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Brad Goldenberg and Jeremy Gryder from Blayzer are speaking at Midwest Ecommerce Summit 2024. Learn more about Blayzer’s innovative approach to design, development, and digital strategy here. Follow Blayzer on Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn to stay in the know on all things ecommerce web and marketing. Stay Ahead in Ecommerce: Embrace Intelligent Innovation In the … Continue reading →The Future of Ecommerce: Innovate Intelligently or Get Left Behind – Advice from Blayzer Digital

Shopware’s Mitch Baker is speaking at Midwest Ecommerce Summit 2024 to share key insights on how online showrooms are revolutionizing commerce. Learn more about Shopware’s trendsetting ecommerce platform here. Follow Shopware on Facebook, Instagram, X, or LinkedIn to stay in the know on all things B2B and B2C. How Will AI Affect Your B2B Business … Continue reading →AI In B2B Ecommerce: Game Changer or Overhyped? Insights from Shopware

Matt Grattan from Zamp is speaking at Midwest Ecommerce Summit 2024. You can learn more about Zamp’s white glove sales tax solution here. Bookmark their blog and follow Zamp on Facebook, Instagram, X, or LinkedIn for the latest info and insights on all things sales tax. Do You Know What Factors Determine Your Sales Tax? … Continue reading →Understanding Economic Sales Tax Exposure — Helpful Advice from Zamp

As autumn approaches, ecommerce businesses of all kinds are gearing up for Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and the holiday/end-of-year sales rush. For both B2C and B2B merchants, adapting to the latest ecommerce trends is crucial for maximizing success during this pivotal period. The ecommerce landscape is evolving quickly, with new technologies and strategies reshaping how … Continue reading →8 Trends in Intelligent Ecommerce: What to Expect & How to Prepare

What Is Intelligent Ecommerce? Forget endless scrolling and generic product suggestions. The future of online shopping is here, and it's intelligent. "Intelligent Ecommerce" isn't just a catchy buzzword; it's a revolution in how businesses leverage data and technology. Intelligent Ecommerce is about using all the tools at your disposal – data, AI, automation – to … Continue reading →Intelligent Ecommerce: The Future of Online Sales Is Here

2024 Summit Sponsors

Ecommerce has evolved into a dynamic and complex landscape, and businesses are constantly seeking innovative solutions to streamline their operations, enhance customer experiences, and drive growth. In this pursuit, the Midwest Ecommerce Summit 2023 is proud to present AdCirrus ERP as a premier partner and speaker. With their cutting-edge ERP solutions and expertise, AdCirrus stands … Continue reading →Unlocking Ecommerce Success with AdCirrus ERP: Your Trusted Partner and Speaker at Midwest Ecommerce Summit 2023

In the fast-paced world of ecommerce, efficient inventory management can be the difference between thriving and struggling. The complexities of tracking products, managing stock levels, and forecasting demand are daunting challenges that every ecommerce business faces. That's where Inventory Planner steps in as a game-changer, which is why they are a stellar partner and speaker … Continue reading →Inventory Planner: Proud Partner and Speaker at Midwest Ecommerce Summit 2023

The excitement is building as the ecommerce world eagerly anticipates the upcoming 2023 Midwest Ecommerce Summit on September 29th. Among the valued list of partners for this event stands Deck Commerce, a true trailblazer in the ecommerce solutions realm. Deck Commerce is now a leading order management system for omnichannel commerce. Deck Commerce’s comprehensive approach … Continue reading →Deck Commerce: Proud Partner for the 2023 Midwest Ecommerce Summit

Embracing Accessibility With AccessiBe: A Key Partner for the Midwest Ecommerce Summit 2023 We are thrilled to announce that AccessiBe, a leading accessibility solution provider, will be partnering with the Midwest Ecommerce Summit on September 29th. In today’s digital era, inclusivity is paramount, and they believe that every online business should prioritize making their platforms … Continue reading →Embracing Accessibility with AccessiBe: A Key Partner for the Midwest Ecommerce Summit 2023

The countdown to the highly anticipated Midwest Ecommerce Summit has begun. Scheduled to speak on September 29, 2023, the Blayzer team is ready to share their expertise and insights on the latest trends and strategies in the ever-evolving world of ecommerce. With a reputation for staying ahead of the curve and delivering exceptional results for … Continue reading →Join Blayzer Digital on September 29 at the Midwest Ecommerce Summit 2023

As a leading ecommerce platform, BigCommerce has continually demonstrated its commitment to empowering businesses to succeed in the digital realm. BigCommerce is a natural fit for the MidWest Ecommerce Summit as they simplify complex ecommerce to engage, attract, and convert more shoppers, expand your business faster with less complexity, and lower costs with more freedom … Continue reading →Join BigCommerce on September 29 at the Midwest Ecommerce Summit 2023

Featured photo and logo GIF sourced from T-REX website Mark your calendars for September 29, 2023, because the Midwest Ecommerce Summit is back and better than ever! Join us at the iconic T-REX venue for a day filled with insights, networking opportunities, and cutting-edge discussions on the future of ecommerce. Whether you're an established industry … Continue reading →Join us at T-REX on September 29 for the Midwest Ecommerce Summit 2023

2023 Summit Sponsors

Pics from the 2022 Midwest Ecommerce Summit We had an incredible time at the 2022 Midwest Ecommerce Summit at The City Museum! Great people, great content, and great times. Check out the gallery below to see all the smiling faces that came out for this Fall's summit - we're already looking forward to putting on … Continue reading →MES 2022 Photo Gallery

Conference to Draw Manufacturing, Retail & Ecommerce Leaders to the Gateway City This Fall ST. LOUIS (July 19, 2022) – The third annual Midwest Ecommerce Summit (MES) will be taking place on September 29, 2022, at City Museum. This one-day conference features more than a dozen presenters and sponsors, including St. Louis-based Blayzer Digital. Ecommerce … Continue reading →Date & Venue Announced for 2022 Midwest Ecommerce Summit

Brad, Mike, Julie, Kate, and Whitney from the Blayzer Commerce team are presenting at Midwest Ecommerce Summit 2021. You can read more news and articles from Blayzer Commerce here. Follow Blayzer Commerce on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, or LinkedIn for the latest ecommerce strategy, design, development, and marketing insights! Marketing Under Prohibition Marketing and selling restricted … Continue reading →Marketing Under Prohibition – Ecommerce Tips from Blayzer Commerce

Kali Keesee and Jason Skiba from Katapult are presenting at Midwest Ecommerce Summit 2021. You can read more news and articles from Katapult here. Follow Katapult on Facebook, Twitter, or LinkedIn for the latest ecommerce lease-to-own purchase solution insights! Retailers are Leaving Almost Half of American Consumers Without an Option to Buy Almost half of U.S. … Continue reading →Retailers Leave Half of Consumers Without an Option to Checkout

Chloe Fisher from Clyde is presenting at Midwest Ecommerce Summit 2021. You can read more articles from Clyde here. Follow Clyde on LinkedIn for the latest customer loyalty and product protection insights! How Product Protection Increases Customer LTV and Drives Loyalty Profit margins are becoming thinner for ecommerce merchants, especially in categories like electronics and appliances … Continue reading →How Product Protection Increases Customer LTV and Drives Loyalty

Timothy Stuart from dotdigital is presenting at Midwest Ecommerce Summit 2021. You can read more articles from dotdigital here. Follow dotdigital on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, or Instagram for the latest ecommerce marketing and engagement insights! What Is Responsible Marketing? Social responsibility and ethics have earned their place on the marketing agenda. They’re fast becoming consumers' … Continue reading →What Is Responsible Marketing?

Sara Strope from TaxJar is presenting at Midwest Ecommerce Summit 2021. You can read more articles from TaxJar here. Follow TaxJar on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, or YouTube for the latest ecommerce tax compliance news and digital transformation insights! Wayfair and the Pandemic – the Perfect Storm for Digital Transformation Not since the Great Depression or … Continue reading →Wayfair and the Pandemic – the Perfect Storm for Digital Transformation

Get Real Swag From Our Virtual Event Being able to attend a conference to learn about all new information and to adapt to the everlasting changes in our world today at no cost is incredible. Getting free things from attending a free event is even more amazing. That’s right -  due to popular demand, MES … Continue reading →How to Win a MES 2021 Swag Bag

Dan Fertig from BigCommerce is presenting at Midwest Ecommerce Summit 2021. You can read more articles from BigCommerce here. Follow BigCommerce on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Instagram, or YouTube for the latest ecommerce platform news and insights! It's Time to Get Holiday Ready Is your online store ready for the holidays? Yep, it's that time … Continue reading →Get Holiday Ready With BigCommerce

Ryker Kangail from Brightpearl is presenting at Midwest Ecommerce Summit 2021. You can read more articles from Brightpearl here. Follow Brightpearl on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, or YouTube for the latest ecommerce automation and digital operations updates! Life Is Short. Let's Automate. (With Brightpearl) With the ecommerce sector booming and demand for online shopping higher than … Continue reading →Life Is Short. Let’s Automate. (With Brightpearl)

Krish Iyer from ShipStation is presenting at Midwest Ecommerce Summit 2021. You can read more articles from ShipStation here. Follow ShipStation on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, or YouTube for the latest ecommerce shipping and fulfillment updates! Has COVID Shifted Ecommerce Consumer Behavior For Good? Consumer behavior has changed dramatically — and likely permanently — as … Continue reading →Has COVID Shifted Ecommerce Consumer Behavior For Good? The Latest Research from ShipStation

We're Celebrating Ecommerce in the New Roaring 20s! After last year's very successful inaugural event, the Midwest Ecommerce Summit is back for more in 2021. We're returning to your screen on October 21st with more insightful presentations. Top industry leaders will be sharing new perspectives on what's clicking in the world of ecommerce today. From … Continue reading →MES Returns October 21st

Mark Miano from Glew is presenting at Midwest Ecommerce Summit 2020. You can read more articles from Glew here. Follow Glew on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, or YouTube for the latest ecommerce analytics and business intelligence updates! Ready to Grow Your Ecommerce Business? When you’re ready to grow and scale up your ecommerce business, it … Continue reading →An Overly Analytical Approach to Optimizing Your Ecommerce Store

dotdigital is presenting at Midwest Ecommerce Summit 2020. You can read more articles from dotdigital here. Follow dotdigital on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, or YouTube for the latest email marketing and customer engagement news and updates! Turn New Customers Into Regular Shoppers Making a good first impression is easy. Winning true customer engagement and loyalty … Continue reading →Turn New Customers Into Regular Shoppers in 7 Easy Steps

Trustpilot is presenting at Midwest Ecommerce Summit 2020. You can read more articles from Trustpilot here. Follow Trustpilot on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, or YouTube for the latest reputation management news and updates! Turn Browsers Into Buyers Online shopping is up, but not every ecommerce business is riding the wave. Growing your bottom line during … Continue reading →7 Ways to Boost Your Conversion Rate Right Now

Real Swag from a Virtual Event? The best thing about conferences and business events is all the great information and industry updates you learn about. The next best thing is the SWAG! For people who attend a lot of events, collecting swag becomes a sort of sport, or at the very least, a quest. We … Continue reading →Get a Free MES 2020 Swag Bag

Join Us for Cocktails & Q&A at Midwest Ecommerce Summit 2020 At the end of each day of MES 2020 there will be a “happy hour” social session. We invite you to join us in a weekly toast to your success featuring our presenters’ signature cocktails, then stick around for the live Q&A. The MES … Continue reading →Cocktails & Questions

Square is presenting at Midwest Ecommerce Summit 2020. You can find more articles and resources from Square here. Follow Square on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, or YouTube for the latest ecommerce payments news and updates! Coronavirus & the Future of Ecommerce Before COVID-19, many businesses took their time launching ecommerce operations. With in-store business and … Continue reading →The Future of eCommerce in the Age of COVID-19

The following guest post was written by ShipperHQ for Midwest Ecommerce Summit readers. You can read more blogs from ShipperHQ here. Follow ShipperHQ on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, or Instagram for the latest updates. Building a Strategy That Delivers on Customer Expectations Local policy changes caused by the COVID-19 pandemic have made many small and mid-sized … Continue reading →4 Shipping Opportunities for Ecommerce Sites

TaxJar is presenting at Midwest Ecommerce Summit 2020. You can read more articles from TaxJar here. Follow TaxJar on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, or YouTube for the latest sales tax news and updates! What Are Sales Tax Holidays? In the U.S., there are periods of time during which states do not require retailers to collect sales … Continue reading →What Are Sales Tax Holidays?

Brightpearl is presenting at Midwest Ecommerce Summit 2020. You can read more articles from Brightpearl here. Follow Brightpearl on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram , or YouTube for the latest ecommerce operations news and updates! What Is a Digital Operations Platform? Ecommerce is evolving, and so are the tools of the trade. One of the latest … Continue reading →What Is a Digital Operations Platform?

The following guest post was written by Victoria Fryer from BigCommerce for Midwest Ecommerce Summit readers. You can find more blogs and content from BigCommerce here. Follow BigCommerce on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, or Instagram for the latest updates. Think about the last time you moved. Despite the logistical nightmare that no one enjoys, people still … Continue reading →Ecommerce Platforms: How to Choose the Right Foundation for Your Business

The following article was written by Blayzer Commerce for Midwest Ecommerce Summit. You can read more blogs from Blayzer Commerce here. Follow on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, or Instagram for the latest updates from this MES 2020 presenter. COVID & Ecommerce - Dangerous Curves Ahead For many US businesses, COVID-19 was like hitting a curve in … Continue reading →How COVID-19 Has Affected Ecommerce

Everyone get ready and mark your calendars because the Midwest Ecommerce Summit is on! The three-day virtual seminar series will begin on Thursday, September 24, 2020 at 2 pm with presentations from Blayzer Commerce and BigCommerce. The second day will be on Thursday, October 1, 2020 at 2 pm with presentations from Brightpearl, TaxJar, ShipperHQ, … Continue reading →Blog