Emporix Features
Merchandising/Marketing (7)
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Storefront Design Tools
Provides standard templates with an easy to use tool set to customize the templates to showcase the stores brand and optimize the users experience
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Product Visualization
Ability to display and manage photos, 3D views, videos etc for each product
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Recommendations / Personalization
Personalize the buyers experience by displaying the most relevant products to the consumer and increase conversions using past buyer behavior and merchant-driven rules. Tools may include such as cross-sell/up sell, promotions, recommendations, guided selling, etc
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Promotions and Discounts
Contains features that allow administrators to set up promotions on site, provide time based discounts, and enter coupon codes.
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Shopping Cart Abandonment
Provide tools to help convert abandoned carts into sales. Saves items in shopping cart if a users does not complete the purchase. Allows users to continue order process in a future session. Emails users to remind them they have items in their cart.
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Product Reviews
Ability to display reviews and enable users to write reviews for each product. Integrations to review syndication software to include most recent reviews for products
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SEO
Provides tools to drive traffic to pages via organic search
Product Catalog (5)
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Content Management
Ability to add/update products, product pricing, product information and other content included on eCommerce site.
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Product Configuration
Ability to all users select options to configure the product or select product options. For example, color, size, etc.
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Product Search and Filtering
Provides rich user experience to find products on site through site wide search, faceted navigation, product filtering and sorting
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Intangible Products
Provides functionality specific to selling intangible products such as: Subscriptions, Trials, Perpetual Licencing, Downloads, Free Trials, etc.
Discount Management
Track products that are for sale at a reduced price or part of coupon promotions
Order Process (18)
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Checkout Process
Includes features that optimize user check out experience such as Shopping carts and Single Click Checkout, order summaries, receipts.
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Shipping Options
Functionality that allows users to select shipping options based on price and delivery time. May integrate to 3rd Party shipping/fulfillment companies.
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Tax Display and Processing
Displays appropriate tax to user based on local laws. Contains functionality to process tax in back end systems. May integrate to 3rd Party tax solutions.
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Payment Processing
Supports required payment methods including credit card processing, purchase orders, paypal, etc. Contains appropriate fraud management functionality.
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Order Management
Contains tools that enable administrators to manage placed orders to ensure all customer orders are processed correctly and on time.
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Returns / Refunds
Functionality to allow users to process returns/refunds either via self service or contacting customer service.
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Retail Inventory Management
Tracking, organizing, and controlling retail inventory throughout the supply chain and sales process
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Multi-Channel Fulfillment
Contains distributed order management functionality so that an order can be fulfilled from a warehouse, a store, a vendor drop ship or an in store pick up.
Returns Management
Track and facilitate returns of products sold
Order Processing
Send / receive, process, and execute orders
Order Fulfillment
Manage the process of receiving, preparing, and delivering orders for goods/products
Purchase Order Management
Create, send, and track purchase orders and their statuses
Backorder Management
Manage customer orders that cannot be filled immediately due to out-of-stock items
Special Order Management
Manage special order requested by a customer
Payment Options
Offers multiple online payment options such as credit card, Paypal, gift cards, mobile payments, and more
Sales Order Management
An order generated by a seller to a customer, containing details about products or services
Purchase Order Management
Create, send, and track purchase orders and their statuses
Credit Card Processing
Accept and process credit card transactions
Multi-Channel Support (11)
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Omnichannel
Provides seamless approach to the consumer experience through all available shopping channels (Mobile, Social, Web, Point of Sale, catalog). Some times referred to Omni-Channel.
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Mobile
Features that enable customers to easily to shop for products using a mobile device.
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Social Commerce
Features that enable customers to easily shop for products on popular social platforms. May provide standard integrations or tools that build the social store on the platform.
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Customer Service
Provides features that enable customer services teams to interact with customers. Features may include chat and and phone support.
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Store Locator
Enable customers to locate and navigate to physical locations by zip code, city or GPS
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3rd-Party Store Integration
Integrates/Syncs your product catalog to major on line retailers such as Amazon, Ebay, etc. to make it easy to administer selling products via 3rd party channels
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B2B
Includes features that that are valuable to B2B transactions. For example partner management, contract pricing, invoicing, product entitlement, contract management etc.
Multi-Store
Manage multiple teams and operations from a central location
Point of Sale (POS) Integration
Integrates with point of sale (POS) systems
Social Media Integration
Integrate with social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc.
Mobile Commerce
Platform (33)
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APIs
System provides well documented API's that can be used to integrate to any 3rd Party or internal system.
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Customization
Product provides tools to customize web store front, business process, etc. to meet unique business needs.
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Integrations to Add-on Tools
Is easy to integrate to or has pre-packaged integrations to a wide variety of leading add on tools/software.
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User Management
Enables customers to update their own user information, settings and preferences.
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Reporting / Analytics
Provides standard and ad-hoc reporting ability to meet business requirements
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Security
Software provides appropriate tools and certifications to protect against fraud and malicious attacks
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Multi-Channel Management
Manage inventory, communication, marketing, orders & more across warehouses, stores and online channels
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Admin Access Rights
Provides ability to control editing rights by product category, geography etc.
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Test-to-Product Migration
Functionality that enables administrators to test changes to products, store design, work flows etc in a test environment and schedule the changes to be migrated to the production version of the site
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Internationalization
Provides features that enable business transactions throughout the world. Typical features are multi-language, multi-currency and taxation
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Cross Browser Support
Enables store or site to provide the same user experience in all browsers and browser versions.
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Performance and Reliability
Software performs well and runs with minimal unscheduled downtime
Mobile Access
Access software remotely via mobile devices
SEO Management
Optimize and manage the search engine optimization efforts for a website or digital content
Shipping Management
Manage and track orders being shipped to customers
Campaign Management
Create a collection of marketing actions to complete specific goals and plan and analyze campaign results
Catalog Management
Create and manage digital catalog of products/services with their details, specifications, and price
Website Management
Built-in website builder or integration with third-party site
Promotions Management
Design, communicate, and distribute incentives to perform a specific action
Reviews Management
Track and monitor reviews of products or services
eCommerce Management
Has a built-in eCommerce system or integrates with third-party systems to manage online sale of products
Price/Margin Management
Track and manage the profit margin between the cost of a product and its selling price.
Application Management
Track, manage and store the applications of potential future members, customers or candidates
Product Data Management
Capture, organize and track product-specific data and information in a centralized location
Template Management
Create, save, and re-purpose templates for emails, forms, etc.
Multi-Channel Management
Manage inventory, communication, marketing, orders & more across warehouses, stores and online channels
Invoice Management
Captures invoice data and maintains comprehensive records for auditing and reporting purposes
Workflow Management
Create, design and manage workflows for repetitive tasks
Warehouse Management
Manage and track operations and inventory within warehouses
Sales Tax Management
Calculation of consumption tax imposed on the sale of goods/services
Customer Management
Store and organize information about customers and previous interactions
Communication Management
Manage and track all internal and external communication conducted via calls, email, text, or chat
Data Security
Protect sensitive data for digital privacy
Administration (16)
Reporting
Creating reports and presenting sales, inventory, and customer information provided by data collected by the software.
Cart Management
The ability for customers to add and remove multiple products before purchase.
Shipping Information Collection
The ability to collect shipping information in order to fascilitate order fulfillment.
Inventory Management
Track and manage inventory levels to maintain proper supply
Promotions Management
Design, communicate, and distribute incentives to perform a specific action
Tax Management
Implementation of various strategies to manage tax obligations via planning and maintaining compliance
Multi-Channel Management
Manage inventory, communication, marketing, orders & more across warehouses, stores and online channels
Catalog Management
Create and manage digital catalog of products/services with their details, specifications, and price
Gift Card Management
Reward loyal customers with gift cards which they can redeem for special offers and loyalty bonus
Refund Management
Oversee the process of issuing refunds
Returns Management
Track and facilitate returns of products sold
Order Management
Manage and track customer orders for goods, investments, or any other purchases
Invoice Management
Captures invoice data and maintains comprehensive records for auditing and reporting purposes
SEO Management
Optimize and manage the search engine optimization efforts for a website or digital content
Discount Management
Track products that are for sale at a reduced price or part of coupon promotions
eCommerce Management
Has a built-in eCommerce system or integrates with third-party systems to manage online sale of products
Integrations (6)
Payment Gateway Integration
Integration with a payment gateway in order to fascilitate collecting payment.
E-commerce Platform Integration
Integration with e-commerce platforms in order to create a seamless shopping experience.
Email Integration
Integration with email tools in order to easily send confirmation emails and other communication pertaining to a customer's order.
Social Media Integration
Integrate with social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc.
Shipping Services Integration
Integrates with shipping services
Third-Party Integrations
Set up connections to third-party platforms to improve business processes
Cart Management (5)
Multi Cart
Ability to create multiple shopping carts on the same platform
Products
Allows users to add and remove products and details such as price or item description
Customizable Templates
Pre-designed layouts that can be customized to match preferences and requirements
Embed
Shopping cards can be easily added to any type of website
Email Templates
Pre-made examples and templates for emails
Omnichannel Features (7)
Retail Management
The ability to manage the operations of a retail storefront and integrate storefront operations with other channels.
POS Integration
The ability to integrate with a POS system in order to facilitate the integration of brick and mortar channels with other channels.
Social Media Integration
Tools to integrate social media channels with other commerce channels to create a seamless experience for customers.
Customer Service Integration
The ability to integrate customer service into all channels.
Marketing Tools
The ability to integrate marketing tools into all channels.
E-commerce Integration
Tools to combine e-commerce channels with other channels in order to create a seamless experience across channels.
ERP Integration
The ability to integrate with ERP systems in order to unite customer-facing channels with back-end channels.
Reporting (2)
Reports & Analytics
Tools to present data collected from various channels in a digestible way to help business owners make informed decisions.
Data Transfer Tools
The ability to transfer data between channels in order to streamline operations.
Headless Commerce (5)
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Decoupling
Ability to disconnect the front office from the back office of an e-commerce platform
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REST APIs
Provide APIs that allow for interaction with RESTful web services
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Data Orchestration
Capture and manage data from multiple sources and syncronize it with the front end and back end
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Customization
Allows developers to customize the platform using multiple programming languages
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Extensibility
Include prebuilt integrations with multiple systems such as ERP and CRM
Generative AI (3)
AI Text Generation
Allows users to generate text based on a text prompt.
AI Text Summarization
Condenses long documents or text into a brief summary.
Generative AI
Use AI to generate content in the form of text, images, videos, etc.
Data management - Catalog Management (4)
Centralized Product Information
Stores product information in one centralized location and sync across all sales channels
Data Import/Export
Imports and export of product data in formats such as CSV, Excel, or XML
Product Data Enrichment
Allows adding product attributes and other multimedia such as images, videos etc
Data Mapping
Allows to map data fields between the catalog management system and other systems
Product catalogs - Catalog Management (17)
Category Management
Allows organizing products into categories and subcategories based on attributes, tags, or other criterias
Search and Navigation
Provides search capabilities to help users find products quickly
SEO Optimization
Allows optimization product pages for search engines
Inventory Management
Track and manage inventory levels to maintain proper supply
Pricing Management
Tool used to determine accurate pricing and product eligibility for borrowers
Promotions Management
Design, communicate, and distribute incentives to perform a specific action
Data Storage Management
Manage and store data in a database
Campaign Management
Create a collection of marketing actions to complete specific goals and plan and analyze campaign results
Multi-Channel Management
Manage inventory, communication, marketing, orders & more across warehouses, stores and online channels
Content Management
Handles digital content throughout its lifecycle, from creation and storage to distribution and archiving
Order Management
Manage and track customer orders for goods, investments, or any other purchases
Workflow Management
Create, design and manage workflows for repetitive tasks
Document Management
Store, manage, and track all electronic documents in a centralized location
Product Data Management
Capture, organize and track product-specific data and information in a centralized location
Sales Order Management
An order generated by a seller to a customer, containing details about products or services
User Management
Manage user accounts, profiles, roles, permissions, and other details across applications, devices or networks
eCommerce Management
Has a built-in eCommerce system or integrates with third-party systems to manage online sale of products
Integration - Catalog Management (3)
API Integration
Allows integration with other systems such as ERP, CRM, PIM, and e-commerce platforms
Third-Party Integration
Supports integration with payment gateways, shipping providers, and marketing tools
Social Media Integration
Integrate with social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc.
Analytics and Reporting - Catalog Management (4)
Catalog Effectiveness
Reports catalog effectiveness and collects valuable information about a catalog's performance
Customer Insights
Analyzes customer behavior and preferences based on product interactions
Online Catalog
An online catalog of inventory that customers can view
Product Catalog
Present a catalog of inventory that customers can view
Agentic AI - E-Commerce Platforms (7)
Autonomous Task Execution
Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input
Cross-system Integration
Works across multiple software systems or databases
Adaptive Learning
Improves performance based on feedback and experience
Natural Language Interaction
Engages in human-like conversation for task delegation
Proactive Assistance
Anticipates needs and offers suggestions without prompting
Decision Making
Makes informed choices based on available data and objectives
Accounting Integration
Integrate with a third-party accounting system
Agentic AI - Catalog Management (3)
Multi-step Planning
Ability to break down and plan multi-step processes
Proactive Assistance
Anticipates needs and offers suggestions without prompting
Decision Making
Makes informed choices based on available data and objectives
Additional Functionality (98)
Inventory Control
Monitor product stock levels
AI Copilot
A virtual assistant that uses AI to pursue goals and complete tasks on behalf of users
Reordering
Accept and track repeat orders
Bulk Ordering
Accept and track orders with multiple items
Multi-Currency
Manage and handle various international currencies
Customer Accounts
Record customer information, purchase history, and other notes
Multi-Location
Manage and support multiple locations
Reporting & Statistics
Collection, analysis, and representation of numerical data and generation of reports to understand various patterns
Drag & Drop
Assemble applications and processes by dragging over and arranging pre-built components
Shopping Cart
Checkout of online store
Alerts/Notifications
Alerts or notifications of various types such as pop-up messages, sounds, banners, or badges
Data Synchronization
Synchronizing data between two or more devices/systems and automatically updating changes to maintain consistency
Order Tracking
Track orders throughout the fulfillment process
Email Marketing
Create and send email blasts/campaigns
Activity Dashboard
Dashboard to view the status of ongoing processes, identify current incidents and track past activities
Loyalty Program
Offer prizes, discounts, and other incentives for customers to earn reward points on purchases and redeem them for future purchases
Multi-Channel Marketing
Coordinate marketing efforts across channels (email, landing pages, social media, etc.)
Templates
Sample files or documents that could be customized as needed or used as is
Customizable Templates
Pre-designed layouts that can be customized to match preferences and requirements
Inventory Tracking
Track and monitor inventory items, such as raw materials, unfinished goods, and ready-to-sell items
Customizable Branding
Add customized logos and colors to align with company branding
CRM
Built-in customer relationship management (CRM) capabilities or integration with a third-party CRM system
Kitting
Group and package individual but related items as one package set
Customer Touchpoints
Identify specific interactions between customers and brands
Customer Segmentation
Process of dividing customers into groups based on common characteristics
Web/Mobile App Development
Create/edit commerce applications for mobile devices and/or web
Product Catalog
Present a catalog of inventory that customers can view
Inventory Optimization
Maintain and control the stock level of inventory
De-Coupled Front & Back Ends
Separate front and back end platforms to make coding changes without affecting user experience
Customer Database
A collection of customer information such as contact details, demographics, previous interactions, etc.
Activity Tracking
Track and document all activities across devices, networks, and other systems
Conversion Tracking
Measure return on ad spend by tracking the actions people take such as sign up or download after engaging with ads
Search/Filter
Search and filter data across systems to locate required information by entering keywords or certain criteria
Access Controls/Permissions
Define levels of authorization for access to specific files or systems
Barcode/Ticket Scanning
Scan barcodes to ensure accurate pricing and label tracking
Product Configurator
Customize the specifications of a finished product to meet the particular needs of a customer
Data Import/Export
Import and export data to and from software applications
Inventory Auditing
Cross-checking financial records with physical inventory counts and records
Quotes/Estimates
Generate quotes or estimates for customers
Customer History
Access previous interactions or concerns to maintain customer relationships
Invoice Creation
Create invoices from scratch or have recurring invoices
For Small Businesses
Designed for small businesses
Abandoned Cart Saver
Built-in tool that sends an email invitation to customers who have added an item to their cart but left before completing checkout
Sales Trend Analysis
Analyze the current state of sales data to accurately understand trends and forecast future sales numbers.
Shopping Cart
Checkout of online store
Multi-Language
Manage and support multiple languages
Localization Automation
Adapt content to display differently based on viewer location
AI Copilot
A virtual assistant that uses AI to pursue goals and complete tasks on behalf of users
Content Library
Centralized repository to store content and assets
Search/Filter
Search and filter data across systems to locate required information by entering keywords or certain criteria
Customization
Create labels for products that contain required information such as colors, sizes, dates, etc.
Data Synchronization
Synchronizing data between two or more devices/systems and automatically updating changes to maintain consistency
Access Controls/Permissions
Define levels of authorization for access to specific files or systems
Templates
Sample files or documents that could be customized as needed or used as is
Customizable Branding
Add customized logos and colors to align with company branding
Catalog Creation
Create catalogs of products and/or services
Activity Dashboard
Dashboard to view the status of ongoing processes, identify current incidents and track past activities
Product Comparison
Compare multiple products based on their features, capabilities, pricing, etc.
Drag & Drop
Assemble applications and processes by dragging over and arranging pre-built components
Tagging
Attach digital tags to documents and assets for identification, search, or monitoring purposes
Categorization/Grouping
Organize and group data or items based on various criteria
Cross Selling Functionality
Automatically suggest related, complementary or add-on items to customers
Monitoring
Observe and track the demand, usage, progress or quality of a system, product, or user
Document Storage
Store and organize documents in a centralized system
Image Library
Store and manage images
Database Publishing
Partially or fully automated creation of formatted publications from unformatted data
Customizable Templates
Pre-designed layouts that can be customized to match preferences and requirements
Layout & Design
Configure publication's layout before publishing
Generative AI
Use AI to generate content in the form of text, images, videos, etc.
Reporting & Statistics
Collection, analysis, and representation of numerical data and generation of reports to understand various patterns
Multi-Channel Marketing
Coordinate marketing efforts across channels (email, landing pages, social media, etc.)
Merchandising
The activity of promoting the sale of goods at retail
Sales Trend Analysis
Analyze the current state of sales data to accurately understand trends and forecast future sales numbers.
Order Entry
Entering, storing, and transmitting electronic and/or online orders, tests and other services for all types of industries
Version Control
Track revisions and updates made to files and navigate between different versions
Reporting & Statistics
Collection, analysis, and representation of numerical data and generation of reports to understand various patterns
Abandoned Cart Saver
Built-in tool that sends an email invitation to customers who have added an item to their cart but left before completing checkout
Mobile Access
Access software remotely via mobile devices
API
Application programming interface that allows for integration with other systems/databases
Customizable Branding
Add customized logos and colors to align with company branding
Multi-Language
Manage and support multiple languages
Activity Dashboard
Dashboard to view the status of ongoing processes, identify current incidents and track past activities
Multi-Currency
Manage and handle various international currencies
Payment Options
Offers multiple online payment options such as credit card, Paypal, gift cards, mobile payments, and more
Access Controls/Permissions
Define levels of authorization for access to specific files or systems
Product Catalog
Present a catalog of inventory that customers can view
Credit Card Processing
Accept and process credit card transactions
AI Copilot
A virtual assistant that uses AI to pursue goals and complete tasks on behalf of users
Customizable Reports
Alter the layout and content of reports
Data Import/Export
Import and export data to and from software applications
Generative AI
Use AI to generate content in the form of text, images, videos, etc.
Email Marketing
Create and send email blasts/campaigns
Drag & Drop
Assemble applications and processes by dragging over and arranging pre-built components
Rewards Points
A type of incentive earned through making purchases in select categories.
Customer Accounts
Record customer information, purchase history, and other notes
Customizable Fields
Customize data fields to support various needs and use cases
SSL Security
Security protocol that ensures secure, encrypted communication over the internet, safeguarding sensitive data from unauthorized access
CRM
Built-in customer relationship management (CRM) capabilities or integration with a third-party CRM system
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