7 Changes We Expect to See in the Digital Commerce World in 2022

The eCommerce industry, booming for several years now, has witnessed a sudden spike in growth and revenue due to the pandemic. With millions of customers across the world continuing to turn to digital channels to make purchases, the eCommerce boom is massive. According to a report by Forbes, the global eCommerce market will expand to the tune of $1 trillion by 2025. But in today’s digital era, traditional eCommerce strategies are no longer sufficient to keep up with the pace of change.

What organizations need is to shift their focus away from simple eCommerce to digital commerce and automate every aspect of the commerce experience: right from marketing and sales to product delivery and management.

So, what exactly is digital commerce? Is digital commerce the same as eCommerce? And what changes are expected in the digital commerce world in 2022? Let’s find out!

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What is Digital Commerce?

When it comes to defining digital commerce, it’s not unusual to confuse digital commerce with eCommerce. Although they both deal with the selling of goods and services online, they aren’t exactly identical. Gartner defines digital commerce as “the people, processes and technologies to execute the development of content, analytics, promotion, pricing, customer acquisition, and retention, and customer experience at all touchpoints throughout the customer buying journey”.

So, why, or how is digital commerce important? By offering a host of digital channels such as the Internet, mobile, and other commerce infrastructure, digital commerce services enable customers to purchase goods and services through an interactive and self-service experience. It encompasses an integrated set of personalized digital experiences, across the purchasing journey – from customer acquisition through retention – optimized to keep pace with the changes in customer behaviors and expectations.

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Digital commerce changes expected in 2022

The increasing prevalence of technology and connectivity in the daily lives of consumers has caused a steep rise in the prevalence of digital commerce. Using modern content management strategies, data analytics advancements, and user experience innovations, digital commerce paves the way for the quicker roll-out of the features and capabilities customers desire, driving better engagement and retention as well as optimized customer experiences at every touchpoint along the buyer’s journey.

Let’s look at the top 7 digital commerce trends expected to dominate in 2022:

  1. Hyper-personalization: One of the biggest digital commerce trends to dominate in 2022 is hyper-personalization for customers who expect tailored products and marketing messages. Hyper-personalization uses analytics, AI, and automation to send highly contextualized communications to customers – from customized advertising to unique landing pages, dynamic pricing, personalized recommendations, and more. It will enable organizations to meaningfully engage with customers, strengthen existing relationships (and build new ones), and boost the overall customer experience – regardless of the channel they are on, the device they use, and their stage in the purchasing journey.
  2. Headless commerce: A front-end experience that is decoupled from backend infrastructure will also become a popular trend for digital commerce companies to adopt in 2022. By separating digital storefronts from the systems and engines that power them, businesses will be able to drive better outcomes from their content management and SEO efforts as well as enable quicker integrations, better personalization, and faster time-to-market – all while delivering a consistent yet gratifying customer experience across multiple channels.
  3. Mobile-first designs: With the massive growth in mobile shopping, 2022 will also see digital commerce platforms being built using cutting-edge, mobile-first designs. Instead of building commerce sites for the desktop and then optimizing them for mobile devices, these mobile-first platforms will be designed for the mobile – allowing for better functionality and navigation, user-friendly browsing, and seamless payments. Since all the initial designing and prototyping is based on mobile functionality first, organizations will be able to deliver higher quality user experiences to mobile users than have formerly been available.
  4. Innovative payment options: In the realm of digital commerce, as customers increasingly expect better convenience, the coming year will also see organizations offer an array of innovative payment options and frictionless payment experiences. In addition to card payments and digital wallets, in 2022, options like buy now pay later, voice-activated payments, and payment via cryptocurrencies will emerge – paving the way for efficient, effortless, and secure payment experiences.
  5. New fulfillment strategies: In addition to innovative payment options, another major change we expect to see in the digital commerce world in 2022 is the development of new fulfillment strategies. From Buy Online Pick up in Store to Ship/Fulfill from store and online to offline services – as the repercussions of the pandemic continue to impact how customers shop, these new strategies will become integral parts of the digital commerce services offered in 2022.
  6. Advanced analytics: Although digital marketing companies have been relying on several forms of analytics to drive better results from their digital commerce efforts, in 2022, they will be found gathering more data points – to further improve their understanding of trends, shifts in consumer behaviors, and changes in shopping patterns. Applying advanced analytics techniques across each consumer journey will enable organizations to make more accurate and timely data-driven decisions that will eventually drive more online sales.
  7. AI-based automation: Digital commerce companies will also increasingly rely on AI-based automation across their business: right from the automation of back-office operations to AI-enabled recommendations and personalized shopping experiences. Brands will also advance the capabilities of chatbots and voice shopping that enable customers to shop for their favorite brands more conveniently – using their smart devices.

The Why and How of Analytics in B2B eCommerce

In today’s hyper-competitive eCommerce landscape, just having a huge portfolio of products and services is not sufficient for customer satisfaction and retention. Companies need to account for every tiny element of purchase journeys: from creating fruitful consumer journeys to providing seamless experiences via content marketing, rich product descriptions, social media engagement, user experience mapping, and more. Staying abreast with the latest digital developments is the only way digital commerce and e-commerce companies can drive exceptional results and revenue.

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Ignitiv, a leading eCommerce agency is proud to announce the addition of a new customer, United Hardware. Ignitiv will deliver to United Hardware, a state-of-the-art eCommerce solution powered by Kibo Commerce’s Unified Commerce platform. United Hardware aims to use eCommerce as a driver for, both, business growth and enhancement of customer experience. Once live in Q3 2021, the site will allow customers to get rich product information, check for availability in nearby stores and buy online to pick up in stores. Store managers will also get the flexibility to communicate their offers and promotions.

Doug Audette, CEO of United Hardware, said, “Building a modern personalized eCommerce site is a strategic push to enable our dealer stores to present a better omni-channel experience for our customers”.

Rajib Das, CEO of Ignitiv, added, “With our home improvement industry eCommerce solution built on Kibo, we are delivering, within budget and time the solution that enables United Hardware to execute on growth and customer experience”.

United Hardware Distributing Co. is a dealer-owned corporation based in Plymouth, Minnesota which provides distribution services for about 610 member-owned stores operating under the Hardware Hank trade name.

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Coastal Construction Products Partners With Ignitiv and Kibo to Jumpstart eCommerce Growth

“With this solution, we want to establish and sustain digital leadership in the construction industry." - Tim Lavinder, Director of Digital Strategy at Coastal

CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA, US, May 28, 2021 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Ignitiv, a leading eCommerce agency, and Kibo, the leader in unified commerce, are announcing that Coastal Construction Products has selected Ignitiv and Kibo to jumpstart their B2B Commerce growth with Kibo’s Unified Commerce Platform. Coastal’s B2B Commerce solution will combine unified omnichannel B2C-like experiences with streamlined B2B processes. Coastal’s business customers will get personalized product information, rich associated content, real-time inventory updates, customer and job-specific pricing, and the ability to order quickly and in a streamlined manner – all leading to a superior experience.

Coastal will also benefit from a seamless integration between Kibo and Prophet21 ERP software using SimpleApps’ REST API.

Tim Lavinder, Director of Digital Strategy at Coastal, said, “With this solution, we want to establish and sustain digital leadership in the construction industry. Our goal is simple - deliver real and unique value to our customers through a tool that puts their needs first.”

“Coastal’s strategy to create unified ecommerce experiences for their customers is the best way forward in our omnichannel world, continually improving performance and process at across every customer touchpoint. We’re excited to partner with Ignitiv and Coastal as part of their integrated, data-driven approach,” said Brian Wilson, COO, Kibo.

“Great mobile-first design that optimizes the customer journey, a platform that combines Commerce, Order Management and Personalization, and comprehensive integration to ERP are the three levers we are using to build a platform for growth for Coastal Construction Products,” said Rajib Das, CEO of Ignitiv.

Coastal Construction Products is one of the largest independent distributors of caulking and sealants, waterproofing, concrete repair, and fire protection products in the United States. With roots going back 40 years, Coastal Construction Products has worked with its construction industry customers across the Southeast and the Caribbean, assisting them with quality materials and support.

About Ignitiv
Ignitiv is a full service agency that combines strategy, digital marketing, technology and customer analytics expertise to help craft integrated digital experiences that deliver more customers, more revenues and more profitability. Ignitv is the partner of choice for Home Hardware, Canada Post, United Hardware and Bi-Mart.

About Kibo Commerce

Kibo is the only extensible, unified commerce platform that delivers personalized, omnichannel experiences. The platform combines AI-driven personalization from industry leaders Monetate and Certona, omnichannel commerce for B2C and B2B models, enterprise-grade order management, and AI-driven point of sale. Global clients like Office Depot, Taco Bell, and Patagonia rely on Kibo's API-first, microservices-based architecture to support a wide range of commerce strategies, including headless commerce, that meet high growth goals and customer expectations at a manageable cost of ownership.

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Bi-Mart accelerate to omni-channel growth with Ignitiv and Kibo

CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA, US, March 1, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Ignitiv, a leading eCommerce agency, and Kibo, the leader in unified commerce, are pleased to announce the successful implementation of “buy online, pick up in store” (BOPIS) at Bi-Mart.

Across its full brick-and-mortar presence, Bi-Mart can now sell its product assortment online, allowing member customers to pick up orders from either Bi-Mart or Cascade Farm and Outdoor stores. Customers may also place orders at CascadeFarmAndOutdoor.com and pick up from any Bi-Mart store they choose, adding value and convenience to their shopping experience.

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United Hardware to fuel eCommerce growth with Ignitiv and Kibo

Ignitiv, a leading eCommerce agency is proud to announce the addition of a new customer, United Hardware. Ignitiv will deliver to United Hardware, a state-of-the-art eCommerce solution powered by Kibo Commerce’s Unified Commerce platform. United Hardware aims to use eCommerce as a driver for, both, business growth and enhancement of customer experience. Once live in Q3 2021, the site will allow customers to get rich product information, check for availability in nearby stores and buy online to pick up in stores. Store managers will also get the flexibility to communicate their offers and promotions.

Doug Audette, CEO of United Hardware, said, “Building a modern personalized eCommerce site is a strategic push to enable our dealer stores to present a better omni-channel experience for our customers”.

Rajib Das, CEO of Ignitiv, added, “With our home improvement industry eCommerce solution built on Kibo, we are delivering, within budget and time the solution that enables United Hardware to execute on growth and customer experience”.

United Hardware Distributing Co. is a dealer-owned corporation based in Plymouth, Minnesota which provides distribution services for about 610 member-owned stores operating under the Hardware Hank trade name.

#unitedhardware #ecommerce #leadtheexperienceeconomy #ignitiv #kibocommerce

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Bi-Mart accelerate to omni-channel growth with Ignitiv and Kibo

CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA, US, March 1, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Ignitiv, a leading eCommerce agency, and Kibo, the leader in unified commerce, are pleased to announce the successful implementation of “buy online, pick up in store” (BOPIS) at Bi-Mart.

Across its full brick-and-mortar presence, Bi-Mart can now sell its product assortment online, allowing member customers to pick up orders from either Bi-Mart or Cascade Farm and Outdoor stores. Customers may also place orders at CascadeFarmAndOutdoor.com and pick up from any Bi-Mart store they choose, adding value and convenience to their shopping experience.

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The Kibo solution will help Fortis Life Sciences maintain the customer orientation and agility it values while building scale and capacity for future customers.

CUPERTINO, CA, US, September 26, 2022 - Ignitiv, a leading eCommerce agency, and Kibo, the leader in unified commerce, are pleased to announce the successful implementation of Fortis Life Sciences’ commerce solution.

Fortis Life Sciences offers customers in the research, diagnostics, and therapeutics markets world-class reagents, tools, and materials, globally.

Fortis' business strategy is to provide its customers with the best-in-class experience and quality products. A dedicated effort to realize this core vision required Fortis to identify and implement the best commerce solution available to enable their customers a real-time search and find product discovery.

The goal was to streamline the customer's buying process by allowing purchase ordering handling and easy customer registration, seamlessly integrating into their current enterprise systems.

"With our new Kibo Commerce solution, implemented with Ignitiv's partnership, we have been able to rapidly deliver a customer-friendly ecommerce experience in support of our company's mission and vision.", said Andy Wolf, Chief Technology Officer, Fortis Life Sciences. "I thank Ignitiv and Kibo for helping us implement this scalable solution quickly."

"We greatly enjoyed working with Ignitiv to implement our modern, unified eCommerce solution at Fortis Life Sciences," said Ava Aprin, Head of Global Partnerships, Kibo. "The Kibo solution will help Fortis Life Sciences maintain the customer orientation and agility it values while building scale and capacity for future customers."

Rajib Das, CEO, Ignitiv, also said, "With this solution, Fortis now provides its customers with a frictionless buying experience and exceptional service and support across channels. We are delighted to partner with Kibo and Fortis Life Sciences to implement a state-of-the-art solution that brings significant value."

About Fortis Life Sciences

Fortis Life Sciences is a strategic platform company founded in 2020, with the mission of offering world-class products coupled with best-in-class customer experience. Over the course of the two years, the company has built a portfolio of high-quality products and brands serving attractive end markets including diagnostic, therapeutic and research discovery. Fortislife.com.

About Kibo Commerce

Kibo is the only extensible, unified commerce platform that delivers personalized, omnichannel experiences. The platform combines AI-driven personalization from industry leaders Monetate and Certona, omnichannel commerce for B2C and B2B models, enterprise-grade order management, and AI-driven point of sale. Global clients like Office Depot, Taco Bell, and Patagonia rely on Kibo's API-first, microservices-based architecture to support a wide range of commerce strategies, including headless commerce, that meet high growth goals and customer expectations at a manageable cost of ownership.

About Ignitiv

Ignitiv is a full-service agency that combines strategy, digital marketing, technology and customer analytics expertise to help craft integrated digital experiences that deliver more customers, more revenues and more profitability. Ignitiv is the partner of choice for Home Hardware, Canada Post, United Hardware, Fortis Life Sciences, and Bi-Mart.

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