The Challenge
Cutting-edge streetwear brand RIPNDIP has an extensive following worldwide, with a strong and active social media presence and innovative marketing campaigns. The coveted brand had been selling globally online for many years and was looking for a solution that would enable it to take advantage of the growing international demand for its products and grow its D2C sales and worldwide customer base.
RIPNDIP was looking for a solution that would make selling to its international customers as simple as selling within the USA. This was crucial for the brand to continue to grow internationally while allowing the team to focus on product development, production and marketing. The brand was in search of a solution that would cover all of its global e-commerce needs and would help it streamline international operations and logistics without the need to invest in additional in-house resources.
RIPNDIP’s international online offering was not localized for shoppers outside of the United States. Browsing prices were only offered in USD, which meant that international shoppers were vulnerable to transaction fees as well as unknown conversion rates, while popular international payment methods were not available. RIPNDIP was unable to offer competitive shipping rates, causing high international shipping fees. Furthermore, the brand had no solution for providing international customers with a calculation of the taxes and duties that they would be liable for, resulting in unexpected charges upon receiving their orders. Not only did this affect the customer experience, but it also put a strain on the brand’s customer service team.
The brand required a trusted global e-commerce partner with an advanced solution that would integrate easily with their e-commerce platform, Shopify, and would enable international customers to enjoy a seamless and optimized shopping experience from browsing to checkout and through to delivery.