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Why Some Fashion Brands Are Embracing DIY E-Commerce

With rising competition to acquire and retain customers online, digitally native start-ups are determining how to strike a balance between developing their own e-commerce features in-house and partnering with external software providers.
A screenshot of Outcast Clothing's e-commerce storefront
Womenswear brand Outcast Clothing is hiring its first developer to redesign its mobile app in-house; replacing a Shopify tool that currently powers it. (Outcast Clothing)

E-commerce software providers like Shopify have made opening an online store as easy as just a few clicks. But simplicity has its downside.

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Further Reading

Case Study | How to Create the Perfect E-Commerce Site

The best websites balance the jobs of inspiring customers via lush graphics and compelling storytelling, and maximising sales with a design that’s convenient, intuitive and easy to navigate. This case study explores how to achieve both goals and create the ideal online shopping experience.

How to Get Customers to Shop Online

Fashion e-commerce winners are using new personalisation techniques to boost sales, but doing so doesn’t necessarily require expensive software upgrades.

About the author
Malique Morris
Malique Morris

Malique Morris is Senior E-Commerce Correspondent at The Business of Fashion. He is based in New York and covers digital-native brands and shifts in the online shopping industry.

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