not only sheds light on the current state of social media communications but also offers valuable insights into the future trajectory of this dynamic industry. Entrepreneurs, marketers, researchers, and policymakers alike will find this book an indispensable resource for understanding the profound impact of social media on the ever-evolving grocery and food landscape.

The Digital Economy
The Digital Economy

Author: Edward J. Malecki

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2007-12-07

Total Pages: 293

ISBN-13: 1134154186

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This book provides an up-to-date account of the technologies, organizations and dynamics which constitute the digital economy, and assesses the impacts they have on regions and communities.

E-FOOD: Closing the Online Enforcement Gap in the EU Platform Economy
E-FOOD: Closing the Online Enforcement Gap in the EU Platform Economy

Author: Maria Jose Plana Casado

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2021-08-05

Total Pages: 187

ISBN-13: 3030795047

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Retail is ‘going digital,’ and grocery shopping is no exception. While some businesses are relaying on their corporate website to make the sale, both traditional brick-and-mortar and new disruptive business models are increasingly using online marketplaces to offer their products online. European Union law has been gradually updated to reflect this new reality, with Intellectual Property Rights legislation and Consumer Law leading the way toward a suitable regulatory framework in the Platform Economy. However, the EU has not devised a comprehensive strategy for tackling the challenges posed by the online sale of physical consumer goods, such as effective public enforcement in online environments. In fact, sector-specific legislation, including Food Law, largely ignores online transactions. In this context, the book evaluates the impact that online marketplaces are having on European Union sector-specific legislation and its e-nforcement. The goal is to assess whether the existing regulatory and policy framework are sufficient for promoting compliance and bridging the enforcement gap in the digital single market. Focusing on the e-food market, the book presents a state-of-the-art overview of how online marketplaces are altering EU law and its enforcement by public authorities.