Ecommerce ops · Production

Al-Futtaim Group drives 206% search revenue growth and 221% order increase with Algolia AI Search

The problem

Al-Futtaim Group faced poor search relevancy from their out-of-the-box onsite search algorithm, a drastic mismatch between category page and search results, and a fully manual merchandising process that prevented teams from focusing on planning and optimization.

First attempt

The out-of-the-box onsite search algorithm delivered poor search relevancy, with a drastic difference between category page results and search results.

Workflow diagram · grounded in source
1
Customer search on PLP or search page
trigger
“We initially integrated Algolia on PLP and search pages”
2
AI synonyms and query categorization
ai_action
“AI-powered Algolia features like AI Synonyms, Dynamic Re-Ranking and Query Categorization”
3
Dynamic re-ranking and personalization
ai_action
“Dynamic Re-ranking, Personalization, and Query Categorization”
4
A/B testing refines strategies
validation
“As we fine-tuned our strategies through A/B testing, we transitioned to leveraging Algolia's AI features”
5
Optimized search results delivered
output
“customers are now able to find products that they need more effectively than pre-Algolia”
Reported outcome

After adopting Algolia across Al-Futtaim Group's retail sites, ACE search sessions increased by 128%, search revenue by 206%, search CVR by 41%, and search orders by 221%.
In ACE UAE specifically, search usage jumped from 8% to 18% with a threefold increase in search revenue, indicating customers can now find products more effectively.

Reported metrics
ACE search sessions128%
ACE search revenue206%
ACE search CVR41%
ACE search orders221%
Show all 6 reported metrics
ACE search sessions128%
ACE search revenue206%
ACE search CVR41%
ACE search orders221%
ACE UAE search usagefrom 8% to 18%
ACE UAE search revenuethreefold increase
Reported stack
AlgoliaAI SynonymsDynamic Re-RankingQuery CategorizationPersonalizationNeuralSearchAlgolia Recommend
Source
https://www.algolia.com/customers/al-futtaim-group
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Frequently asked questions

What did this team achieve with this AI workflow?

After adopting Algolia across Al-Futtaim Group's retail sites, ACE search sessions increased by 128%, search revenue by 206%, search CVR by 41%, and search orders by 221%.

What tools did this team use?

Algolia, AI Synonyms, Dynamic Re-Ranking, Query Categorization, Personalization, NeuralSearch, Algolia Recommend.

What results were reported?

ACE search sessions: 128%; ACE search revenue: 206%; ACE search CVR: 41%; ACE search orders: 221% (source-reported, not independently verified).

What failed first in this deployment?

The out-of-the-box onsite search algorithm delivered poor search relevancy, with a drastic difference between category page results and search results.

How is this ecommerce ops AI workflow structured?

Customer search on PLP or search page → AI synonyms and query categorization → Dynamic re-ranking and personalization → A/B testing refines strategies → Optimized search results delivered.