adidas and OVS are among those recognized for outstanding achievements in digital commerce

BURLINGTON, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr. 1, 2015-- Demandware®, Inc. (NYSE:DWRE), the industry-leading provider of enterprise cloud commerce solutions, today announced the winners of its 2015 Commerce Pacesetter Awards. The annual awards honor excellence in digital commerce and recognize organizations that have leveraged the power of technology, partnerships and people in the most effective and innovative ways to move their businesses forward. Winners were selected in multiple categories, including Sustained Growth and Innovative Customer Experience.

The following Demandware clients are among those recognized as 2015 Commerce Pacesetters:

  • The adidas Group -- Recipient of the Sustained Growth Award

Since signing with Demandware in 2011, the adidas Group, a leader in the sporting goods industry, has continued to take online shopping to new heights, resulting in significant sales growth. Over the course of four years, the company launched 40 ecommerce sites and an additional 22 branded non-ecommerce sites on the Demandware platform. The continued expansion, combined with ongoing enhancements to the brand experience, has allowed the adidas Group to grow ecommerce revenues by 110 percent year over year.

  • OVS SpA - Recipient of the Innovative Customer Experience Award

OVS SpA, Italy's leading value fashion retailer, originally launched on Demandware in May 2013 and has since made the Demandware platform the core of its omni-channel strategy. OVS has effectively integrated online and offline channels to enable a seamless, multi-touch experience for customers. Innovative features such as shop-able content, customized content, virtual store tours, virtual fitting applications, click and collect, in-store kiosks, in-store Magic Fitting Rooms and engaging mobile applications put this retailer at the forefront of the omni-channel customer experience. OVS has seen tremendous results since launch, including 81 percent increase in site traffic, 345 percent increase in its Facebook fan base and 70 percent increase in Twitter followers.

The award winners will share their stories and will be honored at the 2015 Demandware XChange Conference, taking place April 13-15, in Las Vegas, Nevada. During the event, the winner of the Community Choice Award will also be revealed. The XChange Conference is a private event hosted annually by Demandware for its extended community. Demandware expects more than 1,200 attendees at this year's conference.

"I am humbled by the incredible talent that exists within our community, especially among our client base. The Commerce Pacesetter Awards gives us an opportunity to recognize and honor our clients for their outstanding achievements," said Tom Ebling, CEO of Demandware. "I'm truly looking forward to the Commerce Pacesetter session at our upcoming XChange Conference. The presentations will provide inspiration for our entire audience."

About Demandware

Demandware, the category-defining leader of enterprise cloud commerce solutions, empowers the world's leading retailers to continuously innovate in our complex, consumer-driven world. Demandware's open cloud platform provides unique benefits including seamless innovation, the LINK ecosystem of integrated best-of-breed partners, and community insight to optimize customer experiences. These advantages enable Demandware customers to lead their markets and grow faster. For more information, visit http://www.demandware.com, call +1-888-553-9216 or email info@demandware.com.

Source: Demandware, Inc.

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