Journal of Management and Entrepreneurship Research
Vol. 6 No. 2 (2025)

The Impact of Scarcity and Flash Sale Techniques on Impulse Buying of Cosmetics

Rachmania, Vera (Unknown)
Ramadhan, Muhammad Inzaghi (Unknown)
Fatimah, Siska Ernawati (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Jun 2025

Abstract

Objective: This study examines the impulsive buying behaviour of cosmetic consumers on e-commerce platforms through the application of scarcity and flash sale techniques. Research Design & Methods: A total of 398 respondents from Cirebon City participated in this quantitative study, selected using an accidental sampling method. Data were collected through an online survey and analysed using Structural Equation Modeling-Partial Least Squares (SEM-PLS). Findings: Both scarcity and flash sale techniques influence impulse buying behaviour, with scarcity having the stronger effect. Flash sales stimulate urgency through limited-time offers, while scarcity enhances perceived value due to product limitation. Implications and Recommendations: Marketers are encouraged to combine flash sales and scarcity techniques to increase urgency and desirability. Brief, strategic discounts can effectively encourage unplanned purchases. Contribution & Value Added: This study provides valuable insights into e-commerce strategies that enhance impulse buying behaviour in the digital beauty sector.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jmer

Publisher

Subject

Decision Sciences, Operations Research & Management Economics, Econometrics & Finance Social Sciences

Description

JMER: Journal of Management and Entrepreneurship Research (p-ISSN: 2723-1658; e-ISSN: 2723-1666) provides a venue for high quality manuscripts dealing with management and entrepreneurship in its broadest sense. The editorial board encourages manuscripts that are international in scope; however, ...