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Why we picked it Directly resolves a confusion most founders don't realise they have - repurchase and retention sound interchangeable but measure different things and get reported inconsistently across decks.
Repurchase vs. Retention Rate: How to Measure and Why These Metrics Are Essential for DTC Brands
From peelinsights.com by Peel Insights
- Repurchase rate is a period snapshot; retention rate is a cohort-tracked curve over time.
- Investors and internal teams often conflate the two, producing misleading comparisons.
- Define which one you're reporting explicitly, every time.