Welcome to the first iteration of the eb™ Journal. At this stage, it contains over one thousand academic papers and other research that have been produced over several decades by over two thousand authors from around the world. The vast majority are selected because they use terms such as ethical brand and ethical branding to characterise settings and outcomes in many different techno-industrial consumption contexts that concern the social, economic and environmental well-being of humanity.
We explore the dynamics of consumption experience in traditional bazaars constructed as the new ‘other’ retail spaces. The bazaar, once known to be the consumption space that was a signifier of Read More »
Most people will agree that, except for products like a sunroof whose mere ownership can be a source of enjoyment, consumers must consider how often they expect to use whatever they intend to buy. Read More »
People often compare themselves with superior others when striving for a goal. Research has shown that upward social comparison motivates people to improve oneself in order to close the gap between Read More »
In recent decades, many countries have witnessed a rapid increase of ethnic and cultural diversity within their population and understanding minority consumers has become a priority for marketers. Read More »
Variety is an important attribute that impacts consumer preferences in the marketplace. This research contributes to the literature by examining the subtle effect of exposure to high variety on Read More »