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Case Study | Cadillac & KW Parts Boost Sales with a Headless Platform Supporting 4M Products

KW Parts, a leading European distributor of American auto parts and a trusted partner of General Motors (GM), required a platform capable of handling a vast

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brett-sinclair
November 17, 2024

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Case Study Overview

KW Parts, a leading European distributor of American auto parts and a trusted partner of General Motors (GM), required a platform capable of handling a vast catalog of over 4 million products and providing a B2C-like shopping experience to wholesale buyers across 30 European countries.

Cadillac, a subsidiary of GM, had an equally ambitious but distinct goal, focusing on launching a brand new B2C ecommerce webshop for selling car accessories directly to customers across Europe. As part of GM’s investments in the European market, Cadillac embarked on a journey to create a strong ecommerce presence in the region using KW Parts’ well-established digital ecosystem.

To tackle this complex business case, brands chose Virto Commerce and Mardi Gras agency to build a headless ecommerce platform and scale with new shops as needed. Thanks to a seamless integration with Briqpay, the platform has a centralized interface for all payment orders for admins and supports multi-currency transactions with automatic currency updates. Website content is localized and available in multiple languages, enabling both brands to operate effortlessly across European markets.

In 2024, brands set a foundation for future-proof automotive ecommerce with Virto’s Commerce Innovation Platform.

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Case Study Snapshot

Region

Europe

Industry

Automotive & Spare Parts

Technology

Virto Commerce,

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Brett Sinclair

Brett is the founder and director of the B2B eCommerce Association. With over 15 years in the industry, he is passionate about helping B2BEA members and the broader B2B community succeed in digital commerce.