Delivery Time Influences 87% of Online Shoppers’ Purchase Decisions
Sep 13, 2016 12:28 PM By Tim Parry
Fast delivery and premium packaging has a high impact on customer loyalty, according to recent data from logistics and fulfillment firm Dotcom Distribution.
Delivery time is a key factor in the decision to shop with an ecommerce brand again, according to 87% of the 558 online shoppers Dotcom Distribution polled in May for its new study, How Fast Delivery and Quality Packaging Drives Customer Loyalty, and highlight the importance of shipping speed and package aesthetics in the customer experience.
The study found that 67% of online shoppers would pay more money to get same-day delivery if they needed the package by a deadline, such as an anniversary. Comparatively, 47% would pay more for same-day delivery simply because they wanted their package more quickly, demonstrating that consumers distinguish between a need and a want, yet desire fast shipping when available.
According to the study, speed isn’t the only factor that influences customer loyalty and brand perception. Consumers care about aesthetics, too. In fact, 40% of online shoppers said they would be somewhat more likely or much more likely to purchase from a retailer that offers premium packaging. The same percentage of shoppers said that branded or gift-like packaging affects their perception of the online retailer that shipped the item. Dotcom performed a year-over-year comparison of how branded packaging affects consumer perceptions.
“Ecommerce is taking over the retail market, so brands must ensure they take advantage of the opportunity to deliver the packages that customers expect in the most personal way,” said Maria Haggerty, CEO of Dotcom Distribution. “Fulfillment and a coveted unboxing experience is a huge part of that.”
Other highlights of the study include:
Branded packaging increasingly impacts brand perception. In 2016, 68% of online shoppers reported that branded packaging makes the brand seem more upscale, compared to 60% in 2015.
Customers expect more. More than half (61%) said that branded aesthetics get them more excited about receiving/opening the package, compared to 49% in 2015.
Packaging has a direct connection to value. Almost half (44%) claimed that branding reinforces that the product was worth the cost, compared to 45% in 2015.
Customers want packages that represent the brand identity they know. Seventeen% said branded packaging reinforces that the brand is relatable, compared to 18% in 2015.
Quick shipping builds trust. Forty-four of online shoppers said faster delivery would increase their trust with a brand.
Consumers want transparency. Forty-seven percent of online shoppers have chosen not to order from a retailer again because of lack of visibility into the status of a package throughout the fulfillment and delivery process.
There’s an opportunity for reaching new customers. Half of online shoppers (50%) said the use of branded or gift-like packaging for online orders makes them more likely to recommend the product to friends.
Consumers want brands to go above and beyond. Over half (55%) of online shoppers said they would be somewhat more likely or much more likely to purchase from a retailer again if they ordered a package online and it came with a free giveaway.
Tim Parry is Multichannel Merchant’s Managing Editor.
Delivery time is a key factor in the decision to shop with an ecommerce brand again, according to 87% of the 558 online shoppers Dotcom Distribution polled in May for its new study, How Fast Delivery and Quality Packaging Drives Customer Loyalty, and highlight the importance of shipping speed and package aesthetics in the customer experience.
The study found that 67% of online shoppers would pay more money to get same-day delivery if they needed the package by a deadline, such as an anniversary. Comparatively, 47% would pay more for same-day delivery simply because they wanted their package more quickly, demonstrating that consumers distinguish between a need and a want, yet desire fast shipping when available.
According to the study, speed isn’t the only factor that influences customer loyalty and brand perception. Consumers care about aesthetics, too. In fact, 40% of online shoppers said they would be somewhat more likely or much more likely to purchase from a retailer that offers premium packaging. The same percentage of shoppers said that branded or gift-like packaging affects their perception of the online retailer that shipped the item. Dotcom performed a year-over-year comparison of how branded packaging affects consumer perceptions.
“Ecommerce is taking over the retail market, so brands must ensure they take advantage of the opportunity to deliver the packages that customers expect in the most personal way,” said Maria Haggerty, CEO of Dotcom Distribution. “Fulfillment and a coveted unboxing experience is a huge part of that.”
Other highlights of the study include:
Branded packaging increasingly impacts brand perception. In 2016, 68% of online shoppers reported that branded packaging makes the brand seem more upscale, compared to 60% in 2015.
Customers expect more. More than half (61%) said that branded aesthetics get them more excited about receiving/opening the package, compared to 49% in 2015.
Packaging has a direct connection to value. Almost half (44%) claimed that branding reinforces that the product was worth the cost, compared to 45% in 2015.
Customers want packages that represent the brand identity they know. Seventeen% said branded packaging reinforces that the brand is relatable, compared to 18% in 2015.
Quick shipping builds trust. Forty-four of online shoppers said faster delivery would increase their trust with a brand.
Consumers want transparency. Forty-seven percent of online shoppers have chosen not to order from a retailer again because of lack of visibility into the status of a package throughout the fulfillment and delivery process.
There’s an opportunity for reaching new customers. Half of online shoppers (50%) said the use of branded or gift-like packaging for online orders makes them more likely to recommend the product to friends.
Consumers want brands to go above and beyond. Over half (55%) of online shoppers said they would be somewhat more likely or much more likely to purchase from a retailer again if they ordered a package online and it came with a free giveaway.
Tim Parry is Multichannel Merchant’s Managing Editor.
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