GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–CQL, a leading digital commerce agency and Shopify Platinum Partner, is proud to announce its acquisition of Riess Group, a Shopify Platinum Partner with a long-standing history of delivering high-quality and scalable omnichannel commerce solutions for leading retail brands such as Warner Brothers Discovery, Stüssy, Perry Ellis, and Fashionphile. Together, CQL and Riess Group form the premier agency for unified commerce, delivering seamless customer experiences that connect digital and physical touchpoints – driving full brand engagement from website to point of sale.
This strategic acquisition unites two of Shopify’s most respected Platinum level agencies and combines the most-trusted expertise in Shopify ecommerce and point-of-sale (POS) under one roof. Mike Riess, Owner of Riess Group, will be joining CQL as the VP of Unified Commerce and Managing Director of EMEA.
“Unified commerce isn’t a trend – it’s the new standard. Consumers don’t think in channels. They expect one brand, one relationship, one frictionless experience,” said Dave Barr, CEO of CQL. “With Riess Group, we’re now the leading Shopify agency positioned to deliver that across every touchpoint for mid-market through enterprise brands. This acquisition supports our mission to be the go-to Shopify partner for unified omnichannel brand experiences.”
Founded in 2006 with offices in the US and France, Riess Group has 18 years experience building on Shopify, helping top brands scale with high-performance, POS and omnichannel ecommerce solutions. The acquisition marks a big shift in the Shopify agency space solidifying CQL’s position as the go-to partner for unified commerce transformation.
“As the leader in Shopify POS, we’ve joined with CQL to become the only scaled agency delivering unified commerce for mid-market through enterprise merchants. The CQL team’s enterprise experience, sterling reputation in the Shopify ecosystem, and the leadership team’s proven track record were the reasons that our team is so excited to join forces. Shopify’s own enthusiasm to fill this gap was also an important factor. With demand for seamless retail experiences growing, our team is proud to lead the way on these crucial implementations,” said Mike Riess, Owner of Riess Group.
Setting a New Standard for Shopify Agencies
There are only 12 Platinum Shopify agencies in the U.S. and now two of the top agencies have joined forces. The combination of CQL and Riess Group brings together deep strategy, design expertise, enterprise-level development, and point-of-sale to make unified commerce a reality in alignment with Shopify’s strategy.
“We’re excited to see CQL break new ground as a holistic agency – one that helps brands build beautiful, cohesive customer experiences that drive loyalty and growth across all touch points. More and more of our clients are asking for a complete solution that leverages our industry-leading ecommerce and checkout as well as point-of-sale in stores as a unified solution. We’re thrilled we have a partner who is designed to deliver against that vision,” Kim Seabrook, Head of Enterprise at Shopify.
With newly expanded capabilities in POS, bolstered by the addition of an entire Platinum Agency of team members, CQL now offers truly end-to-end services for middle-market through enterprise brands looking to deliver inspired customer experiences across every touchpoint.
About CQL
CQL delivers high-performing digital commerce solutions as a Shopify Platinum Partner through a consultative, strategy-led approach tailored to each client’s unique needs. With 30 years of expertise, we blend platform capabilities, custom innovations, and conversion-led design to elevate customer experiences and drive growth for mid-market through enterprise brands. Our reliable, on-time, on-budget delivery supports leading brands like TOMS, Eyemart Express, e.l.f. Beauty, Escalade Sports, Guthy|Renker, Stride Rite, and Footwear Unlimited achieve measurable success. For more information, call 616-365-1000 or visit www.CQLCorp.com.
About Riess Group
Founded in 2006 with headquarters in Paris, France and Texas, Riess Group, a Shopify Platinum Partner, has been at the forefront of the omnichannel commerce industry, with a long-standing history of delivering high-quality and scalable solutions for brands such as Warner Brothers Discovery, Stüssy, Perry Ellis, and Fashionphile.
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