Advancing E-commerce Strategies in Small Retail Enterprises: Unveiling the Impact of Digital Literacy and Consumer Engagement Through PLS-SEM in India
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- 10.2991/978-94-6463-544-7_8How to use a DOI?
- Keywords
- Digital Literacy; Behaviour Intention; Consumer Engagement; Innovative e-commerce adoption; social media utilisation; small retailers
- Abstract
Over the past decade, technological breakthroughs and the expansion of internet connectivity have significantly changed India’s digital landscape. This digital revolution has rippled through many industries, particularly e-commerce within the retail sector. The retail sector’s use of e-commerce solutions is more than simply a popular trend; it reflects a fundamental change in how businesses run and engage with their customer base. Internet usage rates in India are expected to rise significantly by 2026 from $38.5 billion at present to $200 billion [1]. This accelerating growth highlights the importance of using digital technologies by retailers to reach larger audiences through personalization of marketing activities as well as providing a better customer experience. The aim of the study is to investigate factors impacting behavioural intentions towards adopting electronic commerce innovation among small scale retail businesses in Indian cities. Results demonstrate a clear influence of digital literacy and consumer engagement on them while shaping adoption of future technologies.
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TY - CONF AU - Sukhpreet K. Thind AU - Harjit Kaur AU - Paramjit Sujlana PY - 2024 DA - 2024/10/17 TI - Advancing E-commerce Strategies in Small Retail Enterprises: Unveiling the Impact of Digital Literacy and Consumer Engagement Through PLS-SEM in India BT - Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Emerging Technologies and Sustainable Business Practices-2024 (ICETSBP 2024) PB - Atlantis Press SP - 97 EP - 123 SN - 2352-5428 UR - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-94-6463-544-7_8 DO - 10.2991/978-94-6463-544-7_8 ID - Thind2024 ER -