| Title | CSR drivers of fashion SMEs and performance: the role of internationalization |
|---|---|
| ID_Doc | 66987 |
| Authors | Rienda, L; Ruiz-Fernández, L; Poveda-Pareja, E; Andreu-Guerrero, R |
| Title | CSR drivers of fashion SMEs and performance: the role of internationalization |
| Year | 2023 |
| Published | Journal Of Fashion Marketing And Management, 27, 3 |
| Abstract | Purpose In recent years, consumers have been demanding for sustainable practices, even more so after COVID-19, so fashion companies need to intensify their commitment to corporate social responsibility (CSR) practices. However, although the sector is characterized by a strong brand-customer orientation and high online activity, little attention has been paid to the role of brand image and the management of social media (SM) strategies. The purpose of this study was to develop an integrative model that includes the drivers of CSR in fashion small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and their relationship with business performance. The researchers also analyzed the country and level of internationalization effects of these companies. Design/methodology/approach With a sample of 212 fashion SMEs from Spain and the UK, two of the biggest European fashion producers and consumers, a variance-based structural equation modeling (partial least squares structural equation modeling) technique was carried out to test the model proposed. Findings This study demonstrated that branding and SM strategies are drivers of CSR practices in fashion SMEs. It also confirmed the positive CSR-performance relationship, the moderating country effect and the mediating role of internationalization in this relationship. Originality/value The study contributes to the literature on CSR drivers in SMEs and their relationship with performance by combining different perspectives. The results can be used to encourage fashion SMEs' commitment to environmental sustainability practices and internationalization, as this can contribute to improving their performance. |
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