"Music Mood-Retail Mood Consistency" significantly influenced perceptions of PM and SI when screening ability and gender were considered. ANOVAs comparing consistency levels as well as the control group, unexpectedly did not produce any significant differences in responses, only some directional support.
Instore music in a major mode consistent with a store significantly influenced MM and had a directionally supportive impact on PM. SM and BI. The no-music control group was directionally more effective than inconsistent music and neutral music for SM. PM. SI and BI.
In summary, some support was found for this first test of the new Music-Retail Environment Model. Recommendations were also provided for future research.