AndesGear: Chilean Adventure Sport Dealer Online Marketplace
Andesgear is a premier outdoor retailer in Chile, offering high-quality gear, apparel, and expert guidance for trekking, climbing, and adventure sports.
Their stores provide a wide selection of premium gear, accessories, and apparel for trekking, climbing, mountaineering, and other sports activities.
Andesgear’s stores are strategically located across Chile, from Antofagasta to Castro, allowing customers to experience products firsthand.
Their knowledgeable staff provides expert guidance on top brands for adventurers of all levels, from seasoned pros to newcomers.
They foster a community of outdoor enthusiasts, offering quality products and support to inspire a connection with nature.
Andesgear aimed to transform their online store into a multi-vendor marketplace with multiple shipping options for buyers.
This leads them to choose a reputable provider of Magento Development Services.
Dynamics of Chilean Adventure Sports Sector
The Chilean adventure sports sector is marked by dynamic growth, fueled by the country’s diverse landscapes and rising enthusiasm for outdoor activities.
Statista reports that the Chilean outdoor sports equipment market will generate $62.2 Million in revenue by the end of 2024.
Chile offers unique opportunities for trekking, climbing, mountaineering, and water sports, attracting adventurers from around the world.
This sector has seen a notable increase in demand for premium gear, quality accessories, and specialized apparel.
Online stores are expanding their offerings to include high-quality items for various sports activities.
Retailers and service providers are enhancing their online presence to cater to a growing customer base.
This shift aligns with Chile’s commitment to sustainability and safe outdoor experiences.
What Challenges Did AndesGear Face?
AndesGear encountered challenges in expanding its market presence and needed to implement multi-channel sales strategies to enhance its revenue.
To ensure competitive pricing and facilitate platform growth, AndesGear aimed to establish a fully functional online multi-vendor marketplace.
Also, they could not provide buyers with options to choose their preferred shipping methods for different products.
To address their needs, AndesGear contacted Webkul to hire Magento Developers certified to create a solution.
This case study will examine how AndesGear leveraged Webkul’s solution to address its challenges.
Solution:
Magento 2 Multi Vendor Marketplace
Magento 2 Multi Vendor Marketplace extension provided AndesGear with an effective solution for managing multiple sellers on its platform.
This extension features a dedicated vendor dashboard, allowing sellers to showcase their store information efficiently.
Sellers can now register, manage product listings, track inventory, handle orders and shipments, and customize their seller profile page.
The seller request is sent to the AndesGear store admin for approval. Once approved, the customer will gain access to all vendor functionalities in the store.
The admin can approve vendors and products automatically or manually, ensuring quality control, and can also include seller memberships.
The sellers can list and publish different types of products as needed for customers.
The image below displays various products listed on the AndesGear website by different sellers, allowing customers to purchase from their preferred seller.
This multi-vendor extension also integrates seamlessly with the Magento 2 Multi Vendor Mobile App.
Magento 2 Multi Shipping Marketplace Add-on
Magento 2 Multi Shipping Marketplace Add-on enables customers to choose different shipping methods for products from multiple sellers in a Magento 2 marketplace order.
AndesGear store admin can manage and configure the shipping methods available to sellers.
Sellers can customize and choose the shipping options to display at checkout.
Buyers have the flexibility to select their preferred shipping method from the available options during the checkout process.
The image below shows two sellers offering various shipping options for Andesgear Magento 2 store products.
This multi-shipping marketplace add-on proves to be a valuable tool that enhances the functionality of Andesgear’s online store.
Concluding Words
AndesGear utilized Webkul’s Magento 2 Multi Vendor Marketplace extension to expand its online store, providing a more diverse product range.
Also, the Magento 2 Multi Shipping Marketplace extension enabled buyers to choose different shipping methods from multiple sellers, enhancing flexibility.
Magento 2 extensions enabled AndesGear to offer a vast selection from multiple sellers, enhancing their platform’s offerings.
This upgrade has resulted in increased customer satisfaction and boosted sales and revenue in the Adventure Sports Gear category.
By implementing Webkul’s extensions, AndesGear has strengthened its presence in Chile’s adventure sports gear market.