Construct

Numbers

Items

COVID-19 (C)

C1

Customers were shopping more often online than before the COVID-19 period.

C2

From experience, it was evident that customers were concerned about shopping in online stores during the COVID-19 period.

C3

COVID-19 has influenced online service quality.

C4

COVID-19 has influenced retail company performance

Service Quality

Responsiveness (R)

R1

Employees respond to customers’ requests promptly during the COVID-19 period.

R2

Employees were willing to help customers during the COVID-19 period.

R3

This company provided prompt service to customers during the COVID-19 period.

Reliability (RE)

RE1

This retailer provided services to customers on time or sooner during the COVID-19 period.

RE2

This retailer keeps informed about when services (e.g. Adjusted store hours) will be performed during the COVID-19 period.

RE3

This retailer provided services right for the first time during the COVID-19 period.

Empathy (E)

E1

This retailer cares about providing accommodations to seniors, minorities, or disabilities during the COVID-19 period

E2

This retailer cares about raising money to donate to the food bank and/or charities that are impacted by COVID-19.

E3

This retailer gave customers individual attention during the COVID-19 period.

Safety Assurance (SA)

SA1

At this retailer, safety-related information is well-informed and maintained during the COVID-19 period.

SA2

At this retailer, the check-out process is safe during the COVID-19 period.

SA3

At this retailer, employees are knowledgeable to answer customers’ questions during the Covid-19 period.

Online business performance

Performance (P)

P1

Sales growth

P2

Public image

P3

Customer complaint

P4

Customer loyalty