Driving Engagement, AOV and Cross-Category Sales: The Strategy Behind 264% Revenue Growth

Pace Athletic Case Study
167 %
Increase in on-site conversion
264 %
Lift in additional revenue from loyalty YoY
25 %
Growth in Redeemers' RPR
70 %
Higher RPR for Redeemers

Pace Athletic is more than a running store - we’re custodians of the sport. From day one, our focus has been to build community, support every type of runner, and curate the best gear in the world. With knowledgeable staff, genuine connections, and a product range chosen for performance and authenticity, we help runners go further - on the streets, the trails, and beyond.

INDUSTRY
Fashion & AccessoriesSports & Outdoors
PLATFORM
Shopify
LOCATION
ANZ
PRODUCT
Loyalty & ReferralsReviews & UGC

The Story At a Glance

Challenge

Pace had a loyalty program, but low engagement - especially on mobile. They lacked onsite reviews and had no way to connect loyalty with UGC, limiting their ability to drive trust and repeat purchases.

Solution

Pace found a single platform in Yotpo that combined loyalty and reviews. It offered better UX, more data, and the ability to reward actions that mattered - leading to smarter, more effective retention.

Results

Since switching to Yotpo, Pace has seen increased customer awareness and perceived value of their loyalty program, more cross-category redemptions, and a 264% YoY lift in incremental revenue - alongside stronger retention and conversion across channels.

"We’ve seen loyalty points drive sales in new areas - customers who came for shoes are now exploring apparel or accessories. We’re getting great data-driven results so that’s making us want to resource up and invest more."

Anthony Bayliss

Head of Digital

Strategies & Results

Strategy

Triggers to Drive Repeat Sales

Pace built segments based on store vs online shoppers, tier progression, and point expiry. Targeted messages were sent at key moments, nudging customers toward their next purchase with relevance and timing.

Result

25% Lift in Repeat Purchase Rate & Higher Spend

After implementing Yotpo, Pace saw a 25% increase in repeat purchase rate (RPR), with Loyalty Redeemers seeing a 70% higher RPR compared to non-redeemers.

Strategy

Cross-Selling Based on Purchase Behaviour

Using product, price, and category data, Pace created flows that guided footwear buyers toward new categories like nutrition and apparel - using loyalty rewards to educate customers and diversify their basket.

Result

264% YoY Revenue Growth from Loyalty

Pace has seen a remarkable 32% increase in spending from redeemers, who now spend $637 more than non-redeemers. Loyalty redemptions expanded beyond footwear to ancillary categories, showing that timely, data-driven communication leads to higher engagement and value.

Strategy

Turning Reviews into Trust-Building Tools

Pace Athletic utilises custom review questions to gather specific, actionable feedback from customers, addressing key concerns such as product fit, purpose, and quality. These tailored questions ensure reviews provide real value, helping to remove barriers for new customers who are unsure about purchasing.

Result

167% Increase in On-Site Conversion from Reviews

The tailored feedback in reviews led to a 167% increase in on-site conversion. By addressing common customer concerns through custom questions, Pace Athletic reduced purchase hesitations, making the review process a critical tool in influencing new customer decisions.

“Yotpo stands out because it’s not just transactional. We've had more interaction with Yotpo than any of our other tech vendors, from in-person meetings to personalised support, it’s been a true partnership."

Will Hatton

Co-Founder

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