Digital Commerce for High-End Retail
Where refined retail meets exceptional commerce.
48First is a digital commerce studio building luxury storefronts, custom e-commerce, and connected retail systems for premium brands — online and in store.
120+
Storefronts launched
$400M+
Commerce processed
Shopify Development ◆WooCommerce Development ◆Headless Commerce ◆Custom E-Commerce Development ◆Content & Merchandising ◆CEGID Integration ◆Adyen Integration ◆Avalara Integration ◆Microsoft 365 Integration ◆ERP Integrations ◆CRM Integrations ◆Store Launch Services ◆Managed E-Commerce ◆SEO ◆Analytics ◆Ongoing Support ◆Shopify Development ◆WooCommerce Development ◆Headless Commerce ◆Custom E-Commerce Development ◆Content & Merchandising ◆CEGID Integration ◆Adyen Integration ◆Avalara Integration ◆Microsoft 365 Integration ◆ERP Integrations ◆CRM Integrations ◆Store Launch Services ◆Managed E-Commerce ◆SEO ◆Analytics ◆Ongoing Support ◆
Services
Storefronts crafted for the world's most discerning brands.
From first impression to final checkout, we design and engineer commerce experiences that reflect the standards of luxury retail.
01 / Store Design
Shopify Store Design
Editorial layouts, refined merchandising, and considered detail — designed to convert without compromising the brand.
- Luxury storefront design
- Mobile-first design
- Product collections
- Collection filtering
- Product merchandising
- Custom product pages
- Landing pages
- Checkout optimization
- Conversion optimization
- Luxury user experience
02 / Development
Shopify Development
Custom themes, private apps, and structured product content — engineered for performance, scale, and discoverability.
- Custom themes
- Theme customization
- Custom sections
- Shopify apps
- Private apps
- Storefront customization
- Shopify API development
- Performance optimization
- SEO optimization
- Product content management
- Structured catalog data
- Rich media integration
03 / WooCommerce
WooCommerce Development
Bespoke WordPress commerce builds with custom themes, plugins, and finely tuned performance for content-led retail.
- Custom WordPress themes
- Custom plugins
- WooCommerce extensions
- Payment gateway setup
- Subscription commerce
- Performance tuning
- Hosting & scaling
- Platform migration
04 / Headless Commerce
Headless Commerce
Composable, API-first architectures pairing Shopify or custom backends with lightning-fast, editorial frontends.
- Composable architecture
- API-first storefronts
- Next.js frontends
- Shopify Hydrogen
- Custom backends
- Edge & CDN delivery
- Sub-second load times
- Omnichannel content
05 / Custom Development
Custom E-Commerce Development
Fully bespoke platforms engineered around unique catalogs, workflows, and the exacting demands of luxury brands.
- Bespoke platforms
- Custom catalog models
- Product configurators
- B2B & wholesale portals
- Custom checkout flows
- Third-party API integration
- Scalable infrastructure
- Ongoing engineering
06 / Retail Integrations
Retail Integrations
One synchronized operation — connecting point of sale, payments, tax, and enterprise systems across every channel.
- POS synchronization
- Payments (Adyen, Stripe)
- Sales tax (Avalara)
- ERP integration
- CRM & loyalty
- Shipping & carriers
- Inventory sync
- Analytics & reporting
07 / Managed E-Commerce
Managed E-Commerce
Ongoing optimization, SEO, and analytics with dedicated support that keeps stores performing long after launch.
- Ongoing optimization
- SEO management
- Conversion optimization
- Analytics & reporting
- A/B testing
- Content updates
- Security & maintenance
- Dedicated support
08 / Merchandising
Content & Merchandising
Editorial product storytelling, collection architecture, and refined merchandising that scale your catalog while preserving the house voice.
- Product storytelling
- Collection architecture
- Editorial content
- Category curation
- Personalized merchandising
- On-site search
- Recommendation engines
- Catalog enrichment
09 / Store Launch
Store Launch
End-to-end launch programs — data migration, QA, and go-live orchestration handled with precision.
- Launch strategy
- Data migration
- Quality assurance
- Pre-launch testing
- Go-live orchestration
- Domain & DNS setup
- Training & handover
- Post-launch support
Platforms & Solutions
One studio for every commerce architecture.
WooCommerce Development
Bespoke WordPress commerce builds with custom themes, plugins, and finely-tuned performance.
Headless Commerce
Composable, API-first architectures pairing Shopify or custom backends with lightning-fast frontends.
Custom E-Commerce Development
Fully bespoke platforms engineered around unique catalogs, workflows, and brand experiences.
Content & Merchandising
Editorial product storytelling, collection architecture, and catalog enrichment crafted for luxury houses.
Store Launch Services
End-to-end launch programs — data migration, QA, and go-live orchestration done right.
Managed E-Commerce & Support
Ongoing optimization, SEO, analytics, and dedicated support to keep stores performing.
Retail Integrations
Connected commerce, in store and online.
We unify your point of sale, payments, tax, and enterprise systems into a single, synchronized retail operation.
Deep integration expertise is one of our strongest differentiators — from fulfillment and inventory to analytics, every system speaks the same language.
How We Work
A considered path from concept to commerce.
01
Discover
We immerse ourselves in your brand, audience, and commercial goals to define the right strategy.
02
Design
Editorial, conversion-minded design that translates luxury into a seamless digital experience.
03
Build
Custom development, integrations, and platform engineering built for performance and scale.
04
Grow
Managed optimization, SEO, and analytics that compound results long after launch.