Shopify Plus
Shopify Plus is an enterprise‑grade, software‑as‑a‑service (SaaS) ecommerce platform for high‑volume and complex online commerce operations.
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About
Shopify Plus
What the platform does (core functionality)
Shopify Plus enables merchants to run and manage ecommerce operations, including online storefronts, checkout, order processing, inventory, customer accounts, multi‑store management, automation tools, APIs, and integrations with external systems. It supports selling across direct‑to‑consumer (DTC), retail, marketplaces, and business‑to‑business (B2B) in a single platform.
Who it is for (only if explicitly stated)
Shopify Plus is positioned for high‑volume and enterprise brands with complex ecommerce requirements beyond standard Shopify plans.
Deployment model
Cloud‑hosted SaaS. Shopify manages infrastructure, uptime, security, and scaling.
Architecture or positioning
Shopify Plus supports headless commerce via APIs, including the Storefront API and frameworks like Hydrogen for custom front‑end implementations.
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Why businesses choose Shopify Plus for B2B
Shopify Plus includes a native set of B2B capabilities that let merchants sell wholesale through the Shopify admin and storefront. B2B features are included with the Plus plan and allow businesses to manage companies, pricing, catalogs, and buying experiences within the same commerce platform used for DTC.
Verifiable B2B features:
- Company profiles with multiple buyers and locations, enabling structured business customer accounts.
- Customer‑specific catalogs and pricing, including volume pricing and quantity rules.
- Flexible payment terms and capture of purchase order (PO) numbers.
- Quick bulk ordering and self‑serve purchasing tools for business customers.
- Workflow automation with Shopify Flow to streamline business processes.
Publicly listed clients (examples frequently highlighted):
- Mattel
- Staples
- Glossier
How Rixxo can help
Rixxo doesn’t resell platforms; we help you choose the best one based on your operational needs. If Shopify Plus is the right fit, we’ll say so. If not, we’ll help you find one that is.
Already using Shopify Plus?
We can help you integrate it.
Resources to move you forward
Get a framework you can apply now to help choose the best eCommerce platform for your B2B business.
Watch our pre-recorded webinar: How to choose the best B2B eCommerce platform. Featuring Chris Gee & Hugh Pembroke.
Download a free RFP template to help you find the platform that meets your company's needs, budget, and long-term objectives.
How Rixxo can help
Rixxo doesn’t resell platforms; we help you choose the best one based on your operational needs. If Shopify Plus is the right fit, we’ll say so. If not, we’ll help you find one that is.
FAQs
There is no single "best" B2B eCommerce platform, only the one that best fits your business needs, people, and processes. Traditional platform selection focuses on features rather than solving real business challenges. We take a needs-driven approach, ensuring that platform selection is based on how well it aligns with your workflows, goals, and growth strategy, not just on a checklist of features.
Our Platform Selection Service helps businesses like yours evaluate options using a data-driven, structured framework.
Choosing the best B2B eCommerce platform isn’t just about features; it’s about how well the platform aligns with your business needs, processes, and people. Many businesses fall into the trap of selecting a platform based on a feature checklist without considering how it integrates into their workflows or solves their specific challenges.
Our Platform Selection Service helps businesses evaluate their requirements, assess platform capabilities, and make informed decisions supporting long-term growth and efficiency.
Create your Terms & Privacy Policy in minutes
Running a B2B business comes with legal responsibilities. Our free tools help you quickly generate tailored Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policies
These tools are a smart starting point to help you stay professional and protected.
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B2B Terms and Conditions generator
The distance selling act is retail centred and without proper terms, your b2b eCommerce business may be unprotected. Generate terms of service suitable for a trade retailer selling online.
Privacy Policy generator
Privacy policies are a legal requirement in many countries. This template can help to form yours and steer your GDPR compliance.
Returns Policy generator
Generate an easy to implement refund and returns policy that improves client relations.
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