EP208: Why Maplins Made A Platform Pivot From Open Source Magento to Shopify

It’s fair to say that Maplin's MD Ollie Marshall has a been a Magento Open Source loyalist and enthusiast for many years. We recorded an episode with him two years ago on how Maplin built a scalable Magento solution, at which point open source aligned with the business and technical needs. When he announced that Maplin's ecommerce stack would pivot, moving away from open source to a new SaaS solution, we thought it would be interesting to find what brought about the strategic change of direction, and why now. In this episode we explore the commercial decision-making path, understanding why Ollie decided SaaS was the right approach and what made Shopify the right fit.

Om Podcasten

Weekly ecommerce strategy, CX & technology podcast hosted by two experienced digital consultants, James Gurd and Paul Rogers. Featuring interviews with industry thought leaders and practical advice on improving end-to-end customer experience and understanding how to make better technology decisions. Sponsored by Centra & Grebban. Previously know as Re:platform. We provide the answers to help you get the most from your ecommerce strategy and tech stack. Our episodes will help you understand the ecommerce landscape, plan for revenue growth and deliver performance improvements. And they're fun!