Impact of Coupons on Buying Behavior of Customers at Supermarkets

This research analyzes the impact of coupons on the buying behavior of customers at supermarkets, with a focus on JTP Supermarket. It examines the advantages of coupons, factors influencing revisiting a store, and strategies for developing coupon strategies.

To identify the impact of coupons over
the buying behaviours of customers at
the supermarket

ABSTRACT
Customers are the key element of the company that would lead enable the company to raise
its performance in terms of its sales and profitability. Every company adopt various practice and
strategies so that they can attract the customer towards the company. As customers are the key
assets of the company so with the enabling of adequate benefits the company would able to make
attraction as well as retention of high proportion of the customers with the company. Enabling
coupon is one of such strategy of the company that would make retention of the customers with
the company. In the same way by the mode of coupon system the customer and company
relationship would also improves in terms of repeated buying. This would play an important role
in raising the revenue of the company. JTP supermarket is one of the major supermarket that
provide coupons to its customers that wold along with impacting the sales of the company may
also assist the promotion of its brand. The research has included the analysis of the primary and
secondary data that would enable an in-depth analysis of the concept of coupon over the repeated
purchase and sales of the company. In the same way the research would also make an analysis
that how with the aspect of enabling coupons the company would enhance its sales and
profitability along with enhancing the relationship between the company and the customers. The
research had also been an analysis that how with the enabling of coupons to the customers
impacts their buying behaviour which will further result in raising of business and sales of the
company.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
ABSTRACT....................................................................................................................................2
CHAPTER -1 INTRODUCTION....................................................................................................5
Background/ Introduction............................................................................................................5
Reason for the research and the purpose of the research.............................................................5
Problem statement.......................................................................................................................5
Research questions.......................................................................................................................6
The scope of the study.................................................................................................................6
Research method (approach).......................................................................................................6
Managerial relevance...................................................................................................................7
Structure and division of chapters in the research report............................................................7
CHAPTER -2 LITERATURE REVIEW.........................................................................................8
Theme 1: THE CONCEPT OF COUPONS................................................................................8
Theme 2: FACTORS INFLUENCING REVISITING A SAME BUSINESS............................8
Theme 3: ADAVNTAGES OF COUPONS................................................................................9
Theme 4: IMPACTS OF COUPONS ON PURCHASING BEHAVIOUR OF TEH
CONSUMERS...........................................................................................................................10
Theme 5: DIFFERNT WAYS FOR DEVELOPING COUPON STRATGEY FOR BUSINESS
...................................................................................................................................................11
CHAPTER -3 RESEARCH METHODLOGY..............................................................................11
CHAPTER -4 DATA ANALYSIS................................................................................................16
Theme 1: Raising of sales and profitability with the making use of coupons...........................16
Theme2: coupon strategy raised profitability and sales............................................................18
Theme3: addition of discounts and customer reward system would lead form would be used
by company to add coupon........................................................................................................19
Theme 4: poor goal and lack of people connection would be considered as major challenge for
the coupon strategy....................................................................................................................20
Theme 5: The customers are liked to buy with JTP supermarket because of its coupon services
...................................................................................................................................................22
Theme 6: The coupon services of JTP supermarket is good.....................................................23

Theme 7: The practice that has been adapted by the JTP supermarket related to coupon
services to attract customers......................................................................................................24
Theme 8: Advantages of making use of coupons services for the company.............................25
Theme 9: Suggestion of strategies that could be used by JTP supermarket to make use of
coupon in order to attract customers..........................................................................................27
Theme 10: Different method that are used by company to overcome challenges related to
formulation of coupon strategy..................................................................................................27
CHAPTER -5 CONCLUSION......................................................................................................28
REFERENCES................................................................................................................................1
APPENDIX......................................................................................................................................4
Question asked to customers.......................................................................................................4

CHAPTER -1 INTRODUCTION
Background/ Introduction
Consumer behaviour refer to study of the way consumer take decision about purchase of
particular product and services such as what to buy, when to buy and from whom it need to buy
in order to satisfied their wants. In recent scenario, customers have more power to take decision
related to purchase of product or services due to alternative options available in external
environment. In another words, there are many companies that are ready to offer better quality of
products to customers for satisfaction of their wants beyond their expectancy level (Tong and
et.al., 2021). This report is related to JTP supermarket that is largest supermarket chain in
Trinidad and Tobaagon, West indies. It has been established in 1988, owned and operated by
Christopher Mack and Carl Mack. The company have location around 5 area that focus on
delivering qualitative services to customers in order to earn high profit margin and enhance its
brand image. This research project will identify the impact of coupons on consumer buying
behaviour at supermarket and the way it motivates them to be part of organisation.
Reason for the research and the purpose of the research
The reason for the research on impact of coupon on consumer decision making is
important to gathered information related to the way individual take decision related to purchase
of products and services. It will help in understanding about the manner or process that is
followed by individuals to take decision related to purchase of products in order to satisfied their
wants in effective manner. Purpose of the research is to help manager, marketer, employees,
investors and other stakeholder of supermarket in understanding the process of consumer
decision making (Sharma and Gupta, 2021). So that appropriate strategies can be planned to
attract customers within the firm to have its products and services and meet their respective
desired. Furthermore, the research will help in understanding the impact of promotional strategy
that is use of coupon by the company to induce customers to be part of organisation.
Problem statement
The problem pertaining to the research is identifying impact of coupons over the buying
behaviour of customers at supermarket. As it is the research that helps in understanding without
making use of coupon company is not able to increase its overall sales volume and profitability
in external environment (Ali and Liu, 2020).

RESEARCH OBJECTIVE
To build and create a deeper relationship with our customers using coupons and to encourage
repeat purchases and referrals.
Research questions
Q1) Do you have understanding about the coupons provided through organisation?
Q2) For which categories have you buy the supermarket coupon?
Q3) Which factors influence you more to revisit or repurpose at same business after using the
supermarket deals?
Q4) What are the advantages of using coupons to customers?
Q5) What is the impact of coupons over purchasing behaviour of customers at supermarket?
Q6) As per your opinion, does coupon strategy helps in enhancing business sales and get
competitive benefits at marketplace?
Q7) What are the different ways to develop coupon strategy for business?
Q8) What are the benefits company can get from providing coupons to customers?
Q9) What is the influence of coupon promotions in customer retention within supermarkets?
Q10) What are the issues faced by company in providing the coupons to customers?
Q11) Recommend ways through which company can improve coupon strategy?
The scope of the study
The scope of study is limited as it will only gather information related to impact of coupon
on consumer decision making process in context of JTP supermarket. It will make use of
secondary sources such as book and articles to gathered information related to impact of coupon
on consumer decision making process (Ali and Liu, 2020). Therefore, the study is pertaining to
a particular company, customers to drive necessary information related to the manner in which
they take decision to have services of specific firm to meet their respective desired.
Research method (approach)
Statistical research method will be used to gathered sufficient information related to impact
of coupon on consumer decision making process in JTP supermarket. So quantitative method
will be more preferred as compared to qualitative study. Furthermore, sample or view point of 80
customers of JTP supermarket will be selected to know the way coupon have influence their

decision making. Along with it, secondary sources will also be utilised to gathered relevant
information related to the study for better decision making.
Managerial relevance
The study of impact of coupon on consumer decision making process in context of JTP
supermarket is relevant at managerial level as customers are most important individuals for the
organisation. They are the one that make purchase of products and services in order to fulfil their
respective desired which result in increasing overall sales and market share of firm (Shahpouri,
Yazdani and Ghazizadeh, 2017). So, at managerial level, it helps company in taking decision
related to the way or strategies that could be used to influence customers to be part of
organisation for its overall growth and sales.
Structure and division of chapters in the research report
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
This is first chapter of research project that contain introduction that contain detailed
related to research objective, question, aim and problem statement, purpose of research and
method that are used to complete study.
CHAPTER 2: LITERATURE REVIEW
It is second chapter that contain review of published article or information by well known
author in order to support the study.
CHAPTER 3: THEORITICAL FRAMEWORK AND RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
This is a chapter that defined the method, techniques and procedure that are used by scholar
to complete study or research on topic to have sufficient information (Kim. and Yi, 2017).
CHAPTER 4: DATA ANALYSIS AND FINDINGS
The chapter fourth is of data analysis in which the accumulated information will be
analysed through making use of tools and techniques so that it can easily understand by
interested individuals.
CHAPTER 5: CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
This is the last chapter that include summary of the study or necessary information that
has been extracted by researcher related to impact of coupon on consumer decision making

process. Furthermore, it includes suggestion that could be used by firm to attract more customers
in the firm.
CHAPTER -2 LITERATURE REVIEW
A literature review is an overview of the previously publishes articles on a particular
topic. In other words it is a survey of scholarly sources on a given topics. It helps in establishing
in depth understanding and knowledge of the particular field. It helps in better understanding and
gaining of knowledge.
Theme 1: THE CONCEPT OF COUPONS
According to Souiden and Baccouche, (2019), a coupon is referred as a ticket that is used
for redemption of financial rebates and discounts for purchasing goods and services. Thy are
mainly used by retailer stores for sales promotion. These coupons are selectively targeted
towards regional markets where the price competition is high. The concept of coupons was
initially started by the coca- cola company by the earliest documented coupon. That is coupons
were mailed or placed in magazines for promotion of their products. Then gradually with the
time the concept of coupons evolved and high importance was given to coupons for marketing
and sales promotion of a product. However, according to Balakrishnan and Dwivedi, (2020),
coupon's may not be considered as a sustainable proportional strategy that is it may lead to
consumers buying only the discounted products that may lead to low profit margins.
As per the views of Liu and Zhao, (2021), coupons are also used as a concept of
researching the price sensitivity of the different groups of consumers and buyers. That is sending
different coupons to different groups of individuals. Coupons play a very important role in
attracting consumers into the stores. It helps the company in building its brand image without
huge investments. Its helps in increasing the visibility and the loyalty of the brand among the end
users. However, according to Kim and Song, (2020), it can potentially impact the brand image of
the company in a negative way. That is in case of luxury products offering discount will hinder
the brand image by making it look cheap. Thus, may result in lessening the perceived value of
the product being offered.
Theme 2: FACTORS INFLUENCING REVISITING A SAME BUSINESS
According to Nayal and Pandey, (2020), there are various factors that influence the
behaviours of the customers in revisiting a store again factor like service scape, ambient
conditions, lighting, air quality and temperature, odour, noise etc. these are some of the factors

that have an influence on the customers for revisiting a store. According to Ravula and Ghose,
(2020), service scape is one of the most important element that affects the customers behaviours
in revisiting a store. Physical evidence means the environment in which the business is
delivering its services. It can be measured from the customers perceptions and also it is important
to review the customers view for enhancing the physical facilities offered. However, according
to Mills and Zamudio, (2018), ambient factor is one of the element that affects the perceptions of
the consumers. Also, it represent and stimulates the background environmental atmospheric
which affects the human feelings. It is very important that all the factors are taken into
consideration so that business can enhance its sales and profitability. Thus, leading toward
growth and success.
As per the view of Li , (2019), Noise can be considered as a crucial element that may
affect the perception of consumers in revisiting a store. That is customers recognize noise as very
irritating and annoying and it may make them leave a store. However, to much noise may lead to
higher irritability and decrement in the attention of the customers. On the other hand, it is
critically evaluated by Procópio, (2020), that with offering coupons it may lead to crowding that
will further lead in creation of noise and thus, will affect the customers preference in revisiting
the store. According to Dafny and Schmitt, (2017), environmental fragrance have become o
common practice in businesses due to pleasant scents, it encourages customer in spending more
time. That is a good odour help in reducing the perception of time spent and improves the
supermarket evaluation.
Theme 3: ADAVNTAGES OF COUPONS
According to the Littenberg-Tobias, Ruipérez-Valiente and Reich, (2020), one of the
biggest pros of using a coupon is that it helps in attracting new customers. Coupons are
considered one of the most affordable and efficient way in getting new customers towards the
business. That is with using of coupons new products can be promoted among the new targeted
audiences that will help in enhancing and boosting sales of the company. Also, it will help the
company in generating revenue from a new source thus, increasing the profitability. However,
according to Li and Ni, (2019), it may result in cannibalization of existing revenue. That is
offering coupons result in giving discounts to those people also who are already buying at
regular prices at regular intervals. On a contrary note, by setting geographic distribution of
coupons and limiting offers to first time users may prove to be advantageous for the company.

As per the views of King and Duenyas, (20190, coupons helps in raising the brand
awareness with its large scale exposure. That is with the attracting new customers, it boosts in
brand awareness. Also, it helps in minimising and saves time and efforts on promotion. That is
coupons can easily target the specific audience and is considered a tool that filters the customers
by interest and location. However, on the other hand, according to Ma, (2019), it can be critically
evaluated that coupons may alienate the customers who aren't offered the discount. That is for
example; loyal customers who shop regularly may be alienated by the thought that they should
also get some rewards rather than just only targeting the new customers. Thus, it may result in
hindering the customer loyalty towards the business and may result in decrease in the brand
loyalty that may affect the growth and development of the business.
Theme 4: IMPACTS OF COUPONS ON PURCHASING BEHAVIOUR OF TEH
CONSUMERS
Studies have shown that coupons have both the positive and the negative effects on the
consumers evaluation and on their purchasing behaviour. According to the Ho, (20200, a coupon
provides the customers a monetary gain which acts as an incentive. Thus, helps in encouraging
the customers in purchasing the product and services. The author states that that consumers
perceives a high level of saving when coupons are being offered. This results in buildings
relationship between the customers and the business. However, according to Manzoor and
Akoglu, (2017), coupons may negatively impact the purchasing behaviour of the customers that
is consumers may get used to waiting for coupons and deals rather than just paying the full price.
This may result in decreasing the sales of the company and may result in lower sales thus
affecting the profitability of the company.
As per the views of Dubé, (2017), there is a negative relation between the perceived
quality and the coupons that influences the purchasing behaviour of the customers. That is
customers customers tend to hypothesize that discounted products are low in quality, specially
when they tend to receive higher prices from other retailers. This affects their purchasing
behaviour in a negative way and thus, results in lowering the sales of the company. However,
according to Capão, (2020), like any other promotion, coupons are considered as an opportunity
that encourages customers in buying the products that they usually wouldn't buy. This results in
higher profits margins for the company. Thus, it can be critically evaluated that coupons have

direct influence on the purchasing behaviour of the customers and proper strategies must be
implemented so that proper utilisation of coupons can be taken.
Theme 5: DIFFERNT WAYS FOR DEVELOPING COUPON STRATGEY FOR BUSINESS
Coupons have become a bigger part in running a successful business. Coupons are one of
the valuable element in business as it inspires customers in taking action. With the right coupon
strategy, business can target its audience for sales promotion. According to Podda and Pompianu,
(2020), many businesses have started using the digital coupon strategy that is at one click it
sends coupons to the targeted audience with an ease and provides a larger target base. To keep
the customers coming back, it very important for business to update their coupon strategy since
consumers are always looking for new discounts and deals. However, according to Serra, (2017),
businesses should use different distribution channels for distributing the coupons so that it can
cover all the targeted areas and loacions. That is with more distribution of coupons there will be
increased brand awareness in the targeted market which will result in higher sales for the
business.
However, according to Hanson and Yuan, (2018), businesses can use limited time offer
coupons. That is it is type of discount where customers have limited time access. This coupon
strategy will not only help in attracting new customers but also it will help the business in
retaining its existing customers. Thus, it will help the business in enhancing its visibility among
new target audiences and also will result in enhancing it brand loyalty. On the other hand, as per
the views of Cristiani and Giglio, (2021), businesses can also develop coupon strategies that
creates customer reward programs which will help in increasing the customer loyalty. It will also
provide businesses with competitive advantage that is with customers consistently choosing their
products over the rivals. With higher customer loyalty there will be higher generation of revenue.
Thus, it will result in high profitability and visibility of the company in the target market.
From the above it can be concluded that coupons are an effective tools for promotion and
marketing of the goods and services of a business. However, there are some negative effects of
coupons which may hinder the brand image. But, with correct formulation of strategies it will
only benefit the organisation and will lead the organisation towards sucess
CHAPTER -3 RESEARCH METHODLOGY
Research methodology discuss about the research method or set of procedure that are
undertaken by the researcher to complete the study and gathered relevant information.

Qualitative and quantitative are two different method that are used by scholar to complete the
study and analysis information so that the set objectives can be achieved. So, this chapter has
explained different techniques, method and procedure that has been used by the scholar to
gathered, analysis and interpretate information related to impact or relationship between use of
coupon by company on consumer decision making and growth of organisation.
1. Research Design – Research design is the framework of techniques and research
methods chosen by a resesrcher. This helps in initiating the research to be framed
successfully so that the designining of resesrch is being done effectively and efficiently.
There are various types of resesrch designs which are being conducted under the
research. These are descriptive research design, experimental resesrch design,
correlational research design, disgnostic research design and explanatory resesrch design
(Mohajan, 2018). This resesrch which is being conducted by the researcher is descriptive
in nature which solely describes the case or research under the study that is conducted. It
is a theory - based designining which helps in describing the research to be created by
gathering, analyzing and presenting the data which is being collected at large scale for the
research. Thius helps the researcher in providing the details of how and why factors of
the research along with better understanding the needs of the research in effective way.
2. Research Type – Research is conducted for needing the proper evaluation of the
necessary information that is required in the research to be conducted properly. There are
two types of research which are qualitative and quantitative. The qualitative research
design is defined as market research method which helps in communicating an open –
ended conversation by the data which is being obtained. This helps in providing the
important information which is relsted to research undergone by the researcher (Snyder,
2019). While on the other hand, there is quantitative research method which is defined as
how many individuals think, feel or act in a specific way which is described in numerical.
Qualitative research method helps in analyzing sample sizes which are large in number
and this helps in creating the value of the research. In the following research prepared,
quantitative research design is taken by the researcher. This helps in creating the value of
how effectively the research is being conducted properly.
3. Research Approach – Research approach is the procedure and plan which are followed
in the research which helps in assumptions to detailed methods of analysis, interpretation

and data collection at large scale. With the help of these ways, the research is being
conducted effectively and in appropriate manner through which the whole process of the
research is framed. There are two types of resesrch approaches which are inductive and
deductive. Inductive research approach is defined as the search from the pattern from the
observation and development of theories and explanations for the research being
conducted by the researcher (Daniel and Harland, 2017). Whereas, on the other side,
deductive research explores the phenomenon or theory which is known and then tests
when the theory is valid under some certain cirumstances. In this research, deductive
research approach is conducted by the researcher which helps in explaining the
quantitative type of the research in deductive approach manner. This helps in conducting
the research more effectively.
4. Research Philosophy – Research philosophy is the belief in the manner which helps in
gathering the data and for further to be analyzed and used. There are two types of
research philosophies which are described as interpretivism and positivism.
Interpretivism research philosophy involves the researcher to interpret elements of the
study which helps in understanding the human beings within the study being conducted at
large scale and helping the research to be framed effectively and in appropriate manner
(Mishra and Alok, 2017). On the other hand, positivism research philosophy is the theory
which adheres to the framework of factual knowledge which is gained through
observation within the research. In this philosophy, role of the researcher is limited to
interpretation and data collection in an objective pattern. The researcher in this research,
follows the positivism research philosophy which expalins the way in which the research
is being undertaken for the factual knowledge collected. This helps in properly
conducting the research on large basis.
5. Data Collection – Data collection is the process of collecting, analyzing and measuring
the insights for the research by utilizing the standard techniques which helps in framing
the scale through which data is being collected for the research to be performed
effectively. There are two types of research which are primary and secondary. Primary
data collection is the process of collecting data through interviews, experiments, surveys,
focus groups, observation (Cuervo‐Cazurra and et.al., 2017). Whereas, secondary data
collection is defined as the data which is being collected by some another individual other

than the primary user. Fopr example - Through books. The researcher in this research has
taken both primary and secondary sources for data collection. This helps the researcher in
analyzing and knowing the patterns of sources from where the data is being collected and
this helps in creating the value through both the researches which initiate the research to
be productive and useful for the study that is being conducted at large.
6. Sampling – Sample is defined as a group of individuals, items or objects that are taken
from the population which is large in scale for measurement. There are two types of
sampling which are – Probablistic and Non – probabilistic sampaling. Probabilistic
sampling is defined as technique in which there are large samples of population chosen
by the researcher. Non – Probabilistic sampling is defined as the sampling method in
which all the individuals of population have an equal chance of participating in study
(Ørngreen and Levinsen, 2017). The sampling method taken by researcher is probabilistic
simple random sampling in which taken as 80 customers for the investigation by the
researcher. With the help of simple random sampling, the research will be framed
effectively and in appropriate manner through which all possible factors and aspects of
the research study will be delivered successfully. The sampling for the stiudy will help in
generating the exact results for the study undertaken.
7. Data analysis: It is the process of systematically making use of statistical and logical
techniques in order to analysis and interpretate necessary information. In another words,
it is the process used by the researcher in order to examine a set of data in order to draw a
particular conclusion so that the right decision can be taken by the interest individual.
Furthermore, in order to analysis data pertaining to the impact of using coupon on
consumer decision making in context of JTA supermarket, thematic analysis has been
used (Varghese and et.al., 2019). In which point of view of each participant is categorised
on the basis of relevant research question to easily represent the necessary information
extracted during the study. Thematic analysis contributes in segregating parts or question
so that actual and exact information can be offered to the interested people for their better
decision making. At last, in this process, coding is the method that is used to identify
themes in accounts and attaching label to index them.

8. Ethical consideration: In order to complete the research, there are various ethical
consideration that has been abide by the researcher while completing the study in best
possible manner. Likewise, it has taken informed consent from all of the individuals or
respondent through informing them about what information will be taken, when and why
and the way it will be utilised. Along with it, the researcher has lay emphasis on
voluntary participation of all the respondent i.,e motivating and providing equal
opportunities to all respondent to take active part in the study (Kumar, 2018). So, through
ensuring equality and maintaining diversity, all respondent have shared their perspective
related to impact of coupon on their decision making. Moreover, the scholar has focused
on ensuring that no harm is caused to any individuals in any circumstances through
maintaining privacy and security of information. the data are stored in secure and safe
intellectual property that are having strong password so that no body else can make
unnecessary use of information for their benefits. Therefore, ethical consideration abided
by researcher has contributed in maintaining study useful for others.
9. Validity and reliability: It are element of research methodology that define the extent to
which the concept is accurately measures in quantitative study. The information extract is
more valid and reliable so that people can easily trust them and take necessary decision
related to influencing consumer decision making process through use of coupons.
Likewise, the researcher has made use of more reliable and valid sources to gathered
information such as taken data, facts and figure from website that are published by well
known author. Along with it, the scholar has focus on taking information from secondary
resources or publication that are recently published so that more current information can
be presented in the study. Reliability in research is maintained through ensuring that the
information is taken from reliable and relevant sources that is study related to consumer
decision making process and use of coupons or promotion offers by company. Therefore,
all these steps or set of actions that has been undertaken by the researcher has contributed
in maintaining the study useful for all.
10. Research limitation: The research related to impact of coupon on consumer decision
making process has certain limitation such as there has been limited study related to the
topic selected. That has created problem in effectively gathering sufficient information
pertaining to influence of Coupon on their decision making and the way company can

make use of coupon to attract customers (Daniel and et.al., 2018). Moreover, for
conducting research more time and expense has been involved but the scholar through
making best use of available resources and time has planned to accumulate more and
more information. At the same time the aim and objective of the research are narrow,
they can be broad so the level of study needs to be increased by the scholar.
Thus, it is analysed from the above research methodology that descriptive research design
was being taken by the researcher in the study. Quantitative research type was being taken for
the research conducted. Further, deductive research approach was being analysed for the research
(Attia and Edge, 2017). Positivism research philosophy was being evaluated in for this research
study. Primary and Secondary data collection both were being used and along with these 80
customers were taken as sample for the investigation.
CHAPTER -4 DATA ANALYSIS
Data analysis is the process used by the researcher to analysis or examine the set of data
in order to draw necessary conclusion related to the information so that right decision can be
taken by individual. There is different method that are used to conduct data analysis, out of
which the researcher has make use of thematic method to analysis and interpretate information
pertaining to impact of use of coupon on consumer decision making process.
Theme 1: Raising of sales and profitability with the making use of coupons
Q1 What are benefits that company get through making use of coupons?
a) It helps in attracting customers 12
b) Enhance sales of company 24
c) Increasing profitability 24
d) Customer retention and satisfaction 16
e) Many more 4
Total 80
Mean 2.7
Mode 2
Median 3
Correlation

Interpretation:
As per the above table it can be interpreted that with the enabling of coupon system by
the company the sales as well as profitability of the company would be raised. This is because
the proportion of customer i.e. 24 are in the favour of this aspect. In the same way of can also be
interpreted that attraction of customers and their retention bears a number of 12 and 16. This
shows that the majority of customer said that with the enabling of coupon system by the
company the sales and profit of the company would be raised. This can also be supported with
the literature that with the enabling of benefits and various schemes in terms of coupon the sales
of the company would be raised. This is because with the enabling of benefits he company would
be able to raise the customer share which will further assist the company to enhance its sales and
profitability. In the same way with descriptive analysis it can be interpreted that the mean of the
analysis is 2.7 which means that on an average majority of customer beloved that with the
availing of coupons the sales and profitability of the company would be raised. Likewise, the
median and mode I.e. 3 and 2 also states that the company’s sales and profitability would be
raised with the enabling of coupon. As mode is the representation of majority of responded and
with the persistence to 2 as mode it would be right to state that majority of responded the
2nd option that is raising of sales. This means that with the availing of coupon the company
would be benefited in terms of raising the proportion of sales.

Theme2: coupon strategy raised profitability and sales
Q2. Do you agree that coupon strategy contribute in enhancing sales and profitability of the
company?
a) Strongly agreed 32
b) Agreed 32
c) neutral 12
d) Disagree 4
e) Strongly disagree 0
Total 80
Mean 1.85
Mode 2
Median 1
Correlation 0.43
Interpretation:
From the above analysis of table, it can be interpreted that majority of majority of responded
are in the favour of agree and strongly agree which shows that the coupon system plays an
important role in raising sales and profitability of the company. It is also noti9ced at the same

time that the non-participant would shows the strong disagreement. As per descriptive analysis it
can also be right to said that on an average the customer states that with the aspect of Coupon
system, the sales and profitability of the company is raised. This can be justified with the aspect
of mean, median and mode which states the figure as 1.85, 2 and 1. This means that on an
average and majority of customer believes that with the aspect of enabling of coupons the
company’s sales and the profitability would be raised. This can also be clarified with the aspect
of analysis of the correlation which shows that the correlation between coupon launching and
sales and profitability is 43% which shows that they are moderately correlated with each other.
This means with the enabling of Coupon system the sales and profitability of the company would
be raised Moderately. This can further be exclaimed with the literature that the through the mode
of enabling coupon the company would be able to make attract customers which would lead to
raise its sale and the profitability. As when customers would be enable benefit then this will lead
to their attachment towards the company which would assist the company in the raising of the
sales and profitability.
Theme3: addition of discounts and customer reward system would lead form would be used by
company to add coupon
Q3. What are the different strategies that are used by company to develop coupon in order to
influence consumer decision making?
a) Add Discounts to Lead Forms 20
b) Use Limited-Time Offers 16
c) Create a Customer Reward Program 24
d) Use Different Distribution Channels 8
e) Use Creative Visuals 12
Total 80
Mean 2.7
Mode 3
Median 3

Interpretation:
While making an analysis of the above table and graph it can be interpreted that enabling
of discounts and customer rewards would lead to have a major impact towards the coupon
development by the company that would further influence the customer decision making. As
majority of customer responded towards the enabling of reward i.e. 24 and the 20 for enabling
discount, would further directly states that with this aspect the company can make influence to
the customer decision. In the same way the descriptive analysis also revels that the mean of the
data is 2.7 while the mode and median is 3. This means majority of customer states that with the
enabling of reward the success of coupon system would be raised. The average number of
customers also states the same. This can further be supported with the literature that with the
enabling of rewards the company would be able to make influence the customer decision of
buying thus raise the success of coupon system.
Theme 4: poor goal and lack of people connection would be considered as major challenge for
the coupon strategy
Q4. What are key challenges that are faced by JTP supermarket while preparing strategy related
to coupon for attracting customers?
a) Poor goal setting 28
b) People not connected to the strategy 24
c) Inability to track progress 16
d) Lack of availability of resources 8
e) None of the above 4

Total 80
Mean 2.2
Mode 2
Median 1
Interpretation:
As per the above analysis of the graph and table it can be interpreted that that the major
challenge that the company may face is related with the poor goal setting and lack of people
connection. This is because the majority of responses out of the sample of 80 people states that
these are the major challenges as 28 are in the favor of poor goal setting option while the 24 are
in the favor of lack of people connection. The descriptive analysis also shows that mean of the
data is 2.2 while the mode is 2 and median is 1. This means on an average the customer agrees
that company lack connectivity with the people that would lead to have an impact in terms of
lack of success of coupon policy. This means it would be right to state that if the company would
not be able to make connection with the people and if there is an existence of the lack of the goal
of the company then it would lead to have a direct and negative impact towards the JTP
supermarket. This can be supported with the literature that lack of poor people connection
towards the policy of the company of coupon the company would not be able to get succeed with
respect to its coupon policy. Likewise, with the aspect of poor goal the company would be
defeated in terms of its success of coupon scheme. Since people in terms of customers are the
base of the organization and its success so with the negligence of customer in terms of non-
establishment of the connection would lead to have an impact towards the company in terms of
its failure of its policies.

Theme 5: The customers are liked to buy with JTP supermarket because of its coupon services
Would you like to make a repeated buying with
the JTP supermarket because of the coupon
service?
OUTCOME
Yes 36
No 24
Can’t say 20
Total 80
Mean 1.8
Mode 1
Median 2
Interpretation: From the above analysis it can be out of 80 respondent there are 36 people that
has selected that because of coupon services used by JTP supermarket they will be motivated to
make more and more purchase in the organisation. Furthermore, there are 24 respondent that has
opted no options which means that they will not make repeated purchase of products and
services from JTP supermarket because of its coupon services. At the same time, there are 20
respondent that has stated cant say thus they are not even saying yes neither no or having neutral

view related to the subject matter. Moreover, the mean value is 1.8 that is on an average these
number of people are in favour that coupon service lead in repeated sales of firm. Therefore,
there are maximum number of individuals or customers has stated that coupon lead in repeated
purchase of products from specific organisation only.
Theme 6: The coupon services of JTP supermarket is good
Are you agree that the coupon service of the
JTP supermarket is good?
OUTCOME
Yes 56
No 16
Can’t say 8
Total 80
Mean 1.4
Mode 1
Median 1
Interpretation: The above graph depicts information related to whether company is able to
provide good coupon services to customers or not. There are around 56 respondent that has
supported that JTP supermarket is able to delivered good services through making use of coupon

services and add maximum number of customers in the organisation. While there are 16
individuals that has selected no which means that they are not satisfied with the coupon services
offered by company to them. In addition to this, there are only 6 respondents out of 80, that has
selected cannot say option as they neither they are in favour of the statement nor against that
company is able to provide good coupon services. Mean value has been derived is 1.4, that
means on a average there are people that are in view that JTP coupon services are satisfactory
and contribute company in earning high profit margin.
Theme 7: The practice that has been adapted by the JTP supermarket related to coupon services
to attract customers
What according to you does the JTP
supermarket must adopt the practice apart from
enabling coupons?
OUTCOME
Yes Offer discounts 16
Focus on marketing including social media and
digital mode
12
Focus on customer personalization 20
Take initiatives towards online selling 28
All of the above 4
Total 80
Mean 2.9
Mode 4
Median 3

Interpretation: It can be interpretated from the above analysis that there are different practices
that must be adapted by the JTP supermarket to grow and sustain its business operation. Such as
there are around 16 respondent that has selected that company by making use of yes offer
discount can attract maximum number of customers. While, there are 12 respondent that has said
that firm by focusing on marketing such as use of social media and digital platform to promote
products and services to customers can enjoy high profit margin and sales volume. At the same
time there are 20 respondent that has lay emphasis that focus on customer personalisation is best
method that could be used by company to promote use of coupons to attract range of customers
within organisation. There are only 4 respondent that has opt all of the above method or
strategies could be used by the firm to influence customer decision making for its overall
benefits and growth. Furthermore 24 respondents have been selected options of Focus on
customer personalization as method that could be used to improve coupon services for
enhancement of their satisfaction and brand image of firm. Therefore, the mean value is 2.9
which means that most of the people are in favour of making use of all techniques to improve
coupon services.
Theme 8: Advantages of making use of coupons services for the company
According to you what advantage you grab
with the enabling of coupon service from the
OUTCOME

company?
Raise brand awareness 16
Getting of attractive reward 20
Enable other discounts and benefits 12
Raise repeated buying 24
All of the above 8
Total 80
Mean 2.9
Mode 4
Median 3
Interpretation: From the above graphical presentation it can be stated that there are different
advantages that could be used by JTP supermarket through making use of coupon services. Such
as raise in brand awareness, attractive rewards, raising repeated buying, enable other discount
and benefits are advantage that company can gain. Likewise, there are around 24 respondent that
has stated that it led in raising repeated buying of customers, while there are 20 people that

clarified it has enabled other discounts and benefits. On the other hand, there are 16 people that
through making use coupon services company can easily raise its brand image or awareness in
mind of maximum number of customers. While the mean gained is 2.9, mode 4 and median 3.
Theme 9: Suggestion of strategies that could be used by JTP supermarket to make use of coupon
in order to attract customers
From the analysis it can be stated that there are some of respondent that has provided
recommendation related to strategies that could be utilised by supermarket to make best use of
coupon services. Such as company can personalised the coupon as per needs and wants of
customers so that they are motivated to be part of the organisation. Secondly, there are people
that has suggested reward-based coupon should be launch as it contributes in attracting a greater
number of customers within the firm. Along with it, some of the customers has also suggested
that company can make best use of online platform to make people aware about the coupons and
recent offer so that they can take right decision to be part of organisation for fulfilment of their
respective wants.
Theme 10: Different method that are used by company to overcome challenges related to
formulation of coupon strategy
It can be analysed from the view of customers, that there are different methods that could
be company can overcome the formulation of coupon strategy. Such as JTP supermarket can
track and monitor what all activities that are undertaken by team member related to promotion of
products and services or coupon to influence decision making of customers. It can also be
overcome through taking feedback of customers- about whether they are satisfied with coupon
services or not and what key issue they face while making use of coupons. Therefore, through
abiding both suggestion company can easily enhance its market share.
Form the data analysis, it can be stated that there are range of technique or method that
could be utilised by JTP supermarket in order to induce customers in the organisation. At last it
can be stated that manager through avoiding challenges can easily influence customer decision
making and achieve the end goals.

CHAPTER -5 CONCLUSION
The analysis has helped in driving crucial information related to the manner in which
customer take decision for purchase a particular products and services in order to meet their
requirements. Customers are most important for any firm as they are individuals by making
payment of products and services purchase them that results in increasing sales volume and
profitability of company. So, in recent scenario, with increase in competition level, companies
has make use of different strategies to attract customers. Such as, in this research the JTP
supermarket have make use of coupon service strategy to induce customers to have its products
and services so that it can grow its business operation in international market. The study has
helped in extracting useful information related to coupon services strategies used by firm to add
existing and new customers base in the organisation.
From the above report it can be concluded that use of coupons by JTP supermarket have
direct impact on consumer decision making. As customers are influence to be part of
organisation that offer some benefits to them so that they are motivated to select it rather than
other competitors in market. In current scenario, there are range of companies operating in
external environment so customers have options to select particular products and service to meet
their respective wants. JTP supermarket through making use of new marketing strategy or
coupon is able to influence customers to have its products in order to meet their respective
desired in effective manner. So, customer while taking decision to be part of organisation, take
steps to evaluate the alternative options available on the basis of price, offer and quality of
product or services. Thus, on the basis of all factor, it finally take decision to have services of
specific company in order to stay happy and satisfied for longer time frame.
The dissertation has also helped in learning crucial information related to the way
different marketing strategies related to coupon services contribute in affect decision making of
customers. Likewise, use of social media platform to inform about coupon, attractive offer and
visualise image are some of the coupon strategies that are used by firm to influence the decision
making of customers. Thereby, supermarket through making use of coupon strategy is able to
connect and build strong relationship with range of customers living in the society. Moreover,
the research has helped in gathering necessary information to key challenges that company is
facing while making coupon strategy for achieving its goals. So, it has been identified that lack

of resources, poor goals setting, inability to track progress are some of basic challenges or key
issue face by firm. Thereby, manager of JTP supermarket need to devote it time and energy as
well as efforts to understand the key challenges and find alternative method that could be used by
company to overcome the same for gaining maximum benefits. At last it can be summarised
from above analysis that supermarket through making necessary improvement in its coupon
services can easily enhance its repeated sales and motivate people to be part of firm for
satisfaction of their wants.

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APPENDIX
Question asked to customers
What are benefits that company get through making use of coupons?
 It helps in attracting customers
 Enhance sales of company
 Increasing profitability
 Customer retention and satisfaction
 Many more
Do you agree that coupon strategy contribute in enhancing sales and profitability of the
company?
 Strongly agreed
 Agreed
 neutral
 Disagree
 Strongly disagree
What are the different strategies that are used by company to develop coupon in order to
influence consumer decision making?
 Add Discounts to Lead Forms
 Use Limited-Time Offers
 Create a Customer Reward Program
 Use Different Distribution Channels
 Use Creative Visuals
What are key challenges that are faced by JTP supermarket while preparing strategy related to
coupon for attracting customers?
 Poor goal setting
 People not connected to the strategy.
 Inability to track progress.
 Lack of availability of resources
 None of the above
Would you like to make a repeated buying with the JTP supermarket because of the coupon
service?
 Yes
 No
 Can’t say
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Are you agree that the coupon service of the JTP supermarket is good?
 Yes
 No
 Never
What according to you does the JTP supermarket must adopt the practice apart from enabling
coupons?
 Offer discounts
 Focus on marketing including social media and digital mode
 Focus on customer personalization
 Take initiatives towards online selling
 All of the above
According to you what advantage you grab with the enabling of coupon service from the
company?
 Raise brand awareness
 Getting of attractive reward
 Enable other discounts and benefits
 Raise repeated buying
 All of the above
Which strategy you would suggest through which company may improve its coupon strategy?
What are method that could be used by firm to overcome challenge associated with coupon
strategy?
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