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The increasingly fierce competition in the retail industry requires companies to develop marketing strategies that are more effective in attracting consumer attention and increasing sales. One strategy that is often applied is discounts, which are believed to influence impulse buying decisions. This study aims to analyse the effect of discounts on unplanned purchases at Alfamart Nangoh Pameungpeuk. This research uses quantitative methods with a descriptive approach. The population in this study were consumers of Alfamart Nangoh Pameungpeuk, with non-probability sampling technique using incidental sampling method. The number of samples used in this study were 68 respondents. Data collection was carried out through distributing questionnaires to respondents who met the criteria. Data analysis was carried out by testing the validity, reliability, and relationship between variables using simple correlation and regression techniques. The results showed that price discounts have a significant influence on unplanned purchases at Alfamart Nangoh Pameungpeuk. Consumers are more likely to make spontaneous purchases when they feel they benefit through discounts. This finding supports previous research which states that discount strategies can increase impulse buying behaviour. The implication of this study is that retail companies need to optimise discount strategies by considering other supporting factors, such as visual and digital promotions, in order to increase their effectiveness in attracting consumers.
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Chrimesi, A., et al. (2023). Analysis of the Effect of Price Cuts on Impulse Buying Behaviour. Journal of Marketing Management, 15(2), 112-125.
Garaika, & Darmanah. (2019). Quantitative Research Methods and Their Applications in the Social Sciences. Jakarta: Akademika Publisher.
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Jain, T. (2021). Impulse Buying Behaviour in Retail Markets: A Conceptual Study. International Journal of Marketing Studies, 9(1), 1-10.
Jajang Sugiat, S. E. (2020). Marketing Strategy in Higher Education: A Research Approach. AA RIZKY.
Lemeshow, S. (1997). Sampling Techniques in Health Research. New York: John Wiley & Sons.
Muharam, H., Nuroni, A. M., & Swarastika, S. H. (2022). Product Quality and Location on Purchasing Decisions at Ramen Gorilla Garut. Journal of Economic Discourse, 22(1), 59-67. ttps://doi.org/10.52434/jwe.v22i1.2539
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Rusdian, S., Sugiat, J., & Tojiri, Y.. (2024). Understanding Consumer Behaviour in Marketing Management: A Descriptive Study and Review of Literature. Golden Ratio of Marketing and Applied Psychology of Business, 4(2), 76 - 87. https://doi.org/10.52970/grmapb.v4i2.416
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Sahir, M. (2021). Research Methodology and Data Analysis Techniques in the Social Sciences. Bandung: Scientific Library.
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Sugiat, Jajang. ‘Application of Relational Marketing Strategy to the Formation of Higher Education Service Value.’ Business Innovation and Entrepreneurship Journal, vol. 1, no. 1, 4 May. 2019, pp. 21-28, doi:10.35899/biej.v1i1.8.
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Sugiat, J., & Rokhilawati, Y. (2023). Strategic Management in the Digital Age: Business Transformation through Technology and Innovation.
Sugiyono. (2019). Qualitative Quantitative Research Methods. Bandung: Alfabeta Bandung.
Subagyo, A., Ip, S., Kristian, I., Ip, S., & Kom, S. (2023). Qualitative Research Methods. CV. Aksara Global Akademia..
Sukma, meaning. (2023). The Effect of Promotion Through Social Media and Service Quality on Interest in Visiting. PRISMAKOM, 21(1), 48-58. Retrieved from http://jurnal.stieyasaanggana.ac.id/index.php/yasaanggana/article/view/98
Syafarudin, D. (2024). Analysis of the Effect of Using Social Media Marketing Through Instagram on Purchasing Decisions, Case Studies in the S1 Management Study Programme of the Yasa Anggana College of Economics Garut. Eqien - Journal of Economics and Business, 13(01), 77-91. https://doi.org/10.34308/eqien.v13i01.1723
Syafarudin, D. (2022). Introduction to Marketing Management. Manggi Makmur Tanjung Lestari.
Tjiptono, F. (2020). Marketing Strategy and Consumer Behaviour. Yogyakarta: Andi Offset.
Tojiri, Y., & Rusdian, S. (2023). The Effect of Customer Value and Customer Trust on Customer Loyalty Study on Garut Tour & Travel Gift Services. Mirai Management Journal, 8(1), 251-264. https://doi.org/10.37531/mirai.v8i1.4095
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Yuniawati, I., & Istichanah, S. (2023). Evaluation of Discount Strategies on Impulse Purchases in the Retail Industry. Journal of Business Management, 10(2), 98-113.
Yusuf Tojiri, & Sugiat, J. (2024). The influence of customer experience on repurchase intention at tekun.id beverage outlets. International Journal on Social Science, Economics and Art, 13(4), 288-292. https://doi.org/10.35335/ijosea.v13i4.422
Yusuf Tojiri, M. M., Putra, H. S., & Nur Faliza, S. E. (2023). Basic Research Methodology: Theory, Design, and Data Analysis. Takaza Innovatix Labs.