Online Retailers
Reliable benchmarks and prescriptive analytics to help online retailers improve website satisfaction
Identify how to improve customer satisfaction for maximum financial impact.
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In 2020, online retailers lost the most ground among all retail categories. As more customers turned online for the majority of purchases, online retailers struggled to meet expectations. ACSI’s state-of-the-art predictive analytics identify what e-commerce websites can do to improve customer satisfaction with the greatest impact on financial outcomes.
At a glance:
Online Retailers
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Inaugural year:
2000
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Updated:
annually
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Most recent data:
2024
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Companies:
25 major online retailers, plus aggregate of smaller website
Online Retailers
Satisfaction Benchmarks by Industry
| Anchor Link | Company | 2023 | 2024 | % Change | Retail Industry |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online Retailers | 80 | 80 | 0% | Overall | |
| #nike | Nike | 77 | 80 | 4% | Online Apparel and Shoes |
| #nordstrom | Nordstrom | 79 | 80 | 1% | Online Apparel and Shoes |
| #kohls | Kohl’s | 79 | 79 | 0% | Online Apparel and Shoes |
| #macys | Macy’s | 79 | 78 | -1% | Online Apparel and Shoes |
| #gap | Gap | 80 | 77 | -4% | Online Apparel and Shoes |
| #gap | BedBathandBeyond.com* | 76 | 79 | 4% | Online Home Improvement and Decor |
| #lowes | Lowe’s | 76 | 78 | 3% | Online Home Improvement and Decor |
| #home-depot | Home Depot | 77 | 77 | 0% | Online Home Improvement and Decor |
| #wayfair | Wayfair | 79 | 77 | -3% | Online Home Improvement and Decor |
| #amazon | Amazon | 84 | 83 | -1% | Online Multimarket |
| #costco | Costco | 79 | 81 | 3% | Online Multimarket |
| #ebay | eBay | 76 | 81 | 7% | Online Multimarket |
| #target | Target | 79 | 78 | -1% | Online Multimarket |
| #walmart | Walmart | 73 | 76 | 4% | Online Multimarket |
| #chewy | Chewy | 85 | 84 | -1% | Online Specialty |
| #etsy | Etsy | 80 | 80 | 0% | Online Specialty |
| #groupon | Groupon | 74 | 79 | 7% | Online Specialty |
| #walgreens | Walgreens | 69 | 74 | 7% | Online Specialty |
| #hp-store | HP Store | 76 | 81 | 7% | Online Technology and Office |
| #best-buy | Best Buy | 78 | 79 | 1% | Online Technology and Office |
| #staples | Staples | 74 | 79 | 7% | Online Technology and Office |
| #apple-store | Apple Store | 75 | 78 | 4% | Online Technology and Office |
| #dell | Dell | 77 | 78 | 1% | Online Technology and Office |
| #newegg | Newegg | 78 | 78 | 0% | Online Technology and Office |
| #gap | GameStop | 75 | 76 | 1% | Online Technology and Office |
| All Others | 78 | 79 | 1% | Other Companies |
*Formerly Overstock
Online Retailers
Customer Experience Benchmarks Year-Over-Year Industry Trends
| Benchmarks | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Quality of mobile app | 87 | 87 |
| Ease of checkout and payment process | 84 | 86 |
| Reliability of mobile app (minimal down time, crashes, lags) | 86 | 86 |
| Ease of navigation | 82 | 84 |
| Usefulness of product images | 82 | 83 |
| Variety and selection of merchandise (including brand names) | 82 | 83 |
| Clarity and usefulness of product descriptions | 81 | 82 |
| Site performance | 82 | 82 |
| Variety of shipping options | 80 | 82 |
| Availability of merchandise (specific models, colors, sizes) | 81 | 81 |
| Helpfulness of customer-generated product reviews | 80 | 81 |
| Helpfulness of customer support (live chat, help pages, call center) | 79 | 79 |
| Usefulness of site-generated recommendations of other products | 78 | 79 |
Industry averages are weighted by companies’ market shares.
2024 results based on data collected January – December 2023.