Retailers have optimized marketing channels to drive sales through shoppable social posts and live video shopping. However, the post-purchase phase presents significant untapped opportunities. Research indicates that 53% of shoppers feel that the post-purchase stage is the most emotional part of the shopping journey.
Opportunity
Post-purchase order notifications achieve click-through rates as high as 70%. If you're not optimizing these touchpoints, you're leaving money on the table.
Use Post-Purchase Comms to Drive Web Traffic
Order confirmations and dispatch notifications receive high engagement. Rather than sending generic emails, brands should adopt branded designs encouraging website visits.
Case Study: 11teamsports
The company integrated branded post-purchase emails with links to key website pages, allowing shoppers to explore sales and vouchers.
- 19% revenue increase
- 8% increase in basket size
- 3.5% boost in repeat purchases
Make Relevant Product Recommendations in Order Tracking Messages
Case Study: Fashionette
Fashionette enhanced order tracking emails with related products and content, plus implemented a rating tool for customer feedback.
- 75% growth in customer web traffic
- 45% increase in reviews
Implement a Branded Order Tracking Portal
Research shows 81% of shoppers track their orders two or more times during fulfillment. However, analysis of leading fashion retailers revealed only 19% offer immersive embedded tracking experiences; 59% rely on third-party websites, while 22% use carrier pages.
Case Study: Watches of Switzerland
The brand partnered with parcelLab to launch a branded order status page, maintaining brand consistency while driving webstore traffic.
Every post-purchase touchpoint is an opportunity to drive revenue. From branded order confirmations to immersive tracking portals, the brands winning in retail are those making every interaction shoppable.
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