A STUDY OF CONSUMER BEHAVIOUR TOWARDS LOCALLY MADE SHOES IN BENIN CITY COSMOPOLITAN
The purpose of this study is to identify problems associated with locally manufactured shoes in Nigeria. The research is specifically meant to unravel the following:
(1) The influence of reference group on the consumer purchase decision.
(2) Whether Nigerian consumer actually prefers foreign made shoes to locally made one.
(3) Consumer perception of price and quality in relation to locally manufactured shoes.
(4) The effect of locally manufactured shoes (footwears) advertisement on consumer.
(5) The hindrances to the success of local entrepreneurs The study covers specifically the following cities and towns, Benin City, Ekpoma and Auchi in Edo state. These towns were randomly selected and also because of the presence of local manufacturers of shoes in these areas.