“Deal of the Day” Platforms: What Drives Consumer Loyalty?

Authors

Hanna Krasnova, University of BerlinFollow
Natasha F. Veltri, The University of TampaFollow
Klaus Spengler, BearingPoint GmbH, BerlinFollow
Oliver Günther, Universität Potsdam, Potsdam, Gabon.Follow

Document Type

State of the Art

Abstract

“Deal of the Day” (DoD) platforms have quickly become popular by offering savings on local services, products and vacations. For merchants, these platforms represent a new marketing channel to advertise their products and services and attract new customers. DoD platform providers, however, struggle to maintaining a stable market share and profitability, because entry and switching costs are low. To sustain a competitive market position, DoD providers are looking for ways to build a loyal customer base. However, research examining the determinants of user loyalty in this novel context is scarce. To fill this gap, this study employs Grounded Theory methodology to develop a conceptual model of customer loyalty to a DoD provider. In the next step, qualitative insights are enriched and validated using quantitative data from a survey of 202 DoD users. The authors find that customer loyalty is in large part driven by monetary incentives, but can be eroded if impressions from merchant encounters are below expectations. In addition, enhancing the share of deals relevant for consumers, i.e. signal-to-noise ratio, and mitigating perceived risks of a transaction emerge as challenges. Beyond theoretical value, the results offer practical insights into how customer loyalty to a DoD provider can be promoted.

Recommended Citation

Krasnova, Hanna; Veltri, Natasha F.; Spengler, Klaus; and Günther, Oliver (2013) "“Deal of the Day” Platforms: What Drives Consumer Loyalty?," Business & Information Systems Engineering: Vol. 5: Iss. 3, 165-177.
Available at: https://aisel.aisnet.org/bise/vol5/iss3/5