Influence of Factors on Female Consumersa Fashion Apparel Buying Behavior in Bangladesh

Abstract

The trend of female branded fashion clothing is growing rapidly in retail industry across the globe. The study purpose is to examine Bangladeshi female consumers' fashion apparel buying behavior and key factors of branded clothing. The study nature is descriptive and primary data were collected from survey questionnaires using non probability judgmental sampling. Data were analyzed by descriptive statistics, ANOVA, multiple regression and factor analysis. The results observed that brand status, attitude, popularity, image, premium, self-respect, and reference groups were found to have positive effects on consumer buying behavior. The important findings help to highlight the factors influencing consumer involvement in purchasing fashion apparel. The study contribution is to make clear understanding for marketers about the preferences of consumers to attract and maintain target consumer groups and to understand the factors influencing the fashion apparel purchase to formulate diversified and innovative marketing strategies towards branded fashion industry in Bangladesh.