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Advancements in modern technology have reshaped people’s lifestyles, including how individuals carry out their daily activities. These changes have influenced individuals to make less realistic decisions in an effort to align themselves with their desired lifestyle. This study aims to examine whether college students with certain lifestyle tendencies are more likely to engage in impulsive buying when shopping online. The study involved 392 college students residing in Surabaya, East Java, selected through a random sampling technique. Data were collected using a Google Form–based questionnaire containing measurement instruments developed by the researcher: (1) the Impulsive Buying Scale (15 items; α = 0.858) and (2) the Lifestyle Scale (22 items; α = 0.898). Multiple linear regression was used to analyze the data.The findings reveal a significant positive relationship between lifestyle and impulsive buying. The strongeran individual’s consumerist lifestyle tendency, the more likely they are to make impulsive purchases.  

This study aims to analyze the influence of price and product quality on purchasing decisions for personal care products manufactured by PT Mandom Indonesia Tbk. The topic was chosen in response to increasingly intense competition in the cosmetics industry, along with a decline in sales performance of several Mandom products, which highlights the need for the company to better understand key factors affecting consumer purchasing behavior. The research employed a quantitative approach using a survey method. Primary data were collected through questionnaires distributed to 100 respondents who use Mandom products, selected through purposive sampling. Prior to analysis, the research instruments were tested for validity and reliability to ensure the accuracy and consistency of the data. The data were then analyzed using multiple linear regression techniques. The results indicate that price has a positive and significant effect on purchasing decisions and is the most dominant influencing factor. This finding suggests that consumers place strong emphasis on the suitability between price and perceived benefits when making purchasing decisions. Product quality also shows a positive and significant influence, although its effect is relatively smaller compared to price. Simultaneously, price and product quality explain a portion of the variation in purchasing decisions, while other factors outside the study also contribute. Based on these findings, PT Mandom Indonesia Tbk is advised to prioritize competitive pricing strategies while consistently maintaining product quality to enhance purchase intentions and strengthen consumer loyalty.

The rapid growth of modern retail competition requires companies to understand key drivers of consumer purchasing behavior, particularly impulse buying. This study examines the influence of price perception on impulse buying, with positive emotion as the mediating variable. Data were collected from 100 Circle K customers in Denpasar City using a purposive sampling method. Responses were collected through questionnaires and analyzed using Path Analysis and Sobel Test. The findings show that price perception has a positive and significant effect on impulse buying and positive emotion, and positive emotion has a positive and significant effect on impulse buying. Further, positive emotion is a significant mediator in the relationship between price perception and impulse buying. These findings support Cognitive Appraisal Theory, suggesting that favorable price perceptions of sales promotions can evoke positive emotional responses, which in turn encourage impulse buying behavior among Circle K customers in Denpasar City.

This study aims to analyze ticket purchasing behavior at Mawar Tour & Travel Pekalongan. The issue raised in this research is the decline in direct ticket purchases due to the rise of competing digital platforms, which has made it more challenging for traditional travel agencies to retain customers. The research method used is quantitative, employing multiple linear regression analysis through SPSS software to evaluate various factors influencing customer decisions. The results show that service quality and price perception significantly affect purchase intention, while booking convenience does not directly influence it but is fully mediated by trust, highlighting the importance of building strong customer relationships. These findings suggest that Mawar Tour & Travel should enhance service quality, strengthen customer trust, and adopt competitive pricing strategies to improve customer satisfaction and increase sales. This approach would enable the agency to stay competitive in the rapidly changing digital marketplace and better meet the needs of its customers.

In the era of digitalization, social media has become central to consumer interaction and purchasing behavior, with platforms like TikTok Shop enabling users to engage, share experiences, and shop seamlessly. This research examines the influence of e-WOM on purchasing decisions for Somethinc products on TikTok Shop, with brand awareness as a mediating variable. A descriptive quantitative method was employed using purposive sampling, targeting 110 Indonesian consumers who use and purchase Somethinc products on TikTok Shop. Data were collected via a questionnaire with a 1–5 Likert scale and analyzed using SmartPLS version 3, including descriptive analysis, outer and inner model evaluation, and hypothesis testing. Based on the results of the direct effect analysis, it was found that e-WOM has a positive and significant effect on Purchasing Decisions and Brand Awareness, Brand Awareness has a positive and significant effect on Purchasing Decisions. Meanwhile, the results of the indirect effect analysis indicate that e-WOM has a positive and significant effect on Purchasing Decisions through Brand Awareness. These findings suggest that Somethinc can effectively increase brand awareness and drive purchasing decisions by prioritizing high-quality e-WOM content and consistent product performance on platforms such as TikTok Shop. In addition, Gen Z consumers benefit from actively engaging with credible peer reviews and experiences to make informed and confident purchasing decisions.

This research aims to analyze the role of social media in shaping consumer behavior as a consideration in business feasibility studies, with a case study of Toko Teman Hijrahku.  The method used is a qualitative approach through documentation and in-depth interviews with the owner and consumers. The results show that social media not only increases purchase intention but can also be considered as a tool for business feasibility analysis, especially for MSMEs in the digital era. Thus, social media becomes an essential part of modern marketing strategies that support business growth and sustainability

In the modern retail era, halal personal care products are increasingly in demand among Muslim consumers, particularly young generations. This study aims to analyze the influence of religious awareness, content quality, and brand awareness on consumer loyalty, with purchasing behavior as a mediating variable. The research employed a quantitative approach using survey data collected from 150 Muslim consumers aged 18–35 who had purchased halal personal care products at Tip Top Supermarket Rawamangun, Jakarta. Data analysis was conducted with Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) using the Partial Least Square (PLS) method via SmartPLS 4.0. The results show that religious awareness, content quality, and brand awareness significantly affect purchasing behavior and consumer loyalty. Furthermore, purchasing behavior mediates the relationship between these three independent variables and loyalty. These findings highlight that loyalty among young Muslim consumers is not formed instantly, but through the integration of religiosity, credible and engaging content, and strong brand awareness, which together drive consistent purchasing behaviort.

This study aims to analyze the effect of price, green knowledge, and electronic word of mouth (eWOM) on purchase intention toward electric bicycles in Kediri City. A quantitative approach with a causal-comparative design was employed. Data were collected through an online questionnaire involving 112 respondents familiar with electric vehicle concepts, using purposive sampling. The validity and reliability tests confirmed that all research instruments were valid and reliable. Data analysis was performed using multiple linear regression with SPSS version 26. The results reveal that all independent variables have a positive and significant effect on purchase intention, with an R² value of 0.893. Among them, eWOM has the most dominant influence compared to price and green knowledge. These findings indicate that reasonable price perception, adequate environmental knowledge, and positive online reviews simultaneously enhance consumers’ purchase intention for electric bicycles. This study supports the Theory of Planned Behavior in explaining eco-friendly purchasing behavior and provides strategic implications for companies to apply value-based pricing, environmental education campaigns, and effective digital promotion strategies.

This study investigates the influence of advertising selling, sales promotion, and publicity on purchase decisions for Grab’s online transportation services, focusing on students of the Faculty of Economics at the Islamic University of Kadiri. In today’s competitive market, companies must employ creative promotional strategies to strengthen consumer purchasing behavior, especially for service-based products. Consumer engagement and trust are essential, as higher involvement in seeking information increases the likelihood of purchase. A quantitative research method was applied using multiple linear regression to analyze the effects of the three independent variables, both partially and simultaneously. The study population comprised all students of the Faculty of Economics, with purposive sampling used to select respondents who met specific criteria. Data were collected through structured questionnaires and processed statistically. The findings demonstrate that advertising selling, sales promotion, and publicity each exert a positive and significant influence on purchase decisions. Collectively, these promotional tools also have a significant simultaneous impact on consumer decision-making. The coefficient of determination (R²) is 0.757, showing that 75.7% of the variation in purchase decisions is explained by the three variables, while the remaining 24.3% is influenced by other factors not covered in this research. Overall, effective promotional strategies are proven to play an important role in shaping consumer purchase behavior in online transportation services.

This study is prompted by the reduction in the Rexona brand index in 2024, which coincided with several program-related mistakes that generated consumer dissatisfaction and led to a noticeable erosion of both brand image and brand trust. Such circumstances highlight the vulnerability of even well-established brands when faced with consumer discontent, as missteps in marketing campaigns or product related initiatives can have a lasting impact on how consumers perceive and evaluate a brand. For companies operating in highly competitive industries, these issues raise serious concerns, since negative brand perceptions and diminished trust are likely to undermine consumer loyalty, weaken brand equity, and reduce the likelihood of long-term purchasing behavior. Against this backdrop, the present research seeks to examine more deeply how brand image and brand trust contribute to shaping consumers repurchase intention for Rexona products in Surabaya, a city that represents a dynamic and diverse consumer market. To achieve this objective, the study adopted a quantitative research approach, applying the Partial Least Squares (PLS) method for statistical analysis. Data were obtained through purposive sampling, involving 110 respondents who were identified as active and cosistent user of Rexona products within the city of Surabaya. The findings of the research reveal that brand image shows a benefical effect on repurchase intention, while brand trust demonstrates a significant role in enhancing consumer willingness to engage in repeat purchases. These results emphasize that the synergy between a strong brand image and sustained consumer trust acts as a fundamental determinant for maintaining repurchase intention, particularly within highly competitive market environments.

The increasing prevalence of online customer reviews has made them a critical component in consumer decision-making processes, particularly in the food and beverage sector. These reviews serve as valuable feedback, influencing both the assessment of product quality and the establishment of consumer trust. In the context of Burger Bangor in Gianyar Regency, this study aims to examine the mediating role of trust in the relationship between online customer reviews and purchasing decisions. Using a purposive sampling technique, an online survey was distributed to 100 respondents who had previously purchased Burger Bangor products. The data collected were analyzed using path analysis to test the proposed hypotheses. The findings reveal that online customer reviews significantly influence purchasing decisions by positively enhancing consumer trust. Furthermore, trust itself was found to have a strong positive effect on purchasing decisions and partially mediates the relationship between online reviews and purchasing decisions. These results highlight the importance of effectively managing online customer reviews as they not only provide crucial information to potential buyers but also play a pivotal role in building trust, which in turn influences consumer purchasing behavior. For Burger Bangor, actively responding to and leveraging these reviews can be an essential strategy for improving customer trust and increasing purchase intentions, ultimately contributing to sustained competitiveness in the food and beverage industry.

The rapid advancement of digital technology has transformed the landscape of marketing, with social media platforms emerging as powerful tools for influencing consumer behavior. This study aims to examine the impact of social media engagement, content quality, and social proof on the purchasing behavior of consumers in the catering services industry in Sichuan, China. Recognizing the dynamic nature of the digital marketplace, the research adopts a quantitative approach, utilizing a structured survey to gather data from 390 participants who are active users of social media and potential consumers of catering services. Statistical analysis reveals a significant and positive correlation between all three independent variables—social media engagement, content quality, and social proof—and consumers’ likelihood to purchase catering services. Specifically, higher levels of engagement, such as

This study aims to analyze the effect of green marketing on purchase decision with brand image as a mediating variable among consumers of Satvika Bhoga in Denpasar. The research is grounded in the increasing consumer awareness of environmental issues, which has not yet been fully reflected in consistent purchasing behavior toward environmentally friendly products. Despite a rise in environmental consciousness, many consumers remain skeptical or indifferent unless a brand manages to build a credible and positive image aligned with eco-friendly values. Employing a quantitative approach with an associative research design, data were collected through structured questionnaires distributed to Satvika Bhoga consumers, selected using purposive sampling. The analysis was conducted using path analysis and the Sobel test to assess both direct and indirect relationships among variables. These methods allowed the researchers to examine not only the magnitude of influence but also the mediating role of brand image in shaping purchase decisions. The results indicate that green marketing has a positive and significant effect on purchase decision and significantly strengthens Satvika Bhoga’s brand image as an environmentally conscious brand. Furthermore, brand image was found to have a strong and statistically significant influence on purchase decision, confirming its role as a partial mediator. This implies that green marketing efforts, such as eco-friendly packaging, sustainable sourcing, and environmental messaging, not only influence consumer decisions directly but also enhance the overall brand perception, which in turn further motivates consumers to make purchases. Thus, businesses aiming to improve eco-product sales should prioritize consistent green marketing strategies that reinforce a trustworthy and environmentally responsible brand image.

This study aims to determine how much influence digital marketing strategies (content marketing, affiliate marketing and flash sales) have in encouraging impulsive purchasing behavior in Gen Z. The population of this study consists of all Generation Z TikTok users in Indonesia, with an unknown total number. The research method employed is a quantitative approach using a survey of 100 respondents selected through convenience sampling. The data were analyzed using multiple linear regression with inferential analysis or classical assumption testing. The results show that, partially, all three independent variables have a positive and significant effect on impulsive buying. Flash Sales have the greatest effectiveness influence, with a multiple regression coefficient value of 0.275. Although Flash Sales are statistically the most effective, descriptive analysis results indicate that affiliate marketing has the highest level of effectiveness based on the respondents’ average score of 21.69. Therefore, an optimal digital marketing strategy can leverage all three methods to enhance impulsive buying behavior.

Effective pricing is a key factor in enhancing competitiveness and customer satisfaction in the optical industry. This study aims to analyze the pricing strategy of eyeglass products based on market segmentation at Optik YAR Padang. Market segmentation was conducted by grouping consumers according to demographic, psychographic, and purchasing behavior characteristics. The research employed a quantitative approach using survey questionnaires distributed to customers, and the data were analyzed using cross-tabulation and chi-square tests. The results show significant differences in price preferences among various market segments, particularly based on age, income level, and the purpose of eyeglass use (fashion or vision correction). The findings recommend that Optik YAR implement differentiated pricing strategies tailored to each target segment, such as economic pricing for students and premium pricing for professionals. By applying segmentation-based pricing strategies, the company can improve customer loyalty and sales efficiency.

The rapid growth of e-commerce platforms has transformed consumer purchasing behavior, especially among university students. This study investigates the influence of cashback and free shipping promotions on the purchase decisions of students at the Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Muhammadiyah Makassar. Using a quantitative approach and multiple linear regression analysis on data collected from 95 students, the study finds that free shipping promotions significantly affect purchase decisions, while cashback promotions do not show a significant individual effect. However, both promotions combined have a significant positive impact on purchase decisions. These findings provide valuable insights for e-commerce platforms to optimize promotional strategies targeting student consumers. The study contributes to the literature on digital marketing and consumer behavior in the Indonesian e-commerce context.

Marketing strategy is a fundamental aspect that must be considered in order to achieve predetermined marketing objectives. This strategy encompasses a series of steps and decisions taken to promote products, reach the right target market, and influence customer purchasing behavior. The purpose of this study is to identify the strategies employed by the Mhira Cake Birthday Cake Shop in every sales or promotional activity to attract customer interest, as well as to analyze these strategies from the perspective of Islamic marketing principles. This research is classified as field research, in which the writer directly visited the location—Mhira Cake Birthday Cake Shop—to obtain accurate data, employing a qualitative research approach. The primary informant in this study was the owner of Mhira Cake, while supporting informants included the shop’s customers. Data collection techniques included observation, interviews, and documentation. The collected data were then processed and analyzed using a descriptive qualitative method. The results of this study show that Mhira Cake employs marketing strategies through product, pricing, promotion, and location. The marketing methods used include offering affordable prices for the products sold. From the perspective of Islamic economics, it can be concluded that the marketing strategies implemented by Mhira Cake are in accordance with Islamic marketing principles. The shop operates its business based on values of honesty and fairness and applies characteristics aligned with Islamic marketing ethics. Additionally, in practice, the business incorporates ethical business conduct by demonstrating the traits of shiddiq (truthfulness), amanah (trustworthiness), tabligh (transparency in communication), and fathonah (wisdom). The business is run with a commitment to integrity in every aspect.

In an era marked by intensifying business competition, marketing strategies such as price discounts and bundling packages play a crucial role in shaping consumer purchasing behavior. These approaches are commonly employed to capture consumer interest and boost sales performance. This study aims to ex-amine the influence of price discounts and bundling strategies on consumer purchasing decisions re-garding Kahf products in Bandar Lampung. The research utilizes both primary data, collected through questionnaires administered to respondents, and secondary data. The sample consists of 130 respond-ents selected using a non-probability sampling approach with a purposive sampling technique. Analyti-cal methods applied include validity and reliability tests, multiple linear regression analysis, and hypothe-sis testing through t-tests, F-tests, and the coefficient of determination (R²). The findings reveal that both price discounts and bundling packages exert a positive and statistically significant effect on con-sumer purchasing decisions for Kahf products in Bandar Lampung. These results underscore the im-portance of effective promotional strategies, such as compelling price reductions and value-enhancing bundling offers, in stimulating consumer purchases and enhancing product competitiveness in the mar-ket.

Indonesia's cosmetics industry has experienced rapid growth, leading to heightened competition and necessitating consumer-oriented marketing strategies. Jelita Cosmetic Store, located on Mayjend HR. Muhammad Street in Surabaya, faces these challenges by focusing on key marketing aspects such as Store Atmosphere, Sales Promotion, and Product Diversity. This study aims to examine the influence of Store Atmosphere, Sales Promotion, and Product Diversity on consumer purchasing decisions at the aforementioned store. A quantitative research method was employed, involving 100 respondents through an online questionnaire. The findings indicate that all three variables significantly affect purchasing decisions, both partially and simultaneously. These results underscore the importance of integrated marketing strategies in enhancing customer loyalty and increasing sales. This research is expected to serve as a reference for cosmetic retail practitioners and encourages future studies to include additional variables such as price, service quality, or brand image to provide a more comprehensive understanding of consumer purchasing behavior.

The study examines the impact of class culture on Generation Z's apparel purchasing behavior in Guangzhou, focusing on the influence of social media. It highlights how social media platforms are crucial in allowing Generation Z to express their identities and aspirations, revealing the complex relationship between class, status, and consumer habits. The research indicates that social media shapes fashion trends and reinforces the need for social validation through interactions with peers and influencer endorsements. As Generation Z navigates a rapidly changing cultural landscape, their purchasing decisions are significantly influenced by their desire to conform to perceived social norms and values. The findings emphasize that brands need to understand and adapt to the nuances of class dynamics in order to connect with this demographic effectively. It suggests that marketing strategies should prioritize authenticity and relatability, based on insights gathered from a sample of 392 participants in the study.