Does Service Quality Perception in Omnichannel Retailing Matter? A Systematic Review and Agenda for Future Research

Shahriar Akter (), Muhammad Ismail Hossain, Steven Lu, Sutapa Aditya, Tasnim M. Taufique Hossain and Uraiporn Kattiyapornpong
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Shahriar Akter: University of Wollongong
Muhammad Ismail Hossain: University of Dhaka
Steven Lu: University of Sydney
Sutapa Aditya: Long Island University
Tasnim M. Taufique Hossain: University of Wollongong
Uraiporn Kattiyapornpong: University of Wollongong

A chapter in Exploring Omnichannel Retailing, 2019, pp 71-97 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract The retailing landscape has been transformed in the past decade with the emergence of web, mobile and social media. Multichannel retailers are focusing on establishing seamless omnichannel service experience. Omnichannel retailing is not only addition of channels, rather integration of service elements, price, promotion, product assortment, information and transactional data within all available channels of a company. Within omnichannel retailing, the concept of brand experience is highly specific as it includes interactive channels such as social media and review sites. To complete even a single purchase, customers nowadays are using multiple channels. Customers are trying out products in a physical store but at the same time ordering it online using smartphones after comparing price and checking reviews. Remember the customer who did not complete her purchase in store? She may have ordered similar product using other channels offered by competitors. To create a successful omnichannel strategy, companies need to integrate all the channels and customer touchpoints to provide a consistent experience. Whereas multi-channel has focused on enhancing customer value incorporating digital tools, omnichannel has introduced a wider perspective in influencing consumer decision making. With the emergence of omnichannel and related complexities, this study calls for a broader conceptualization of virtual, physical and integration quality. The study also puts forward challenges and future research directions for quality modelling in omnichannel research.

Keywords: Omnichannel retailing; Service quality; Multichannel service quality; Integration quality; Cross-channel integration (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2019
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DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-98273-1_4

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