• Culinary science and hospitality research
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• v.23 no.4
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• pp.10-21
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• 2017

The purposes of this study were to verify the effects of HMR (Home Meal Replacement) selection attributes on satisfaction and loyalty for HMR. In addition, the moderating role of customer value was examined among selection attributes of HMR, satisfaction and loyalty for HMR. Using a convenience sampling method, the data were collected from those who have bought HMR in Seoul and Kyonggi area. After a total of 235 responses were collected, 220 were used for the analyses. The multiple regression analyses were conducted to test the hypotheses. The results are as follows. First, it was found that product practicality and cooking convenience of HMR selection attributes had an effect on satisfaction of HMR but that ingredients safety and package & circulation period did not have an effect on satisfaction of HMR. Second, satisfaction of HMR significantly impacted loyalty for HMR. Third, in low group for customer value, product practicality of HMR selection attributes had an positive effect on satisfaction of HMR, and ingredients safety of HMR selection attributes had an negative effect on satisfaction of HMR. In high group for customer value, cooking convenience of HMR selection attributes had an positive effect on satisfaction of HMR. In low group as high group for customer value, satisfaction of HMR had a greater impact on loyalty for HMR.

• Culinary science and hospitality research
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• v.24 no.3
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• pp.204-214
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• 2018

The study set up research models and hypotheses to examine the influence of HMR selection attributes on satisfaction and repurchase intention by distribution channels(convenience store/large market), verify the research hypothesis through empirical analysis, respectively. The purpose of this study is to investigate the convenience sampling method of HMR purchase from convenience store and large market in Seoul and Gyeonggi area. The survey was conducted from January 8, 2018 to January 26, 2018, and 300 questionnaires were distributed and 289 of them were used as an effective data. For the empirical analysis, SPSS 20.0 was used. The results of the analysis are as follows. First, product quality only has a significant effect on satisfaction among HMR selection attributes at convenience store, and product safety and convenience have no significant effect on satisfaction. Second, only the convenience of HMR selection attributes in the large market has a significant effect on satisfaction, and product safety and product quality have no significant effect on satisfaction. Third, HMR satisfaction in convenience stores and large markets has a significant effect on repurchase intention. The purpose of this study is to investigate the relationships among HMR selection attributes, satisfaction, and repurchase intention, which are important in the existing HMR research, by each distribution channel(convenience store/large market). It is meaningful to help them establish an effective sales strategy for each segment.

• Journal of the East Asian Society of Dietary Life
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• v.26 no.6
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• pp.473-480
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• 2016

As the lifestyle of people today is evolving, the desire for convenient but nutritious food to replace home-cooked meals is increasing. As the market for Home Meal Replacement (HMR) has already reached 17 hundred billion Won, many studies on HMR selection attributes have been conducted, using traditional Importance-Performance Analysis (IPA). However, it was found that traditional IPA had some limitations. Therefore, the study used both traditional and the Revised IPA to examine the selection attributes of HMR sold at large discount store to compare outcomes. The results of the study show that by using the Revised IPA, many attributes differed from those found by the traditional IPA. Consequently, the study revealed aspects that have both linear and nonlinear relationships with customer satisfaction. Implications of this study could provide the foundation of business strategies for HMR manufacturers.

• Culinary science and hospitality research
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• v.24 no.3
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• pp.25-34
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• 2018

The purposes of this study were to examine the effect of Home Meal Replacement (HMR) selection attributes on attitude and repurchase intention and to investigate the moderating role of brand trust between attitude and repurchase intention. This study surveyed the customers who have purchased HMR in Seoul and Gyeonggi area using a convenience sampling method. The survey was conducted from September 15, 2017 to October 25, 2017. A total of 250 questionnaires were distributed, and 237 copies were collected. Of these, 228 copies were used as valid data. The results of the analysis were as follows. First, convenience of the HMR selection attribute had a significant effect on attitude, and food quality and packaging had no significant effect on attitude. Second, attitude toward HMR had a significant effect on repurchase intention. Third, brand trust played a moderating role between HMR attitude and repurchase intention. Therefore, it is necessary for HTMcompanies to understand consumers' attitudes and consumption behaviors accurately by recognizing the selection attributes that consumers consider important By gaining strong brand trust, companies could increase repurchase intention.

• The Korean Journal of Food And Nutrition
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• v.29 no.5
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• pp.643-654
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• 2016

The purpose of this study was to investigate the purchasing behavior and selection attributes for Home Meal Replacement (HMR) and to identify the selection attributes affecting purchasing frequency and purchasing costs of married women living in a city. Among 837 questionnaires distributed to HMR married women consumers, 752 complete questionnaires (89.8%) were analyzed. The younger married women group showed higher frequency of purchasing HMR than the older age group. The 20s and 30s age groups showed higher purchasing costs for HMR than the 40s and older age groups. A higher proportion of employed married women purchased HMR three or more times per week and spent an average of more than 20,000 won per purchase in comparison with unemployed married women. HMR selection attributes were classified into five factors: 'taste and sanitation', 'economic efficiency', 'health and nutrition', 'convenience', and 'reliability and awareness'; mean scores of these factors' importance levels were 4.28, 3.93, 3.59, 3.54, and 3.50 out of 5 points, respectively. The importance level of 'taste and sanitation' factor was significantly greater as married women's age decreased. However, the importance level of 'health and nutrition' factor was significantly greater as married women's age increased. The results of the logistic regression analyses indicate that the 'taste and sanitation' and 'health and nutrition' factors affected frequency of purchasing HMR. The 'reliability and awareness' factor had the most significant impact on cost per purchasing HMR. Therefore, a product differentiation strategy according to married women's age and employment status should be applied. Product qualities and brand value should be improved to enhance competition in the HMR market.

• The Journal of Industrial Distribution & Business
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• v.11 no.10
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• pp.17-25
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• 2020

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to narrow the target down to college students representing single-person households to identify the main attributes of their choice of Home Meal Replacement(HMR) and to look at the impact on satisfaction and repurchase intentions. Research design, data and methodology: An online survey was conducted for consumers who purchased HMR products at least once and a total of 264 questionnaires were used for demonstration analysis. The collected data have verified for validity and reliability between measurement variables through exploratory factor analysis and reliability analysis. Results: As a result, curiosity, economy, safety, and brand, which are HMR selection attributes that university students' value, have a significant impact on satisfaction, and satisfaction has a significant impact on the intention of repurchase, a variable of behavior. In addition, the adjustment effect of health value pursuit was significant only in safety attributes. Conclusions: This study divided the target group to examine what the HMR selection attributes of single-person college students are, the main consumer of HMR, and how selective attributes affect satisfaction and willingness to repurchase. In the process, we wanted to find out if there was a moderating effect on the health-oriented values in the dietary lifestyle.

• The Journal of the Korea Contents Association
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• v.19 no.5
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• pp.602-611
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• 2019

The purpose of this study is to provide effective basic data necessary for marketing strategy of HMR products by identifying the effect of HMR selection attributes on customer satisfaction according to family Composition. To this end, the research subjects conducted a survey with employees dispatched to 100 of 140 HOMEPLUS nationwide and surveyed customers who purchased HMR products from stores for about 60 days from July 1, 2018 to August 30, 2018. The data collected were analyzed for statistical significance using SPSS 21.0 for windows, and the hypothesis was verified based on the results processed. Research shows that the four factors, quality, price, convenience and variety, which are the sub-factors of HMR selection attributes, were not different according to family composition, the quality, price, and variety among the sub-factors of HMR selection attributes affected customer satisfaction, but the convenience factors did not affect customer satisfaction. The purpose of this study was to identify the effect of HMR selection attributes on customer satisfaction and to compare the differences according to the general characteristics of survey subjects, The present invention has been made in view of the above problems.

• Culinary science and hospitality research
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• v.19 no.5
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• pp.296-311
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• 2013

This study aims to show basic data to build suitable marketing strategies for consumers by determining the motivation and selection attributes of HMR according to their lifestyles. A survey was conducted from March 1st to March 30th, 2013, and total 362 out of 450 copies of questionnaire were used for analysis. The results are as follows. First, it showed that the pursuit of health in lifestyle had a significant effect on usefulness and economical efficiency. Next, the pursuit of health was analyzed not to have a significant effect on HMR quality and convenience. Third, usefulness and economical efficiency in the category of motives for purchasing HMR didn't have any significant effect on repurchase intention. Finally, HMR quality and convenience in the selection attributes of HMR had a significant effect on repurchase intention.

• Culinary science and hospitality research
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• v.19 no.2
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• pp.52-64
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• 2013

The purposes of the study were (1) to identify the market segments of home meal replacement(HMR) consumers based on purchasing selection attributes and (2) to investigate demographic characteristics and purchasing behaviors unique to each segmented market. A total of 266 responses were used for data analysis using SPSS 19.0. Data analyses included frequency analysis, chi-square analysis, factor analysis, cluster analysis, MANOVA, and discriminant analysis. The result of the factor analysis showed four important dimensions in selection attributes: food quality, design, convenience, and accessibility. The results of the cluster analysis identified two HMR market segments, namely, highly involved HMR consumers and lowly involved HMR consumers. Highly involved HMR consumers considered all the selection dimensions more important than lowly involved HMR consumers. In addition, these two groups showed different demographic characteristics and purchasing behaviors. Managerial implications were provided.

• Culinary science and hospitality research
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• v.21 no.6
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• pp.76-90
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• 2015

This study investigated the effects of online shopping malls' HMR selection attributes upon satisfaction and repurchase intention. Study subjects were Busan residents from whome 252 valid questionnaire responses were collected and used for analysis. The study conducted afrequency analysis to explain demographic characteristics using SPSS 18.0. Other anaylses were perfromed in order to investigate the effects of online shopping mall HMR selection attributes upon satisfaction and repurchase intention. The findings revealed that convenience, package brands, palatability, price and food quality appropriateness exhibited a significant influence, although food quality did not have a significant influence on customer satisfaction. In addition, customer satisfaction had a significant influence upon repurchase intention. Therefore, a high added value brand with high quality packing and design is thought to be more important than inexpensive price and low quality.