76%
How many retail customers will shop at a competitor’s website if a retailer runs out of product?
65%
How many retail customers are willing to purchase additional items to qualify for free shipping?
95%
How many retail customers are willing to wait up to five days for standard shipping?
December 6
How many retail customers will shop with competitors the next time if a retailer’s shipment arrives later than expected?
December 13
How many retail customers prefer live chat for customer service during the holiday season?
95% of online shoppers are willing to wait up to five days for standard shipping.*
When asked specifically how long they would be willing to wait for delivery with a low-cost shipping option, 95% of all survey respondents said they would wait at least five days. These reasonable expectations, combined with the appeal of free shipping and willingness to buy more product to qualify for it, afford retailers the opportunity to offset delivery discounts with increased sales, creating a win-win for themselves and online shoppers.
* US shopper findings form the Radial Report - August 2017
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