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BFCM now runs for weeks, not days, but repeating the same discount the whole time kills urgency. Here's how to sequence early access, Black Friday, and Cyber Monday offers so each stage still feels worth acting on.
This blog explains how Shopify merchants can move from broad BFCM promotions to a smarter post-BFCM discount strategy using customer segmentation, targeted repeat-purchase offers, bundles, free shipping, loyalty rewards, and margin-focused follow-ups to encourage repeat purchases without over-discounting.
Start your BFCM strategy with goals, historical data, product margins, and inventory, not an arbitrary discount percentage. Match the discount structure to the goal: flat discounts, tiered pricing, bundles, spend thresholds, gifts, and targeted offers solve different problems. Segment offers by customer type, cart behavior, purchase history, or other relevant conditions instead of automatically giving everyone the same deal. Schedule and test discount combinations before BFCM so shoppers receive the intended offer at cart and checkout. This guide walks through that entire process, from planning your first offer to transitioning customers after Cyber Monday.
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