Ecommerce for Timber, and Home & Building Suppliers
Create a convenient online shopping option with Spruce eCommerce. Fully connected to Spruce, this solution allows customers to browse and shop products while delivering the same high-quality service they expect – in-store and online.
Connect with your customers 24/7
Our eCommerce platform was built to serve the unique needs of your LBMH business. You don’t have to connect to third-party software to provide your customers with the shopping experience they expect these days. Instead, you gain the complete solution.
eCommerce built for timber, and home & building suppliers
Create a shopping experience that helps everyone from your DIYers to your pro contractors. Together you can:
- Restrict what displays by role
- Create custom quotes
- Build multiple carts for different jobs
- Generate quick lists for similar jobs
- View in-store pricing
- Schedule pickup and delivery
Seamlessly connected with Spruce business management software
Spruce eCommerce has a proven, direct connection with Spruce. With these connected systems, you can create a virtual extension of your branch. Avoid manual entry and rekeying of data with:
- Branch-level inventory counts
- Transactions and order history
- Pricing
- Invoices and statements
All in real-time.
Allow customers to browse or purchase online
Empower your customers to make the best buying decisions. Control what you sell online and how you sell it. We’ve made it easy with:
- Build your own products feature
- Intelligent merchandising tools you control
- Product overlay functionality
- Enhanced product attributes and filters
- Integrated PIM system
Custom B2B website design and marketing
Increase online revenue with our in-house marketing and web design services. Our team of eCommerce experts offers:
- Fully custom B2B website design
- Growth-driven design services
- Digital marketing campaigns
- Automated eCommerce workflows
Provide the convenience of buying online and in-store pickup
Give your customers more ways to purchase from you with buy online, pick up in-store (BOPIS). This fulfilment strategy has proven to increase online and in-store revenue. Spruce eCommerce provides:
- In-store pickup checkout option
- In-store pickup availability by branch location
- Automated order emails to selected in-store pick branch
- Custom checkout and thank you page instructions
Spruce eCommerce is ideal for:
Spruce eCommerce FAQs
What is Spruce eCommerce?
Spruce eCommerce is a best-in-class eCommerce solution that helps timber, and home and building supply retailers sell more online. The platform provides a modern website that allows customers to browse, add to cart, and purchase products in seconds.
What industries does Spruce eCommerce serve?
Spruce eCommerce serves a wide array of industries, including but not limited to:
- Timber and building material dealers
- Window, door, and joinery showrooms
- Large hardware stores and home centres
- Kitchen and bathroom showrooms
Does Spruce eCommerce connect directly to Spruce?
Yes, Spruce eCommerce is directly connected to the Spruce database. Leveraging Spruce eCommerce allows you to connect to your business management software with:
- Branch-level inventory counts
- Transactions and order history
- Pricing
- Invoices and statements
Does Spruce eCommerce have an industry-specific PIM (product information management) system?
Yes. We’re integrated with Akeneo’s PIM system that houses enriched content that your customers need to make an informed buying decision. This allows you to seamlessly add products to your eCommerce storefront.
What kind of procurement controls does Spruce eCommerce offer?
Spruce eCommerce offers procurement controls that include:
- Customer quote builder
- Quote management
- Multi-tier approval
- Budgets
- PO enforcement
- Cost centres
- Department dimensions
What pro contractor and LBMH functionality does Spruce eCommerce have?
Spruce eCommerce was built for your LBMH business. Below are just a few features included within the platform:
- User roles
- Live Spruce pricing
- Live branch-level inventory counts
- Custom quote builder
- Materials calculator
- Buy online, pick up in-store scheduler
- Delivery scheduler
- Search and merchandising controls
- Product and brand restrictions/prioritisation
What marketing features does Spruce eCommerce have?
Spruce eCommerce has several built-in marketing tools, including:
- Abandoned baskets
- Content pages
- Blog tool
- Drag and drop layouts
- Rewards & loyalty programs
- Badges
- Banners
- Customer segmentation
- Reports
- HubSpot and other marketing app integrations
Spruce eCommerce also has an in-house B2B website design and digital marketing team.
How much does Spruce eCommerce cost?
The cost of Spruce eCommerce varies based on several factors including the scope of implementation, company size, and customisations.The best way to receive an accurate quote is to schedule a Spruce eCommerce demo with one of our experts. We’ll guide you on your ecommerce journey.
“We've been operating in the ecommerce world for about 3.5 years now, and this is the first time I've felt excited about the future and our ability to evolve with a system that easily scales as we grow.”
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