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Dec 19, 2023

GRABR Multi-Vendor Marketplace Case Study And How to Start Your Own

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Grabr.io, a dynamic online marketplace, connects travelers and shoppers, offering a platform for global shopping and delivery services that cater to the needs of international consumers. If you're contemplating the launch of your own marketplace, Vendo is a standout option due to its user-friendly interface and cost-efficient features. 

Vendo allows you to quickly set up your marketplace, featuring well-known domestic brands, all while efficiently managing inventory and shipping logistics. With Vendo taking care of these operational tasks, you have the freedom to personalize and enhance your marketplace's unique identity.

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Vendo is a one-stop-shop for all your marketplace needs, providing you with a marketplace platform automating day-to-day operation, a catalog of brands to pick from or an ability to invite your own brands, merchandising and promotional tools, ability to sell through multiple channels (your existing website, emails & SMS, mobile app, social media), and ongoing daily support scaling your marketplace business.

Grabr.io: A Trailblazer in the Marketplace with a Unique Affiliate Program

The Rise of Grabr.io

Grabr.io, a vibrant peer-to-peer shopping and travel marketplace, emerged as a solution to the complexities of international shopping. It connects shoppers with travelers who can purchase and deliver products globally. Founders Daria Rebenok and Artem Fedyaev, inspired by their own experiences of missing local products while living abroad, envisioned Grabr as a platform to access global goods easily. This innovative concept allowed shoppers to access products unavailable locally and travelers to earn by utilizing extra space in their luggage.

A Numbers Game: Grabr.io Success Story

The marketplace quickly gained traction, with a market size estimated at $694 million, based on user registrations and orders placed on the platform. In 2019, Grabr.io achieved a gross merchandise value (GMV) of $18 million and generated revenues of $1.7 million. An average customer transaction on Grabr.io was around $158, with travelers earning between $300 to $900 per trip. These figures highlight the platform's significant impact on the peer-to-peer shopping and travel market.

Leveraging Data Analytics for Growth

The Grabr.io success is partly attributed to its strategic use of user analytics. Utilizing Mixpanel, a platform for tracking user behavior and trends, Grabr.io could refine its growth strategies and improve user experience. This data-driven approach enabled them to personalize their platform, identify key markets, and optimize their referral system, significantly increasing conversions and efficiency.

The Unique Affiliate Program

The affiliate program at Grabr.io played a crucial role in its growth. By focusing on refining the referral system, Grabr.io could double the signup rates in its referral cohort, thus tapping into a new user base. This approach was instrumental in driving new user acquisition and enhancing platform engagement.

Emulating Grabr.io Success

For businesses looking to replicate Grabr.io success, focusing on unique market needs and employing robust data analytics are key. Understanding customer behavior, optimizing user experience, and leveraging referral programs can propel a new marketplace toward significant growth and success.

In conclusion, Grabr.io journey from an idea driven by personal need to a successful global marketplace showcases the power of innovative thinking combined with data-driven strategies. Their story is a testament to how understanding market gaps, harnessing technology, and employing smart growth tactics can lead to remarkable success in the competitive world of online marketplaces and affiliate programs.

Get started with a marketplace like Grabr on Vendo!

START YOUR OWN MULTI-BRAND MARKETPLACE ON VENDO

  • Book a demo call: We’ll set up your demo marketplace and populate it with products
  • Customize your Storefront: We’ll help you craft a storefront that aligns with your brand identity, ensuring a cohesive and on-brand shopping experience for your customers.
  • Onboard Brands: Invite your favorite brands or choose brands from the Vendo brand catalog. We can also start reaching out to brands you’d like to sell on your behalf.
  • Select Products: Curate product collections manually or automate the process to efficiently manage your catalog and meet customer demand.
  • Embed products: Make your editorial content shoppable with products embedded right where your customers expect them to find. Simplify and streamline product discovery.
  • Start Selling Programmatically: Push products through multiple touch points: on your website, share it on social media, and include products in your newsletters.
  • Get Paid: Get paid as soon as products are shipped by the brands. No need to wait 30-60 days or worry about orders not attributable to your affiliate links.
  • Get Repeat Sales: Since you’re not linking out, your customers will keep coming back. We’ll help them with abandoned cart emails and promotional email blasts.

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