Elevating the digital experience
Montane, a leader in outdoor clothing and equipment, serves hikers, climbers, and ultra-runners who demand high-performance gear. As a long-term partner, Juno works closely with Montane to build out their ecommerce strategy that supports their growth.
After successfully replatforming Montane to Shopify, Juno provided the brand with the flexibility to quickly and efficiently implement new features and functionalities. As Montane continued to grow, it was time to move to the next phase of their roadmap to meet business goals, evolve with customer needs, and reinforce their reputation as an innovative outdoor brand.
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6%
Increase in Total Online Sales
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10%
Boost in Average Order Value
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6%
Increase in Returning Customer Rate
The Challenge
Montane looked to introduce additional features to keep pace with growing customer expectations and deliver an exception digital experience. As an outdoor brand known for high-performance gear, they wanted to develop a seamless, user-friendly shopping experience that matched the quality of their products.
To achieve this, Montane aimed to enhance the customer experience by implementing advanced features that would empower customers to make informed product choices, personalise their gear selections, and stay engaged with the brand through a loyalty programme.
The Solution
Juno upgraded Montane’s existing Shopify store to Shopify Plus 2.0, introducing a range of key new features designed to enhance functionality, usability, and sustainability:
Repair Service
Sustainability and durability are central to Montane’s ethos. Juno built a comprehensive Repair service feature, enabling customers to extend the lifespan of their gear. The repair service supports Montane’s mission to reduce the environmental impacts associated with production.
Stocklist Finder
To enhance omnichannel shopping, Juno implemented a Stocklist Finder that allows customers to locate Montane products at nearby retail stores. This tool supports both convenience and accessibility, reinforcing the brand’s global presence.
Comparison Tool
To help customers make well-informed decisions, Juno introduced a detailed comparison tool to Montane’s ecommerce store. This feature allows users to compare up to 4 products like jackets, fleeces, trousers, and gloves based on important factors such as weight, features, and customer reviews.
The comparison tool is easily accessible from both the product listing page and product display page, providing shoppers with a streamlined decision-making process.
Kit Builder
Recognising that Montane’s customers often purchase gear for specific adventures, Juno implemented Kit Builder. This tool enables users to select the right equipment for activities ranging from hiking, climbing, and mountaineering to Arctic ultra-running and Himalayan expeditions,
All the kits are tried and tested by the brand’s athletes and ambassadors.
At its core, the Kit Builder makes it easy for customers to create tailored gear sets, improving their overall shopping experience.
LOYALTY PROGRAM
To foster brand loyalty, increase engagement, and give its customers a sense of community, Juno integrated Montane’s loyalty programme, My Montane Rewards, into the new ecommerce store.
The programme allows customers to earn points through a broad scope of activities. This includes not only making purchases (5 points per £1), reviewing gear (100 points), and joining Montane’s social media communities (20 points), but also joining its Strava community (50 points) referring friends (2,000 points) and signing up to its mailing list (1,000 points).
This rewards system is helping build a more engaged customer base while incentivising interactions across different touchpoints.
Dynamic PDP Templates
Previously, Montane managed hundreds of PDP templates, creating new ones for every update. Juno restructured this system, enabling dynamic information retrieval across PDPs. This streamlined approach reduced template usage to just one, significantly improving efficiency and simplifying ongoing site maintenance.
Personalised Upsells
Juno implemented upsell features, including Complete the Look, You May Also Like, and Recently Viewed recommendations. These additions help to drive higher cart values and create a more tailored shopping experience.
Enhanced PDPs
We conducted extensive SEO optimisation and implemented accessibility improvements, ensuring a consistent and inclusive experience for users across all regional sites. Plus, to help customers select the right fit and reduce returns, we introduced detailed size guides on PDPs.
The Results
The upgrades to Montane’s website, developed in collaboration with Juno as part of their ongoing ecommerce roadmap, have resulted in a 5% increase in online store sessions , a 6% increase in total online sales, a 6% increase in returning customer rate and a 10% boost in average order value
The introduction of tools like the Kit Builder allows Montane's customers to create tailoured gear sets recommended by experts. This is contributing to higher average order values as well as a more personalised shopping experience.
The Comparison Tool empowers customers to make informed product choices by easily comparing and contrasting similar gear. This is helping to nurture engagement and online store sessions.
The Repair Service and Stocklist Finder reinforce Montane’s commitment to sustainability and omnichannel experiences.
Additionally, the integration of the My Montane Rewards loyalty program is playing a key role in fostering stronger relationships. By incentivising repeat purchases and engaging customers across multiple touchpoints, the loyalty program is helping boost the returning customer rate and further enhanced the brand’s overall shopping experience.
With an international presence that spans the UK, US, Germany, and Scandinavia, Montane is equipped to continue delivering exceptional experiences to its customers worldwide.
Boost in Average Order Value
10%
Increase In Returning Customer Rate
6%
Increase in Total Online Sales