Are you ready to revolutionize the way your wholesale customers order from you, from just $49 per month?
SparkLayer allowed us to get B2B ordering up and running in a matter of weeks with very little technical effort, and negligible cost. We were so impressed with SparkLayer that we immediately decided to launch B2B ordering in the US.
Reece Downey,
Head of eCommerce, teapigs
Everyone at Living Proof has said that SparkLayer is easy to use and looks beautiful, and they love having all this information at their fingertips. It was very time-consuming having to manually do things before, and SparkLayer has reduced the opportunity for error.
Sarah Sorrentino,
Sales Operations, Living Proof
Implementing SparkLayer meant we were able to prove the value of taking B2B online quickly to our internal stakeholders. It also meant that we have rapidly been able to provide a differentiated and improved customer experience for our customers.
Sophie Redgell
eCommerce Manager, Asmodee
The SparkLayer platform provides a turnkey Shopify solution, granting the merchant an array of wholesale/bulk order functionality not available through the standard Shopify B2B channel. HIGHLY recommend.
Dan Silverman
Fresh Clean Tees
SparkLayer has allowed us to streamline our B2B business by simplifying our ordering process. Based on extensive research and testing, it by far exceeds all other options on the market. We couldn’t be happier!
Tim Lewis,
CEO & Founder, SafeStyleTrusted by 1,500+ brands from startups to enterprise.
In your live demo, we'll go through your current challenges, how we've helped brands like you, and run through some of SparkLayer's main features relevant to you.
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Integration experts, Knotted Commerce, shared their B2B industry insights as part of our upcoming Q3 micropaper but we couldn’t wait to share this with you! From the basics to the challenges, Knotted Commerce cover everything you need to know in this sneak peak guest post.
Our most requested feature ever has arrived...B2B discounts! This marks a major milestone in the evolution of SparkLayer and how brands can now have even more control on how they manage their pricing rules.
Back by popular demand, Quickfire Digital are addressing the burning questions from our inbox following their recent guest post with us. From the SaaS tools you need to futureproof your segmenting to the metrics to track and more, we’ve got everything you need to set up for success.
Swanky are experts on all things Shopify Plus - in this guest blog, they share advice and actionable tips on optimising your Shopify store. With ever-increasing expectations for B2B buying experiences, now’s the time to refresh your Shopify setup…
Alex, our Sales Director, reviews his first year at SparkLayer. From business growth to team wins, and from partnerships to product development, Alex digs into the commercial, professional, and personal highlights of the last 12 months.
Quickfire Digital gave us the low-down on levelling up your marketing efforts - starting with segmentation! From automation tools to personalisation, go beyond the buzzwords with this expert contribution. Spoiler alert - it’s not a one-size-fits-all approach.
Unilever haircare brand, Living Proof, came to SparkLayer needing automated B2B ordering features, over 100 bespoke customer groups and tags, and product compliance across multiple regions and SKUs. Discover how we delivered this, and more, within just 2 months.
Two of our most-requested features are now live - ready to see what they can add to your B2B business?
What's next for B2B eCommerce? Discover upcoming trends, from enhanced platform features to a renewed focus on industry-specific events, that could redefine how businesses interact online over the next few years.
As part of our Q1 eCommerce micropaper, our Sales Director, Alex Weston, offered some real-world insights into the benefits of tradeshows. Combining traditional sales approaches with modern technology? An eCommerce win in 2024!
Our B2B micropaper showcases advice and insights from 10 industry experts - including this brilliant feature from Tim Richardson over at Your Basket Is Empty! This old-school “Hot or Not” column dives into the burning questions within eCommerce right now...
Dutyman were initially running their B2C and B2B sales through two separate channels, with legacy websites set up for both customer bases. SparkLayer provided a foundation for Dutyman to sell to their wholesale customers, with customer groups, bespoke product and price lists, and B2B ordering and shipping features.
We caught up with automation experts, Linnworks, to discuss all things omnichannel retail. With the rise in B2B and hybrid merchants, streamlining operational efficiencies is becoming an increasingly key differentiator in the marketplace.
Our latest piece of collaborative content is officially live - all 14, partner-packed pages of it! With contributions from 10 leading industry experts, this micropaper provides insights and advice on the current state of B2B eCommerce…
Firepot, the award-winning dehydrated meal supplier, needed a platform that could support the demand from their growing B2B customer base. They wanted a scalable solution that managed their complex pricing and quantity rules while empowering their Sales Reps - enter SparkLayer.
Divine Essence sought out a B2B solution that could drive wholesale growth, which is a strategic revenue channel for the team. They wanted a platform that could combine high-level B2B functionality whilst integrating with their Sage set-up in the back office and bringing out the best of Shopify.
Ennis Fabrics, wholesale textile seller, needed complex pricing functionality to meet the high demand of their global customers. SparkLayer integrated with their ERP to provide custom pricing widgets, Sales Agent features, and quantity rules.
With B2B retail set to continue skyrocketing, customer experience is more important than ever. Discover the features your B2B sales platform needs in order to thrive in 2024, from custom checkout fields to masquerade ordering. Successful B2B eCommerce starts here…
34 St John, a UK-based luxury bathroom brand, set out with a mission to fully own their customers’ journey. With SparkLayer, they were able to remain loyal to their heritage and pedigree of clientele while expanding into new markets.
With B2B retail set to continue skyrocketing, customer experience is more important than ever. Discover the features your B2B sales platform needs in order to thrive in 2024, from custom checkout fields to masquerade ordering. Successful B2B eCommerce starts here…
We’re really excited to be representing the future of retail - the NRF is a brilliant opportunity to connect with like-minded businesses and customers, and, of course, widen the exposure of UK-based eCommerce tech companies.
We’ve wrapped up SparkLayer’s top 12 product launches of the year, and we promise it’s worth scrolling all the way through! From launching Company Users, major Sales Agent ordering improvements, new ways to manage B2B pricing, barcode support, and much more.
We’re proud to announce that we’ve reached a major milestone at SparkLayer - we’re now powering 1,000 B2B customers across the globe! This goes to show not only the scope of B2B eCommerce opportunity, but our amazing customers and the dedication of our brilliant team!
When Verséa began evaluating its B2B platform, it quickly became evident that medical ordering required a unique approach. Using a combination of Shopify and SparkLayer, Verséa were able to transform their B2B experience.
We're excited to share that SparkLayer is now partnered with Shiptheory, allowing us to bring together the best of our combined services to make online B2B selling and shipping operations even easier for brands!
We are excited to announce another significant development at SparkLayer - the launch of barcode support, designed specifically for B2B operations using Shopify or BigCommerce. Bring warehouse barcode scanning to your B2B business!
Amidst rapid growth over the last few years, board game distributor Asmodee UK needed to rethink their B2B approach. With a focus on moving away from manual activities, they found a way to automate their B2B sales process.
We dive into 10 key steps for launching a successful B2B eCommerce store. From choosing the right platform foundation, to ensuring continuous improvement, this guide will give you an overview of what to be thinking about for your next project.
SparkLayer Ignite is the B2B Commerce Framework that allows you to integrate any eCommerce platform with the power of SparkLayer. Bring a world-class B2B ordering experience to your customers, anywhere, on any platform.
Ergonx has been operating in Australia for over 15 years selling foot pain and foot care products. With growing pressure to modernise their online B2B, they needed to find a more robust solution.
Today, we’re excited to announce a range of major updates to our Sales Agent tool, that now makes it an even more powerful tool for B2B sales teams to use and automate their processes.
SparkLayer today announced it has been named a BigCommerce Technology Partner, providing tens of thousands of BigCommerce merchants access to their B2B technology.
For more than 16 years, Firebox Australia has manufactured and designed safety products used all across Australia. In 2023, they were looking to upgrade their B2B operation to support their next phase of their business growth.
Whether you're a retailer or a brand seeking to upscale your B2B sales, integrating a mix of proven techniques can significantly impact your rates of success. We take a look at some of the top tactics to try!
The much anticipated eCommerce Expo 2023 takes place in London at the end of September, bringing together over 10,000 people within the eCommerce space. The SparkLayer team will be exhibiting and we'd love to see you!
Retailers experiencing success in D2C often attract international attention, which opens up new revenue streams. In this guide, we go through some of the unique set of challenges when considering going cross-border with B2B eCommerce.
Our focus at SparkLayer is to make the B2B eCommerce experience as streamlined as possible for customers. We're pleased to announce the launch of 3 brand new features that provide powerful new tools for your B2B store.
This month, Shopify formally announced its deprecation and set a deadline of 30th April 2024 for merchants using this to seek alternative solutions. We explore some of the options merchants have to level-up their B2B operation.
Why should you consider automating invoice creation in accounting systems like Xero or QuickBooks? In this guide, we walk through a few great options to connect your B2B store and help streamline your accounting operations.
Speed and performance have always been at the heart of SparkLayer. We're thrilled to announce our latest partnership with digital experience platform, Pack, giving brands a truly innovative (and fast!) DTC & B2B customer experience.
Stocked in over 500 retail stores, rapidly growing SafeStyle creates great looking protective eyewear. With an overly manual B2B operation, they needed to find a solution that could help them automate and provide a better customer service.
You've set up your new B2B store on Shopify and everything is working great. The next step, onboarding your B2B customers! In this guide, we run through some of the top ways to do this on Shopify and how you can generate momentum.
Rapidly growing TakeAware offers sustainable alternatives for disposables. With over 80% of their B2B customers making repeat orders, they needed a way to enable self-service ordering and speed up order processing times.
Today, we are thrilled to announce the next chapter of our own story, as we successfully close our first investment round. This is a significant milestone for SparkLayer and is testament to our team, our product, our loyal customer base, and the exciting plans and vision we have in store for the future.
We’re excited to announce the launch of one of our most anticipated updates, our new Price Engine! You can now automate pricing from Shopify, set automatic pricing, plus benefit from a major performance boost.
In today’s ecommerce landscape, a growing trend is emerging as merchants opt for a “hybrid” approach for their B2B and DTC, combining the customer experience onto a single store. Learn about the top 5 things to think about.
Lezyne is a well-respected brand in the cycling industry, known for its high-quality products and innovative designs. They were looking to improve their B2B offering and level-up the online experience for both customers and sales reps.
Lezyne is a well-respected brand in the cycling industry, known for its high-quality products and innovative designs. They were looking to improve their B2B offering and level-up the online experience for both customers and sales reps.
With B2B customers now wanting a more self-servicing experience when ordering online, what are some of the key areas to focus on in the customer account area? Read our top considerations to deliver a next-level B2B customer account area.
We'll break down the various considerations, limitations and integration capabilities needed for Shopify merchants to implement their B2B eCommerce strategy with expertise from Shopify Plus partners, VL OMNI and SparkLayer.
teapigs were looking to bring their B2B ordering online, whilst making use of their existing Shopify set up. Read how the launch of their new hybrid retail and B2B store brought huge improvements to the customer experience and order values!
Our latest update, Company Users, is designed to help B2B companies more easily collaborate with simple ways to share activities such as placing orders and managing their account. Find out how it can empower B2B teams!
When you’re setting out to build and implement your B2B eCommerce store, one of the most integral elements is a small but vitally important consideration; the B2B registration flow. Learn about some of the best ways to get started!
Many of the best practices for building a successful B2C ecommerce are just as important in B2B ecommerce. In this guide, our partner, Sufio, runs through five vital B2B ecommerce best practices that you should pay attention to!
We're excited to announce the latest of our system integrations with globally leading operations platform, DEAR Systems, enabling B2B ordering for DEAR Systems and Shopify merchants.
E3D are industry leaders in the FDM desktop 3D printing market, developing and pioneering extrusion systems and nozzles for 3D printers. Coming into their tenth year of business, it was time to up their wholesale game.
Affected by the 2020 lockdowns, George Brewing realised the power in setting up an online retail presence to sustain their operation. In 2022, a clear objective was born to apply the same online shopping principles to their wholesale customers.
Launch your B2B store on Shopify in record time with our 1-click installation process! Our new tool gives merchants powerful B2B features out of the box with no coding skills required. Learn more about how this works.
If your product range often includes inventory that is on backorder or pre-order, our latest feature brings a powerful new way to enhance the customer experience and display an 'estimated shipping' or 'due in' date.
Founded in 2017, Ford Medical has rapidly grown to become a top Amazon seller in the Health & Beauty and OTC space. Find out how they combined Shopify and SparkLayer to launch their new B2B store.
A hot topic within the eCommerce space is how merchants can now more easily scale and reach new customers by opening up to new international markets. We explore three great ways to go multi-currency with your B2B store using Shopify.
From five star hotels to independent coffee shops, Bewleys serve over 600 million cups of tea and coffee worldwide every year. Find out how they combined Shopify and SparkLayer to launch their new B2B store.
Balance is a rapidly growing Buy Now, Pay Later solution built for built for marketplaces and B2B merchants. Learn how we're now working together to make it even easier for B2B merchants to accept payments.
Cosmo Connected is a French start-up founded in 2015 whose mission is to secure all people in mobility. Outgrowing their previous custom Drupal system, Cosmo Connected decided to replatform their operation to SparkLayer and Shopify.
Diesel Life exists to be the premiere apparel brand representing truckers and diesel enthusiasts across the globe. When their previous B2B system was sunsetted, they needed to find a new solution to support their growth.
At the heart of B2B ordering is making it rapid for customers to build and place orders. Our Quick Buy Mode is designed to do exactly that, transforming your product pages into an optimised ordering interface!
Katana is making huge strides within the eCommerce space and gives merchants the ability to get a live look at all the moving parts of their business - learn how we're now working together.
If you're running a combined B2C and B2B store, one of the most common challenges is how to configure products that only your B2B customers can see and then purchase. In this guide, we walk through 3 ways to go about achieving this.
If you're running a hybrid B2C and B2B store, one of the challenges is how you can offer your different customers the right shipping rates. With the new SparkLayer shipping tool, we now have the answer!
Fresh Clean Tees had seen rapid growth over the last few years with their DTC operation and were looking to explore new ways to reach their wholesale customers. Read how they deployed their new B2B store using SparkLayer and Shopify!
With a fast growing customer base, WeBuyApples were needing to improve how they managed pricing for their trade customers. Key to them was allowing customers to be rewarded for the volumes they purchased.
Shopify’s eagerly anticipated B2B product was launched earlier this month with a fresh new name, B2B on Shopify. In our latest guide, we dive into the features it unlocks for merchants, and how it compares to a combined Shopify + SparkLayer solution.
The SparkLayer Sales Agent tool is a powerful feature that lets internal sales teams and sales agents place orders and manage the accounts on behalf of their B2B customers. Find out how it can help empower your team and help you grow faster!
In this guide, we’re going to walk you through some of the key areas we recommend considering when launching your Shopify B2B store. From setting up shipping and payment methods, through to how you should configure your Shopify store.
Db was founded in Norway in 2009 with the goal of redefining travel gear to enable better journeys. This month sees the launch of their new B2B channel using Shopify, SparkLayer, and retail operations system, Brightpearl.
Our latest feature, Spark Buttons, allows logged in B2B customers to add an entire collection of products to a B2B order in just one click. For merchants, this means you could create curated product ranges for rapid ordering.
Replatforming your B2B store can be a daunting task. If you’re already using Shopify for your B2C (retail) operation, it’s possible to dramatically reduce the time it takes to launch or migrate your B2B eCommerce operation.
Two Dudes is a New Zealand based cosmetics company that makes natural men's products for hair, body, and face. This month sees the launch of their new B2B channel to support their growing retail operation.
With Quickbooks retiring their B2B solution, TradeGecko, in June 2022, what options to merchants have to find an alternative? In this guide we walk through how B2B on Shopify can be the answer.
George & Willy have rapidly built a strong reputation on a simple premise - their passion for great signage. This month sees them release their brand new B2B store, powered by Shopify and SparkLayer.
In this guide, we run through how Shopify can be used to create a hybrid B2C and B2B store and we explain what factors to look out for when deciding to separate out your B2C and B2B operation.
For over 60 years, Robert Welch Designs has been designing iconic homeware products. This month sees them release their brand new B2B store, powered by Shopify and SparkLayer.
One of the distinguishing features of B2B versus B2C eCommerce lies in the treatment of pricing. In this guide, we walk through how SparkLayer handles the challenges of B2B pricing for merchants using Shopify.
This month sees one of France’s leading eco-friendly tissue brands, Popee, launch their new B2B store on Shopify and SparkLayer!