9 Companies Built On Magento You Didn’t Know About

With new technology continuing to evolve, it has changed the way we do business, shop, seek entertainment, and communicate. With the creation of digital online storefronts, many big businesses have expanded their offerings to the internet through eCommerce sites. One of the most popular eCommerce platforms is one called Magento. This article will focus on that platform and a number of the big corporate companies that make use of it daily.

What Is Magento?

The simple explanation is that Magento is an eCommerce platform that has an open-source technology foundation. It contains a flexible shopping cart system that has attracted the attention of online businesses of all sizes. Magento has become so popular purely from the fact that it allows for the online store to be completely customized. Users can control all aspects ranging from the look, feel, and functionality of their eCommerce business. This level of flexibility has added to the value of using Magento regardless of how big or small a business is.

Just How Popular Is Magento?

There are a lot of stats to verify that Magento is slowly taking over a large chunk of internet bandwidth. BuiltWith has data that says there are well over 185,000 Magento-powered online stores currently in operation. Alexa indicates that there are more than 27,000 Magento stores in their top 1 million. That boils down to a usage percentage of 4.24 out of all internet digital stores in the Alexa top 1 million are powered by Magento.

A Short History Lesson

Magento was first launched in 2007. Online giant eBay bought the company in 2011 but reverted to being an independent company in 2015. The company was once again purchased but this time by Adobe in 2018. Later that year, Magento 1 reached its end of life, and early the following year the Adobe Commerce Cloud was introduced. This became a cloud-based version of Magento (known as Magento 2) which integrates with all Adobe tools.

The Top Companies Using Magento

Here is the list you have been waiting for. In no particular order, this is a look at some of the major players in today’s marketplace that rely on the flexibility and power of Magento to run their eCommerce stores.

Coca-Cola Company

Everyone has heard of and has most likely tasted, the product that is made by the Coca-Cola Company. The company dates back to 1892. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, the company has a Magento 2 website where visitors can purchase everything from Coca-Cola bottles and collectibles to accessories and apparel.

Olympus Corporation

This Tokyo, Japan company dates back to 1919. It specializes in optics and reprography equipment and is probably best known for the camera product line it produces. Oddly enough, the company did not get into camera manufacturing until 1936. The Magento website used by the company draws in millions of dollars in retail sales each year.

Ford Motor Company

Based in Dearborn, Michigan, this automobile manufacturer is one of the top automotive companies on the planet. Founded in 1903, the company earned $1.279 billion in 2020. It is also a major Magento user with one of the largest online stores. Through it, the company retails original automotive accessories to customers and an extensive global network of Ford dealers.

HP

Formerly known as Hewlett-Packard, this computer and printer manufacturer was formed in 1939 and has company headquarters in Palo Alto, California. In 2020, the company realized revenues totaling $2.84 billion in 2020. The Magento 2 eCommerce solution the company operates provides Click & Collect shopping options and other innovative features.

Wilson Sporting Goods Company

This company was established in 1913 in Chicago, Illinois. It manufactures a wide variety of sports equipment for various sports ranging from basketball and football to tennis, soccer, and golf. The company has found a great deal of success with Magento’s powerful promotional tools where it offers many discounts to online customers.

Tommy Hilfiger

This American clothing brand was launched in 1985 and calls Amsterdam, Netherlands its home base. The company manufactures products ranging from footwear and fragrances to apparel and accessories. The high-end brand has a massive global presence and has used Magento’s promotional features to provide free shipping on orders that reach a specific dollar amount.

Proctor and Gamble Company

Founded in 1837, and based in Cincinnati, Ohio, this company is a multinational consumer goods company with a focus on personal care and hygiene products. The company earned $14.31 billion in 2021 and has one of the largest Magento eCommerce sites online. It provides retail options to online customers and includes a B2B client portal for suppliers.

Jaguar Land Rover

This company was first established in 2008 although both Jaguar and Land Rover have long histories that date back to the 1930s and 1940s respectfully before they merged. The brand manufactured by this company is an off-road, four-wheel-drive vehicle. It uses a Magento retail website and a separate Magento-based eCommerce store to sell accessories.

AsusTek Computer

ASUS was established in 1989 and calls Taiwan home. The company is a multinational electronics manufacturer. The company uses Magento Commerce to power its B2B and B2C digital operations. It also uses the platform for other innovations including an employee purchase program that offers discounts to local businesses purchasing the products.

Final Thoughts

The fast-paced world of new technology ushered in a whole different way to conduct business. With competition moving online, many businesses of all sizes found that to stay competitive, they had to have a digital store available. This created a demand for powerful, but flexible eCommerce solutions. Magento has become a popular choice of big and small operations around the world.

The list above features nine of the biggest corporations currently using Magento for their digital stores. The point here is that if you are considering moving to the internet with your business, why not use the platform that is the top choice of some of the largest global players in today’s marketplace? If it is working for them, it will surely be a good investment for your business as well.

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Marina Turea works as content manager at Digital Authority Partners, a Magento Web Development agency.