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        1 - Identifying the in-store non-verbal cues affecting the buying behavior of customers in the home appliance industry
        Maryam Jaberi Karim Hamdi Farhad Hosseinzadeh lotfi
        In this research, non-verbal in-store factors affecting the buying behavior of customers in the home appliance industry have been identified. The data required for this research were collected in two qualitative and quantitative phases. In the qualitative phase, the in- More
        In this research, non-verbal in-store factors affecting the buying behavior of customers in the home appliance industry have been identified. The data required for this research were collected in two qualitative and quantitative phases. In the qualitative phase, the in-depth interview method was used to collect the necessary information. The data obtained in this phase of the research were analyzed by the method of content analysis. Also, in the quantitative phase, the field method was used to collect information and analyzed using the exploratory factor analysis method. In order to cover the research objectives, at first, by conducting in-depth interviews with experts in the field of non-verbal communication, indicators that can be effective in predicting the buying behavior of customers were identified, and then based on the importance of each From these indicators, the factors that are finally introduced as non-verbal in-store factors that influence the buying behavior of customers. The results obtained in the interview with experts show that 33 indicators can be considered as non-verbal in-store indicators affecting the buying behavior of customers in the home appliance industry. Based on the findings of this research, brands active in this industry can design more optimal stores for end customers, which in addition to creating a positive impact on their shopping experience, also on the branding of industry players. It can have a significant impact Manuscript profile