This statistic presents several factors influencing buyers to purchase items online instead of in person, sorted by generation. During a June 2014 survey, it was found that 81 percent of Generation X respondents were more likely to shop online when offered free shipping.
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U.S. generations: impact of terms on likelihood to make a purchase online 2014
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This statistic presents several factors influencing buyers to purchase items online instead of in person, sorted by generation. During a June 2014 survey, it was found that 81 percent of Generation X respondents were more likely to shop online when offered free shipping.
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| Millennials | Generation X | Baby Boomers | Matures | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free shipping | 79% | 81% | 83% | 81% |
| Free postage for sending in returns/exchanges | 67% | 71% | 73% | 72% |
| Opportunity to make returns/exchanges at a brick and mortar store | 52% | 59% | 56% | 50% |
| Returns only free if bought in-person to a brick and mortar store which is not available to you locally | 19% | 18% | 14% | 13% |
| Millennials | Generation X | Baby Boomers | Matures | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free shipping | 79% | 81% | 83% | 81% |
| Free postage for sending in returns/exchanges | 67% | 71% | 73% | 72% |
| Opportunity to make returns/exchanges at a brick and mortar store | 52% | 59% | 56% | 50% |
| Returns only free if bought in-person to a brick and mortar store which is not available to you locally | 19% | 18% | 14% | 13% |
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This statistic presents several factors influencing buyers to purchase items online instead of in person, sorted by generation. During a June 2014 survey, it was found that 81 percent of Generation X respondents were more likely to shop online when offered free shipping.
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- Release date
- July 2014
- Region
- United States
- Survey time period
- June 11 to June 16, 2014
- Number of respondents
- 2,241 respondents
- Age group
- 18 years and older
- Method of interview
- Online survey
- Supplementary notes
- Values may not add up to 100 percent due to rounding.
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- Region
- United States
- Survey time period
- June 11 to June 16, 2014
- Number of respondents
- 2,241 respondents
- Age group
- 18 years and older
- Method of interview
- Online survey
- Supplementary notes
- Values may not add up to 100 percent due to rounding.
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