The e-commerce industry is scaling businesses through omnichannel selling and increased product visibility, but it’s also expanding the job market in significant ways. According to Nexford University, e-commerce businesses operate faster than traditional businesses, which has increased demand for roles like data analytics, product marketing and supply chain management. These are some e-commerce companies to know about as the United Kingdom’s sector continues to grow.
Top E-commerce Companies in the UK to Know
- Commercetools
- SeatGeek
- Checkout.com
- Square
- Getir
- THG
- Ocado Group
Top E-Commerce Companies in the UK
Square develops technology for businesses of all sizes. For e-commerce businesses, it develops software that enables them to accept and process online payments. The company also creates point-of-sale hardware for clients with brick-and-mortar locations.
Contentsquare offers an AI-powered platform that provides contextual insight into customer behaviors, feelings and intent. Its all-in-one experience platform helps teams improve conversion, retention and customer satisfaction. Contentsquare helps retail companies optimize their digital experiences and serves the U.K. market.
Klaviyo operates a SaaS marketing automation platform for e-commerce clients, which can be used to collect consumer data and send targeted messaging through email, SMS and push notifications. Its software is powered by AI and predictive data science, allowing for optimized automation of new messaging campaigns. The company maintains an office in London.
SeatGeek is an e-retailer of live events passes, operating as a digital aggregator of tickets for live events like concerts, theater performances and sports games. The company, which originated as a resale platform, now functions as a primary ticketing outlet for concert and theater venues as well as professional sports teams.
Commercetools offers an e-commerce platform for sales processes, assets and transactions, including digital storefront products for B2B, B2C and DTC verticals. The company’s products are built using headless commerce, wherein the aspects the customer sees and interacts with are built and operated separately from the data layer that powers operations. Commercetools maintains a London office where it serves European clients including Burberry, Audi and BMW.
Taskrabbit’s online marketplace pairs gig workers with people looking to hire out tasks like meal prep, moving and household cleaning. It’s owned by furniture retailer IKEA and offers third-party furniture assembly services. Taskrabbit’s gig workers are vetted and maintain online profiles to help users assess their work quality and determine whether their skills are a good fit.
Checkout.com develops software for e-commerce businesses and digital marketplaces. Its products provide payment processing, digital card issuing and bank payout solutions. It also develops software to protect e-commerce businesses by detecting fraud and providing identity verification, among other services.
THG is a health, beauty and nutrition marketplace headquartered in Manchester. Operating out of several fulfillment centers, THG sells a wide variety products including protein powders and make-up pallets from both its in-house and third-party brands.
Getir is a European food delivery platform with office locations in various countries. It delivers everything from essential groceries to sugary snacks while boasting speedy delivery times. Unlike other platforms where users select a delivery window, Getir processes orders instantly to provide faster delivery service.
Munchkin designs, develops and manufactures well-known products for infants and toddlers, including cups, dishes, high chairs and diapering accessories. Known for its innovation in the parenting space, Munchkin holds over 300 patents and offers a wide range of products to support feeding, bathing, travel and more. Munchkin operates globally, including in the U.K. with offices in Harrogate and Castleford.
Ocado Group is a tech and e-commerce company providing logistics and order fulfillment services for grocery retailers in the U.K. With Ocado, companies access proprietary software to customers without friction points. Besides order fulfillment, the company also provides last-mile delivery support.
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