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WE WORK FOR MOM Darrell Cavens, CEO, zulily
zulily started with two customers Typical ee-commerce business model
Customers
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There has got to be a better way to hop! Know your customer, forget everything else
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Conventional Wisdom We launched a business 4 years ago that:
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Charges for shipping Does not rely on product search a rather long time to ship hasTakes got to be a better way Does not readily take returns Has no product reviews
to hop!
How could that possibly work? “This can’t be near a billion-dollar business. How many people really want to shop this way? How many small brands really want to sell this way?” -Forrester Research Analyst, Oct 2011 4
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Optimizing for a Different Experience
Fresh and new every day Unique and diverse product offering There has got to be a better Incredible value way to hop! Browsing to discover “Zulily is winning in an Amazon-dominated market as its curated sales events connect with consumers’ impulse and gift purchasing on an emotional level, in addition to the convenience of mobile commerce and exceptional value.” -William Blair Analyst, July 2014
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Changing the Way People Shop BROWSE AND DISCOVER
DIRECTED PRODUCT SEARCH
“I’m looking for a specific item” • • • • •
Early e-commerce – more like order entry than experiential shopping experience Commoditized products Focus on price and convenience Razor thin margins Low repeat purchases per vertical
“I’m browsing to discover what’s on sale” • •
Visit without the intention to purchase Focus on merchandise where consumers seek out value, breadth, and uniqueness User wants to discover new brands Frequency of visits and purchases – using the site becomes a habit
There has got to be a better way to hop! • •
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There has got to be a better way to hop! Take the Customer’s Lead
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Expansion of Categories children’s apparel (33%) infant two – six years old tween girls tween boys accessories shoes
non-children’s apparel (67%) women’s apparel
infant gear
shoes & accessories
toys & books
intimates
entertainment
special sizes
electronics
maternity/nursing
sports equipment
kitchen
pet accessories
There has got to be a better way to hop! home décor
114% YoY
114% YoY
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400+ merchandising professionals | 15,000+ 8 brands
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Going Mobile U.S. mobile online shoppers (M) 29% ’12 – ’17 CAGR
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Approx. 49% of items ordered on zulily mobile platform
Tailored Experience
segmentation
personalization
relevance
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There has got to be a better way to hop! Instill A Customer-Centric Culture
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“Everything we do—big and small—is for our customers” Staying Customer Centric
Details, Details, Details
• Boutique shopkeepers at scale • No detail left behind • Individualized customer service
editing photography studios transportation
• Pay attention to feedback and incorporate into experience
daily site curation mobile experience customer service fulfillment
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There has got to be a better way to hop! Unprecedented Growth
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Unprecedented Growth
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