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The easier and better the experience, the more consumers will spend

The study finds that consumers -- bombarded with a multitude of choices -- are constantly seeking tools to help simplify their purchasing decisions. In addition to using digital technology, they are looking to their trusted communities and other experts:

• According to those surveyed, the top three attributes that can improve an in-store shopping experience are easy store navigation, knowledgeable sales associates and easy payment options.
• 61% of consumers are influenced by social media for their purchases, either as inspiration or following positive reviews. Conversely, less than 20% of consumers say they’re likely to buy a product because of a celebrity or influencer.
• Almost 50% of those surveyed let family and friends’ opinions guide their choice of a vacation travel provider.

John Maxwell, Global Consumer Markets Leader, PwC comments, “The key to a great end-to-end customer experience isn’t just about the shopping and retail experience - it spans across industries. Consumers are looking for a seamless and easy purchasing journey, and companies can achieve this by using a blend of both physical and digital approaches. The result is a greater return on experience with the customer and more lasting results for businesses.”

Two-thirds of consumers are now more willing to access non-traditional health services online. Nearly 75% own health-related apps, with exercise/health-monitoring being the most popular. More than half (51%) of consumers surveyed used a smartphone to pay bills and invoices online, and the same percentage transferred money online. For the first time in the 10 years that PwC has conducted this survey, consumers surveyed are using smartphones over other mobile devices to shop online, with 24% of consumers using a smartphone to shop online weekly.

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