Bear Group

From dining at a Michelin-starred restaurant to discussing the emerging trends in B2B eCommerce, the B2B Online event in Chicago was one for the books! Here’s some of my favorite moments from Bear Group’s participation in the event: ⚡Incredible opportunities to hear firsthand about how to get ahead of shifting buying patterns. B2B eCommerce has completely transformed since 2020 - but the road has been rocky. From discussing how web strategy can enable better personalization at scale, to the three GenAI questions your business should be able to answer, to conversion rate optimization, there was never a shortage of novel strategies and solid discussion.  ⚡The best conversation I had at the event was with Rob Jenson from Stihl - and Brian Lange from Future Commerce. We had an eye-opening discussion regarding what’s on the horizon for B2B commerce, and I’m still thinking about it!  ⚡We hosted an incredible dinner for B2B leaders alongside Adobe at Topolobampo in Chicago. This meal was to die for - and check out that dessert pic! Thanks to everyone who came out with us! Many thanks to our partners and friends from Adobe, including Jason Morrell, Liz Slattery, Nitu Walker, Kayla A., Megan Hanson and Jacob Ojalvo. Thanks to everyone who met with us - we’re here for any of your lingering web strategy questions! #B2BOnline #Chicago #eCommerce #commerce #webdev

I’m excited to share that next week, Bear Group is welcoming the incredible Deanna Conlin as our new Director of Project Management! 🚀 Bear Group does more than support your brands’ future, we create it with you. We see our Project Managers as pilots - grounded in your web strategy, bringing together a multidisciplinary team and guiding clients, so together we can meet your business goals. When I met Deanna, she fit this “pilot mold” to a T. I knew she could deliver on the transparent guidance our clients are looking for. With a proven track record at other commerce agencies and an exceptionally strong operational process background, Deanna will be driving communication around status and milestones, project forecasting and budgeting, and overall ensuring projects run as smoothly as possible. All new clients will get to experience connecting with her as their first point of contact, and she’ll deliver on the accuracy, transparency, and communication needed to keep projects moving seamlessly. Welcome to the team Deanna - we can’t wait to get started! #newhire #businessgrowth #ecommerce #webdev #webstrategy

Had an absolute blast representing Bear Group at the eTail™ Palm Springs last week! Not only did we host a steak dinner (with Butter Cake 😋 ) at Mastro's Restaurants with BigCommerce, but I also got to hit the PGA West Pete Dye Mountain Course alongside Big Commerce and TaylorMade Golf Company! My favorite part of the week was hearing from merchants about their biggest pain points, and being real with each other about the challenges we face in today’s commerce climate. From personalization tactics that help increase average order value to #webdesign and #webdev, we’ve got you covered at Bear Group regardless of the web challenges you’re facing! Thank you to everyone who came out to chat and connect with us! Want to give a special shout-out to: ULE Group’s Denise M. Foley, Amazon's Cameron MacQueen, Torani (R. Torre & Co.)’s Esther Kang and Stephanie Grubert, Brighton Collectibles’ Kellie Bailey, Five Below’s Daniel Hoffman, BigCommerce’s Jonathan Rodgers and Nicholas Amelio, Adobe Commerce’s Mark Williamson, Nathaniel Beeson, Timothy Lee, Tom Kluckman, Mike Doyle, and Bill Stringer, and Future Commerce’s Phillip Jackson and Brian Lange #ecommerce #retail #eTail25 #merchant #businessgrowth 

New Episode Alert with Thomas McCutchen! Unveiling the Power of eCommerce Personalization === Why Listen? 🟣 Journey from Entrepreneur to Strategy Leader: Kunle welcomes Thomas to discuss his evolution from founding Scoutside to spearheading strategy at Bear Group. Discover Thomas's insights on fostering eCommerce growth through meticulous strategy, design, UX, and engineering. 🟣 Unlocking Personalization in E-commerce: Dive into how personalization transforms the online shopping experience. Learn from Thomas how gathering customer data leads to more tailored and engaging shopping journeys. 🟣 Data-Driven Growth Strategies: Thomas shares the importance of leveraging data for decision-making in e-commerce. Understand how to use analytics for optimizing product offerings and enhancing customer engagement. 🟣 Innovations in Meal Delivery & Baby Products: Explore specific examples of personalization in action. From meal delivery services tailoring offerings based on customer preferences to baby product companies optimizing their products for different stages of childhood development, see how data drives better customer experiences. 🟣 Advanced Personalization Techniques: Get a glimpse into the future of eCommerce with advanced personalization strategies. Thomas discusses the integration of dynamic CMS and data analysis tools for creating highly customized content and product recommendations. 🟣 Platform Insights – Adobe Commerce & Shopify: Gain insights into the role of platforms like Adobe Commerce and Shopify in facilitating personalized eCommerce experiences. Thomas weighs in on the strengths of each platform and their suitability for different business needs. --- Don't miss this enriching episode filled with valuable strategies for anyone looking to enhance their eCommerce business through personalization. Tune in to learn how to leverage data, technology, and innovative thinking to stay ahead in the digital marketplace. 🎧 Listen now to transform your eCommerce approach and deliver unmatched personalized experiences to your customers! https://lnkd.in/gjuxkewv

Absolutely thrilled to share that Tony Ciarelli is Bear Group’s new VP of Revenue! Not only that, but he’s hitting the ground running - Tony will be at the National Retail Federation (NRF) with Katie Maher this weekend! Tony has incredible experience, having been involved in web technology projects for over a decade. He knows tech stacks in and out and has a killer community of wonderful connections. Not to mention, I knew he would be a great personality fit when he told me he played competitive volleyball. His incredible team mentality and commitment to helping the company grow makes him the perfect fit for Bear Group. Welcome to the team, Tony! Meet him in person by scheduling a meeting at NRF: https://bit.ly/48JBXfE #welcometotheteam #NewHire #NRF24 #NRF2024 #ecommerce