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International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Development
Online ISSN: 2349-4182 Print ISSN: 2349-5979
www.allsubjectjournal.com
Volume 2; Issue 11; November 2015; Page No. 52-53
Understanding customer choice for selecting an apparel store
Shavita Deshwal
Dept. of Business Administration, MSI
Abstract
Apparel industry is the second largest retail category (after food and groceries), in India. It is one of the shining segments of our
economy. This sector is the largest source of industrial employment in India. On the basis of random convenient sampling, the survey
was conducted in the month of August 2015. A sample of 200 respondents was considered and study was conducted amongst the
adults in Delhi and NCR. The sample was administered in person. A self-structured questionnaire was used to collect the data. The
results clearly indicate that exchange policy, location, variety and reputation plays important role for selecting a store.
Keywords: Apparel industry, exchange policy, location, industrial employment.
Introduction
Apparel industry is the second largest retail category (after food
and groceries), in India. It is one of the shining segments of our
economy. This sector is the largest source of industrial
employment in India. Increase in income, modern culture,
increase in working women, and commercialization of festivals
are the driving factors for the growth of apparel industry. The
domestic apparel industry have five segments – menswear,
womenswear, Kidswear, unisex and uniforms. Menswear is the
largest segment whereas uniforms and women wear are the
fastest growing segments. Apparel manufacturing is the least
capital intensive segment and it has low entry barriers. It is
highly labour intensive and requires skilled, unskilled and semi-
skilled labourers. India have low share in global apparel market.
Hong Kong, South Korea, Taiwan and China are amongst the
top seven world leaders, together covering nearly 40 percent of
the world trade in garments. The major importers from India are
the U.S.A., Germany, United Kingdom and other European
countries and leading non-quota countries like Japan, Australia,
Sweden and Switzerland.
Research objective and research methodology
Research was conducted to trace out the factors which influence
the customers to choose an apparel store. A study was
conducted amongst the adults in Delhi and NCR to find out the
full picture for choosing an apparel store for shopping. The
survey was conducted on a micro level due to constraints in
time and resources. On the basis of random convenient
sampling, the survey was conducted in the month of August
2015.The sample was administered in person and
electronically. Out of 220 persons contacted only 200 returned
with complete forms. The instrument used for the study was
self-structured questionnaire. Likert Scale was used to measure
the responses. 60% of the respondents were female and 40%
were male. All the respondents were working in public or
private sector. All the respondents belong to the 30-40 year of
age group.
Survey findings
Table 1: factors that attracts customer to choose a store
Factors
Extent of Preference (Number and % )
Total
Strongly Agree Agree Neither Agree nor Disagree Disagree Strongly Disagree
Location 150(75%) 50(25%) - - - 200
Variety 100(50%) 100(50%) - - - 200
Spacious 50(25%) 100(50%) 50(25%) - - 200
Exchange policy 200(100%) - - - - 200
Reputation 100(50%) 50(25%) 50(25%) - - 200
Credit card - 100(50%) 50(25%) 50(25%) - 200
Parking 50(25%) 100(50%) 50(25%) - - 200
Changing room 100(50%) 100(50%) - - - 200
Open days 50(25%) 100(50%) - 50(25%) 200
Water - 50(25%) - 100(50%) 50(25%) 200
Music - - 50(25%) 100(50%) 50(25%) 200
Convenience - - 100(50%) 100(50%) - 200
Air conditioning 50(25%) 50(25%) 50(25%) 50(25%) - 200
Location and exchange policy plays very important role for
customers. Customer demands for exchange policy. Customers
want that store should be open on all days and especially for
increased hours on weekends. Music does not have major
impact on choosing a store. Basic facilities like water,
convenience enrich the status of the store. People prefer to pay
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through credit card so there should be acceptability of credit
cards. Apparel segment is fashion oriented; here variety is the
factor which is important.
Conclusion
Today’s customer is well educated and well informed. They
want a good experience in shopping. While choosing a store for
shopping a customer evaluate many factors. Variety and good
ambience is priority for customers. If the store owners can
assess the requirements of customers properly and timely they
can upsurge their returns.
Limitations and further research
The sample elected for the study suffers from many constraints.
Sample was selected at micro level. The selection of
respondents was based on their willingness to participate and
their convenience consequently resulted into constraints.
Present study chooses only thirteen factors for selection of a
store; however, future researchers can consider the other
dimensions. They can opt for more appropriate sampling
techniques.
References
1. Meyer Waarden, Lars; Benavent, Christophe, the Impact of
Loyalty Programmes on Repeat Purchase Behaviour,
Journal of Management. 2006; 22(1/2):61-88, 28.
2. Consumer Lifestyle in India, Euromonitor International
Consumer Lifestyle Database. 2013.
3. Gilbert David. Retail Marketing Management, New Delhi,
Pearson Education, 1999.
4. Goyal BB, Mittal, Amit. Gender Influence on Shopping
Enjoyment: An Empirical Study, Indian Management
Studies. 2007; 11(2):103-116.
5. Duffy, Dennis. The Loyalty rulebook, Loyalty Rules, 2001.
6. Technopak Textile and apparel Compendiun, 2014.

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  • 1. 52    International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Development Online ISSN: 2349-4182 Print ISSN: 2349-5979 www.allsubjectjournal.com Volume 2; Issue 11; November 2015; Page No. 52-53 Understanding customer choice for selecting an apparel store Shavita Deshwal Dept. of Business Administration, MSI Abstract Apparel industry is the second largest retail category (after food and groceries), in India. It is one of the shining segments of our economy. This sector is the largest source of industrial employment in India. On the basis of random convenient sampling, the survey was conducted in the month of August 2015. A sample of 200 respondents was considered and study was conducted amongst the adults in Delhi and NCR. The sample was administered in person. A self-structured questionnaire was used to collect the data. The results clearly indicate that exchange policy, location, variety and reputation plays important role for selecting a store. Keywords: Apparel industry, exchange policy, location, industrial employment. Introduction Apparel industry is the second largest retail category (after food and groceries), in India. It is one of the shining segments of our economy. This sector is the largest source of industrial employment in India. Increase in income, modern culture, increase in working women, and commercialization of festivals are the driving factors for the growth of apparel industry. The domestic apparel industry have five segments – menswear, womenswear, Kidswear, unisex and uniforms. Menswear is the largest segment whereas uniforms and women wear are the fastest growing segments. Apparel manufacturing is the least capital intensive segment and it has low entry barriers. It is highly labour intensive and requires skilled, unskilled and semi- skilled labourers. India have low share in global apparel market. Hong Kong, South Korea, Taiwan and China are amongst the top seven world leaders, together covering nearly 40 percent of the world trade in garments. The major importers from India are the U.S.A., Germany, United Kingdom and other European countries and leading non-quota countries like Japan, Australia, Sweden and Switzerland. Research objective and research methodology Research was conducted to trace out the factors which influence the customers to choose an apparel store. A study was conducted amongst the adults in Delhi and NCR to find out the full picture for choosing an apparel store for shopping. The survey was conducted on a micro level due to constraints in time and resources. On the basis of random convenient sampling, the survey was conducted in the month of August 2015.The sample was administered in person and electronically. Out of 220 persons contacted only 200 returned with complete forms. The instrument used for the study was self-structured questionnaire. Likert Scale was used to measure the responses. 60% of the respondents were female and 40% were male. All the respondents were working in public or private sector. All the respondents belong to the 30-40 year of age group. Survey findings Table 1: factors that attracts customer to choose a store Factors Extent of Preference (Number and % ) Total Strongly Agree Agree Neither Agree nor Disagree Disagree Strongly Disagree Location 150(75%) 50(25%) - - - 200 Variety 100(50%) 100(50%) - - - 200 Spacious 50(25%) 100(50%) 50(25%) - - 200 Exchange policy 200(100%) - - - - 200 Reputation 100(50%) 50(25%) 50(25%) - - 200 Credit card - 100(50%) 50(25%) 50(25%) - 200 Parking 50(25%) 100(50%) 50(25%) - - 200 Changing room 100(50%) 100(50%) - - - 200 Open days 50(25%) 100(50%) - 50(25%) 200 Water - 50(25%) - 100(50%) 50(25%) 200 Music - - 50(25%) 100(50%) 50(25%) 200 Convenience - - 100(50%) 100(50%) - 200 Air conditioning 50(25%) 50(25%) 50(25%) 50(25%) - 200 Location and exchange policy plays very important role for customers. Customer demands for exchange policy. Customers want that store should be open on all days and especially for increased hours on weekends. Music does not have major impact on choosing a store. Basic facilities like water, convenience enrich the status of the store. People prefer to pay
  • 2. 53    through credit card so there should be acceptability of credit cards. Apparel segment is fashion oriented; here variety is the factor which is important. Conclusion Today’s customer is well educated and well informed. They want a good experience in shopping. While choosing a store for shopping a customer evaluate many factors. Variety and good ambience is priority for customers. If the store owners can assess the requirements of customers properly and timely they can upsurge their returns. Limitations and further research The sample elected for the study suffers from many constraints. Sample was selected at micro level. The selection of respondents was based on their willingness to participate and their convenience consequently resulted into constraints. Present study chooses only thirteen factors for selection of a store; however, future researchers can consider the other dimensions. They can opt for more appropriate sampling techniques. References 1. Meyer Waarden, Lars; Benavent, Christophe, the Impact of Loyalty Programmes on Repeat Purchase Behaviour, Journal of Management. 2006; 22(1/2):61-88, 28. 2. Consumer Lifestyle in India, Euromonitor International Consumer Lifestyle Database. 2013. 3. Gilbert David. Retail Marketing Management, New Delhi, Pearson Education, 1999. 4. Goyal BB, Mittal, Amit. Gender Influence on Shopping Enjoyment: An Empirical Study, Indian Management Studies. 2007; 11(2):103-116. 5. Duffy, Dennis. The Loyalty rulebook, Loyalty Rules, 2001. 6. Technopak Textile and apparel Compendiun, 2014.