Customer Experience In The Luxury Fashion Industry Statistics
Luxury brands must deliver seamless, personalized service; customers pay more, stay, recommend.
In luxury fashion, one unforgettable experience can be worth more than the bag itself: 86% of consumers will pay extra for better customer service, yet 32% have already switched brands because of poor support and 88% are less likely to return after a bad experience.
Executive Summary
Key Takeaways
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86% of consumers are willing to pay more for a better customer experience
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73% of consumers say experience is a key factor in their purchasing decisions
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32% of consumers have switched brands due to poor customer service
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62% of consumers expect companies to provide consistent experiences across channels
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73% of customers expect omnichannel interactions to be seamless
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30% of shoppers use mobile to check product availability
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80% of customers say they’re more likely to buy from a brand that uses their information to personalize
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52% of consumers say they have become more open to companies using personal data in exchange for personalization
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71% of customers expect personalization when they interact with brands
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37% of consumers would switch brands after one bad experience online
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49% of consumers say they expect customer service to respond in less than 24 hours
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83% of customers say they can tell if a company is putting effort into customer service
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71% of customers say they are more likely to use a company again if customer service is good
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59% of consumers say they are more loyal to brands that provide consistent customer service
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78% of consumers say they would recommend a brand after a positive experience
Section 01
Customer Expectations & Willingness to Pay
86% of consumers are willing to pay more for a better customer experience [1]
73% of consumers say experience is a key factor in their purchasing decisions [2]
32% of consumers have switched brands due to poor customer service [3]
1 in 5 consumers will walk away from a company after multiple bad experiences [4]
80% of customers have to answer “How did we do?” at least once a year [5]
88% of customers are less likely to return after a bad customer experience [6]
42% of consumers expect personalized offers [7]
76% of consumers expect companies to understand their needs and expectations [8]
73% of shoppers say that associates’ product knowledge impacts their experience [9]
58% of consumers say they would switch brands if a company did not provide a good experience [10]
60% of consumers say they feel more loyal after a positive experience [11]
65% of consumers say they would likely recommend a company after a positive customer experience [12]
Section 02
Customer Loyalty & Advocacy
71% of customers say they are more likely to use a company again if customer service is good [2]
59% of consumers say they are more loyal to brands that provide consistent customer service [10]
78% of consumers say they would recommend a brand after a positive experience [13]
46% of consumers say loyalty programs influence their repeat purchases [14]
60% of customers would pay more for a better customer experience [1]
61% of customers say they will continue to buy from companies that provide an excellent experience [15]
73% of consumers are willing to recommend a brand with a great experience [11]
74% of customers cite customer experience as an important factor in purchasing decisions [10]
50% of buyers say brand trust is important to their buying decisions in luxury [16]
40% of luxury consumers say personalized service is critical [17]
65% of luxury customers expect a high level of personal attention [18]
77% of customers say they want a brand to remember them [7]
80% of customers say they are more likely to repurchase after a positive experience [5]
84% of customers say they will try a product again after a satisfactory resolution [19]
63% of customers say they have higher expectations for luxury brand service [20]
Section 03
Omnichannel & Consistency
62% of consumers expect companies to provide consistent experiences across channels [21]
73% of customers expect omnichannel interactions to be seamless [22]
30% of shoppers use mobile to check product availability [23]
60% of customers expect to be able to move between channels without repeating information [24]
45% of customers say they will leave if it takes too long to get help across channels [25]
70% of consumers have used multiple channels for their shopping journey [26]
56% of customers expect an integrated experience across online and offline [10]
55% of customers say they expect brands to offer real-time inventory information [27]
61% of consumers want to engage via social media and then switch to another channel [28]
48% of customers expect consistent pricing and promotions across channels [29]
37% of consumers use the web to research before buying in-store [18]
66% of consumers use mobile apps for loyalty or benefits [30]
34% of consumers say they expect the same service across channels [13]
39% of shoppers say digital and physical stores should work together [31]
Section 04
Personalization & Relevance
80% of customers say they’re more likely to buy from a brand that uses their information to personalize [32]
52% of consumers say they have become more open to companies using personal data in exchange for personalization [33]
71% of customers expect personalization when they interact with brands [34]
76% of consumers feel frustrated when they do not receive personalization [35]
83% of marketing executives say personalization impacts customer experience [36]
48% of consumers say personalization influences what they buy [37]
25% of consumers say personalization “drastically” influences loyalty [38]
63% of consumers want more personalized recommendations [13]
88% of marketers report they plan to increase personalization efforts [39]
34% of shoppers say they would be willing to share personal data for improved offers [40]
61% of consumers are more likely to buy from brands that provide personalized experiences [41]
52% of customers expect personalized content based on previous purchases [42]
45% of customers say recommendations are a top factor in personalization [8]
39% of consumers expect personalized offers in real time [43]
Section 05
Service Recovery & Issue Resolution
37% of consumers would switch brands after one bad experience online [15]
49% of consumers say they expect customer service to respond in less than 24 hours [44]
83% of customers say they can tell if a company is putting effort into customer service [45]
70% of customers are willing to pay more for better service [4]
40% of customers expect customer service to resolve issues on the first interaction [19]
27% of customers stop doing business with a company after poor service [4]
61% of customers say they want help immediately [27]
48% of customers expect an omnichannel support experience [25]
66% of consumers say they are more likely to trust a company after a problem is resolved [13]
52% of customers say they will share good experiences with friends and family [40]
37% of customers share bad experiences on social media [27]
86% of customers are willing to return if the issue is resolved quickly [19]
45% of customers feel more loyal after service recovery [15]
55% of customers expect a follow-up after service resolution [45]
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