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15/02/2024

Maximize ROI with custom ecommerce solutions

Custom ecommerce solutions provide benefits but require higher initial investment, longer setup times, and ongoing maintenance.

14/02/2024

Best wholesale B2B ecommerce solutions in 2024

Choosing a B2B ecommerce solution involves assessing scalability, system integration, security, and support for specific business processes. Find out more in this article.

14/02/2024

Ecommerce inventory management: strategies for success

Ecommerce inventory management aligns stock with business goals by understanding customer behavior, market trends, and operational capabilities. Learn more in this article.

08/02/2024

12 pro tips on how to increase ecommerce sales

In the fast-evolving digital market, key strategies include personalized marketing, SEO optimization, innovative sales tactics, and a focus on customer experience for ecommerce growth.

07/02/2024Stefan Hamann

Shopware's strategic vision in Spatial Commerce and AI integration

In this blog post, Stefan Hamann reflects on the significant past two years and sets his sights on a future that will be profoundly influenced by Spatial Commerce and AI in digital commerce. Learn more here!

06/02/2024

Mark Friedman on the journey of the mid-market merchant

In this episode of the Commerce Famous Podcast, host Ben Marks chats with Mark Friedman from Details Interactive to delve into the nuanced world of mid-market ecommerce.

29/01/2024

"The US mid-market ecommerce platform sector is a wasteland," says ecommerce legend Rick Watson

Uncover the secrets of mid-market ecommerce, dissecting Rick Watson's report "Breaking Up Is Hard To Do." Navigate the strategic wasteland with insights on complexities, emerging players, and key criteria. Download the report for free!

25/01/2024

Stefan Hamann on ecommerce evolution and AI's role in 2024 and beyond

Commerce Famous host Ben Marks sits down with a special guest: Stefan Hamann, the co-founder and CEO of Shopware, who shares his vision on AI in ecommerce and discusses the evolution of the industry over the past 20 years.

08/01/2024Elena Homölle

Ecommerce trends 2024: 8 growth strategies for digital commerce [free trend report]

Discover pioneering growth strategies and insights for digital commerce success. Prepare for the challenges ahead with our exclusive report dedicated to ecommerce trends in 2024. Download your free trend report here.

21/12/2023Jack Muhleck

Top 8 ecommerce platforms to look for in 2024

A thorough guide to the 8 most popular ecommerce platforms. In this article, we compare them and let you know which platform is the best one for your specific business case.

13/12/2023

Navigating ecommerce: Forrester releases reports on B2B and B2C commerce solutions

Discover the latest insights from Forrester, the renowned market research firm, in their newly released reports on B2C and B2B commerce solutions. Uncover Shopware's position in this evolving landscape and get ahead with emerging key trends.

07/12/2023

Using AI and Spatial Commerce to overcome three key challenges in ecommerce

Learn in this blog post how ecommerce merchants can harness the power of AI and Spatial Commerce to raise their profile and lower their costs.

05/12/2023Stefan Hamann

Filling the ecommerce innovation gap: Are we stuck in a groundhog day?

According to Stefan Hamann, founder and Co-CEO of Shopware, most online stores have been far too monotonous and lacking in innovation for a long time. Learn in his blog post how you can change that!

30/11/2023Vanessa Brauch

Spatial Commerce 2024: Outlook and upcoming Shopware features

Discover the buzz behind Spatial Commerce: upcoming trends in ecommerce, future and long-term applications, and the virtualization features Shopware is about to release soon.

21/11/2023

PaaS, SaaS, or self-hosted: which solution is best for your business?

SaaS, PaaS, and self-hosted are keywords that pop up when it comes to service and distribution models for ecommerce platforms. The solution you choose determines your options for hosting, updates, customization, and more. Which one is best for your ...

16/11/2023Stefan Hamann

Leveling up ecommerce: The magic of Diablo IV, gamification, and the player within us all

What does ecommerce have to do with video games? Shopware founder Stefan Hamann shows you the benefits of gamification and commerce in this blog post. Learn more here!

15/11/2023

What is the difference between hosted and self-hosted ecommerce platforms?

Understand the pros and cons of hosted and self-hosted ecommerce platforms.

25/10/2023Proto AI

AI personalization: 4 ways to drive better customer experience on your online store

How is AI-powered personalization changing the landscape of customer experience in online stores? What are the key strategies for implementing AI-driven personalization in ecommerce? Get to know more about that in this blog post!

16/10/2023Stefan Hamann

Beyond Personas: The new era of hyper-personalization in ecommerce

Stefan Hamann, CO-CEO and founder of Shopware, about personas, the concept behind and why they don't make good detectives.

15/10/2023

The 20 best ecommerce podcasts for 2023 | A carefully curated playlist

Discover the best ecommerce podcasts that you can listen to in 2023. There are many podcasts out there but not all will help you thrive in the challenging market of 2023. These 20 will make you smarter!

11/10/2023DHL

Retail outlet routing: Give shipments a second chance and avoid 64% of returns

Undeliverable shipments are very annoying. Retail outlet routing can help you considerably reduce your return rate, increase customer satisfaction, and protect the environment.

04/10/2023Anna Nordhoff

Reducing the return rate in online stores: 7 smart tips

High return rates have become the norm in online retail and have far-reaching impacts on businesses. Learn about the causes and what you can do about it in this comprehensive article.

22/09/2023Stefan Hamann

Steering commerce with efficiency: A road trip with my Hyundai i10

Why drive the oldest, ugliest car in the company lot? Well, I, the CEO, do it, and it's not just to make everyone else's cars look better!

21/09/2023Ben Marks

Open Commerce: what it is and why it's winning the future

Ecommerce expert Ben Marks explains what he has come to love about Open Commerce during his career and why the approach is so valuable for online commerce platforms and their users.

19/09/2023Anna Nordhoff

Generative AI & Commerce Report 2023: Discover brand-new industry insights

The new and free study from Future Commerce reveals how ecommerce companies are currently utilizing AI, where untapped potential still exists, and how the industry will be transformed by AI in the future. Learn more now!

14/09/2023Stefan Hamann

AI in commerce – beyond the hype: a comprehensive and enlightening dive

AI encompasses much more than what is reported in the media. To fully understand its revolutionary potential, we need to dive deeper. Our CEO Stefan Hamann himself is passionate about this topic and gives insights and ideas for the use of AI in commerce.

05/09/2023Billie

Leveraging the B2B ecommerce opportunity with Buy Now, Pay Later

Ever wondered why Buy Now, Pay Later is booming in the B2C sector but still finding its footing in B2B? Our partner Billie breaks down why this payment method is becoming increasingly important for business customers and how merchants can benefit from it.