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L.L.Bean Ranks Highest in Customer Satisfaction according to J.D.Power and Associates

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SOURCE: L.L.Bean, Inc.

LLBean.com scores top spot in J.D.Power and Associates 2012 Online Apparel Retail Satisfaction Report.

Freeport, Maine (PRWEB) March 21, 2013

The website for outdoor retailer L.L.Bean, http://www.llbean.com, achieved the highest overall score among online apparel retailer brands in a recent report by J.D. Power and Associates*. The report focused on customer satisfaction for online apparel retailers as examined across seven key factors including two where L.L.Bean achieved the highest scores:

  •     Online Store Services and Delivery - which includes ease of placing order; variety of delivery options; and speed of delivery. This factor carries the highest weight in determining overall satisfaction. L.L.Bean offers everyday free shipping to the US and Canada with no minimum purchase. Orders are delivered within 3-5 business days via shipping partner United Parcel Service.
  •     In Stock Availability of Merchandise – L.L.Bean’s in stock levels were rated consistently higher than the industry average.

“Providing exceptional customer service is our number one priority at L.L.Bean and is the factor that sets us apart from our competitors,” said Chris McCormick, L.L.Bean’s President and CEO. “Being recognized as a leader in customer satisfaction by J.D. Power and Associates is a demonstration of our employees’ commitment to serve our customers 24 hours a day.”

The report surveyed more than 2,300 customers who made an online purchase from the apparel retailers in the past 12 months. Overall satisfaction was measured across seven factors (in order of importance): online store service and delivery; website/online store; usefulness of information; in-stock availability of merchandise; competitiveness of pricing; variety of merchandise; competitiveness of pricing; variety of merchandise offered; and contact with customer service.

L.L.Bean will be acknowledging this prestigious accolade in their catalogs, on their web site and other marketing endeavors.

About L.L.Bean, Inc.
L.L.Bean, Inc. is a leading multi-channel merchant of quality outdoor gear and apparel. Founded in 1912 by Leon Leonwood Bean, the company began as a one-room operation selling a single product, the Maine Hunting Shoe. While its business has grown substantially, the company remains committed to the same honest principles upon which it was built – a focus on the customer, continuous product improvement and innovation, respect for people, preservation of the natural environment and a 100% satisfaction guarantee. L.L.Bean products are rigorously tested, guaranteed to last and always shipped free. The 220,000 sq. ft. Flagship campus of stores in Freeport, Maine is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and welcomes more than three million visitors each year. L.L.Bean can be found worldwide at llbean.com. Join L.L.Bean on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.

  • Disclaimer
L.L.Bean received the highest numerical score in the proprietary J.D. Power and Associates 2012 Online Apparel Retailer Satisfaction ReportSM. Study based on 2,399 responses measuring 12 online apparel retailers and measures the opinions of consumers who made an online purchase in the past 12 months. Proprietary study results are based on experiences and perceptions of consumers surveyed October-November 2012. Your experiences may vary. Visit jdpower.com.

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