Abstract
This paper aims to explore definitions, dimensions, and challenges of multichannel integration quality (MCIQ) in services marketing through a systematic literature review, and qualitative interviews. The findings from the thematic analysis of literature, qualitative data analysis of twenty in-depth interviews and two focus group discussions identified five major dimensions and eleven sub-dimensions of MCIQ. This study extends the emerging integration quality research by evidencing new dimensions and sub-dimensions in the context of multichannel services marketing. By incorporating these insights and addressing the challenges identified in this paper, managers will be able to engage the customers by creating a successful multichannel blueprint.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 154-163 |
| Number of pages | 10 |
| Journal | Journal of Retailing and Consumer Services |
| Volume | 49 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Jul 2019 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Bibliographical note
Publisher Copyright:© 2019 Elsevier Ltd
Keywords
- Cross-channel retailing
- Multichannel integration quality
- Multichannel system
- Service quality
- Thematic analysis
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Marketing