The consumer purchasing habits in Starbucks
Terms of Reference
1. This study aims to investigate the reasons for the consumer’s loyalty to a brand. Reason is through the brand product sales and service process. A coffee shop so will directly affect the consumer behaviour.
2. Research of consumers ' consumption psychology and consumption behavior, and analysis of various influencing factors. Consumer psychology and consumer behavior reveals the change law of consumer behavior. The research involves the Starbucks Company clear and focus on the customer 's favourite flavour, and to introduce suitable products to meet customer needs.
3. Triangulation of the data sources will let us know which products to make customer choice in Starbucks consumption and the consumer 's point of view. From their point of view the recommendations and conclusions drawn.
Background and Context
Starbucks Coffee Company was first set up in 1971 in Seattle, Washington and has grown into one of the world’s largest chain of coffeehouses. Today, there are 17,000 stores in 55 different countries. Why a cup of coffee can sell so well? For many young people, Starbucks is not just a cup of coffee. It is a popular way of life. The leisurely and carefree, quick, warm coffee culture into life. In terms of today 's competitive society, not just only Starbucks cafe. In addition also have a lot of similar companies, like Costa, Nero, etc. All have a group of target customers. The size of the guest group of positioning is to determine the future space. These companies have a lot of stores. But in order to meet the needs of customers, the enterprise will be based on consumer psychology and behavior to formulate marketing principles and strategies. Global consistent management, quality and taste, each a cup of coffee has the same taste, one of the reasons for consumers to choose this brand. This is Starbucks has consumers as indicators. Consumer crowd is the sole
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