TY - JOUR AB - Reports on the difficulties currently faced by department stores. Argues that a return to a true service orientation is needed. Discusses consumer attitudes towards the service offered in such stores via the results of a focus group interview, ranking and perceptual mapping of store services. Offers managerial guidelines for implementing a successful service strategy. VL - 6 IS - 2 SN - 0887-6045 DO - 10.1108/08876049210035818 UR - https://doi.org/10.1108/08876049210035818 AU - Dotson Michael AU - Patton W.E. PY - 1992 Y1 - 1992/01/01 TI - Consumer Perceptions of Department Store Service: a Lesson for Retailers T2 - Journal of Services Marketing PB - MCB UP Ltd SP - 15 EP - 28 Y2 - 2024/04/25 ER -