Success stories
Strengthening Engagement with a Community Built Around Services

How Decathlon Leverages Experiences to Stand Out in a Highly Competitive Market

INTRODUCTION

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Decathlon’s Objectives

Accelerate

Decathlon Activities

Differentiate

In the Canadian market

Increase

Average basket size

Gain

In technological agility
x3

Increase in average basket size

4 %

Average conversion rate VS 2.5–3% in e-commerce

15 000

Appointments per store, per month

Services Offered

Discover the in-store services and events implemented by Decathlon, to engage existing customers and attract new ones.

Decathlon Activities

Decathlon makes it easy to sign up for a wide range of sports, allowing to discover and practice the sport of their choice.

Free Electric Bike Test Ride

Customers can book a free electric bike test ride in just a few clicks, helping them confidently choose their future model.

Maintenance & Repair

Decathlon provides customers with fast, organized access to the expertise of its technicians.

How Does Booxi Add Value for Decathlon ?

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Fast and Agile Deployment

of their activities platform in Canada, relying on a flexible solution without having to internalize the management of appointments.

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Personnalized Integration

By leveraging open APIs, Decathlon built customized interfaces adapted to its customer journey and specific business needs.

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Direct Business Impact

Activity bookings led to a significant increase in average basket size and a conversion rate higher than traditional e-commerce standards.

TAKE IT A STEP FURTHER

A Tangible Success

The launch of the Decathlon Activities platform significantly improved customer engagement and strengthened the value generated in stores. The service-based experience has thus become a key lever for supporting brand awareness, customer loyalty, and network growth in Canada.

“When we launched Decathlon Activities, we knew that appointment management was not our core business. Booxi’s flexibility, rapid deployment, and adaptability were decisive factors. Their solution allowed us to deliver a seamless experience to our customers, boost our commercial impact, and focus on what truly matters: expanding our offering and strengthening our presence in the Canadian market.”

Boris Stoyanov

Head of Technology

“When we launched Decathlon Activities, we knew that appointment management was not our core business. Booxi’s flexibility, rapid deployment, and adaptability were decisive factors. Their solution allowed us to deliver a seamless experience to our customers, boost our commercial impact, and focus on what truly matters: expanding our offering and strengthening our presence in the Canadian market.”

Boris Stoyanov

Head of Technology

About

Founded in 1976 in France, Decathlon is now one of the world’s leading sports goods retailers. Present in over 70 countries, the brand designs, manufactures, and distributes equipment for more than 80 different sports.

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