Growave for

Sports Brands

Built for Movement. Designed for Loyalty.

Growave helps sports brands on Shopify Plus build real momentum by turning customers into fans, and fans into growth.

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We don’t just power retention, we help you build a brand community that converts.

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Growave Impact for High-Volume Sports Brands

In Q2 2025, Shopify Plus sports brands using Growave saw loyalty members outperform non-members across key metrics, turning engagement into measurable growth.

Loyalty members aren’t just more active, they deliver greater value and deepen brand momentum.

+160%

Repeat purchase rate

+61%

Purchase frequency

+18%

Average order value

+99%

More revenue per member

Where loyalty meets lifestyle

Instead of generic point systems, Growave helps sports brands:

Reward athletic lifestyle engagement (purchases, social shares, reviews)

Build VIP experiences for top-tier fans and repeat customers

Turn post-purchase into long-term advocacy

Loyalty shouldn't feel transactional. For sports brands, it should feel earned — like a badge.

“We had a custom-built loyalty solution in Magento 2 before switching to Shopify, and when we discovered Growave, we knew right away it was the right fit. Their customer support team guided us through the entire transition, and their developers played a key role in tailoring the frontend to match our brand experience.”

Bo Engving

Part Owner and Head of Sales at Loaded

“As a new Growave user, I’ve been thoroughly impressed by the exceptional support experience. The team consistently provided prompt and helpful responses to all my questions and requests. Thank you for making my onboarding process so smooth.”

“Very impressed with their responsiveness and ability to help our team on short notice. Growave functions exactly as expected and has been a key to our customer success journey.”

How Shopify sports brands win with Growave:

Loyalty that drives repeat purchases

Customizable points programs tailored specifically to athletes and sports fans.

Exclusive VIP tiers and athlete perks keep customers engaged.

Integration with Shopify POS enables seamless in-store and online loyalty.

Wishlist & Product drop management

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Customers add products to wishlist, even out-of-stock items.

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Automatic restock and personalized alerts turn wishlists into consistent revenue.

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Leverage customer intent data for smarter inventory planning.

Instagram commerce & Social proof

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Instantly tag products in user-generated Instagram content.

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Convert social followers directly into buyers through compelling UGC galleries.

Athlete-driven Reviews & UGC

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Automated collection of authentic, high-impact reviews, including visual testimonials from athletes.

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Reviews are SEO-optimized, increasing visibility and conversions through Google Shopping and organic search.

Referrals & Community building

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Sports customers naturally refer when incentivized. Growave makes referrals seamless and profitable.

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Branded referral programs amplify organic growth and reduce paid ad dependency.

Features

Typical Stack (4+ Apps)

Growave (All-in-one)

Loyalty

Separate & costly

Integrated & flexible

Reviews & UGC

Limited features

Rich, visual reviews

Referral Programs

Hard to manage

Automated & branded

Wishlist Automation

Basic functionality

Advanced notifications

Shopify POS Integration

Separate or unavailable

Fully native

Save up to 40% costs

Reduce tech complexity

Boost operational efficiency

Loved by leading sports brands

Real retention results from leading Shopify merchants

Sports and activewear brands using Growave aren’t just selling products — they’re building loyal communities and repeat revenue at scale.

72%

Repeat purchase rate

48.6%

Repeat purchase rate

57.6%

Repeat purchase rate

22.8%

Repeat purchase rate

Real sports industry results

Why it matters for your sports brand:

43% repeat customer rate is nearly double the sports retail industry average (typically 25–30%).

Loaded successfully turned casual buyers into loyal brand advocates, significantly increasing their lifetime value.

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How Loaded increased repeat customers to 43%

Loaded, a top sports nutrition brand on Shopify, struggled with customer retention in a highly competitive market. After implementing Growave’s loyalty, reviews, and wishlist features, Loaded saw a dramatic improvement in customer loyalty, achieving a remarkable 43% repeat purchase rate.