- Demandware
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Demandware Type Private company Industry eCommerce, software development, SaaS, on-demand eCommerce Founded 2004 Headquarters Burlington, MA, United States Key people Thomas Ebling, President & CEO, Stephan Schambach, Executive Chairman & Founder Website Demandware.com Demandware is a private eCommerce merchant based out of Boston, MA. Founded in 2004 by Stephan Schambach,[1] Demandware develops eCommerce software technology for online retailers with branches in France and Germany.[2] Known for their On-Demand Commerce platform, they are a customizable eCommerce merchant. Their products include merchandising tools, site control and catalog management. Included with their products are online instructor classes, on site classes, hands on training, and a 24/7 knowledge support base. There are two ways to deploy Demandware: Create and launch the website yourself, or use a Demandware partner to facilitate the launch.[3]
In July 2011, Demandware filed with the SEC to raise up to $100 million USD in an initial public offering.[4]
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Clients
Demandware currently serves over 100 clients including Playmobil, Sanrio, Nine West, Jewelry Television, Sally Beauty Supply, Zabar's,[5] Bare Escentuals, House of Fraser, Compact Appliance, The Timberland Company, Dutch Gardens, and Gardener’s Supply Company. In 2006, Sanrio announced the launch of their new eCommerce site with Demandware.[6] Also in 2006, Bare Escentuals launched bareminerals.com with the Demandware platform.[6] Early in 2007, Demandware launched Playboy’s new eCommerce sites: shopthebunny.com and playboystore.com.[7] Also in 2007, Demandware launched 10 country sites for toy manufacturer Playmobil.[8] Later in 2007, Demandware launched Sally Beauty Supply’s new eCommerce site.[9] Most recently in 2008, PFSweb announced the launch of an end-to-end solution for Roots Canada Ltd. that features the Demandware eCommerce Platform and integration.[10]
Recognition
In May 2010, Panasonic selected Demandware to power European eCommerce Initiative.[11] Demandware was also positioned in Visionary Quadrant in Leading Industry Analyst Firm’s E-Commerce Magic Quadrant.[12]
In June 2010, Demandware was listed as one of the Lead411's Hottest Boston Companies.[13]
References
- ^ Ricciuti, Mike (6 October 2004). "Start-up targets e-commerce on demand". CNET News. http://news.cnet.com/Start-up-targets-e-commerce-on-demand/2100-1017_3-5399758.html. Retrieved 2008-08-28.
- ^ http://www.demandware.com/Demandware%20Expands%20European%20eCommerce%20Operations/pr_2007_12_20,default,pg.html
- ^ http://demandware.com/eCommerce%20Strategy%20+%20Planning/strategy,default,pg.html
- ^ "Demandware files for a $100 million IPO". Renaissance Capital. 15 July 2011. http://www.renaissancecapital.com/ipohome/news/Demandware-files-for-a-$100-million-IPO-9976.html.
- ^ Wolfe, Sean (12 February 2006). "Demandware Gets $12M". Red Herring. http://www.redherring.com/Home/15706. Retrieved 2008-08-28.
- ^ a b "Sanrio, Inc. Selects Demandware eCommerce Platform to Improve Online Customer Experience and Introduce New Products; Creator of Hello Kitty and Other Popular Characters to Launch New eCommerce Shopping Site This Holiday Season". BNET Business Network. September 5, 2006. http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0EIN/is_2006_Sept_5/ai_n16703715.
- ^ "Playboy.com Expands eCommerce Operations with Demandware Platform". AllBusiness. February 13, 2007. http://www.allbusiness.com/marketing/direct-marketing/3940595-1.html.
- ^ "Playmobil chooses Demandware tech". Boston Globe. June 7, 2007. http://www.boston.com/business/ticker/2007/06/playmobil_choos.html.
- ^ "Sally Beauty Supply taps Demandware". Boston Globe. July 19, 2007. http://www.boston.com/business/ticker/2007/07/sally_beauty_su.html.
- ^ "PFSweb Selects Demandware to Power New End-to-End eCommerce Solution". General Catalyst Partners. February 11, 2008. http://www.generalcatalyst.com/news/view/1750.
- ^ Panasonic Selects Demandware to Power European eCommerce Initiative
- ^ Magic Quadrant for E-Commerce
- ^ Lead411 launches "Hottest Boston Companies" awards
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