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This year, global retail sales are projected to exceed $30.3 trillion, a growth of 4.5% over 2022. But despite this anticipated growth, retailers are faced with increasing uncertainty as they navigate a retail landscape that…

An increasing number of manufacturers are looking to eCommerce to maintain customer loyalty while in turn reaching new customers this year. Many of these companies are also facing the challenge of evaluating their eCommerce platform…

Distributed Order Management (DOM) software can help solve many of the challenges that retailers face in this new omnichannel world. Unlike traditional order management systems, which lack the flexibility to support multiple channels, a DOM…

With omnichannel shopping becoming the norm across B2B and B2C sectors, it’s become increasingly important to have seamless operations across channels. One of the critical components of a successful omnichannel experience is the ability to…

Omnichannel shopping isn’t just a passing trend. It represents the new normal in how B2B and B2C consumers research, purchase, and acquire products. A recent survey of 1200 US consumers found that the majority of…

Composability, as defined by Gartner, means “creating a business made from interchangeable building blocks.” It’s the foundational concept behind any composable technology, including composable commerce. From the perspective of a digital commerce organization, composability allows each…

In the midst of uncertain economic times, many businesses are considering subscription business models and how they can be used to drive customer loyalty. But as the competition for wallet share intensifies, customer expectations for…

The B2B and B2C purchasing journeys are more complex than ever. And as a result, companies are asking themselves if their eCommerce platform can keep up with (and simplify) the complexities needed to meet heightening…

Day 3 marks the end of another NRF Retail Big Show, but we walk away armed with insights, data, and ideas that will help Kibo and our clients thrive in 2023 and beyond. On the…

Day 2 of NRF brought inspiring stories, unique insights, and tactic strategies from leading retailers and retail experts. From Simone Biles and Petco’s CEO Ron Coughlin to Kibo’s own Head of Partnerships & Alliances, Ava…

To say the Kibo team was excited for NRF would be putting it lightly. For many of us, this is the first conference we’ve attended since the pandemic, and we are thrilled to be seeing…

Whether you’ve been relying on a legacy or homegrown system, upgrading your technology stack with a headless eCommerce solution is a time-consuming and complex task. But with a clear and professional request for proposal (RFP),…

We’re excited to announce that Kibo was recognized in the 2022 Gartner Market Guide for Retail Distributed Order Management Systems. Gartner recommends that you use this guide to “identify vendors with which to discuss your…

We’re lucky to work with some of the most experienced and innovative partners in the commerce industry. And last week we had the chance to meet virtually with our partners at Kibo’s Annual Partner Summit!  This…

As more consumers and B2B buyers favor omnichannel journeys to complete their purchases, it’s more critical than ever for businesses to have an order management system that can support and enhance those experiences.  To help…

Imagine you’re shopping online for a dress for a wedding you’re attending this weekend. Because it’s last minute, you need to find something that you can pick up the same day. You find the perfect…

We had the chance to interview Brian Beck, Managing Partner at Enceiba and author of the book Billion Dollar B2B Ecommerce for our Talking Shop video series. During the interview, Brian discusses how B2B companies are…

We’d like to introduce you to Kibo’s new Executive Leadership team! Changes to our executive team were strategically made to support our company’s growth and focus on building composable solutions in eCommerce, order management, and…

Welcome to the New Kibo!  As you may have heard, Kibo has spun off the personalization business, which now operates as its own entity under the Monetate Brand. As Kibo’s CTO turned CEO, here’s my…

It’s an exciting day here at Kibo, and I’m pleased to share the big news. Today, Kibo announced that we have sold our Personalization business unit, formerly known as Monetate and Certona, to Centre Lane…

During the recent pandemic, the retail landscape has witnessed a significant paradigm shift in consumer behavior like decreased foot traffic in stores, increased eCommerce purchases, etc. This prompted many retailers to utilize the inventory available…

Headless CMS refers to a CMS solution that comprises the backend, APIs, and interface —allowing the user to present content across different channels. To dive deeper into headless CMS and its benefits, Kibo’s Sr. Director…

Composable commerce is more than a type of technology architecture or ecosystem. It’s a business strategy that requires a shift in how companies implement, manage, and use their digital commerce systems.   (If you’re wondering, “What…

This post was recently updated. Originally published on December 14, 2021. Millennials make up a significant and large part of today’s retail environment. At the time of the last census, in 2020, there were 72.1…