NICHE E-COMMERCE AND THE TRANSFORMATION OF CONSUMPTION BEHAVIOUR AMONG SEMI-URBAN WOMEN: A FIELD INSIGHT FROM KERALA


Dr.MV Praveen, T Fathimath Najiya
PG and Research Department of Commerce, Government College Madappally, Kozhikode, Kerala, India
Abstract
The rapid growth of e-commerce has greatly changed the consumer behaviour, especially among women. This paper discusses how the niche e-commerce sites have affected the consumption behaviour of women in semi-urban area in Kerala. Niche platforms, which specialise in a specific type of product like fashion, beauty and wellness, provide personalised experiences that influence a purchasing decision. The research will be grounded on the primary data gathered on 100 participants in a purposive sampling. The data were interpreted using analytical tools like percentage analysis, chi-square tests, correlation heatmap etc. The results indicate that women prefers niche because they save time, have a variety of products, convenience, and personalised services. Respondents were found to have high satisfaction and a high future usage intention. The research highlights the increasing role of niche e-commerce in the development of modern consumer behaviour and offers guidance to marketers and researchers.
Keywords: Niche Sites, e-Commerce, Consumption pattern, Semi-Urban Women
Journal Name :
EPRA International Journal of Economic and Business Review(JEBR)

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Published on : 2026-04-17

Vol : 14
Issue : 4
Month : April
Year : 2026
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