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Cross-sell

Definition

Recommending complementary products to a customer based on what they're already buying.

Why it matters

Cross-selling increases revenue per customer without additional acquisition costs. It also increases perceived value by surfacing products customers genuinely need.

Example

A customer buys a candle. You show them "You might also like: candle snuffer, wick trimmer, and luxury matches." They add the wick trimmer. AOV increases.

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