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Consumer Perceptions of Department Store Service: a Lesson for Retailers

Michael Dotson ((DBA, Mississippi State University), is Associate Professor of Marketing at Appalachian State University. His teaching and research interests are in Retailing, Advertising, and Buyer Behavior.)
W.E. Patton III ((DBA, University of Colorado), is Professor of Marketing at Appalachian State University. His teaching and research interests are in Retailing, Sales, and Industrial Marketing. He has published in the Journal of Marketing, Journal of Personal Selling and Sales Management, Industrial Marketing Management and other journals, and he is an award‐winning classroom teacher.)

Journal of Services Marketing

ISSN: 0887-6045

Article publication date: 1 February 1992

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Abstract

Reports on the difficulties currently faced by department stores. Argues that a return to a true service orientation is needed. Discusses consumer attitudes towards the service offered in such stores via the results of a focus group interview, ranking and perceptual mapping of store services. Offers managerial guidelines for implementing a successful service strategy.

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Dotson, M. and Patton, W.E. (1992), "Consumer Perceptions of Department Store Service: a Lesson for Retailers", Journal of Services Marketing, Vol. 6 No. 2, pp. 15-28. https://doi.org/10.1108/08876049210035818

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MCB UP Ltd

Copyright © 1992, MCB UP Limited

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