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Customer metrics track acquisition and retention by segmenting orders into new and returning customers. Use these to understand your customer mix and loyalty trends.
Data Source: Shopify
Metrics: 8

Metrics in This Group

MetricDescriptionWhen to Use
Unique CustomersDistinct customers who placed ordersCount total customer base
New CustomersFirst-time customersTrack customer acquisition
Returning CustomersCustomers with prior purchasesTrack customer retention
New Customer %Percentage of orders from new customersMonitor acquisition vs retention mix
Returning Customer %Percentage of orders from returning customersTrack repeat purchase rate
New Customer Gross RateNew customer revenue as % of grossRevenue contribution by segment
Returning Customer Gross RateReturning customer revenue as % of grossRetention revenue share
Average Orders Per CustomerAverage number of orders per customerMeasure purchase frequency

How These Metrics Relate

  • Unique Customers = New Customers + Returning Customers (by customer count)
  • New Customer % + Returning Customer % = 100% (by order count)
  • New Customer Gross Rate + Returning Customer Gross Rate = 100% (by revenue)
  • Average Orders Per Customer = Orders ÷ Unique Customers

Choosing the Right Metric

  • Acquisition tracking: Use New Customers and New Customer % for acquisition reporting
  • Retention analysis: Use Returning Customers and Returning Customer % for loyalty
  • Revenue mix: Use Gross Rate metrics to see revenue contribution by segment
  • Purchase frequency: Use Average Orders Per Customer to measure engagement