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Constructor x Belk, $35M in new revenue from search overhaul

$35M in revenue from search optimization program

Manual guesswork to data-driven compounding growth

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Why it works

The story leads with a concrete revenue number and backs it up with a staged proof structure: an initial $21M validation during a Proof Schedule, then an additional $35M from an ongoing optimization program, giving the claim credibility and a mechanism. The AI Shopping Agent thread adds a genuine New Capability angle since Belk could not practically build conversational mobile search themselves, making the secondary tag earn its place. The quote from the CIO is functional rather than filler, describing a specific word-of-mouth dynamic tied to the agent.

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The two-stage revenue proof structure: report an initial lift during a bounded trial period, then layer on a second, larger number from the ongoing program. It makes results feel auditable and compounding rather than a one-time claim.

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  • Vendor Constructor
  • Customer Belk
  • Industry Ecommerce / Retail
  • Trigger Decade-old search solution no longer keeping pace with mobile growth and changing shopper habits
  • Format Written narrative
  • Structure Challenge-Solution-Results
  • Medium Web page