eCommerce Development: 4 global agencies to consider
Four global eCommerce Development agencies: Valtech, VML, scandiweb, BORN Group. Sources linked, no paid placement, and the order is not a ranking.
Agencies shortlisted for building and scaling online stores and commerce platforms.
| Agency | HQ | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Valtech | Paris origin; sources vary (London, Chicago) | Enterprise commerce programmes spanning customer experience and complex technology estates. |
| VML | No single HQ; major offices in New York, London and Kansas City (third-party) | Large brands connecting commerce platforms with broader customer and marketing ecosystems. |
| scandiweb | Riga, Latvia (Wikipedia); offices in the US, Sweden and Georgia | Engineering-intensive ecommerce builds, replatforming and ongoing optimization. |
| BORN Group | New York, USA (third-party); offices across Asia, Europe and North America | Retailers needing commerce development and a substantial experience redesign together. |
Valtech
Best for: Enterprise commerce programmes spanning customer experience and complex technology estates.
Combines commerce strategy, experience design, data and engineering, including B2B commerce and composable platforms.
In this category:
- Commerce strategy, experience design, data and engineering
- B2B commerce and composable platforms
Services
Best at
- Commerce strategy, experience design, data and engineering
- B2B commerce and composable platforms
Also offers
- Marketing creativity and performance
- Enterprise transformation
- Data and AI
VML
Best for: Large brands connecting commerce platforms with broader customer and marketing ecosystems.
Commerce practice connects customer experience, enterprise technology, content and commerce operations.
In this category:
- Commerce practice linking customer experience, enterprise technology and content
- Commerce operations for large brands
Services
Best at
- Commerce practice linking customer experience, enterprise technology and content
- Commerce operations for large brands
Also offers
- Creative and advertising
- Data and technology
- Customer experience
scandiweb
Best for: Engineering-intensive ecommerce builds, replatforming and ongoing optimization.
Dedicated ecommerce provider covering strategy, development, experience, data and ongoing growth, with Magento and B2B work.
In this category:
- Ecommerce strategy, development, experience and growth
- Magento, B2B and replatforming work
Services
What stands out
- Adobe Commerce Gold and Hyva Platinum partner
- ISO 9001, ISO 27001 and PCI DSS badges listed
- Named clients including PUMA, The New York Times and The Met
Research before choosing
- Certification counts are self-reported ('most-certified agency')
- Headcount claim covers specialists across 45 countries
- Pricing not published
BORN Group
Best for: Retailers needing commerce development and a substantial experience redesign together.
Combines creative, content and commerce with published ecommerce redesign work across retail and fashion.
In this category:
- Commerce development with creative and content
- Experience redesigns for retail and fashion
Services
What stands out
- Creative, content and commerce under one agency
- Offices across 9 countries
- Backed by Tech Mahindra
Research before choosing
- Founding year differs by source (2001 or 2011)
- No partner badges or awards listed on its site
- Pricing not published
How to choose
- Ask which commerce platforms they implement most often.
- Check experience with your integrations (ERP, PIM, payments).
- Clarify hosting, support and release process.
- Request references with a similar catalog and traffic.
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