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The Influence of Strangers on Consumer Behavior in a Retail Environment

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Positive stranger interactions can increase consumers' purchase intentions, enhancing shopping experiences.
Study findings highlight social exchanges that occur among shoppers, influencing behavior positively or negatively.
Store characteristics and shopper traits significantly drive the likelihood of engaging with strangers during shopping.
Encouraging stranger interactions can optimize store operations and improve consumer experiences in retail.

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Observational study identifies factors driving stranger interactions that influence consumer purchase intentions.

Thomas et al. (2025) studied this question.

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