E-Commerce Success and Innovation Right From the Start

Intershop - the history of ECommerce

History

Founded in 1992 as NetConsult GmbH in Jena, Germany, Intershop soon developed the world’s first commercially viable software package for operating online stores.

Intershop introduced the first fully functional online shop solution in 1994. 1999 saw the unveiling of Enfinity, a platform based on Java and XML aimed at enterprise customers. Enfinity Suite was introduced in 2004 as the first integrated e-commerce suite, enabling procurement, direct sales, and sales through partners, including via multiple country-specific websites. Since 2006, in addition to software and consulting services, Intershop has been providing a complete outsourcing solution for online business, including warehousing and logistics, online marketing, accounting, and returns management.

More than virtually any other company, Intershop has shaped online business and been part of the exciting story of this sector. Intershop has enabled organizations and enterprises on every continent to build and develop Internet sales channels fast, while also giving them the ability to extend their operations to other regions. Hundreds of large and mid-sized businesses worldwide deploy Intershop solutions across many different industries and regions.

Spanning over 75 countries and more than 50 languages, our customers can vouch for the daily effectiveness of our e-commerce solutions. 1.5 billion pages display over 250 million products, which are viewed 715 million times. That translates into 1.3 million orders and sales amounting to 200 million euros – every day.

E-commerce success is achievable – just ask us how!