Use case · Retail

Find out why
the customer
never came back.

NPS (Net Promoter Score) is the metric that best predicts repeat purchases in retail. NPSLab asks the customer at the right moment, resolves detractors in private and turns promoters into 5-star reviews on Google.

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32
average NPS in global retail
Source: npsBench 2025, Retently
62%
read online reviews before buying
Consumer research
5-25×
more expensive to win a customer than to keep one
Source: Harvard Business Review
3.5×
higher lifetime value of promoters vs. detractors
Source: Bain & Company
Why measure NPS in retail

Losing a customer costs far more than one sale.

In retail, the decision to return is driven by experience — and a dissatisfied customer rarely says a word. They simply buy from a competitor and, sometimes, leave a public review that scares others away. NPS is the early warning system: it captures the frustration while there is still time to win them back.

25-95%
more profit from a 5% increase in retention (Bain & Company)
80%+
of new-customer referrals come from promoters
NPS benchmark · retail
Costco79
Amazon73
Target43
Industry average32
NPS scale: −100 to +100. Above 50 is already considered excellent.
The problem

A dissatisfied customer rarely complains in the store.

They pay, walk out silently — and simply never come back. Without feedback, you lose repeat purchases and average ticket without ever knowing why.

Customers who vanish in silence

Without understanding why the customer never returned, you lose loyalty and spend more and more to win new people in their place.

Promoters who never review

Delighted customers rarely review on their own. Without a nudge at the right moment, your best reputation stays invisible on Google.

Several stores, zero comparison

With a chain or franchises, comparing satisfaction across units turns into a spreadsheet — and nobody looks at the spreadsheet. Best practices never spread.

The solution

Hear the customer at every stage of the purchase

NPSLab sends the right survey at the right moment — by WhatsApp, SMS, email or a QR code at checkout.

1
Entrance

Arrival in store

Rate the first impression: storefront, ambiance and how the customer is welcomed.

2
On the floor

Service

Capture the quality of service and the salesperson’s product knowledge.

3
Decision

Trying on and choosing

Fitting room, demo and advice: the moment that defines the average ticket.

4
Payment

Checkout

A QR code at checkout captures the score on the spot — lines, speed and closing the sale.

5
1-24h after

Post-purchase

Promoters are invited to review on Google. Detractors are resolved in private.

Promoter (9-10)
Directed to review publicly → more 5-star reviews on Google
Detractor (0-6)
Instant alert to management → resolved before it becomes a review
In practice

A QR code on the counter, and the survey starts on its own

The acrylic stand at the register invites the customer to point their camera and rate the purchase in seconds, before leaving the store. A promoter is invited to leave a 5-star review on Google; a detractor triggers an instant alert so management can win the customer back before they vanish.

Acrylic stand with an NPS QR code on the store counter
Acrylic stand with an NPS QR code on the store counter
WhatsApp message with the link
WhatsApp message with the link
Real results

What changes when you listen at the right moment

+23%average ticket
Clothing store · 1 location

They found customers wanted consultative service in the fitting room. They trained the team and NPS rose from 34 to 58.

−40%complaints
Electronics store · 2 locations

After-sales showed up as a weak point in surveys. They reinforced support and NPS rose from 28 to 52.

+14NPS pts
Franchise network · 9 stores

They identified the 3 stores with the lowest NPS and standardized practices from the best units. Network NPS rose from 41 to 55.

Why NPSLab

Built for those who run several stores

Real-time detractor alert

Low score? The store manager is notified instantly by app push or email to win the customer back.

Compare stores and franchises

Unit ranking and chain NPS evolution in a single dashboard, in real time.

Multi-channel

WhatsApp, SMS, email and a QR code at checkout. Reach the customer where they respond.

More 5-star reviews

Promoters are sent straight to Google. Your local reputation grows on its own.

Frequently asked questions

NPS for retail, no mystery

What is NPS for retail stores?

NPS (Net Promoter Score) is the metric that measures how likely a customer is to recommend your store, on a scale of 0 to 10. In retail, it predicts repeat purchases and referrals: promoter customers return more, spend more and bring new customers, while detractors stop buying and can hurt your reputation on Google.

What is a good NPS for retail?

The average NPS in global retail is around 32 (npsBench 2025, Retently). Benchmarks such as Amazon (73) and Costco (79) operate far above that. Above 50 is already considered excellent. In Brazil, the segment ranges between 25 and 45 depending on the type of store.

How does NPS help increase the average ticket?

NPS identifies what works (to replicate) and what drives customers away (to fix). According to Bain & Company, promoters have a lifetime value 3.5× higher than detractors — they buy more frequently and spend more per purchase.

When should I send the NPS survey in retail?

The ideal time is between 1 and 24 hours after the purchase, while the experience is still fresh. In physical stores, use a QR code at checkout or WhatsApp the same day. For e-commerce, send it after delivery. NPSLab automates sending at the right moment.

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