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TRENDS OF ONLINE SHOPPING, THEIR PROS AND CONS: AN EXTENSIVE REVIEW

Purpose-The main purpose of this paper is to review the trends of e-commerce. Today everything is online that is from purchasing shopping goods to purchasing vegetables and medicines. Online shopping is become very popular due to their 24*7 hours working function. This paper basically describes the main pros and cons of online shopping. Research Methodology-The present study is review based study. This study defines the basic concept of online shopping, their advantages, disadvantages and the basic tips should follow while doing online shopping. A sample of 17 reviews is taken for the study. Findings-The basic advantages of online shopping are easy to access, time saver and online deals and promotions while the disadvantages of online shopping are their high shipping rates, waiting and their refund policy. The review also highlights various factors which affects online shopping.

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Professor Invertis University Bareilly NH-24 Near Transport Nagar P O Rajau, Bareilly-243 123 Uttar Pradesh, INDIA Purpose-India is at the cusp of an e-commerce revolution. Although e-commerce has been making rounds in the country for over a decade, it is in the recent years that the appropriate ecosystem has started to fall in place. Factors like accelerating internet access, staggering penetration of mobile phones and robust investment have driven the growth of this industry and if current projections are anything to go by, India is on route to becoming the world's fastest growing e-commerce market.This study focuses on identifying and analyzing the various factors influencing the consumers' perception towards e-retailing across various products and services available in the online retail market. Design/Methodology/Approach-This was an empirical study utilizing exploratory cum descriptive type of research design. Data were collected through structured questionnaire. This study is based on the large sample collected from Mumbai.Socio-demographic profile of respondents was analyzed using frequency distribution. Reliability of construct was checked by applying Cronbach's alpha. Descriptive statistics such as mean and standard deviation was used for describing the characteristics of the various constructs of the consumer perceptions towards online retailing Findings-The results reveal that the five key factors like convenience &risk, reliability & assurance, tailored services, trust on e-tailing, price benefits significantly influenced the consumers' perception on e-retailing. Practical implications-The study presents a comprehensive model of e-shopper perception. The results of this study provide a valuable reference to the e-marketers to understand the factors influencing consumer satisfaction, they can further sharpen their marketing strategies to attract and retain customers.

The word Health refers to the state of complete emotional and physical well-being. The role of health care industry begins in maintaining the optimal state of health of the people. The Health Insurance is the Insurance that covers the whole or a part of the risk a person incurring to cover the medical expenses. By 2020, India is expected to be one among the three ranks in the health care markets in terms of growth. CAGR of India's health care sector is expected to rise to 22.87 percent during the period of 2015-2020 and reach US dollar 280 billion in the year 2020. In the rural areas, where the 70% of Indian population live, the traditional system of medicine is widespread. There are nearly 2860 hospitals for Traditional System of Medicine (TSM) with 45,720 beds in India. More than 75% of these beds are occupied by the patients receiving ayurvedic treatment in the previous years. There are approximately 5,87,536 registered traditional medicine practitioners and homeopaths, which includes both institutionally and non-institutionally qualified. There are only less than one-third i.e., 29% of households have atleast one member of the family is covered in any health insurance or any health scheme in India. The researcher attempts to study the consumers/patients as well as the practitioner's perception towards the health insurance, in this paper. The study was conducted keeping in mind, the various dimensions like (I) the consumer of the Traditional System of Medicine may or may not be aware of the availability of the coverage (II) The respondents may or may not have opted for any kind of Insurance, even though the respondents were aware of the availability (III) if the respondent have taken any insurance, the researcher had to analyze the basic motive and the various factors considered. (IV) The reason for which the respondents have not thought of any insurance, if they haven't taken so far. (V) The willingness of the respondents to opt for any new insurance product and the primary factor which makes them to buy or opt for any insurance product. With the help of these basic objectives, the above dimensions are effectively analyzed like (I) by listing the issues in the current insurance product (II) examining the distinct features of traditional system of medicine (III) comparing the perceptions of the practitioners as well as the consumers in this regard and finally (IV) suggesting suitable remedial actions through a new product or modifying the existing product.

Purpose-With the rising cost of fuel at international level, increasing levels of pollution, global warming, ozone depletion and rise in temperature of the earth, higher running and maintenance costs of vehicles, the electrically charged vehicles are in dire need in area of personal mode of transportation. Nowadays, electric two-wheelers are receiving a lot of attention. There is more requirement of better understanding of the customers' awareness, their perceptions, and factors contributing to purchase by them and their demographic profile. So it is pertinent to understand the customers' outlook and concerns about the electric vehicles. Research Methodology-The present research study is exclusively based on review of literature to find out the factors influencing purchase behavior towards electric two-wheelers. Further the most studied factors are also extracted from previous studies through factor based review of literature. Findings-The present research study revealed most studied factors in previous studies. These factors are Affordability/Price, Eco-friendliness, Comfort, Speed and Weight/Control. Paper Type-Review Paper

Social media penetration is growing in a very fast pace in developing countries like India and its role is not just limited to connecting friends and chatting with them, it is also uniting so many brands and communities as well and so now social media became an integral part of people's life. Social media now in a center of the marketing strategy of many corporate and utilizing this platform to influence consumers to purchase their products from social media only. The purpose of writing this research paper is to identify the impact of various demographic factors such as age, gender, education, occupation, income and purchasing power and purchasing frequency on online purchase intention through social media also to understand the reasons of not buying products and services from social media. A self-designed questionnaire is prepared and administered through various social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest and LinkedIn. Reliability and validity of the questionnaire have been ensured before final analysis. There was a significant difference in purchase intention reported between gender, education and occupation and income. The final outcome of the research is supported and validated by previous researchers.

Shopping malls are conceived as one stop destination for the consumer needs of a catchment area. Need constantly arises to assess the expectations and perceptions of customers towards shopping malls due to constant change with the shopping trends and evolution of lifestyle. This study examined customer's expectation, perception and satisfaction with service quality of a mall in Bhubaneswar. The study also investigated whether there are differences in satisfaction with service quality based on gender and ethnicity of mall customers. The results were discussed based on the gap model and the Implications of the study for malls were also provided in the paper. Inroduction: Shopping centers are complexes, in which stores with more than one departments and retailer units, cafeteria, restaurant, entertainment center, cinema, exhibit hall, bank, pharmacy and similar enterprises of all sizes are also located within a planned architectural structural unity, whose selling space might range from 5000 m2 to 30.000 m2 and which are generally established in countryside and managed from a single center. Examining the shopping-related literature, it was seen that shopping motivations can generally differ in three types: (1) functional motivations, (2) social motivations and (3) experiential or hedonic motivations. In the present day, shopping is also considered as a form of recreation that provides pleasure and relaxation. Therefore, shopping centers are aiming to be better and bigger in order to cover the breadth in merchandise variety and range. The race for bigger centers results in an environment with additional new shopping facilities. As a result of proliferation of shopping malls, increasing competition and diversification of consumer expectations, the functional motivation-related aspect of shopping has slowly started to give up its importance to the control of social and experiential motivations in the present day. As a result, shopping malls as well as many sectors and businesses have shifted from feature and benefit-oriented traditional marketing approach to innovative approaches producing experiences for their customers. Mall operators are competing for traffic and against anti-mall sentiments. They have turned shopping centers (mall) into halls for special events, exhibitions, exercising, shows, and amusement parks. In many instances, the shopping mall is a social and recreation meeting place attracting youngsters and seniors

This paper reports the findings of a Web-based survey of 700 New Zealand Internet users. The survey was designed to explore the importance of perceived consumer risk and the Internet shopping experience in the online purchasing behaviour of Internet users. Both perceived consumer risk and loss of social interaction in Internet shopping were found to be negatively associated with the amount of online purchases made. The results of the study suggest that electronic retailing Web sites could usefully include features that reduce perceived consumer risk and enhance online customer service.

Heraclitus says " nothing is permanent except change ". One such example to prove that statement is about consumer behaviour and their shopping tendency. The place of buying varies from time to time based on many factors. Staring from Barter to Internet Marketing, people needs and wants keep on changing. Malls are been identified as one such changing Market place to the Consumers. Meanwhile the reason for that change in attitude also varies. This research is started out with identifying what are the reasons for changing the needs, wants and Place of Purchase. India is a country of great diversity and it is been depicted in the different traditional and modern costumes. Today " s customers have varying interests with respect to buying products and an attractive segment in all areas of products. It has now become a challenge for Marketers to understand the behavior of customers so as to cater the challenge of diversity. Ethnicity & Diversity now provides a new source of top-line growth by bringing in an opportunity for new product development. When all variety comes under one roof it becomes comfortable and easier for a consumer to meet needs and enjoy purchasing. Today the Retailers are watching a notable shift from a " saving " to " spending " mind-set of consumers. The spending the mind set of customers includes all variables that could make a comfortable shopping. Few variables includes for shopping are exhibits, architectural design, Entertainment, Quality of merchandise , variety of services, safe and clean environment, Today malls are identified as one or more buildings forming a complex of shops representing merchandisers, with walkways enabling visitors to easily walk from unit to unit. This emerges at huge in global arena. In Coimbatore now a days the malls are considered to be a boon for middle class to meet their higher needs. Malls are identified in providing high scope for economic development and covering huge population. Problem Identification Product alone does not satisfy the need of a consumer. It adds few other attributes to fulfil all requirements. One such attribute from past studies is it the purchase point that adds value to the product. This research is carried out to identify what becomes the main source for their change of purchase destiny. OBJECTIVES  To identify the additional attributes that customer expect along with the product.  To analyse the influence of purchase destination in shopping.  To examine the attributes of Malls in satisfying the consumer needs. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY A Descriptive study is carried out where quantitative data has been collected to analyze the customers " attitude. Primary data was collected through field analysis using questionnaire with 5 point rating scale. Past studies which are secondary in nature helped in identifying the variables. Coimbatore city is the geographical area and people visiting malls are the population. Convenient sampling methodology was adapted for data collection for about 32 samples and interpretations were made using Chi-square analysis and Correlation. The limitations of the study include number of respondents selected, response bias and application of results. REVIEW OF LITERATURE Study by Sharma found that customer " s attitude towards shopping malls influenced by Quality of products, Services offered, Parking facility, Availability of products, and Comfort. Another research by Ahmed profound that the interior design, products that interested them, opportunities for socializing with friends, and convenient one-stop shopping are the major influencer for satisfaction for mall purchase. From the study conducted by Loudon and Britta a better interior design actually helps to uplift the image of the shopping mall. Hypothesis H1: Store ambience does not satisfy human needs.

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shopping and what product has potential of online sales are critical questions. The purpose of this study was to identify the potential of online sales. The study started with verifying consumer online behavior and model of potential of online sales. The results showed only two factors, gender and family income was significant relationship with overall attitudes towards online shopping. In addition, results indicated that weekly internet use, having experience in e-shopping, and willingness to shopping online in the future have significant relationship with overall attitude towards online shopping. Moreover, results proved that there is significant difference between human senses in online decision-making process and it is explored to customers who experienced shopping a product or they were satisfied previously, which have stronger confidence to do online shopping. The estimation of Logistic model shows that potential of online sales is affected significantly by consumer overall attitudes towards online shopping, product type, familiarity and confidence.

Purpose – Smartphone is need of the hour. Because of its various functions it is used on frequently basis by the users. People are dependent of this device for many reasons and getting addicted towards Smartphone. Frequently use of Smartphone also leads to addiction. It has many useful functions such as internet, easy to connect in seconds, alarm and entertainment etc. But due to various functions users get addict to Smartphone such as gaming, addiction towards internet, dependency. Students are also addicted to Smartphone and their academic performance is decreasing because of its excessive use. The main objective behind this study is to extract the factors identifying Smartphone addiction in users. This research paper builds a conceptual framework on factors identifying Smartphone addiction. Design/Methodology/Approach – A literature review of Indian and International research paper was examined to extract the factors identifying Smartphone addiction so that mostly studied factors can be observed for further research purpose. Findings – Most of the previous studies of Indian Literature revealed that Usage Pattern and Internet Addiction are mostly studied factor regarding Smartphone addiction followed by Behavioral Addiction. On the other side, International Literature also concluded same three variables as mostly studied factors. It is suggested that researchers must include these factors while conducting study on Smartphone addiction.

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