Slow food, locavore, gluten−free, grass−fed | anyone involved in the specialty food category knows that these are some of the trends that have driven the market in recent years. They’ll also point out another critical trend: selling directly to customers over the Web. Fanatic foodies around the world will spend extra money to get your product, and although it may not represent the lion’s share of a specialty food company’s sales volume, when it comes to building the brand and buzz in the market −− which can be essential to getting that big distribution deal −− selling on the Web is key. You have to get your product to those folks that demand it, talk about it, blog about it and even tweet about it. It’s like having a free sales force.

Commerce Generation handled all aspects of the site’s development, from graphic design, to usability testing to development of a robust backend.  The site is built on Microsoft’s Commerce Server 2009 platform, and allows for seamless integration of inventory, marketing and order management, and provides the ability to create custom, real-time reports and analytics.  The site also incorporates Commerce Generation’s own innovative technology, such as custom shipping calculations…

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Commerce Generation has been contracted as e-commerce consultants to help with Grafton Cheese’s e-commerce needs and to provide guidance as the company continues to grow. Commerce Generation will work with Grafton Cheese to overhaul its online presence, as well as provide support for the current website platform…

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Commerce Generation handled all aspects of the site’s development, from graphic design, to usability testing, to development of a robust backend. PetFoodDirect.com’s new site will increase the quality of the customer experience, while simultaneously driving down transactions costs. Built on Microsoft’s Commerce Server 2009 platform, the site allows for seamless integration of inventory, marketing and order management, and provides the ability to create custom, real-time reports and analytics. The site additionally incorporates Commerce Generation’s own innovative technology, such as virtual gift cards and custom shipping calculations…

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Commerce Generation, a Burlington based IT software development and consulting firm, reports three new national client wins, and the addition of two new staffers. It’s a trend that the company’s President, Matthew Fotouhi, thinks bodes well for Vermonts technology sector..

Source: Newport Daily Express

Burlington, VT— Commerce Generation, Inc., the Burlington Vermont developer of website e-commerce solutions, announces the addition of three new employees.
Ryan Coughlin has been hired as Web Developer. Coughlin will graduate from Champlain College in 2010, with a major in Website Development and Design.
Vasile Laur, joins the firm as Software Developer. Laur’s background is in software and database development and design, with a major in Software Development at Champlain College.
Jenica Norrish joins Commerce Generation as Online Marketing and PR Coordinator. She is a 2008 graduate of Champlain College, with a degree in Public Relations.

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