Claridge, C and Hur, E orcid.org/0000-0002-9732-6407 (2021) Revitalizing Department Store Shopping Value and In-store Experiences: A Case Study on Debenhams and Selfridges. Paesyeon bijeuniseu (Journal of Fashion Business), 25 (6). pp. 81-101. ISSN 1229-3350
Abstract
Traditional department stores have been struggling to attract customers for several years. Many retail stores have closed in recent years, even before the COVID-19 pandemic. The reinvention of in-store shopping value and experience is imperative to attract customers and reinvigorate retail business. The purpose of this study was to discover which in-store components can improve customer experiences and loyalty while also identifying dissatisfaction issues in consumer experiences in department stores. The data was collected from two consumer groups—luxury department store (Selfridges) customers and mid-market department store (Debenhams) customers—to identify the types of value and experiences they seek most often. The findings showed that to enhance their store patronage, Debenhams should reposition their brand image in a way that allows customers to connect with their self-image and lifestyle by improving efficiency and convenience and prioritizing the utilitarian and social value types. By contrast, Selfridges should enhancetheir store atmosphere, visual merchandising and sensory experiences by maximizing slow retailing experiences and emphasizing the aspirational self-concept image for symbolic and hedonic value. This research uncovered the existence of numerous overlappingvalue dimensions, each of which contributed to the enhancement of the others. Several young customers expressed their support for ecologically responsible, cost-effective second-hand luxury products. Instead of focusing merely on conventional value dimensions, department retailers should determine how environmental and ethical objectives can be fulfilled. This study explained how department stores can craft their in-store environments to appeal to their customers'preferred value types to ensure success in a competitive market.
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Item Type: | Article |
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Keywords: | department stores, store patronage, in-store shopping value, Selfridges, Debenhams |
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Institution: | The University of Leeds |
Academic Units: | The University of Leeds > Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Cultures (Leeds) > School of Design (Leeds) |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Publications |
Date Deposited: | 18 Jan 2022 11:16 |
Last Modified: | 26 Jan 2022 10:24 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | Korea Fashion Business Association |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:182546 |