Shoppers spend on average 13 days researching when they define a purchase as something they put a lot of consideration into. Appears In How to reach today’s impatient shoppers—whether they’re shopping online, by voice, or in store Related Content How one retailer is shifting to an AI-first mentality 'Twas the week before (and after) Christmas, when shoppers went nuts Don’t be misled by these online-to-offline marketing myths Related Data In a global survey, 74% of in-store shoppers who searched online before going to the store to shop, said they searched for something in-store related such as the closest store near them, locations, in stock near them, hours, directions, wait times, and contact information. 51% of shoppers surveyed say they use Google to research a purchase they plan to make online . 59% of shoppers surveyed say they use Google to research a purchase they plan to make in-store or online. 46% of shoppers surveyed confirm inventory online before going to store. 59% of shoppers surveyed say they research online before they buy to ensure they are making the best possible choice. 70% of shoppers surveyed say the ability to shop in person/in a store is important when deciding which brand or retailer to buy from.