In-Store vs Online Shopping Experiences, December 2012 [CHART]

In-store shopping beats the e-commerce experience across numerous customer service and relationship measures, while online shopping wins for research and pricing, according to [PDF] the results of a survey of consumers who have used their mobile devices to shop. The survey, conducted by Dimensional Research and sponsored by Wanderful Media, identified several shopping-related activities and asked respondents whether they thought those experiences were better in-store or online.

Respondents more often chose the in-store option for measures such as a great customer service (40% vs. 16%), having their questions answered (50% vs. 13%), and establishing a relationship with the merchant (51% vs. 12%). Read the rest at MarketingCharts.

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