Vol. 1 No. 1 (2025)

  • Open Access

    Review

    Article ID: 2630

    The social media and digital platforms contributions towards impacting the consumer purchasing behavior of aquatic foods products in Egyptian market

    by Manar M. Shehab

    Business & Marketing Trends, Vol.1, No.1, 2025;

    In recent years, there has been growing interest in how social media and online platforms influence consumer purchasing behavior in the aquatic foods industry. This review focuses on digital innovations and their impact on consumer trust, engagement, and loyalty through the integration of advanced data analytics, e-commerce, and augmented reality (AR) marketing with traditional channel strategies. By profiling Egypt’s aquatic food market, the paper identifies challenges such as misleading information provided to consumers and fragmented markets, while highlighting opportunities including technology adoption, sustainable market development, and capacity building. The conclusions emphasize the importance of blending offline and online approaches and adapting communication strategies in response to evolving consumer needs and increased market competition. This study provides practical recommendations for change agents seeking to integrate sustainable marketing initiatives with consumer values.

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  • Open Access

    Perspective

    Article ID: 2784

    Restaurant retail trendbook: The case of Ukraine in a crisis period

    by Liudmyla Bovsh, Larysa Hopkalo, Аlla Rasulova

    Business & Marketing Trends, Vol.1, No.1, 2025;

    Logistics support is the basis of successful activity in any socio-economic field. With the advent of the COVID-19 pandemic, there was a threat of global escalation of infection, which caused a crisis in the restaurant business due to the physical impossibility of service in the establishment and the gradual depletion of financial resources. The situation was complicated by a new wave of irresistible action—a full-scale war in Ukraine, which complicated logistics flows due to the risks of physical destruction of cargo, warehouses and accompanying individuals. The search for new formats of activity, the activation of digital relations, collaborations of related economic fields and survival tactics became new goals of adaptations of restaurant business entities. The article examines the trends in the development of restaurant retail. The adaptation strategies of business entities are analyzed, which include digitalization, omnichannel, collaborations with catering, dark kitchens and the development of grab-and-go formats. Special attention is paid to the impact of economic, social and security challenges on changing consumer behavior and transforming business models. Cases of Ukrainian companies demonstrating successful anti-crisis strategies are presented, and key trends that will shape the future of restaurant retail both in Ukraine and around the world are identified. The aim of the study was to determine how the restaurant business integrates into retail and forms successful cases of collaborations. The hypothesis is put forward that the restaurant business in times of crisis is transformed through adaptation to new challenges and diversification of activities. To develop the hypothesis and form research insight, the authors used the horizon scanning method and general scientific methods. The study concluded that restaurant-retail collaborations have positive prospects and mutually beneficially affect logistics, expand communications with consumers and stakeholders, and also contribute to strengthening brands. The importance of the research lies in applying the results obtained in theory and practice to see new business formats during the crisis.

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