August: what's new in composable?
August 2024
What’s new in composable is your monthly guide to capitalising on the evolving composable commerce landscape.
Don’t miss your monthly insights on the latest industry news, new and insightful learnings and thought leadership that will ensure your business is at the forefront of composable commerce, plus key dates for events you don’t want to miss.
It's your monthly one-stop shop for all things composable. Enjoy!
Industry news
BigCommerce opens up B2B edition buyer portal
BigCommerce has announced the open-sourcing of its B2B Edition Buyer Portal. This move allows enterprise B2B brands to fully customise their buyer experiences with greater control, speed, and cost-efficiency. The open-source portal enables deeper personalisation and streamlined operations, offering a robust foundation for building tailored B2B solutions.
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Latest IDC MarketScape for Headless Commerce
The IDC MarketScape has released its latest evaluation of headless commerce solutions, assessing 27 vendors on their ecommerce capabilities. BigCommerce has been named a Leader, praised for its developer and business user-friendliness, its flexible MACH architecture, and its open SaaS ecosystem. The report highlights BigCommerce’s strengths in business agility and tech adaptability, making it a top choice for fast-growing, experience-driven brands.
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Shopify Summer ’24 Edition
Shopify’s Summer ’24 Edition introduces a unified platform designed to supercharge your business across B2B, retail, and international markets. With new features like AI-powered Sidekick, advanced analytics, and enhanced checkout options, you can streamline operations, improve customer experiences, and scale globally—all from a single, integrated dashboard. Explore the latest updates to Shopify Markets, flexible shipping solutions, and powerful marketing tools to drive growth and efficiency in your commerce ecosystem.
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New and insightful
Composable Commerce Unlocked: Playbook for B2B2C Businesses
We unveiled a new whitepaper series, "Composable Commerce Unlocked," tailored for both B2B and B2C enterprises grappling with complex needs. This comprehensive guide provides actionable reference architectures, helping businesses understand how to leverage composable commerce to streamline their operations and meet modern demands.
👉 Download playbook here
I'm Going Composable. What's Next? Best Practices for a Seamless Migration
In a new discussion, Buster Dover, Chief Business Officer at Brave Bison, and Patrick Friday, CEO of Alokai, share best practices for transitioning to a composable commerce architecture. They provide valuable insights into crafting a compelling business case and strategies for successful migration.
👉 Access the guide here
Maximising value from SAP Investments
James Johnstone, Lead Solution Architect at Brave Bison, discusses how businesses can transition from monolithic platforms like SAP Commerce Cloud to more agile, composable architectures. He explains how to leverage existing investments while modernising to meet rising customer expectations and improve flexibility.
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The future of AI web search engines
Chris Alderman, Head of SEO at Brave Bison explores the potential of AI-powered web search engines in his latest article. While conversational AI and advanced search technologies are gaining traction, significant challenges remain. Alderman examines the current limitations of AI search engines and discusses how integration with monetisable products might shape the future of search.
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Staying ahead in digital marketing
Evi Sianna, Senior Content Strategy Director at Brave Bison, offers an in-depth look at navigating the rapidly evolving tech landscape in digital marketing. Her article emphasises the importance of staying informed, embracing continuous learning, and leveraging new technologies to maintain a competitive edge.
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Dates in the diary
We’ve teamed up with Klevu to bring you the Discovered Breakfast at the Ecommerce Expo “AI and the Goldilocks Complex" featuring two panel discussions. register your interest now!
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📍 London: 18th August 8:00 - 10:00 AM
Tap into the limitless possibilities that AI can power in ecommerce at The Edge Summit 2024 with Bloomreach!
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📍 London: 3rd September
📍 New York: 3rd October
Join Amplience, commercetools, ChangeCX, and SheerID for a quintessential Nashville night of food, drinks, and music while networking with retail industry experts at Music City Mingle.
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📍 London: 1st December
