Sales Dictionary
Retention Rate
Definition
The percentage of customers who continue to use a product or service over a given period.
Deep Dive
Retention Rate is a key business metric that measures the percentage of customers who continue to use a product or service over a given period. It is a critical indicator of customer loyalty, satisfaction, and the long-term health of a business, particularly for subscription-based models or any company reliant on recurring revenue. A high retention rate signals that customers are deriving value from the offering and are choosing to remain engaged, which is typically more cost-effective than constantly acquiring new customers.
Examples & Use Cases
- 1A SaaS company's monthly retention rate of 95%, indicating that only 5% of its customers churn each month
- 2A gym's annual membership retention rate showing how many members renew their subscriptions year over year
- 3An e-commerce brand tracking its repeat purchaser retention rate quarter-over-quarter to measure customer loyalty
Related Terms
Churn RateCustomer Lifetime Value (CLTV)Customer Loyalty