LYRA The Gifter
Highly Planned
Shops for Others

Meet Lyra: She lives for the thrill of the perfect find and won’t settle until everyone on her list gets exactly what they deserve. Every recipient, every budget, every move mapped out with precision. 

Representing a group that’s 55% female, 45% male, and 40% Millennial, she’s the ultimate planner who turns deal-hunting into an art form. Strategy fuels her search, sentiment drives her choices, and discounts make the magic possible. BFCM isn’t just shopping, it’s her moment to shine.

Shopping Behavior

In fashion, Lyra’s BFCM is a runway-ready production. She’s curating looks, not just buying gifts. Mapping out each recipient’s style profile, tracking wishlists like a personal shopper, and allocating budgets down to the last accessory. 

For 51% of shoppers like Lyra, research happens in the days leading up to BFCM, while 35% start their prep weeks or even months in advance. To streamline all that planning, roughly 50% already use, or plan to use, AI tools during BFCM to scout trends, assemble head-to-toe looks, and nail sizing. For her, it’s about delivering that “how did you know?” moment when someone opens her gift.

Timing is her secret weapon. Lyra holds out for the perfect price drop, 67% of shoppers like her do the same, ensuring every piece lands without buyer’s remorse. Before she commits, reviews are her fitting room. Confirming fabric quality, true-to-size fits, and real-world wearability. They’re the difference between a thoughtful gift and a return. Loyalty perks dictate her shopping route. Early access? Member exclusives? She’s all in. She sticks with brands that deliver but won’t hesitate to discover an emerging label if it fits the vision and earns the reviews to back it up.

68%
of shoppers like Lyra say loyalty programs, points, or early-access perks influence their purchase decisions.
72%
rely heavily or moderately on reviews to confirm fit, quality, and style before making a purchase.
"For BFCM, I plan to use AI tools like ChatGPT to track discounts, get personalized recommendations and optimize my shopping list for the best savings on gifts."
-Stacey, 31, Florida, USA
BFCM Shopping
Regular Shopping
BFCM Approach
50%
of her shopping is mostly or entirely online
During BFCM, online channels help Lyra manage multiple gifts and compare sizes, while in-store visits are only for key fit or fabric checks. Her willingness to try new brands decreases 5% when shopping BFCM compared to regular shopping. She's leaning on pre-planned lists and trusted brands when shopping for holiday gifts.
35%
of her shopping is mostly or entirely online
Outside of BFCM, Lyra's shopping is steadier and more exploratory. She visits stores more frequently and is more willing to try new brands. Reviews are important; 78% of shoppers like her rely on them for purchase decisions. They help guide her as she discovers options for birthdays, anniversaries, and spontaneous gifting moments throughout the year, rather than executing a high-pressure, pre-planned holiday list.
Brand Strategies
Activate Existing Rewards
Activate Existing Rewards
Reminding Lyra of her existing rewards and when they expire will inspire her into action. Communicate which rewards she is eligible for by creating holiday-specific email and SMS campaigns with copy to highlight the fact that she has X points available to apply towards these items.
Make Reviews Gift-Focused
Make Reviews Gift-Focused
Make it easy for Lyra to access the specific information she needs by implementing filtered review displays that let her sort by size, fit preference, or gift recipient type. Highlight reviews that include photos or detailed descriptions and feature highest-rated gift items prominently.
Boost Points to Threshold
Boost Points to Threshold
Gift high-potential shoppers like Lyra enough points to reach the minimum redemption amount. This removes barriers to purchase and creates urgency, especially during BFCM when she's already in buying mode and can immediately apply those rewards to her carefully planned gift list.
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