How "Urban Bloom" Increased Customer LTV by 28% with an AI-Powered Loyalty App
Industry D2C Retail (Fashion & Apparel)
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$10B+ Client Revenues
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12+ Successful Years
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1000+ IT Ninjas
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5000+ Projects
Developers.dev became a true extension of our marketing team. The loyalty app they delivered isn't just a tool; it's the core of our retention strategy and has produced a phenomenal ROI in under a year.
Sarah Jenkins, VP of Marketing, Urban Bloom.
"Urban Bloom" is a fast-growing, USA-based D2C apparel brand with an annual revenue of $50M. They had built a strong brand on social media but struggled with low repeat purchase rates and increasing customer acquisition costs. They needed a way to build a deeper, more direct relationship with their customers and reduce their reliance on paid advertising.
Urban Bloom's generic, points-based web plugin was failing to engage customers. With a redemption rate of less than 5%, it was an underperforming asset that offered no personalization or valuable data insights.
Integrating a new system with their Shopify Advanced e-commerce platform.
Creating a program that was engaging enough to compete for users' attention on their phones.
Lacked the in-house mobile development expertise to build a secure, scalable solution.
Needed to demonstrate a clear, positive ROI to stakeholders within 12 months.
Developers.dev assembled a dedicated POD, including a Loyalty Strategy Consultant, a UI/UX Designer, native iOS and Android developers, a Python data engineer, and a QA specialist.
We started with an intensive workshop to refine the feature set for the MVP, focusing on the core user journey.
We designed the system with security at the forefront, including database encryption, strict access controls, and audit trails.
Using a Scrum framework, we delivered working software every two weeks, allowing the founder to provide continuous feedback.
Our UI/UX experts created a clean, simple interface that required minimal training for clinic staff.
Conducted a 2-week discovery and strategy workshop.
Developed interactive prototypes in Figma for user testing and feedback.
Followed a 2-week Agile sprint cycle with regular demos.
Built the backend on AWS using a serverless architecture for scalability and cost-efficiency.
Ensured end-to-end encryption for all customer data.
Managed the full App Store and Google Play Store submission process.
The high-quality MVP was instrumental in helping the client secure $1.5M in seed funding.
The platform was so intuitive that the first 20 clinics were onboarded within two months of launch.
A fully functional, compliant MVP was delivered in just 12 weeks.
The initial architecture was designed to scale, and the client has since retained our POD model to add new features and grow the platform.
By partnering with Developers.dev, Urban Bloom transformed their loyalty program from a cost center into a powerful profit driver. The custom-built, AI-powered app has become a critical strategic asset, fostering a loyal community and providing a significant competitive advantage.