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Business and Energy Efficiency in the Age of Industry 4.0: The Hulten, Broweus and Van Dijk Sensory Marketing Model Applied to Spanish Textile Stores during the COVID-19 Crisis
April 14, 2023
Strategic and tactical factors come into play in shop competitiveness where, in addition to the products sold, other marketing mix variables must also be considered. There are also subjective factors, such as perceptions through the senses. This became even more important when, as a result of the COVID-19 crisis and the forced closure of certain establishments with physical sales, it was necessary to increase profitability and efficiency. The aim of this study was to determine the exact role of sensory marketing in shop efficiency and profitability, based on the guiding principles of technology, innovation, and respect for the environment. We conducted an exploratory and experimental study consisting of the creation of a sensory strategy through the adaptation of the Hulten, Broweus and Van Dijk model on a specific establishment in the current era of Industry 4.0. The results indicate an increase in sales as well as customer satisfaction and happiness after implementing the relevant strategies. The conclusions show that this model is valid and reliable for physical retail establishments, and that these business strategies can significantly contribute to the optimisation of energy resources.
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COVID-19, Industry 4.0, merchandising, retail, sensory marketing
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Jiménez-Marín G, Elías Zambrano R, Galiano-Coronil A, Ravina-Ripoll R. Business and Energy Efficiency in the Age of Industry 4.0: The Hulten, Broweus and Van Dijk Sensory Marketing Model Applied to Spanish Textile Stores during the COVID-19 Crisis. (2023). LAPSE:2023.30620
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Jiménez-Marín G: Audiovisual and Advertising Department, Faculty of Communication, University of Seville, 41012 Seville, Spain [ORCID]
Elías Zambrano R: Audiovisual and Advertising Department, Faculty of Communication, University of Seville, 41012 Seville, Spain
Galiano-Coronil A: Marketing and Communication Department, and INDESS, University of Cádiz, 11405 Jerez de la Frontera, Spain [ORCID]
Ravina-Ripoll R: Business Organization Department and INDESS, University of Cádiz, 11405 Jerez de la Frontera, Spain [ORCID]
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Energies
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14
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7
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1966
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2021
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2021-04-02
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1996-1073
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