Press Release

Javelin Group named Intershop Platinum Partner.

intershop_logoLondon/Germany, 14 February 2012. Leading ecommerce software and services provider, Intershop, has today named Javelin Group, Europe’s leading retail and omni-channel consultancy and systems integrator as a Platinum Partner. Javelin Group’s expertise in best practice ecommerce systems integration, combined with Intershop’s best-of-breed ecommerce platform, means retailers, brand owners and B2Bs can benefit from ecommerce websites which maximise profits.

Dr. Ludger Vogt, a member of the board of management at Intershop said, “When selecting an ecommerce platform, retailers may not be aware of the breadth of solutions available. Javelin Group provides retailers with expert solution advice, as well as world-class ecommerce implementations. This partnership recognises Intershop’s e-commerce software and services as one of the major players in the UK and wider European market. Javelin Group will now be well placed to both advise on and implement projects on our behalf including the newly released Intershop 7.”

Fraser Davidson, director of technology services at Javelin Group said, “In recent years we have developed many highly successful e-commerce websites and solutions for leading retailers, brands and B2Bs, and we are delighted now to be working with Intershop on a significant international e-commerce development. We have found their people and the technology to be excellent and look forward to growing our relationship in the future.”

Dr. Ludger Vogt, member at the board of management at Intershop said, “When selecting their e-commerce platform retailers might not know the extent of solutions available for their web presence, but also throughout their entire commerce solution. Javelin Group is able to provide retailers with the expertise harnessed through advising top UK retailers and gained during extensive implementation projects. This partnership recognises Intershop’s e-commerce software and services as one of the major players in the UK and wider European market. Javelin Group will now be well placed to both advise and implement projects on Intershop’s behalf using both businesses’ expertise.”

Intershop has recently announced the upcoming launch of Intershop 7, its next-generation software for agile cross-channel commerce. With 1,500 features for enhanced efficiency and a unique shopping experience, the e-commerce platform provides competitive edge with benchmark-setting marketing functionality.

Javelin Group advises its clients on their ecommerce strategy, operations and technology plans, as well as delivering ecommerce implementations. Clients include 15 of the UK’s top 20 retailers, plus many other leading retailers, brand owners and B2Bs in the UK and Europe. Javelin Group is currently expanding into multiple European countries, particularly Germany, which has a large Intershop presence.

The Intershop and Javelin Group alliance unites two industry innovators, with unrivalled pedigrees in their respective fields of ecommerce software provision and implementation, resulting in world-class multi-channel solutions for retailers. Work is already under way on a significant client project in the entertainment sector.

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