CASE STUDY

How TOAST drove online growth by bringing the fitting room online

Harper Try

The Objective

TOAST wanted to drive online growth by removing the barriers that prevent customers from shopping the brand online. For first-time shoppers, the key barriers to purchasing online include size and fit uncertainty, not yet knowing the quality and feel of the product, and the reluctance to commit to higher price points without trying pieces on first.

The Solution

TOAST launched Harper Try, bringing the fitting room online by allowing customers to try a selection of items at home without having to commit to purchasing before they've tried. Unwanted items are returned within five days, ensuring stock is quickly replenished and resold in season at full price.

The Results

The service has turned browsers into buyers, overindexing in first-time customers, whilst helping TOAST sell higher-priced categories online. Returns are restocked faster, keeping stock in circulation and protecting full-price sell-through.

CONVERSION & NEW CUSTOMERS
67%
of customers said they wouldn't have ordered or would have delayed without the service
+21%
more new customers using Harper Try vs standard channels
CUSTOMER LIFETIME VALUE
+90%
higher Average Selling Price for Harper Try orders vs standard orders
89%
of customers say the service makes them more likely to shop the brand again
STOCK EFFICIENCY
–79%
reduction in extended returns (orders taking 3+ weeks to restock)
18%
faster stock replenishment through Harper Try vs standard orders
TOP SELLING CATEGORIES

The service overindexes in fit-critical and high-value categories. These are typically the hardest categories to sell online, where customers need to experience the fit, fabric and quality before committing to a purchase.

1 Trousers2 Tops3 Knitwear4 Footwear5 Outerwear

From the Brand

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit.

Rosie McKissock, Brand Director, TOAST

Customer Sentiment

82Net Promoter Score · "World Class"
–1000+50+100

Which benefits of the service did you value most?

It's like having the fitting room at home. Easy returns, only paying for items that are right for me.

No obligation to buy before trying, particularly attractive for high cost items. Ease of return.

Being able to try good quality items before committing to the price.

*Customer responses to NPS survey