How Decathlon Automated 2,000+ Support Conversations with 96.6% Resolution Rate
Decathlon, one of the world's largest sports retailers with 1,700+ stores globally, needed to scale customer support across a catalog of 10,000+ products. Their team was overwhelmed answering repetitive product questions, with response times reaching 4+ hours during peak periods. We implemented Chatty's AI chatbot, which learned their entire product database overnight — including specifications, compatibility charts, and sizing guides. The AI now handles 2,000+ conversations automatically with a 96.6% resolution rate, generates €10,964 in attributed revenue, and achieves a 9% chat-to-sales conversion rate.
What was the main challenge in this project?
Decathlon's support team had become "human FAQ machines," answering the same product questions dozens of times per day. Response times reached 4+ hours during peak periods, customers abandoned carts when they couldn't get quick technical answers, and there was zero coverage outside business hours — leaving midnight shoppers without support.
What was your solution or approach?
We synced Decathlon's full 10,000-item product database to Chatty's AI overnight. The system learned product relationships, compatibility across brands, and sizing guides. We set up smart handoff rules so complex queries were routed to human specialists with full conversation context, and configured seasonal adaptation to prioritize relevant products (e.g., winter sports during ski season).
What was the outcome or impact for the client?
Response times dropped from 4+ hours to instant, 24/7. The AI handles 2,000+ conversations automatically with a 96.6% resolution rate. Chat-to-sales conversion hit 9%, generating €10,964 in attributed revenue. The support team was freed from repetitive FAQ work and now focuses on high-value specialist consultations. As their Digital Experience Manager said: "We expected basic FAQ automation. What we got was a sales assistant that works alongside our team 24/7."