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A 25% sitewide discount cuts ecommerce contribution margin by 66%, not 25%
Ecommerce Profitability
👤 Ashish Rai 📅 August 8, 2026

Why a 25% Sitewide Discount Cuts Your Profit Margin by 66%, Not 25%

A 25% sitewide discount does not cut margin by 25%. Full US apparel math: $27.80 to $9.52 per…

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$30K to $57K in 31 days for a US women's apparel brand at 3.23x purchase ROAS against a 2.7x breakeven
Ecommerce Profitability
👤 Ashish Rai 📅 August 7, 2026

$30K to $57K in 31 Days: How Catalog Ads Beat New Creative for a US Apparel Brand

By Ashish Rai, CEO, Purple Circle · August 2026 · 5 min read Short answer: We nearly doubled…

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Great ROAS, no profit — a 925 sterling silver D2C brand at $264,000 a month with 53% contribution margin still losing money
Ecommerce Profitability
👤 Ashish Rai 📅 August 7, 2026

Why Your Store Has Great ROAS But Still Loses Money

By Ashish Rai, CEO, Purple Circle · Updated August 2026 · 11 min read Short answer: ROAS measures…

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Bar chart comparing breakeven ROAS for a US competitor versus a non-US D2C brand
Ecommerce Profitability
👤 Ashish Rai 📅 August 6, 2026

Why Your Breakeven ROAS Is Higher Than Your US Competitors’, and What to Do About It

Your breakeven ROAS is one divided by your contribution margin. Here is why non-US D2C brands need a…

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Bar chart comparing breakeven ROAS for a US competitor versus a non-US D2C brand
Ecommerce Profitability
👤 Ashish Rai 📅 August 6, 2026

ROAS vs MER vs Blended ROAS: Which One Actually Predicts Your Bank Balance

Platform ROAS, blended ROAS and MER measure three different things — and only one tracks your bank account.…

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Social Media
👤 Ashish Rai 📅 July 21, 2026

The D2C Fashion Brand’s Playbook for Social Media Growth in 2026

Social media is now the storefront, the trial room, and the word-of-mouth engine for D2C fashion brands. But…

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Advertising
👤 Ashish Rai 📅 July 13, 2026

How We Generated ₹1.03 Lakh Revenue with Just ₹22K Ad Spend Using Meta Ads

Industry: D2C Fashion — Ethnic Wear Engagement Partner: purple circle digital Reporting Window Shown: 1 June 2026 –…

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SMO
Social Media
👤 Ashish Rai 📅 July 6, 2026

Social Media Marketing Services That Actually Grow Your Business in 2026

Introduction Social media is no longer just a platform for posting photos and videos—it’s where customers discover brands,…

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Shopify
👤 Ashish Rai 📅 June 22, 2026

How Can a Shopify Growth Agency Help You Scale Faster in 2026?

Running a Shopify store has become more competitive than ever. With rising customer acquisition costs, changing algorithms, and…

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