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27 May 2026
B2B Delivery in Retail: Local Delivery Can Only Scale with Integrated Systems
For many retailers, local delivery services such as Wolt have long been more than just an additional sales channel: they open up new reach, tap into spontaneous purchasing impulses and appeal to customer groups that would otherwise be difficult to reach. For B2B decision-makers, however, the operational side is becoming the main focus – because as soon as orders, stock levels and prices are managed in different systems, complexity, the risk of errors and the coordination effort all increase.
Geschäftsmann auf einer Glas-Aussichtsplattform mit Blick auf die Skyline von Shanghai bei Sonnenaufgang über den Wolken.
23 Apr 2026
5 Myths About Asia That Cost German Exporters Sales
As a digitalization partner for B2B, e-commerce, and digital business models, we at elio grapple with a central question every day: How can companies become visible, relevant, and connected in complex markets? This question doesn’t stop at national borders. On the contrary: Especially when entering international markets, it becomes clear just how much visibility today depends on platforms, search algorithms, content structures, and digital touchpoints. Andreas Klenk’s article makes it clear why German exporters in Asia don’t fail due to product quality or a lack of potential, but often because of outdated assumptions about market entry and demand generation. This is highly relevant for companies: Anyone looking to tap into new markets must understand how digital presence, local channels, and search behavior interact before interest can translate into measurable revenue.
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17 Apr 2026
Between theory and reality: The limits of SaaS in B2B
If the business model grows faster than the platform, standard SaaS quickly becomes a risk to growth. Whilst this makes it easy to get started in digital commerce, increasing complexity – particularly in the B2B sector – means that not every solution can keep pace in the long term. This is precisely where elio comes in, bringing structure to the challenges of modern commerce architectures.
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11 Mar 2026
Typo3 & Shop – The Consolidation
Consolidation rather than compromise: Why TYPO3 combined with a shop solution is reaching its limits today – and why a complete Shopware 6 system is the logical next step.
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2 Mar 2026
Shopware 6 as a composable platform solution
Shopware 6 simplifies e-commerce as a modern Symfony-based framework designed specifically for B2B, D2C and service shops. With managed PaaS solutions from Shopware or partners such as main cloud solutions, users benefit from automatic updates and high scalability. This creates ideal conditions for interchangeable, API-driven composable commerce architectures in international B2B projects.
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20 Feb 2026
B2B E-Commerce Compass 2026: The 6 Action Areas for Intelligent Commerce with Shopware
Shopware's B2B E-Commerce Compass 2026 is your indispensable guide to the rapid development of B2B commerce. While many companies are still satisfied with digital interfaces, this report shows you precisely how to move from pure digitalization to intelligent, agentic commerce—scalable, efficient, and future-proof. Discover why 2026 is the decisive turning point and what steps you should take now.
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4 Dec 2025
eCommerce trends for 2026: What shoppers really expect
The eCommerce trends for 2026 are not about new buzzwords, but rather about changing shopping behavior. Today's shoppers make decisions everywhere: in their feed, in search results, in chat, in stores. And they expect each of these experiences to be consistent. This article highlights the trends that will really matter in 2026 – from the perspective of the people who ultimately make the purchases.
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18 Nov 2025
Succeed through the peak season with elio Consulting Services
The countdown to the busiest e-commerce period of the year is on: Black Friday, Cyber Week, and the Christmas shopping season are just around the corner, bringing with them weeks in which stores not only achieve record sales but also reach their technical limits. Many retailers invest in campaigns, discounts, and new designs, but forget one crucial factor: the technical resilience of their store. If your site buckles under pressure, the potential of an entire season is at risk. This is exactly where professional performance optimizations such as those offered by elio Consulting Services come in.
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14 Nov 2025
Shopware Update Flatrate
Regular Shopware updates protect your online store from downtime, security vulnerabilities, and costly errors. The Shopware Update Flat Rate from elio ensures that your store remains stable and up to date at all times with predictable costs and expert support. Avoid risks and stay flexible!
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13 Nov 2025
Agentic Commerce meets Shopware: How digital sales rooms are making sales smarter
Agentic Commerce explains: Learn how AI-driven agents are changing online retail, what role digital sales rooms play in this, and how guided and self-guided sessions are setting new standards in digital sales.