A feature central to the success of e-commerce Web sites is the design of an effective interface to present product information. However, the suitability of the prevalent information formats in supporting various online shopping tasks is not known. Using the cognitive fit theory as the theoretical framework, we developed a research model to investigate the fit between information format and sho...

This paper tests whether companies engage in opinion shopping and examines the role of audit committees when auditors are dismissed (1996-98). There are three findings. First, US companies strategically dismiss when incumbent auditors are more likely to issue unfavorable audit opinions compared to newly appointed auditors. I estimate opinion shopping motivates 17% of auditor dismissals, and I f...

The present study aims to identify the potential benefits deriving from the introduction of gamification elements in the consumer shopping process, in order to engage consumers in a more ecologically conscious behavior. Interviews with lead consumers show that the gamification of the shopping process results in increment of the stated intention to participate in the shopping process as well as ...

The retail industry is being revolutionized by the movement in consumer perception of shopping exemplified by “Shopping is Theater”. Increasingly, consumers are expecting shopping to be a highly interactive and rewarding experience. This has been driving the need for reduced time to market of newer retailing ideas, and the use of advances in hardware and software technologies to create a richer...

First-generation comparison-shopping software tools in general have limitations in dealing with bundled products. A new model for e-commerce comparison-shopping, based on a logical unBundling of sellers' offerings, is introduced. The model captures dominance relationship between offerings and consumer requirements and may serve as a foundation for a variety of shopping decision support software...

This poster highlights issues of user support for on-line food shopping. A call is made for further examination of the human activity of food shopping and consumption within a given socio -cultural and historical context. An approach to the design of experiential on-line grocery store user interfaces, with a particular focus on product presentation and retrieval, is proposed, based on the trans...

The rapid growth of e-commerce is imposing profound impacts on modern society. On the supply side, the emergence of e-commerce is greatly changing the operation behavior of some retailers and is increasing product internationalization due to its geographically unlimited nature. On the demand side, the pervasiveness of e-commerce affects how, where, and when consumers shop, and indirectly influe...