CASE STUDY

Client: It’s Just Different Apparel
Brand Type: Basketball-inspired lifestyle and performance apparel
Strategist: Veronica Lopez (Vero), PixelNamics
Optimization Journey: Started September 2024

The Results: A Shopify Growth Story

Between September 2024 and January 2026, It’s Just Different evolved from a pop-up–driven local brand into a structured Shopify operation built for sustainable growth.

Key Results (Post-Optimization):

$112,591.83 in total Shopify sales across online, social, and POS channels


2,323 orders fulfilled, supported by simplified checkout and backend optimization

Key Results (Post-Optimization):

$46.03 average order value, driven by clearer merchandising and product hierarchy


0.9% conversion rate, stabilized for a mobile-heavy apparel audience

Key Results (Post-Optimization):

12,793 sessions, led primarily by Instagram and brand-led direct traffic


6.1% returning customer rate, reflecting early-stage loyalty in a community-first brand

Top Revenue-Driving Products:

  • All-Over Graphic Basketball Shorts
  • One-Leg Tights Collection

This foundation positioned the brand for continued scaling without sacrificing identity or community connection.

Strategic Enhancements in 2025

  • Built data systems to support customer segmentation and long-term scaling
  • Introduced SEO and content infrastructure to support organic discovery
  • Expanded operational planning for multi-location pop-up events

Impact:

  • Streamlined omnichannel sales and customer tracking
  • Improved repeat purchase behavior through clearer lifecycle visibility
  • Established a scalable foundation for future retail and partnership opportunities

The Results: A Shopify Success Story

  • Six-Figure Shopify Sales

    $112K+ generated since Sept 2024

  • 2,300+ Orders Fulfilled

    Sustained growth across online and in-person channels

  • $46.03 Average Order Value

    Increased through intentional merchandising

  • 0.9% Conversion Rate

    Stabilized through UX and traffic quality improvements

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Veronica Lopez (Vero), Lead Strategist

“It’s Just Different shows what happens when community-driven brands are paired with structure.

We didn’t just optimize a Shopify store — we built a conversion system that turns cultural momentum into measurable growth.”

Veronica Lopez (Vero)
PixelNamics Lead Strategist