Retailer's Innovative Differentiation Method Based on Customer Experience: Focusing Mediating Effect of Omni-channel Shopper Type
Abstract
Purpose: The purpose of this study is to examine the relationship between customer satisfaction and customer attitude by focusing on the mediating effect of Omni-channel shopper type.
Methodology/Approach: A survey questionnaire was conducted by the consumer who purchased fashion clothing at SPA brand store in Daegu, Korea. Total of 364 survey responses were collected for data analysis.
Findings: The study found that customer experience has been stimulated by experiential providers. It was also found that customer experience positively influenced on store attitude.
Research Limitation/implication: This study limited the retail stores to SPA brand stores. Therefore, there had limitation in generalizing the results of this study in other types of retail industry.
Originality/Value of paper: The study will be of benefit to both the scholars and marketing practitioners in terms of moderating effect of Omni-channel shopper types on consumer satisfaction.
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