Consumer buying behavior
Three types of decision making process Extended problem solving- A purchase decision process in which customers devote considerable time and effort to analyze the alternatives. Undertaken in case of Financial risk Physical risk Social risk
When the decision is going to satisfy an important need Little knowledge Usually in this type of problem solving-people go beyond their personal knowledge and consult relatives, friends, internet, retailers.
Limited problem solving Moderate amount of effort and time Risk is moderate and some prior experience Rely more on personal knowledge Our majority decisions come under this category Impulse buying- buying decision made on spot after seeing the merchandize. 70% of supermarket purchase is impulse buying
Habitual decision making Requires no conscious effort Brand loyalty or store loyalty Usually reluctant to switch if the favorite brand is not available. Brand loyalty both an opportunity and problem for retailers
The buying process Types of need Need recognition- recognize an unsatisfied need. Types of need Functional need- also called rational need Psychological need- also called emotional need, increases with income
Information search Characteristic of need Characteristic of customer Competing brands Time pressure Role of retailer
evaluation OF ALTERNATIVES YOU USUALLY EVALUATE THE PRODUCT AND THE RETAILER TOGETHER
PURCHASE THE MERCHANDIZE
POST PURCHASE EVALUATION EVALUATES IF THE PURCHASE WAS SATISFACTORY OR UNSATISFACTORY SATISFACTION IS WHEN THE POST CONSUMPTION EVALUATION MEETS OR EXCEEDSTHE CUSTOMER EXPECTATION. THIS BECOMES A PART OF CUSTOMERS INTERNAL INFORMATION THAT EFFECTSFUTURE STORE AND PRODUCT DECISION. REINFORCEMENT OF SATISFACTION CAN LEAD TO STORE LOYALTY.