We’re not an agency that chases trophies; we chase results. But this year, our work was recognized at the prestigious BigCommerce EMEA Partner Awards, and we can’t help but feel a little proud—and a lot grateful, as the initiative celebrates agencies and technology partners who push the boundaries of ecommerce innovation, strategy, and execution.
Let’s take a closer look at what makes them special—and why this recognition highlights the power of collaboration, creativity, and the right mix of elements.
What Are the BigCommerce EMEA Partner Awards?
The awards were established in 2021 to recognize outstanding contributions to ecommerce across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). Each year, BigCommerce celebrates its network of agency and technology partners who have gone above and beyond to deliver transformative results for merchants, leveraging the platform’s flexibility, scalability, and cutting-edge technology.
Winners are evaluated by a panel of BigCommerce employees and executives, based on the measurable value they’ve created for their clients and the creativity of their solutions.
The awards spotlight the diverse strengths of BigCommerce’s partner ecosystem. Key categories include:
- Achievement in Growth: Recognizing partners driving exceptional merchant growth, which is crucial for businesses looking to expand their market share and reach new customers.
- Innovation Award: Celebrating groundbreaking ecommerce builds and strategies that redefine the online shopping experience. This category highlights the creativity and technical expertise required to stay ahead.
- Shopper Experience Award: Honoring agencies that craft seamless, engaging customer journeys. A well-designed shopper experience is vital for driving conversions and building brand loyalty.
- Design Award: Highlighting stunning storefronts that merge beauty with functionality, demonstrating how aesthetics can enhance usability and customer engagement.
- Headless Commerce Award: Recognizing partners leveraging BigCommerce’s open APIs to deploy headless storefronts, which offer unparalleled flexibility and scalability for businesses aiming to innovate their ecommerce presence.
In other words, what truly matters in ecommerce—growth, creativity, and putting the end customer first.
Here comes the hotstepper
This year, we made the shortlist for our work with EGO Shoes, a UK-based fashion powerhouse experiencing rapid growth and international expansion. Their previous Magento setup couldn’t keep pace with their goals, and we stepped in to deliver a solution that transformed their ecommerce operations.
We delivered a headless BigCommerce solution that not only transformed their ecommerce operations but also set them up for long-term growth. Here's what made the project stand out:
- Headless Architecture Implementation: Built for scalability and speed, designed to keep up with EGO’s fast-paced growth and global ambitions.
- Custom Design & Development: From the product listing pages (PLPs) to the checkout process, we crafted a bespoke user experience from scratch.
- Multi-Channel & Multi-Currency Support: Seamlessly integrated solutions for localized storefronts, covering markets in the UK, US, Canada, Australia, Europe, and the UAE.
- CMS Integration (Amplience): Empowered EGO’s marketing team with the ability to manage content autonomously, without needing a developer.
- Custom Microservices & Integrations: Connected BigCommerce with tools like Ometria (CRM), GrapheneHC (merchandising), and PeopleVox (warehouse management system).
- Performance Boost: Delivered a 24% improvement in speed —turning a slow, clunky website into a fast, efficient sales engine.
Want the full story? Check out the EGO case study.
Why BigCommerce?
At TakeFortyTwo, we partner with BigCommerce because we believe in its ability to deliver flexible, scalable, and cost-effective solutions for merchants. From its robust API capabilities to its support for headless architecture, BigCommerce gives us the tools to build ecommerce solutions that actually work.
This nomination reflects what’s possible when the right tools meet the right team. It’s a testament to EGO’s bold vision, BigCommerce’s robust ecosystem, and our relentless focus on creating solutions that grow businesses.
Why This Matters
The BigCommerce EMEA Partner Awards validate our approach of rolling up our sleeves and solving real-world ecommerce challenges with creativity, care, and technical excellence.
While we didn’t walk away with the trophy this year, the nomination itself is a reminder of why - and how - we do what we do.
Looking Ahead
Yeah, we’re already thinking about what’s next. Our team remains committed to delivering award-worthy solutions for our clients—not because we want to win more trophies, but because we love to create work that works.
Huge thanks to EGO Shoes for trusting us with their vision and to BigCommerce for recognizing our efforts. Here’s to more big wins—together.
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