Commerce Famous

In this episode of Commerce Famous, host Ben Marks chats with Eric Erway, Vice President of Product at ShipperHQ, and a former Magento product leader. Eric brings his wealth of experience from his time at Dell, Magento, and Cart.com to explore the intricacies of ecommerce logistics and fulfillment.
They dive deep into how ShipperHQ is transforming the shipping experience by providing merchants with powerful tools to optimize shipping costs, offer real-time rates, and streamline the customer experience. Eric shares insights into how advanced analytics, dimensional packing, and carrier backup rates are helping businesses save money and meet customer expectations in an Amazon-dominated world.
Tune in to hear about Eric’s career journey, the future of ecommerce logistics, and how data-driven decisions are reshaping the shipping landscape for merchants worldwide.
Commerce Famous is proudly presented by Shopware, the leading open commerce platform for all your B2C and B2B needs. Find out more at: www.shopware.com/en/

In this episode of Commerce Famous, host Ben Marks sits down with Nicole Leinbach Hoffman, founder of Retail Minded and co-founder of the Independent Retailer Conference. Nicole shares her journey from working in marketing for major brands like Adidas to creating a platform that connects retailers with knowledge, resources, and community. She reflects on how she launched her retail education conference series in 2011 and how it evolved over the years, especially with the challenges brought on by the pandemic.
Nicole dives into her latest venture, Stimulate, a B2B sexual wellness trade show designed to support retailers with product knowledge and retail insights in this growing industry. She discusses the intersection of commerce, education, and wellness, explaining how her events provide the tools for businesses to succeed in the ever-changing retail landscape.
Tune in to hear Nicole’s insights on retail, her approach to creating unique educational experiences, and why she believes evolving with the market is key to long-term success.
Commerce Famous is proudly presented by Shopware, the leading open commerce platform for all your B2C and B2B needs. Find out more at: www.shopware.com/en/

In this episode of Commerce Famous, host Ben Marks sits down with Paul Rogers, co-founder of Vervaunt, a London-based ecommerce consultancy and performance marketing agency. Paul shares his journey through the ecommerce industry, starting from his early days in scrappy digital roles to leading major replatforming projects for luxury and premium brands. They dive into the challenges of building and scaling a business in the fast-evolving ecommerce landscape, discussing everything from the rise of AI and machine learning in digital marketing to the complexities of modern replatforming projects. Paul also opens up about the creation of Vervaunt Labs and the innovative digital products his team has developed to solve real-world client challenges. Tune in to hear insights from a seasoned expert who’s always pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in ecommerce.
Commerce Famous is proudly presented by Shopware, the leading open commerce platform for all your B2C and B2B needs. Find out more at: www.shopware.com/en/