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- Title
FACTORS AFFECTING OVERALL BRAND EQUITY: THE CASE OF SHAHRVAND CHAIN STORE.
- Authors
AZIZI, Shahriar; KAPAK, Shahram Jamali
- Abstract
In recent years the role of chain stores in distribution system of Iran has been paid more attention. Managers of these stores are seeking to increase the stores' brand equity. This study develops a model of factors affecting overall brand equity in SHAHRVAND chain store as a case study. The Sample of 167 customers in Tehran city using convenience sampling method was selected. Data was gathered by the 44-items questionnaire in self-reporting way. Path analysis was applied using Lisrel 8.80 to test the conceptual model which includes six hypotheses. Results showed that brand-customer personality congruency affects brand identification positively. The positive impact of brand identification on brand loyalty and trust was confirmed. Analysis also revealed that brand trust impact brand loyalty positively. Results also indicated the positive impact of brand loyalty and trust on the overall brand equity.
- Subjects
TEHRAN (Iran); CHAIN stores; BRAND equity; BRAND loyalty; BRAND identification
- Publication
Management & Marketing Journal, 2013, Vol 11, Issue 1, p91
- ISSN
1841-2416
- Publication type
Article