E-commerce insights: September 9, 2024

Fast-movers:

Over the past two weeks, more than 2,700 retail and DTC sites have triggered Grips' anomaly alert, showcasing impressive sales spikes across a variety of industries. From high-profile product launches to savvy marketing strategies, here’s a look at some of the top performers driving standout results:

Fashion & Apparel:

• ChristianLouboutin.com: Christian Louboutin saw a significant surge in sales, thanks to the viral popularity of its Western-inspired red-bottom shoes, which blend luxury with cowboy boot design. Social media buzz, driven by events like a viral moment at the US Open, helped push sales on ChristianLouboutin.com 39% above average for the week ending September 8th, reaching $1.9 million. The fusion of luxury fashion and cultural relevance continues to captivate shoppers. Read more
• BeyondYoga.com: Beyond Yoga's Labor Day weekend sale resulted in a 137% spike in sales, totaling $1.2 million. The brand’s premium positioning and effective marketing contributed to its strong performance. Read more
• Converse.com: Converse's end-of-summer sale drove a 30% increase in revenue between August 28th and September 3rd, building on momentum from earlier in the year, bolstered by cultural relevance linked to Kamala Harris's Converse-wearing appearances. Read more

Lifestyle:

• TissotWatches.com: Tissot's launch of new PRX models on September 5th resulted in sales surging to over $500K per day, with online revenue remaining 31% higher than average through September 8th. The buzz around innovative designs, including forged carbon and gradient dials, has drawn considerable interest from watch enthusiasts. Tissot’s growth continues, building on strong year-over-year gains in 2024. Read more
• ShaneCo.com: Capitalizing on the start of the NFL season, Shane Co sent out an email promoting customized jewelry in team colors, which spiked sales by 33% on September 8th, reaching $368K, far surpassing typical Sunday performance. Read more
• OnePeloton.com: The release of Peloton's new Strength+ app on September 3rd boosted sales to $1.1 million—53% higher than average—though the excitement quickly tapered off, with subsequent days returning to near-average sales levels. Read more

Electronics:

• DJI.com: The release of the Neo drone on September 5th helped DJI.com hit its highest sales in over a year, with revenue of $4.5 million, 160% higher than the previous four-week average. The demand for portable, high-quality vlogging equipment continues to drive sales. Read more
• GoPro.com: GoPro’s HERO13 Black and HERO launch on September 4th spurred a significant 188% increase in sales, though the response was somewhat muted compared to last year’s HERO12 launch, reflecting declining consumer interest in action cameras. Read more
• Bang-Olufsen.com: Bang & Olufsen's Beoplay H100 headphones, released on September 3rd, saw sales jump to $307,000—190% higher than average. The luxury headphones, priced at $2,199, have continued to perform well post-launch, with a second wave of colors set to release later this month. Read more

Other Fast Movers: Among the thousands of other sites to post unexpected sales growth were:

• Garmin.com
• REI.com
• Swatch.com
• Ruggable.com
• Birkenstock.com and more.

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