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Rabattens Makt: En studie om Generation Z:s köpintentioner inom modeindustrin
University of Borås, Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business.
University of Borås, Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business.
University of Borås, Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business.
2025 (Swedish)Independent thesis Basic level (degree of Bachelor), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesisAlternative title
The Power of Discounts : A Study on Generation Z's Purchase Intentions in the Fashion Industry (English)
Abstract [sv]

Ultra-fast fashion har vuxit fram som ett dominerande fenomen inom modeindustrin. Karaktäristiskt för denna affärsmodell är en intensiv användning av frekventa och aggressiva rabatter samt konstant låga priser (Naturskyddsföreningen, 2024), vilket syftar till att driva snabba köpbeslut och hög konsumtionstakt. Syftet med denna studie är att undersöka hur Generation Z:s (1995–2012). köpintentioner påverkas av frekvent och tidsbegränsad rabattering från ultra-fast fashionföretag. Studien utgår från hur teorierna AIDA-modellen, Attributionsmodellen och Fear Of Missing Out (FOMO) påverkar köpintentionen. I studien har en kvantitativ metod använts med en digital enkät. Enkäten samlade in 246 svar varav 110 ingick inom Generation Z. Analys gjordes i SPSS, för att kunna dra statiska slutsatser. Resultaten visar att rabatter inte har någon tydlig påverkan på Generation Z:s köpintentioner. Även om priset framstår som en viktig faktor, verkar det inte vara den mest avgörande för hur konsumentbeteendet formas. Istället spelar värderingar som hållbarhet en större roll i deras köpbeslut. Studien visar även att tidsbegränsade kampanjer och känslan av FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) inte har någon signifikant påverkan på köpintentionen som helhet. Slutsatsen bidrar med värdefulla insikter om hur unga konsumenter påverkas av olika typer av rabatter och kampanjer, och hur detta återspeglas i deras köpbeteende

Abstract [en]

Ultra-fast fashion has become a growing phenomenon in recent years. These companies are characterized by aggressive and frequent discounts, and low prices. Ultra-fast fashion can be defined by short product life cycles, new items every week and extremely low prices (Naturskyddsföreningen, 2024.) The aim of this study is to examine how the purchasing intention of Generation Z (1995-2012) is influenced by frequent and time-limited discounts from ultra-fast fashion companies. The study is based on how the theories AIDA-model, Attribution Theory, and Fear Of Missing Out (FOMO) affects the purchase intentions. A quantitative method was used, based on an online survey. The survey collected 246 answers, of which 110 were from Generation Z. The data was analysed in SPSS to be able to draw statistical conclusions. The results indicate that discounts do not have a clear impact on the purchase intentions of Generation Z. While price appears to be an important factor, it does not appear to be the most decisive in shaping consumer behaviour. Instead, values such as sustainability are more significant in their purchasing decisions. The study also shows that time limited promotions and the feeling of FOMO do not significantly strengthen purchase intention. The conclusion contributes valuable insights on how different young consumers are affected by different types of discounts and promotions, and how it reflects their buying behaviour.

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
2025.
Keywords [en]
Generation Z, Purchase Intentions, Discounts, Ultra-Fast Fashion, Sustainability
Keywords [sv]
Generation Z, Köpintentioner, Rabatter, Ultra-fast fashion, Hållbarhet
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Social Sciences
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URN: urn:nbn:se:hb:diva-34602OAI: oai:DiVA.org:hb-34602DiVA, id: diva2:2014481
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Business Administration
Available from: 2026-02-02 Created: 2025-11-18 Last updated: 2026-02-02Bibliographically approved

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