Summary of Endeca-Powered Storefronts Dominate the Top 100 Retail Web Sites For Second Consecutive Year
### Summary Endeca InFront, an e-commerce search and navigation solution launched in 2001, dominated the top 100 retail sites in 2004 for the second consecutive year. Adopted by nearly 100 major retailers globally, including Walmart.com, Tesco, and Barnes & Noble, the software enhances shopping experiences to boost conversion rates and average order values. Its rapid adoption spans both US and European markets, serving as a robust tool for customized merchandising beyond simple search functionality.
Parts used in the Endeca InFront Project:
- Endeca InFront e-commerce search solution
- Navigation facilities
- Merchandising solution
(PRWEB) June 10, 2005
The top 100 retail sites, as measured by Web-only sales in 2004, were compiled as part of the new Top 400 Guide to retailing Web sites by Internet Retailer magazine (http://www.internetretailer.com).
Despite several major changes over 2003s top 100 ranking — many newcomers to the list and significant movement by start-ups and venerable retailers, alike previous and new Endeca-powered sites dominated the list for the second consecutive year.
This trend by the top U.S. retail organisations is being mirrored in the UK and European retail markets. High profile organisations such as Tesco, Bol.com, Comet, Littlewoods, Lastminute.com, and Wehkamp, amongst others, are using Endeca InFront to power their online search and navigation facilities.
First unveiled in late 2001, the Endeca InFront e-commerce search, navigation and merchandising solution has experienced incredibly rapid adoption by the worlds most successful and innovative online and multi-channel retailers.
More than a simple search engine, the software gives retailers a robust and easily managed solution to create a customized and compelling shopping experience one that consistently delivers increased browser-to-buyer conversion rates and higher average order value.
The Endeca InFront solution is now used by nearly 100 online and multi-channel retail leaders like 1-800-Flowers.com, Barnes & Noble, Bol.com (the Netherlands), Crate & Barrel, Circuit City, CompUSA, Eddie Bauer, Kmart (Sears Holding Corp.), Hallmark, The Home Depot, Overstock.com, Patagonia, Tesco, Walmart.com and Wehkamp (the Netherlands).
- What is Endeca InFront?
It is an e-commerce search, navigation, and merchandising solution unveiled in late 2001. - How many online and multi-channel retail leaders use Endeca InFront?
Nearly 100 retail leaders use the solution. - Does Endeca InFront dominate the top retail site rankings?
Yes, Endeca-powered sites dominated the top 100 list for the second consecutive year in 2004. - What benefits does the software provide to retailers?
It creates a customized shopping experience that delivers increased browser-to-buyer conversion rates and higher average order value. - Which major retailers are listed as users of this solution?
Users include Walmart.com, Tesco, Barnes & Noble, Crate & Barrel, and The Home Depot. - Is the adoption of this technology limited to the US market?
No, the trend is mirrored in the UK and European retail markets with organizations like Bol.com and Wehkamp using it. - Can Endeca InFront be described as just a simple search engine?
No, it is more than a simple search engine; it offers a robust solution for navigation and merchandising.
