Research Article

Packaging Attributes and Consumer Patronage of Cosmetics in Calabar Metropolis, Cross River State

Authors

  • Ezekiel Tom Ebitu Professor, Department of Marketing, University of Calabar, Nigeria
  • Samuel Etuk Senior Lecturer, Department of Marketing, University of Uyo, Nigeria
  • Joy Ekoi Ofem PhD Student, Department of Marketing, University of Calabar, Nigeria
  • Olom, Patricia Akwaya Lecturer, Department of Vocational Education, University of Calabar

Abstract

The research examined packaging attributes and consumer patronage of cosmetics in Calabar Metropolis, Cross River State. It was conducted to determine how packaging attributes influenced consumer patronage of cosmetic products in Calabar Metropolis. The study specifically explored the effect of brand name, packaging information and design of packaging wrapper on consumer patronage of cosmetics in Calabar Metropolis, Cross River State. Cross sectional survey research design was adopted and primary data were collected from 139 cosmetic consumers in Calabar Metropolis using structured questionnaire. The data collected were analyzed using multiple linear regression in the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS 23). The findings revealed that brand name, packaging information and design of packaging wrapper had a significant effect on consumer patronage of cosmetics in Calabar Metropolis, Cross River State. Hence, it was concluded that packaging attributes had a significant effect on consumer patronage of cosmetics in Calabar Metropolis, Cross River State. Therefore, the following recommendations were made: manufacturers of cosmetics in Calabar should strive to build strong brand names for their products by maintaining the highest level of product quality in order to enhance consumer patronage; adequate product information should be displayed on the packaging of cosmetics in order to enable consumers make informed purchase decisions; , and manufacturers of cosmetics in Calabar should consistently ensure that attractive designs are displayed on the packaging of their products in order to entice consumers to patronize.

Article information

Journal

Journal of Business and Management Studies

Volume (Issue)

3 (1)

Pages

38-46

Published

2021-04-30

How to Cite

Ebitu, E. T. ., Etuk, S. ., Ofem, J. E. ., & Akwaya, O. P. . (2021). Packaging Attributes and Consumer Patronage of Cosmetics in Calabar Metropolis, Cross River State. Journal of Business and Management Studies, 3(1), 38–46. https://doi.org/10.32996/jbms.2021.3.1.4

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Keywords:

Packaging Attributes, Consumer Patronage, Cosmetics, Brand Name, Packaging Information, Design of Wrapper