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Antecedents of Brand Citizenship Behavior in Retailing
Journal of Retailing and Consumer Services
  • Yuliya V. Yurova, Nova Southeastern University
  • Matthew Samuel Porricelli, Nova Southeastern University
  • Russell Abratt, Nova Southeastern University
  • Michael Bendixen, Nova Southeastern University
ORCID

Yuliya Yurova0000-0003-4524-3471

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Rusell Abratt0000-0002-5385-0936

Document Type
Article
Publication Date
9-1-2014
Abstract/Excerpt

There has been increased interest in retail branding yet there is a dearth of internal branding research in this industry. The purpose of this study is to explore the antecedents of Brand Citizenship Behavior (BCB) in a retail environment. The role that the frequency of employee contact with customers plays will also be examined. A further aim is to give guidance to retailers on how they should develop an internal branding management strategy. A conceptual model provides a foundation for the study. A literature review of the brand citizenship behavior and the related constructs was undertaken to inform the model. The results show support for the hypothesized relationships. Significant differences between managers and associates as well as between full-time and part-time associates were found. Recommendations are presented to retailers.

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jretconser.2014.06.002
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Citation Information
Yuliya V. Yurova, Matthew Samuel Porricelli, Russell Abratt and Michael Bendixen. "Antecedents of Brand Citizenship Behavior in Retailing" Journal of Retailing and Consumer Services Vol. 21 Iss. 5 (2014) p. 745 - 752 ISSN: 0969-6989
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/russell-abratt/1/