Consumption Innovation and Consumer Behavior in Sustainable Marketing
A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Sustainable Management".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 September 2025 | Viewed by 5025
Special Issue Editors
Interests: e-business; retailing; consumer behavior; logistics
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Interests: customer relationship management; relationship marketing; customer satisfaction; customer loyalty
Interests: logistics; supply chain management; retail management; organizational behavior
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Interests: consumer behavior; sustainable marketing; retail marketing; international marketing
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
In the context of growing concerns regarding climate change, depletion of natural resources, and increasing awareness of social issues, innovative solutions and marketing strategies that encourage responsible and environmentally respectful consumption become crucial. In a constantly changing world where consumer demands evolve rapidly, companies are faced with the challenge of constantly innovating and adapting to new market trends and preferences, as well as convincing consumers to adopt more sustainable consumption behaviors and choices, despite the associated costs or reduced convenience.
Thus, this Special Issue focuses on the intersection of consumption innovation, consumer behaviour, and sustainable marketing practices. This Special Issue is centered on the approaches to consumption and consumer behavior that can guide sustainability initiatives within marketing strategies. By exploring these topics, the Special Issue seeks to highlight how companies can effectively integrate sustainability into their marketing strategies, while simultaneously addressing the needs and preferences of consumers. The purpose of this Special Issue is to provide a platform for researchers, practitioners, and decision-makers to share their knowledge, findings, and practical experiences related to consumption innovation, consumer behavior, and sustainable marketing.
Topics of interest for publication in this Special Issue include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Marketing strategies for promoting sustainable consumption;
- The impact of sustainability-focused innovations on consumer purchasing decisions;
- The role of digital technology in promoting sustainable consumption;
- The role of social media marketing in enhancing sustainable consumption behavior;
- Corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives and their influence on consumer behavior;
- Adoption and diffusion of sustainability-focused innovations among consumers;
- The impact of sustainable marketing practices on customer loyalty;
- Best practices in green marketing;
- Cross-national/cross-cultural and/or cross-industry patterns in sustainable marketing;
- The ethical implications associated with marketing sustainability initiatives;
- Ethical issues in consumer buying behavior.
Prof. Dr. Irina Albastroiu Nastase
Prof. Dr. Alina Filip
Prof. Dr. Cristinel Vasiliu
Prof. Dr. Dan-Cristian Dabija
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- consumer behavior
- buying behavior
- sustainable marketing
- marketing strategies
- innovation
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