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Can I create progressive discounts for larger bundles?
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Progressive Bundle Discount Design
Progressive discounts create a powerful incentive to add more items because each addition increases the discount on the entire purchase. This dramatically increases AOV while making customers feel increasingly rewarded for buying more.
Progressive Tier Structure
| Items in Cart | Discount | Display Message |
|---|---|---|
| 1 item | 0% (full price) | "Add 1 more: unlock 10% off everything" |
| 2 items | 10% off total | "Add 1 more: upgrade to 15% off" |
| 3 items | 15% off total | "Add 1 more: upgrade to 20% off" |
| 4+ items | 20% off total | "Maximum bundle discount unlocked!" |
Implementation in Growth Suite
Use Growth Suite's Tiered Storewide Discounts feature to configure quantity-based progressive pricing. The Advanced Cart Drawer displays tier progress automatically: current discount + how close to the next tier.
AOV Impact
Progressive bundle discounts consistently increase average items per order by 35-50% because the marginal cost of adding one more item (to unlock a tier) is lower than the discount received on the full order. The math works in customers' favor at each tier transition.
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