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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.

Rawshot.ai ResearchApril 19, 20266 min read45 verified sources

Executive Summary

Key Takeaways

  • 01

    86% of consumers are willing to pay more for a better customer experience

  • 02

    73% of consumers say experience is a key factor in their purchasing decisions

  • 03

    32% of consumers have switched brands due to poor customer service

  • 04

    62% of consumers expect companies to provide consistent experiences across channels

  • 05

    73% of customers expect omnichannel interactions to be seamless

  • 06

    30% of shoppers use mobile to check product availability

  • 07

    80% of customers say they’re more likely to buy from a brand that uses their information to personalize

  • 08

    52% of consumers say they have become more open to companies using personal data in exchange for personalization

  • 09

    71% of customers expect personalization when they interact with brands

  • 10

    37% of consumers would switch brands after one bad experience online

  • 11

    49% of consumers say they expect customer service to respond in less than 24 hours

  • 12

    83% of customers say they can tell if a company is putting effort into customer service

  • 13

    71% of customers say they are more likely to use a company again if customer service is good

  • 14

    59% of consumers say they are more loyal to brands that provide consistent customer service

  • 15

    78% of consumers say they would recommend a brand after a positive experience

Section 01

Customer Expectations & Willingness to Pay

  1. 86% of consumers are willing to pay more for a better customer experience [1]

  2. 73% of consumers say experience is a key factor in their purchasing decisions [2]

  3. 32% of consumers have switched brands due to poor customer service [3]

  4. 1 in 5 consumers will walk away from a company after multiple bad experiences [4]

  5. 80% of customers have to answer “How did we do?” at least once a year [5]

  6. 88% of customers are less likely to return after a bad customer experience [6]

  7. 42% of consumers expect personalized offers [7]

  8. 76% of consumers expect companies to understand their needs and expectations [8]

  9. 73% of shoppers say that associates’ product knowledge impacts their experience [9]

  10. 58% of consumers say they would switch brands if a company did not provide a good experience [10]

  11. 60% of consumers say they feel more loyal after a positive experience [11]

  12. 65% of consumers say they would likely recommend a company after a positive customer experience [12]

Section 02

Customer Loyalty & Advocacy

  1. 71% of customers say they are more likely to use a company again if customer service is good [2]

  2. 59% of consumers say they are more loyal to brands that provide consistent customer service [10]

  3. 78% of consumers say they would recommend a brand after a positive experience [13]

  4. 46% of consumers say loyalty programs influence their repeat purchases [14]

  5. 60% of customers would pay more for a better customer experience [1]

  6. 61% of customers say they will continue to buy from companies that provide an excellent experience [15]

  7. 73% of consumers are willing to recommend a brand with a great experience [11]

  8. 74% of customers cite customer experience as an important factor in purchasing decisions [10]

  9. 50% of buyers say brand trust is important to their buying decisions in luxury [16]

  10. 40% of luxury consumers say personalized service is critical [17]

  11. 65% of luxury customers expect a high level of personal attention [18]

  12. 77% of customers say they want a brand to remember them [7]

  13. 80% of customers say they are more likely to repurchase after a positive experience [5]

  14. 84% of customers say they will try a product again after a satisfactory resolution [19]

  15. 63% of customers say they have higher expectations for luxury brand service [20]

Section 03

Omnichannel & Consistency

  1. 62% of consumers expect companies to provide consistent experiences across channels [21]

  2. 73% of customers expect omnichannel interactions to be seamless [22]

  3. 30% of shoppers use mobile to check product availability [23]

  4. 60% of customers expect to be able to move between channels without repeating information [24]

  5. 45% of customers say they will leave if it takes too long to get help across channels [25]

  6. 70% of consumers have used multiple channels for their shopping journey [26]

  7. 56% of customers expect an integrated experience across online and offline [10]

  8. 55% of customers say they expect brands to offer real-time inventory information [27]

  9. 61% of consumers want to engage via social media and then switch to another channel [28]

  10. 48% of customers expect consistent pricing and promotions across channels [29]

  11. 37% of consumers use the web to research before buying in-store [18]

  12. 66% of consumers use mobile apps for loyalty or benefits [30]

  13. 34% of consumers say they expect the same service across channels [13]

  14. 39% of shoppers say digital and physical stores should work together [31]

Section 04

Personalization & Relevance

  1. 80% of customers say they’re more likely to buy from a brand that uses their information to personalize [32]

  2. 52% of consumers say they have become more open to companies using personal data in exchange for personalization [33]

  3. 71% of customers expect personalization when they interact with brands [34]

  4. 76% of consumers feel frustrated when they do not receive personalization [35]

  5. 83% of marketing executives say personalization impacts customer experience [36]

  6. 48% of consumers say personalization influences what they buy [37]

  7. 25% of consumers say personalization “drastically” influences loyalty [38]

  8. 63% of consumers want more personalized recommendations [13]

  9. 88% of marketers report they plan to increase personalization efforts [39]

  10. 34% of shoppers say they would be willing to share personal data for improved offers [40]

  11. 61% of consumers are more likely to buy from brands that provide personalized experiences [41]

  12. 52% of customers expect personalized content based on previous purchases [42]

  13. 45% of customers say recommendations are a top factor in personalization [8]

  14. 39% of consumers expect personalized offers in real time [43]

Section 05

Service Recovery & Issue Resolution

  1. 37% of consumers would switch brands after one bad experience online [15]

  2. 49% of consumers say they expect customer service to respond in less than 24 hours [44]

  3. 83% of customers say they can tell if a company is putting effort into customer service [45]

  4. 70% of customers are willing to pay more for better service [4]

  5. 40% of customers expect customer service to resolve issues on the first interaction [19]

  6. 27% of customers stop doing business with a company after poor service [4]

  7. 61% of customers say they want help immediately [27]

  8. 48% of customers expect an omnichannel support experience [25]

  9. 66% of consumers say they are more likely to trust a company after a problem is resolved [13]

  10. 52% of customers say they will share good experiences with friends and family [40]

  11. 37% of customers share bad experiences on social media [27]

  12. 86% of customers are willing to return if the issue is resolved quickly [19]

  13. 45% of customers feel more loyal after service recovery [15]

  14. 55% of customers expect a follow-up after service resolution [45]

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Footnotes

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