Broadleaf Commerce Explained

Broadleaf Commerce
Type:Limited liability company
Founded:2008
Founder:Brian Polster
Hq Location:Dallas, Texas
Num Locations:2
Industry:E-commerce

Broadleaf Commerce is a software technology company headquartered in Dallas, Texas, providing a Java[1] eCommerce platform based on Spring Framework.[2]

History

Broadleaf Commerce was founded in 2008 [3] by Brian Polster with backing from Credera Finance.[4]

In July 2010, Broadleaf launched the first version of their open source software.

On January 1, 2012, Broadleaf Commerce became an independent entity and gained legal separation from Credera Finance.[4]

In 2015, Broadleaf was selected for the 2015 Best of Addison Award in the eCommerce Framework category by the Addison Award Program.[5]

In 2016, Broadleaf was recognized by Texas A&M University in their 2016 Aggie 100 list. Broadleaf ranked 44th with an average growth rate of 43%.[6] [7]

In 2017, Broadleaf was recognized by Inc. Magazine in their Inc. 5000 list.[8] Broadleaf ranked 2420[9] on the list with a 3-year growth rate of 149%.

In 2017, Broadleaf was recognized by Texas A&M University in their 2017 Aggie 100 list. Broadleaf ranked 35th with an average growth rate of 45.8%.[10] [11]

Products

Broadleaf Community Edition

Broadleaf Community Edition is the free version of the open source[12] content management system (CMS). In addition to the management of products and catalog information, this edition provides a WYSIWYG editor to manage items such as blogs and pre-defined content pages.[13]

Broadleaf B2C Enterprise Edition

This edition requires an enterprise license. The B2C Edition enables cross-team collaboration for website management, campaigns, order lifecycle management, and customer service functionalities through a single administrative console. Features include CSR assisted shopping, RMA code generation, and system blocks for potentially fraudulent orders.[14]

Broadleaf B2B Enterprise Edition

The B2B Enterprise Edition requires an enterprise license. This system handles multiple fulfillment centers, vendors, suppliers, and end buyers.

Broadleaf Multi-Tenant Enterprise Edition

The system provides one administrative interface to set permissions for individual franchise site management and deploy changes across all franchise site properties. This edition manages multiple disparate sites, allows vendors to upload, price, and promote their own products independently.[15]

Broadleaf Commerce Microservices

The framework includes 30+ microservices containing extensible commerce service components built on Java and Spring as well as a centralized metadata-driven back office admin framework built in React.[16]

Broadleaf Commerce Cloud

In 2022, Broadleaf Commerce launched a cloud Platform as a Service (PaaS) platform. The tech stack consists of a full suite of eCommerce capabilities including browse and search, cart, checkout, catalog management. The solution also utilizes headless APIs with extension patterns using the technologies Java, Spring Boot, and React. The solution can be deployed with Broadleaf Microservices on-prem, on an external cloud, or to the Broadleaf Cloud.[17]

Product Features

Reception

Since its launch, Broadleaf Commerce has been reviewed by tech websites and blogs such as Forrester,[20] Orderhive,[21] TechWorld,[22] CIO,[23] ComputerWorld UK,[24] and Chain Store Age.[25]

Tech Blog Divante,[26] developer community Stack Overflow,[27] and tech blog Zoocha[28] have also reviewed the services.

Clients

References

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  2. Web site: Top Five OpenSource E-Commerce Frameworks. www.javaroots.com. 2017-03-06.
  3. Web site: Insights Blog. October 6, 2019.
  4. Web site: Management and IT Consulting Firm. Credera. October 6, 2019.
  5. News: Broadleaf Commerce Receives the 2015 Best of Addison Award. PRWeb. 2017-03-06.
  6. Web site: Aggie 100 > Aggie 100 Archives > 2016 > 2016 List. aggie100.com. en-US. 2017-03-06. https://web.archive.org/web/20170308045210/http://aggie100.com/Aggie100Archives/2016/2016List. 2017-03-08. dead.
  7. News: 10 DFW companies recognized for fast growth in this year's Aggie 100. 2016-11-12. Dallas News. 2017-03-06. en.
  8. Web site: The Complete Inc. 5000 List of America's Fastest-Growing Companies of 2017. Inc.com. en. 2017-11-14.
  9. Web site: Broadleaf Commerce. Inc.com. October 6, 2019.
  10. Web site: Aggie 100 > Aggie 100 Archives > 2017 > 2017 List. aggie100.com. en-US. 2017-11-14. https://web.archive.org/web/20171115015509/http://aggie100.com/Aggie100Archives/2017/2017List. 2017-11-15. dead.
  11. News: Broadleaf Commerce Honored at the 13th Annual Aggie 100. 2017-11-14. en.
  12. News: 9 app dev projects you should cancel in 2013. Oliver. Andrew C.. InfoWorld. 2017-03-06. en.
  13. Web site: Broadleaf Commerce: Invest in Customization, Not Licensing. MarTech. en-US. 2017-03-06. https://web.archive.org/web/20160417112957/https://www.marketingtechblog.com/broadleaf-commerce/. 2016-04-17. dead.
  14. Web site: Service with a Smile. Morrell. John. 2017-03-07. https://web.archive.org/web/20170308050353/http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/nrf/STORES1215/index.php#/60. 2017-03-08. dead.
  15. Web site: Broadleaf Commerce features at a glance. 2014-08-04. Smart Techie. 2017-03-06.
  16. Web site: Broadleaf Dev Central .
  17. Web site: ECommerce Cloud Solution - Broadleaf Commerce .
  18. Web site: What is a Digital Experience Platform? Liferay Defines DXP. www.liferay.com. en-US. 2017-03-07.
  19. Web site: A strategy for boosting B2B conversion rates—and SEO, too. Demery. Paul. 2017-03-07.
  20. Web site: Vendor Landscape: Digital Experience Platforms. www.forrester.com. en. 2017-03-07.
  21. News: Shopping cart platforms that retailers should take notice of. 2014-08-23. Orderhive. 2017-03-06. en-US.
  22. Web site: Boost your web store with an open source shopping cart solution. Vangie. Beal. Techworld. October 6, 2019.
  23. Web site: 10 Open Source Shopping Carts to Run Your Ecommerce Business. Vangie. Beal. January 18, 2012. CIO. October 6, 2019.
  24. News: Boost your web store with an open source shopping cart solution. Beal. Vangie. ComputerworldUK. 2017-03-06. en-GB.
  25. Web site: Specialty auto parts chain races for omnichannel position.
  26. News: Open Source e-Commerce Platforms – 19 platforms to test. 2015-03-04. Divante.co. 2017-03-03. en-US.
  27. Web site: Why Broadleaf Commerce over Magento or ZenCart?. stackoverflow.com. 2017-03-03.
  28. News: Which E-commerce Platform?. 2011-09-08. Zoocha. 2017-03-03. en.
  29. Web site: castAR Selects Broadleaf Commerce to Build Developer Marketplace . finance.yahoo.com . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20170308050743/http://finance.yahoo.com/news/castar-selects-broadleaf-commerce-build-100000512.html . 2017-03-08.
  30. Web site: The Container Store® Debuts New Website Powered by Broadleaf Commerce. November 3, 2009. www.businesswire.com. October 6, 2019.
  31. News: The Container Store Re-launches Website to Better Manage Online Catalog. 2017-03-06.
  32. Web site: Ganz, Maker of WebKinz®, Relaunches its eCommerce Engine with Broadleaf Commerce and Credera to Accommodate Virtual and Physical Currencies. https://web.archive.org/web/20120820064751/http://www.prweb.com/releases/GanzRelauncheseStore/BroadleafCommerce/prweb9789656.htm. dead. August 20, 2012. PRWeb. October 6, 2019.
  33. Web site: ICON Health & Fitness Selects Broadleaf Commerce for Multi-Site eCommerce Solution . finance.yahoo.com . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20170308045544/http://finance.yahoo.com/news/icon-health-fitness-selects-broadleaf-110000117.html . 2017-03-08.
  34. Web site: Complex auto parts sales call for new e-commerce software. Demery. Paul. 2017-03-06.
  35. Web site: Auto Parts Make The Move To Omnichannel. www.pymnts.com. 6 April 2016. en-US. 2017-03-06.
  36. Web site: Pep Boys Launches TreadSmart with Credera and Broadleaf Commerce. February 7, 2012. www.businesswire.com. October 6, 2019.

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