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Sustainability efforts in the fast fashion industry: consumer perception, trust and purchase intention

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  • Hannah L. Neumann
  • Luisa M. Martinez
  • Luis F. Martinez

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Purpose - This study aims to test for factors affecting environmental sustainability and purchase intention in the fashion industry. Accordingly, the authors developed a framework that depicts the relationships between perceptions of social responsibility, consumer attitude, trust, purchase intention and perceived consumer effectiveness. Design/methodology/approach - An online survey was conducted with an internationally diverse sample of 216 consumers. Data were analysed using partial least squares structural equation modelling. Findings - The results indicated that perceptions of social responsibility directly affect consumers’ attitudes towards these fashion brands, as well as trust and perceived consumer effectiveness. Also, consumers need to perceive sustainability efforts of these brands as altruistic, and trust was found to be a direct predictor of purchase intention. However, both consumer attitude and perceived consumer effectiveness did not predict purchase intention. Research limitations/implications - The survey was primarily distributed to young people. Therefore, a generalisation of the findings to other age groups might be limited. Practical implications - Practicing managers should emphasise the fact that environmental sustainability and fast fashion brands could be sustainable to increase trust among consumers. Social implications - When it comes to environmental issues, positive perceptions regarding the companies’ social responsibility efforts are vital to enhance both consumers’ trust towards the brands and their individual feeling of empowerment. Originality/value - This study intends to shed light on the key elements that shape consumers’ attitudes and willingness to purchase green apparel.

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  • Hannah L. Neumann & Luisa M. Martinez & Luis F. Martinez, 2020. "Sustainability efforts in the fast fashion industry: consumer perception, trust and purchase intention," Sustainability Accounting, Management and Policy Journal, Emerald Group Publishing Limited, vol. 12(3), pages 571-590, July.
  • Handle: RePEc:eme:sampjp:sampj-11-2019-0405
    DOI: 10.1108/SAMPJ-11-2019-0405
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    Cited by:

    1. Qiulian Shen & Yuxuan Du & Jingxian Huang, 2024. "Consumer Citizenship Behavior in Online/Offline Shopping Contexts: Differential Impact of Consumer Perceived Value and Perceived Corporate Social Responsibility," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 16(7), pages 1-19, April.
    2. Robert P. Hamlin & Lisa S. McNeill, 2023. "Marketing Tactics for Sustainable Fashion and the Circular Economy: The Impact of Ethical Labels on Fast Fashion Choice," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 15(13), pages 1-18, June.
    3. José Magano & Tiago Brandão & Catarina Delgado & Vera Vale, 2024. "Brand Love, Attitude, and Environmental Cause Knowledge: Sustainable Blue Jeans Consumer Behavior," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 16(5), pages 1-18, February.
    4. Sae Eun Lee & Kyu-Hye Lee, 2024. "Environmentally sustainable fashion and conspicuous behavior," Palgrave Communications, Palgrave Macmillan, vol. 11(1), pages 1-10, December.
    5. Cristel Joy G. Cayaban & Yogi Tri Prasetyo & Satria Fadil Persada & Rianina D. Borres & Ma. Janice J. Gumasing & Reny Nadlifatin, 2023. "The Influence of Social Media and Sustainability Advocacy on the Purchase Intention of Filipino Consumers in Fast Fashion," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 15(11), pages 1-20, May.

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