Intershop Communications AG, a global provider of B2B e-commerce solutions for the manufacturing, wholesale, and distribution sectors, has been named in The Forrester Wave™: Commerce Solutions, Q3 2026 report. The independent evaluation assessed 10 commerce platforms, and Intershop's inclusion reflects its deliberate strategy of integrating agentic AI tooling into everyday B2B operations to create measurable value.
Markus Dranert, CEO of Intershop, stated, “We believe this result reflects our unrelenting focus on B2B and the investments we have made in practical, real-world AI. Our customers, from hidden-champion manufacturers to global industrial powerhouses, need commerce that handles genuine complexity. That is exactly what we build.” Andy Stanis, EVP and Managing Director for Intershop Americas, added, “Serious commerce leaders don’t accept platforms that treat B2B as an add-on. We believe Forrester recognizing Intershop validates what our customers experience every day: when the complexity is real, this is the platform engineered for it.”
The Forrester Wave report is a key resource for businesses evaluating commerce solutions, and Intershop's recognition underscores its position as a specialized provider for complex B2B environments. For more information on analyst evaluations of Intershop, visit Intershop's press portal. The full report, titled The Forrester Wave™: Commerce Solutions, Q3 2026, is available to Forrester subscribers or for purchase on forrester.com.
This recognition matters because it highlights the growing importance of specialized B2B commerce platforms that can handle genuine complexity, as opposed to generic solutions that treat B2B as an afterthought. For manufacturers, wholesalers, and distributors in the Long Beach area and beyond, Intershop's recognition signals a reliable option for digital sales transformation. The company's focus on agentic AI provides practical tools that automate and streamline operations, potentially leading to increased efficiency and revenue growth for its clients.
Intershop, founded in Germany in 1992 and listed on the Prime Standard (ISHA), serves over 300 manufacturers, wholesalers, and business associations globally. Its platform is designed to handle complex B2B commerce across regions, brands, business models, and channels. Customers include Atlas Copco, Kubota, Wurth, Musgrave, and RAJA, who rely on Intershop to grow digital sales revenue, improve customer retention, and make sales processes more efficient.
For local businesses and industry observers, this report validates the trajectory of B2B e-commerce toward more intelligent, AI-driven solutions. As companies in the manufacturing and distribution sectors seek to remain competitive, platforms like Intershop that are engineered for complexity will become increasingly critical. The Forrester recognition not only affirms Intershop's strategy but also provides a benchmark for businesses evaluating their own digital commerce investments.
