"Using our integrated model of consumer behavior, retailers can experiment with different store layouts and product placement schemes by simulating consumers' paths and purchases," the authors ...

When the economy looks uncertain, nonessential spending goes out the window. People begin to focus more on their necessary monthly bills in order to shore up finances and prepare for the unexpected.

Mass-market retailers such as Macy’s, Target, and Dollar General have underperformed, reflecting ongoing consumer caution and a shift toward value among lower-income segments.

This is a preview. Log in through your library . Abstract We propose a dynamic model of consumer behavior under limited self-control, emphasizing the fatiguing nature of self-regulation. The ...

Acquisition and purchase of counterfeit and pirated products are illicit and morally questionable consumer behaviors. Nonetheless, some consumers engage in such illicit behavior and seem to overcome ...