Customer Experience In The Lingerie Industry Statistics
Lingerie shoppers expect seamless, personalized, fast service; poor experiences drive switching.
Lingerie shoppers are ready to pay more and stay loyal, but only if brands deliver a truly customer-first experience, with 66% willing to spend extra for better service and 57% already expect seamless omnichannel journeys.
Executive Summary
Key Takeaways
- 01
66% of consumers are willing to pay more for a better customer experience
- 02
70% of consumers say connected experiences influence their purchasing decisions
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40% of consumers will buy from a brand again if it provides a positive experience
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61% of consumers expect companies to deliver personalized experiences
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76% of consumers expect a company to understand their needs and expectations
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49% of customers have a better experience when a brand uses personalization
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73% of consumers say valuing their time is important to keeping them loyal
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79% of customers who are dissatisfied say they will leave
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32% of US customers will switch brands after one bad experience
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58% of customers feel it’s easiest to stay with a company that provides a seamless omnichannel experience
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73% of customers use multiple channels during their shopping journey
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62% of consumers want consistent experiences across channels
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49% of consumers report that they use customer reviews to decide on purchases
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88% of consumers trust online reviews as much as personal recommendations
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79% of shoppers say reviews help them to be confident in their purchase
Section 01
Customer Effort, Service & Resolution
73% of consumers say valuing their time is important to keeping them loyal [1]
79% of customers who are dissatisfied say they will leave [2]
32% of US customers will switch brands after one bad experience [3]
13% of consumers say they have complained about customer service and expect a response [4]
45% of customers expect answers to customer service questions within an hour [5]
83% of customers expect to be treated with respect [6]
70% of customers report they feel frustrated when they can’t find information [7]
55% of shoppers want a “live” chat option on retailer websites [8]
38% of consumers expect the company to provide support through their preferred channel [8]
63% of customers expect companies to offer multiple ways to contact them [8]
41% of consumers want more self-service options [9]
57% of consumers expect customer service to be available 24/7 [10]
45% of consumers prefer chatbots for basic inquiries [11]
35% of consumers abandon a purchase when they can’t find product information [12]
74% of consumers expect customer service reps to know what the customer needs [13]
85% of consumers have had trouble with customer service at least once [14]
60% of customers say the ability to solve issues quickly is important [15]
42% of customers expect a response within minutes on social media [16]
48% of consumers say they feel frustrated waiting for replies [17]
59% of customers will switch after a single issue isn’t resolved [18]
64% of customers are willing to forgive an error if it’s resolved quickly [19]
66% of customers expect to talk to a representative without having to repeat themselves [20]
Section 02
Customer Experience Value & Loyalty
66% of consumers are willing to pay more for a better customer experience [9]
70% of consumers say connected experiences influence their purchasing decisions [21]
40% of consumers will buy from a brand again if it provides a positive experience [22]
86% of consumers say they would pay more for better service [22]
90% of organizations say customer experience is a strategic initiative [23]
80% of companies report they have a customer journey map [24]
57% of consumers will not shop with a retailer again after a poor customer experience [19]
88% of customers say they would switch brands after repeated poor experiences [19]
82% of customers say they are more loyal to brands that deliver excellent customer service [25]
72% of customers say a great experience can make them more loyal [22]
58% of consumers will not buy again if they have a bad experience with customer service [26]
58% of customers are more likely to repurchase after a positive support experience [10]
53% of companies use customer feedback to improve CX [27]
49% of organizations say customer feedback is used to drive improvements [27]
Section 03
Omnichannel & Digital CX
58% of customers feel it’s easiest to stay with a company that provides a seamless omnichannel experience [28]
73% of customers use multiple channels during their shopping journey [29]
62% of consumers want consistent experiences across channels [30]
53% of customers say they are more likely to shop with a retailer that offers a smooth and seamless shopping experience [31]
43% of consumers are likely to abandon a site with slow loading times [32]
53% of mobile site visitors abandon if pages take longer than 3 seconds to load [32]
67% of customers use smartphones to research products [33]
36% of online shoppers use social media to make purchases [34]
73% of consumers engage in online research prior to purchase [35]
1% improvement in conversion can lead to significant revenue gains (reported benchmark) [36]
44% of customers say they want order updates via email or SMS [37]
34% of consumers want text message order updates [38]
68% of customers say they want consistent experiences when switching channels [39]
41% of consumers rely on video content to decide on products [40]
80% of consumers say they were persuaded by branded videos [40]
Section 04
Personalization & Segmentation
61% of consumers expect companies to deliver personalized experiences [9]
76% of consumers expect a company to understand their needs and expectations [9]
49% of customers have a better experience when a brand uses personalization [41]
45% of consumers use a store’s product recommendations to shop [42]
61% of consumers expect a personalized experience when shopping online [43]
40% of consumers say they would be willing to share additional data in exchange for personalized offers [44]
72% of customers say product recommendations increase their satisfaction [45]
52% of consumers say that personalization makes them feel understood [46]
47% of online shoppers use recommendation engines [47]
63% of consumers say they are more likely to purchase from a brand that provides personalized recommendations [48]
67% of customers say they are more likely to purchase when a brand provides recommendation content [45]
Section 05
Pricing, Shipping & Returns CX
67% of shoppers consider shipping costs before purchase [49]
35% of consumers abandon an online purchase due to unexpected shipping costs [50]
60% of consumers expect free returns [51]
78% of shoppers say they trust brands that are transparent about pricing [52]
24% of consumers say they are more likely to purchase with clear return policies [53]
63% of consumers consider return policy a key factor when shopping online [54]
20% of consumers abandon carts due to uncertainty about shipping delivery time [55]
31% of online shoppers say they use delivery tracking to feel more confident [56]
2 in 3 consumers expect accurate delivery estimates [57]
41% of shoppers will pay extra for faster shipping [58]
30% of customers expect same-day shipping [59]
58% of consumers say they would consider buying from a retailer if they offered an easy returns policy [60]
29% of consumers abandon because of unclear returns policy [51]
39% of shoppers read return policy before purchase [61]
34% of consumers choose one retailer over another because of faster refunds [62]
47% of consumers say refund time impacts loyalty [63]
70% of customers expect transparency in pricing and fees [64]
Section 06
Sizing, Fit & Product Guidance CX
22% of e-commerce returns are because the item doesn’t fit [65]
61% of consumers say they want help choosing the right product [66]
25% of returns are due to “fit/size” issues specifically reported by apparel retailers [67]
18% of consumers say they return items because they didn’t know how it would fit [68]
60% of shoppers say detailed sizing charts help them buy [69]
53% of customers read sizing guides before buying apparel online [70]
62% of consumers prefer retailers that provide fit assistance [71]
55% of consumers want size and fit advice via chat or messaging [72]
37% of apparel shoppers say they use “size calculators” or similar tools [73]
46% of shoppers say product fit is the biggest driver of lingerie satisfaction [74]
1 in 3 online lingerie shoppers cite fit concerns as a key barrier to purchase [75]
45% of lingerie returns are due to sizing/fit issues (reported apparel/lingerie pattern) [65]
54% of lingerie customers prefer using size/fit calculators [76]
28% of lingerie buyers said detailed guides reduce their likelihood of returning [77]
59% of apparel shoppers say they want more accurate sizing information online [78]
64% of customers want more photos/videos to confirm fit/style [79]
72% of consumers say they read product descriptions before buying apparel [80]
55% of shoppers say they prefer stores that provide style advice [81]
38% of consumers expect retailers to offer tailoring-like experiences (fit assistance) [82]
Section 07
Trust, Reviews & Brand Reputation
49% of consumers report that they use customer reviews to decide on purchases [83]
88% of consumers trust online reviews as much as personal recommendations [83]
79% of shoppers say reviews help them to be confident in their purchase [84]
70% of consumers said product reviews impact their purchase decision [85]
48% of consumers said they use social media to get product recommendations [86]
34% of customers share their negative experiences with others [87]
77% of consumers are likely to recommend a company if it delivers a great experience [88]
50% of consumers will share their experience online [89]
61% of consumers look for reviews on social media before purchasing [90]
37% of customers say they are more likely to trust a company with good reviews [83]
62% of consumers consult ratings and reviews for product selection [91]
56% of consumers are influenced by peer recommendations [92]
40% of consumers would be willing to try new brands based on recommendations [93]
50% of shoppers say they use “how it fits” information from reviews [84]
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