A Study on Lifestyle and Store Choice Factors for Elderly Women Consumer - Focus on Clothing Products -

여성 노년층 소비자의 라이프스타일과 점포선택요인에 관한 연구 - 의류제품을 중심으로 -

  • 김숙응 (숙명여자대학교 특수대학원 실버산업전공) ;
  • 김교분 (숙명여자대학교 특수대학원 실버산업전공)
  • Published : 2011.12.31

Abstract

Recently, elderly populations are coming out as the first magnitude consumers. The purpose of the study is analyze the basic data useful to get the public attention concerning the development of the market for elderly by looking into the types of lifestyle and the store choice factors which may influence the elderly women consumer. This survey was performed on individuals of age 50 and older women. the types of lifestyle for elderly women consumer were classified into 3 types; self-oriented. traditional, family oriented, family oriented. Each group showed different store choice factors that affect purchase of clothing; ease of returning product, discount for best customer, delivery service, convenience in-store and parking, all fashion item, store ambience and interior decoration were significant difference. The result of the study will be very useful in establishing the relevant elderly marketing strategies and in providing the business opportunities of the market for elderly consumers.

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