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Reduce Abandoned Carts By Over 200%

By
Barbara Johnson
May 6, 2025
5 mins

Reduce Abandoned Carts by Over 200%: Why Your Shopify Fashion Store Needs Conversational AI Search

Every Shopify fashion retailer knows the frustration, your customer is looking for something specific, but your current search system just isn't smart enough. Imagine a shopper who wants "smart casual trainers to go with black jeans," but your site forces them to search merely for "black trainers." The result? Frustration, overwhelm, and abandoned carts.

Traditional search methods require customers to know exactly what they want or navigate countless filters. This can lead to confusion and lost sales, with store owners often left guessing why customers abandon their carts. Was it the price, colour options, size, or just general overwhelm?

Introducing the Next Generation of Search: Conversational AI with K-chat

With K-chat, shoppers engage in natural-language conversations right on your site. If a customer types, "I want a pastel-coloured dress with sleeves suitable for a sunny wedding," the AI instantly presents a beautifully curated carousel of products matching precisely that description. Shoppers can then quickly add items to their baskets or refine their search further, reducing overwhelm and significantly increasing conversions.

K-Chat Driving Sales For The Edit LDN

Why Shopify Fashion Store Owners Love K-chat

  1. No-Code Integration
    Getting started with K-chat couldn't be simpler. Available directly from the Shopify app store, K-chat requires zero coding. You can test your AI Chatbot thoroughly before going live and offer your customers a seamless conversational shopping experience.
  2. Invaluable Customer Insights
    Ever wondered exactly why shoppers abandon their carts? K-chat transcripts provide clear insights into shopper intent. See firsthand if customers request similar but cheaper alternatives, different sizes, colours, or entirely new options. You'll know precisely how to adjust your inventory and pricing strategies.
  3. Powerful Personalisation & Recommendations
    Leveraging robust AI technology developed by Kortical (the innovators behind personalised recommendations since 2016), K-chat ensures every interaction is personalised. This means higher customer satisfaction, better cross-selling opportunities, and significantly improved conversion rates.

Real-World Results: Brands' Remarkable Successes

K-chat is working with a range of clients from fashion & beauty and some are seeing a 20% increase with some a staggering 200%+ increase in their "Add to Basket" rate. This transformative improvement demonstrates how effectively conversational search boosts conversion rates and reduces abandoned carts.

Beyond Search: Integrated Customer Service

Not only does K-chat improve your search functionality, but it also effortlessly handles frequent customer inquiries such as "Where is my order?" or "What are your shipping costs?" Reducing the strain on your customer service team, K-chat helps maintain customer satisfaction across the board.

Maximise Revenue with AI-Powered Cross-Selling & Upselling

Fashion retail thrives on upselling and cross-selling opportunities, and this is exactly where K-chat excels. By accurately reading customer intent, K-chat proactively suggests complementary accessories, alternative styles, or premium items, effortlessly increasing your average order value.

Ready to Experience the Difference?

Shopify retailers no longer need to lose customers to frustration and confusion. Embrace conversational AI search with K-chat and give your customers exactly what they're looking for, in their own words. Click here to sign up for your free trial today.

Boost your sales, reduce abandoned carts, and elevate your Shopify store today.