• 복식문화연구
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• 제16권3호
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• pp.559-573
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• 2008

Internet apparel businesses are required to provide various kinds of consumer information which includes both product information and customer service information. "New Age Elderly" who become an aged man in 21th century are familiar with internet and other high technological tools from their life time experience with technological development and ready to enjoy the convenience the technology offers. As a preliminary step to develop internet consumer information model for elderly consumers, this study examines the US and Korea apparel e-tailing sites targeting elderly consumers. Ten Korean sites and nine US sites were selected and compared for their provision of consumer information in terms of contents, ease to access, and the completeness of the information. Results of data analysis indicate that elderly market in Korea is not yet clearly defined compared to the US. In Korea, elderly consumer market is considered as a part of middle-aged market, and there was no unique target marketing efforts observed. Korean sites are better than the US's sites in terms of shopping information, while the US sites offer detailed information about the company, and customer service information. In both countries, fashion related information is lacking and failing to satisfy fashion conscious elderly consumers. Managerial implications were discussed.

• 식품보건융합연구
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• 제9권6호
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• pp.21-26
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• 2023

Purpose: This study aims to explore how the modern foodservice industry reflects consumers' rapidly changing taste preferences and health consciousness. In particular, it looks at how companies such as Yakult Korea are expanding their business to meet diverse consumer demands and how traditional and exotic tastes are driving the growth of the sauce market. Research methods: this study was conducted through market analysis, consumer behavior research and case studies. Sales data, consumer purchasing patterns and product development strategy case studies of sauce products in domestic and global markets were investigated to analyze the impact of taste and health harmony and storytelling on brand value. Conclusion: The foodservice industry is meeting consumer expectations for health and taste harmony by developing innovative products that satisfy the senses and adopting marketing strategies through strong storytelling. The success of exotic sauce products in particular reflects consumers' desire for diversity. Implications: the findings suggest that the foodservice industry must continue to innovate to meet consumers' health and taste expectations. They also reveal that product storytelling plays an important role in enhancing brand value. This requires a strategic approach to long-term brand growth and market differentiation. Companies need to reflect these changes in consumer buying behavior.

• 식품보건융합연구
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• 제10권3호
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• pp.1-8
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• 2024

The global nutraceuticals market continues to grow due to rising income levels, increasing life expectancy, and a growing interest in personal health. Especially after the COVID-19 pandemic, the market for nutraceuticals has expanded rapidly with positive perceptions driven by increased attention to immune management for disease prevention. However, there is still a lack of research on the relationship between nutraceuticals and consumer behavior. This study aims to provide new insights into the dietary supplement market and help establish marketing strategies by analyzing consumer behavior toward dietary supplements in the post-COVID-19 era, focusing on Generation MZ. An online survey was conducted among consumers who have purchased dietary supplement products to test the hypotheses. The collected data were analyzed for validity and reliability using SPSS and AMOS programs. The results showed that the taste, price, brand, and design of dietary supplements significantly positively affect the satisfaction of MZ consumers. This study provides an in-depth understanding of the mechanisms of consumer behavior toward dietary supplements in the post-COVID-19 era, focusing on Generation MZ. By offering insights into consumers' health concerns and consumption behaviors, this study provides valuable perspectives on the future development of the market and helps companies develop effective strategies to meet consumer needs.

• 복식
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• 제38권
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• pp.193-211
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• 1998

Without a solid marketing system in placed, the fashion industry cannot flourish on out-standing design or technology alone. Even though the significance of collecting and analyzing information, merchandising, and retail distribution is recognized, these functions are not firmly rooted or prevalent in our industry. In contrast, Italy which possesses similar demographic traits such as the lack of natural resources and other physical factors has succeed-ed in globalizing its fashion market by responding swiftly and exercising flexiblity to its constantly changing consumer demand. This in turn has earned Italy the competitive edge in the global fashion arena. Italy's unique management skills and operation know-how, along with successful market strategies come into play in bringing competitiveness to Italy's fashion market. Firstly, smaller companies with ability to adopt swiftly to the ever changing market. Secondly, fashion friendly social environment. Thirdly, niche marketing through highly specialized system and differentiation. Fourthly, timeless innovation through intense corporate competition. Lastly, establishment of foundations to support the industry through diverse networking. The alone building blocks have formed a basis for erecting an unparalleled market with a reputation for excellence in design and quality in the global fashion world. This study has examined how Italy's fashion industry has evolved from an underdeveloped textile business into a cutting edge fashion in-dustry. Italy's unique business processes and practices were studied to come up with a collection and merchandising ideas in a niche market. By selecting this venue we are able to continuously grow and develop in a market with diverse consumer needs. To analyze the Italian fashion market, data from 3 institutions were utilized, namely, CIT-ER which has provided consumer trends and sales analysis, SITA,a data service provided statistics from the textile and apparel businesses, and NBI has also furnished valuable data. Italian consumer preference, buying behavior, consumer profile, retail channels and other related data from the above institutions has formed a backbone for market segmentation and target markets, and as a result, we were able to zero in on the type of consumer, produce, pricing and retail channels for our womenswear. Going forward the direction is to elevate product image and pretige, and create syn-ergy between related industries, and at the same note, in order to develop internationally recognized brands such as Max Mara and Benetton. Certain elements such as the specialization of the fashion industry, alon-g with fashion-related data base and systems support, and most importantly experts with acute fashion sense and capacity to analyze pertinent data are in need. I firmly believe that we can achieve Italy's level in the fashion market with support from the government and unrelenting effort within the industry itself, and hope that this report can prove to be useful.

• 패션비즈니스
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• 제19권5호
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• pp.77-92
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• 2015

The purpose of this study is to examine and compare effects of psychological factors on market mavenism and fashion leadership in order to determine the differences of two influential groups in the marketplace. The data were collected from 20's-50's consumers through an online survey institute and a total of 857 questionnaires were analyzed. Demographic variables (gender, age, and income level) were entered into the regression model 1 as independent variables, and 6 factors of consumer self-confidence, clothing involvement, status consumption, and price consciousness were entered into the regression model 2. In the regression model 1, gender (female) alone was significant in explaining market mavenism, while the income level had a positive relationship with fashion leadership. In the regression model 2, information acquisition, social outcome, persuasion knowledge among consumer self-confidence, and status consumption were significant predictors of market mavenism. On the other hand, personal outcome, social outcome, persuasion knowledge, clothing involvement, and status consumption had an effect on the fashion leadership. When comparing magnitudes of effects in predicting market mavenism and fashion leadership, social outcome and status consumption showed to have stronger impacts on fashion leadership than on market mavenism. Psychological factors showed to be more powerful in predicting market mavenism or fashion leadership, as compared to demographic variables.

• 수산경영론집
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• 제43권3호
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• pp.89-106
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• 2012

This study estimated the size of ornamental fish market as the basis survey for the development of the ornamental fish industry in Korea. It presents improvement projects agendas for the development of the Korean ornamental fish industry by investigating the challenges of the ornamental fish industry and consumer awareness. First, looking at the size of the ornamental fish market, calculated on the basis of survey results, the size of ornamental fish market is analysed as 231.8 billion won. The actual ornamental fish market is presumed to be much larger than this considering unclear gross sales from e-commerce and group sales, goods excluded from the ornamental fish export, expensive ornamental fish transaction from smuggling are missing. Ornamental fish industry and consumer awareness survey results can be described as follows: First, revenue structure of the ornamental fish market depends on a handful of expensive purchasing group rather than on low-cost consumption group. Second, many members of the ornamental fish producers, wholesalers, road shops are small-scale. Third, the sale of aquarium fish and aquarium fish related supplies in road shop have different market structures. Fourth, ornamental fish consumption is in the ongoing recession. Fifth, ornamental fish industry hopes for expansion of distribution and Research & Development. Sixth, satisfaction of ornamental fish consumers is generally low. As described above, ornamental fish industry in Korea are vulnerable in the market structure and industry is small and the consumer's satisfaction degree is staying in the 'normal' level. If current state will continue, future consumption can be reduced. It is necessary to increase the competitiveness by using various method including reorganization of the structure of the ornamental fish industry even though it is hard to reach conclusion only with the results of the survey.

• 디지털융복합연구
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• 제18권2호
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• pp.367-376
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• 2020

최근 신 소비시장 트렌드에 관한 통계에 따르면 그 중심에 '나홀로 소비' 가 있다. 본 연구는 특정 사회적 트렌드는 그것에 대한 배경을 형성하고 있는 사회와 지역성, 문화, 경제, 심리 등 삶의 다양한 측면들을 통합적인 시각으로 해석하는 것이 중요하다는 측면에서, 수많은 대중의 의견이 수렴되는 신 소비시장 관련 리서치 데이터에서 추출한 '나홀로 소비' 연관어를 분석 키워드로 설정하였고, 분석솔루션 중 하나인 소셜메트릭스TM를 통한 오피니언 분석(Opinion Analisys) 기법을 활용하여 신 소비시장 트렌드에 관한 연구를 진행하였다. 신 소비시장 고찰결과 '혼밥', '혼술', '혼영'이라는 키워드가 도출되었고 이를 활용하여 신 소비시장 트렌드를 분석하였다. 나홀로 소비는 기존 소비자 트렌드 가운데 글로벌 경제위기 이후에 인구변화와 함께 야기된 필연적 새로운 소비 트렌드가 되었고 연관어에 따른 긍, 부정 감정분석의 결과도 대체로 긍정적인 데이터 결과를 확인할 수 있었으며, 이 소비 트렌드는 시대를 반영하는 새로운 트렌드로서의 중요성이 더욱 강화될 것이다. 향후 소셜 빅데이터에 의한 트렌드 분석이 본 연구보다 다양한 분석 도구를 통해 실행된다면 신 소비시장에 관한 새롭고 가치 있는 유통전략 및 기획에 도움이 될 것이다.

• 한국콘텐츠학회논문지
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• 제21권2호
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• pp.562-571
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• 2021

본 연구는 친환경 화장품에 대한 소비가치가 소비자 효과성과 시장 영향력, 그리고 친환경 화장품 구매행동과의 관계를 공분산 모델을 통해 검증하였다. 조사대상은 최근 6개월 이내 친환경 화장품을 구매한 적이 있는 20대 이상 여성 소비자로 2020년 5월 17일부터 5월 30일까지 온라인 전문조사기관의 패널을 통해 300부를 최종분석에 사용하였다. 분석결과, 친환경 화장품에 대한 소비가치로 기능적 가치, 사회적 가치, 녹색 소비가치가 도출되었다. 사회적 가치와 녹색소비가치는 소비자 효과성과 시장 영향력에 유의한 영향을 미치는 것으로 나타났으나 기능적 가치는 영향관계가 확인되지 않았다. 또한, 소비자 효과성과 시장 영향력은 친환경 화장품 구매행동을 증진 시키는 것으로 확인되었다. 본 연구를 통해 친환경 화장품 구매에 있어서 환경문제에 대한 지각수준(소비자 효과성, 시장 영향력)이 가지는 중요성을 규명하였고 소비자들에 대한 이해를 바탕으로 친환경 제품 개발과 마케팅전략 수립에 유용한 자료로 활용되기를 기대한다.

• 한국유통학회지:유통연구
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• 제15권5호
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• pp.81-102
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• 2010

본 연구는 전통시장 중심의 소비행태분석을 통해 전통시장과 경쟁시장 간 선택요인과 이용 확률을 비교분석하고, 아울러 전통시장의 이용확률을 제고할 수 있는 요인을 분석하였다. 분석모형은 소비자의 이산적 선택을 설명하는데 효과적인 다항로짓모형을 활용하였다. 분석결과, 소비자들의 만족도가 높고, 규모가 크며, 주차시설을 많이 확보하고 있는 전통시장일수록 이용확률이 높은 반면, 전통시장으로의 소요시간 증가는 전통시장 이용에 부정적인 영향을 미치는 것으로 분석되었다. 전통시장의 정책적 지원책은 전통시장의 이용빈도에 큰 영향을 미치지 못하는 것으로 나타났으며, 소득이 높을수록 전통시장보다는 타 경쟁업태를 이용하는 경향이 높았다. 한편, 지역유형별 비교분석을 통해 전통시장이 타 시장과 비경쟁구도일때, 전통시장의 활성화 가능성이 높다는 사실을 확인할 수 있었다. 시장유형별 소비자들로부터 선택받을 확률은 인터넷 쇼핑이 가장 높았으며, 전통시장의 이용확률은 극히 낮은 것으로 분석되었다. 전통시장의 이용확률을 가장 높일 수 있는 요인으로는 점포수 증가, 주차장 확대 등 물리적 요인이 주를 이루었으며, 뒤를 이어 전통시장에 대한 정책적 지원 등의 순으로 나타났다.

• 한국농촌생활과학회지
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• 제6권2호
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• pp.151-161
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• 1995

The objective of this study is to analyse consumption problems of the rural poor households. This is a succeeding work to the previous report on economic resource problems. Data from 154 rural poor house holds and 290 rural non-poor households were analysed to comprehend their consumption practices, financial management ability, consumer competence of homemakers, and market environments. The major findings and conclusions are as follows : 1. The rural poor households had deficit of 30, 000 won per month. They perceived relative importance of the educational expenses and food expenses and heavier pressure of educational expenses and light and water expenses than other items. 2. The rural poor households evaluated their financial management ability average like non-poor households but their level of consumer competence was lower than other households. This means their consumer efficiency is relatively low. 3. The rural poor households had similar grade of market environments to non-poor households. This is significantly different from urban households.