{"id":4276803,"date":"2025-01-16T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-01-16T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.deptagency.com\/case\/rethinking-heritage-a-modern-revamp-for-an-iconic-brand\/"},"modified":"2025-01-22T15:45:58","modified_gmt":"2025-01-22T13:45:58","slug":"rethinking-heritage-a-modern-revamp-for-an-iconic-brand","status":"publish","type":"case","link":"https:\/\/www.deptagency.com\/en-au\/case\/rethinking-heritage-a-modern-revamp-for-an-iconic-brand\/","title":{"rendered":"Rethinking heritage: A modern revamp for an iconic brand"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"block-case-intro-title\">\n\t<p\tclass=\"text text-sans-128 block-case-intro-title__title\"\n\tdata-animation=\"slide\" data-animation-target=\"words\" >Ricola<\/p><p\tclass=\"text text-sans-48 block-case-intro-title__text\"\n\tdata-animation=\"slide\" data-animation-target=\"words\" >Rethinking heritage: A modern revamp for an iconic brand<\/p><\/div>\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"block-assets-and-copy js-block-assets-and-copy\"\n\tdata-variant=\"full-width-content\"\n\tdata-content-align=\"center\"\n>\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"block-assets-and-copy__media js-block-assets-and-copy-media\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-animation=\"scale-fade\"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"js-block-assets-and-copy-video\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-plyr-provider=\"vimeo\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-plyr-embed-id=\"1040787298\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-for=\"443dddc6\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"block-assets-and-copy__transcript-button js-block-assets-and-copy-view-transcript text-sans-14\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTranscript\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<dialog\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tid=\"443dddc6\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"block-assets-and-copy__transcript-dialog js-block-assets-and-copy-transcript-dialog\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<header>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"text-sans-16\">Transcript<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button class=\"js-block-assets-and-copy-modal-close\">Close<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/header>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"block-assets-and-copy__transcript-content\">Ricola, known worldwide for its herbal drops made from Swiss Alpine herbs, embarked on a digital transformation to future-proof its brand legacy. \n\nThe challenge: to create a unified digital platform that represents Ricola globally and adapts locally. Serving as an online experience hub, enhancing brand consideration, and enabling business initiatives. We developed a new digital home to bring Ricola&#8217;s mighty Alpine spirit to the world. The new website blends Ricola&#8217;s Swiss roots with the user-friendly experience inspired by the spirit of the Alps where small feels mighty.\n\nBuilt on MACH architecture, the scalable platform integrates Shopify, supports localized content for 11 plus markets, and amplifies brand communication with speed and at scale.\n\nRicola&#8217;s digital platform is more than just a website. It&#8217;s a vibrant testament to how brand storytelling and technology can unite and spark a smile &#8211;  for everyone, every day, everywhere. \n\nExplore the new Ricola experience at ricola.com<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/dialog>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-case-intro js-block-case-intro\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"block-case-intro__category-container\">\n\t\t\t<p\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"block-case-intro__category-header text-sans-16\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-animation=\"slide-fade\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-animation-delay=\"0.25\"\n\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t(&nbsp;&nbsp;Services&nbsp;&nbsp;)\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<ul\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"block-case-intro__category-list text-sans-14 js-block-case-intro-category-list\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-animation=\"slide-fade\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-animation-target=\"inner-items\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-animation-delay=\"0.5\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-animation-stagger=\"0.1\"\n\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"block-case-intro__category-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tCommerce\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"block-case-intro__category-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tCustomer Experience\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"block-case-intro__category-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tTech &amp; Data\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<p\tclass=\"text text-sans-48 block-case-intro__title js-block-case-intro-title\"\n\tdata-animation=\"slide\" data-animation-target=\"words\" data-animation-stagger=\"0.005\" >Ricola is known around the world for its refreshing herbal drops (and iconic commercials featuring the Alphorn).\u00a0<\/p><p\tclass=\"text text-sans-24 block-case-intro__text js-block-case-intro-text\"\n\tdata-animation=\"slideFade\" data-animation-target=\"paragraphs\" data-animation-delay=\"0.1\" >While the brand\u2019s image and products are steeped in Swiss tradition, its digital world needed a future-proofed, modern revamp. They invited DEPT\u00ae, a fellow certified B Corp, to deliver.<\/p><\/div>\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"block-assets-and-copy js-block-assets-and-copy\"\n\tdata-variant=\"full-width-content\"\n\tdata-content-align=\"center\"\n>\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"block-assets-and-copy__media js-block-assets-and-copy-media\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-animation=\"scale-fade\"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"js-block-assets-and-copy-video\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-plyr-provider=\"vimeo\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-plyr-embed-id=\"1040531860\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"block-assets-and-copy js-block-assets-and-copy\"\n\tdata-variant=\"left-aligned-asset\"\n\tdata-content-align=\"center\"\n>\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"block-assets-and-copy__media js-block-assets-and-copy-media\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-animation=\"scale-fade\"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"js-block-assets-and-copy-video\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-plyr-provider=\"vimeo\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-plyr-embed-id=\"1040531897\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t<p\tclass=\"text text-sans-48 block-assets-and-copy__title\"\n\tdata-animation=\"slide\" data-animation-target=\"words\" >Elevating the Mighty Alpine Spirit\u2019s digital home<\/p><div\tdata-animation=\"slide-fade\" data-animation-target=\"inner-items-separate\" data-animation-delay=\"0.15\" data-animation-stagger=\"0.2\" class=\"block-assets-and-copy__content\" >\n\t<p\tclass=\"text text-sans-24 block-assets-and-copy__text\"\n\t>For nearly 100 years, Ricola has brought the delight of Swiss Alpine herbs to people around the world. However, its website was not fully equipped to support the brand\u2019s mission of delivering its soothing drops to everyone, everyday, everywhere.\u00a0<br><br>The website no longer effectively represented the brand&#8217;s core characteristics and, while functional, was technically outdated. Lacking key features, such as a flexible content management system and the possibility to securely integrate third-party tools, the site made it increasingly difficult to strategically improve content performance and align the brand narratives across markets. This led to inconsistency in the brand\u2019s communications across its various markets, drawing varied perceptions from consumers.\u00a0<br><br>DEPT\u00ae was tasked with developing a new website that was flexible enough to accommodate the specifics of each market, was e-commerce ready to future-proof Ricola&#8217;s business requirement and direct-to-consumer strategies, and served as a storytelling hub to support Ricola\u2019s global brand identity, the Mighty Alpine Spirit.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"block-assets-and-copy js-block-assets-and-copy\"\n\tdata-variant=\"center-aligned-asset\"\n\tdata-content-align=\"center\"\n>\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<img\n\t\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.deptagency.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Ricola_Packshot.png\"\n\t\t\t\t\talt=\"Pack of Ricola original drops with decorative herbs around the edge on a yellow background.\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"block-assets-and-copy__media js-block-assets-and-copy-media\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-animation=\"scale-fade\"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"block-assets-and-copy js-block-assets-and-copy\"\n\tdata-variant=\"left-aligned-asset\"\n\tdata-content-align=\"center\"\n>\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"block-assets-and-copy__media js-block-assets-and-copy-media\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-animation=\"scale-fade\"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"js-block-assets-and-copy-video\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-plyr-provider=\"vimeo\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-plyr-embed-id=\"1040531826\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t<p\tclass=\"text text-sans-48 block-assets-and-copy__title\"\n\tdata-animation=\"slide\" data-animation-target=\"words\" >Heritage meets technology for the best of both worlds<\/p><div\tdata-animation=\"slide-fade\" data-animation-target=\"inner-items-separate\" data-animation-delay=\"0.15\" data-animation-stagger=\"0.2\" class=\"block-assets-and-copy__content\" >\n\t<p\tclass=\"text text-sans-24 block-assets-and-copy__text\"\n\t>We developed a platform that showcases and enhances the world of Ricola: a combination of nature, heritage, and innovation. The new website is modern and user-friendly, designed to be a space for consumers to both experience the brand and shop its products directly. Inspired by the spirit of the Alps\u2014where small can feel mighty\u2014the design and content of the site reflect the Ricola\u2019s roots and ensure customers around the world feel connected to the brand\u2019s values.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"block-assets-and-copy js-block-assets-and-copy\"\n\tdata-variant=\"full-width-content\"\n\tdata-content-align=\"center\"\n>\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"block-assets-and-copy__media js-block-assets-and-copy-media\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-animation=\"scale-fade\"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"js-block-assets-and-copy-video\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-plyr-provider=\"vimeo\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-plyr-embed-id=\"1040531986\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"block-assets-and-copy js-block-assets-and-copy\"\n\tdata-variant=\"left-aligned-asset\"\n\tdata-content-align=\"center\"\n>\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"block-assets-and-copy__media js-block-assets-and-copy-media\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-animation=\"scale-fade\"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"js-block-assets-and-copy-video\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-plyr-provider=\"vimeo\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-plyr-embed-id=\"1040531844\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t<p\tclass=\"text text-sans-48 block-assets-and-copy__title\"\n\tdata-animation=\"slide\" data-animation-target=\"words\" >Experience-oriented design: Nature and brand in harmony<\/p><div\tdata-animation=\"slide-fade\" data-animation-target=\"inner-items-separate\" data-animation-delay=\"0.15\" data-animation-stagger=\"0.2\" class=\"block-assets-and-copy__content\" >\n\t<p\tclass=\"text text-sans-24 block-assets-and-copy__text\"\n\t>The new website design focuses on Swiss nature and Ricola\u2019s signature Swiss Alpine herbs that have remained the centre of its products and innovations since 1930.\u00a0<br><br>We built a flexible, global master template that local markets can adapt to their needs. The template combines nature elements and playfulness to create a refreshing digital environment with a balance of product focus and brand discovery. The website also allows markets to spotlight curated content while emphasising Ricola\u2019s unique herbal blend and its commitment to sustainability.<br><br>The navigation is clearly structured and user-friendly, with categories including Products, Discover, and About Us that intuitively guide the visitors through the website. Experience-rich product pages offer high-quality images, detailed product descriptions, features, and recommendations. Micro-interactions and animations make visiting the website even more delightful.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"block-assets-and-copy js-block-assets-and-copy\"\n\tdata-variant=\"center-aligned-asset\"\n\tdata-content-align=\"center\"\n>\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<img\n\t\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.deptagency.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Bee.jpg\"\n\t\t\t\t\talt=\"Close up of a bumblebee on a green plant with white flowers.\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"block-assets-and-copy__media js-block-assets-and-copy-media\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-animation=\"scale-fade\"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"block-assets-and-copy js-block-assets-and-copy\"\n\tdata-variant=\"center-aligned-asset\"\n\tdata-content-align=\"center\"\n>\n\t<p\tclass=\"text text-sans-48 block-assets-and-copy__title\"\n\tdata-animation=\"slide\" data-animation-target=\"words\" >Flexible and powerful front-end development\u00a0<\/p><div\tdata-animation=\"slide-fade\" data-animation-target=\"inner-items-separate\" data-animation-delay=\"0.15\" data-animation-stagger=\"0.2\" class=\"block-assets-and-copy__content\" >\n\t<p\tclass=\"text text-sans-24 block-assets-and-copy__text\"\n\t>We leveraged MACH architecture to future-proof Ricola\u2019s technical foundation. DatoCMS was selected to efficiently manage and customise content across different channels, while the headless architecture ensures seamless API integration.\u00a0<br><br>DEPT\u00ae <a href=\"https:\/\/www.deptagency.com\/solutions\/tech-data\/\">developed the front end<\/a> using the Astro framework with an architecture in which all pages and language versions are generated statically and distributed worldwide via a content delivery network (CDN). This approach ensures maximum performance and security, as no API queries to the CMS are required at runtime. Dynamic content such as product prices and availability are only rendered in the browser using Component Islands to provide up-to-date data without invalidating the cache for small changes.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"block-assets-and-copy__media js-block-assets-and-copy-media\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-animation=\"scale-fade\"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"js-block-assets-and-copy-video\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-plyr-provider=\"vimeo\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-plyr-embed-id=\"1040539087\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"block-assets-and-copy js-block-assets-and-copy\"\n\tdata-variant=\"full-width-content\"\n\tdata-content-align=\"center\"\n>\n\t<div\tdata-animation=\"slide-fade\" data-animation-target=\"inner-items-separate\" data-animation-delay=\"0.15\" data-animation-stagger=\"0.2\" class=\"block-assets-and-copy__content\" >\n\t<p\tclass=\"text text-sans-24 block-assets-and-copy__text\"\n\t>The hybrid approach, which integrates both static pages and server-side rendering (SSR), offers an optimal balance of speed and flexibility. Static pages, provided via the CDN, guarantee fast delivery and reduce the server load. At the same time, SSR enables dynamic and personalised content to be displayed in real-time, which is great for a fast preview of CMS changes. As a result, the website not only remains highly responsive and secure but is flexible to current requirements and dynamic content delivery.<br><br>We integrated solutions like Salesforce Service Cloud for customer service, Umantis for HR management, and Cituro for booking management, providing seamless support for operational requirements. This flexible, high-performance architecture helps Ricola react quickly to changes in the market and continuously expand the platform.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<img\n\t\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.deptagency.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Mobile.png\"\n\t\t\t\t\talt=\"Screenshot from Ricola website with panels for the blackcurrant flavor, website menu, and text that reads Heart of Herbs.\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"block-assets-and-copy__media js-block-assets-and-copy-media\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-animation=\"scale-fade\"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"block-assets-and-copy js-block-assets-and-copy\"\n\tdata-variant=\"left-aligned-asset\"\n\tdata-content-align=\"center\"\n>\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"block-assets-and-copy__media js-block-assets-and-copy-media\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-animation=\"scale-fade\"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"js-block-assets-and-copy-video\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-plyr-provider=\"vimeo\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-plyr-embed-id=\"1040531916\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t<p\tclass=\"text text-sans-48 block-assets-and-copy__title\"\n\tdata-animation=\"slide\" data-animation-target=\"words\" >Shopping made easy for D2C e-commerce success<\/p><div\tdata-animation=\"slide-fade\" data-animation-target=\"inner-items-separate\" data-animation-delay=\"0.15\" data-animation-stagger=\"0.2\" class=\"block-assets-and-copy__content\" >\n\t<p\tclass=\"text text-sans-24 block-assets-and-copy__text\"\n\t>The updated website seamlessly integrates with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.deptagency.com\/partner\/shopify-plus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shopify<\/a>, enabling a smooth customer purchasing process. This was essential to enable Ricola to expand its D2C product offerings\u00a0 and support the mission to deliver the delight of its drops to everyone, everyday, everywhere.<br><br>Using APIs, Ricola can deliver content to multiple channels, providing users with a consistent brand experience across the website and mobile devices. The new platform also supports multiple languages and markets, with global and local content clearly managed separately. The flexible content management system allows content to be easily adapted to the specific needs of individual markets without compromising brand identity. With the integration of third-party apps such as forms, maps, shop, store locator, Ricola ensures efficiency and consistency in global content distribution and management.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"block-assets-and-copy js-block-assets-and-copy\"\n\tdata-variant=\"center-aligned-asset\"\n\tdata-content-align=\"center\"\n>\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<img\n\t\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.deptagency.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Ricola_LemonMint.png\"\n\t\t\t\t\talt=\"Screenshot from Ricola website featuring the product page for its Lemon Mint herbal drops.\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"block-assets-and-copy__media js-block-assets-and-copy-media\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-animation=\"scale-fade\"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"block-assets-and-copy js-block-assets-and-copy\"\n\tdata-variant=\"full-width-content\"\n\tdata-content-align=\"center\"\n>\n\t<p\tclass=\"text text-sans-48 block-assets-and-copy__title\"\n\tdata-animation=\"slide\" data-animation-target=\"words\" >Technology, localisation, and global brand voice<\/p><div\tdata-animation=\"slide-fade\" data-animation-target=\"inner-items-separate\" data-animation-delay=\"0.15\" data-animation-stagger=\"0.2\" class=\"block-assets-and-copy__content\" >\n\t<p\tclass=\"text text-sans-24 block-assets-and-copy__text\"\n\t>Together, the flexible headless architecture and seamless Shopify integration create a scalable digital platform. This enables efficient management of global content plus easy implementation of local customisations\u2014laying a strong foundation for Ricola\u2019s digital future.<br><br>Localisation for up to 11 markets and counting ensures Ricola\u2019s brand narrative remains consistent worldwide while addressing the unique needs of each market, striking a balance between global presence and local flexibility.<br><br>A key factor in the project\u2019s rapid success was the close collaboration with the DEPT\u00ae team. Our cross-office teamwork enabled Ricola to leverage a scalable team with the same values and workflows. 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