Client: Gumdrops Wet Weather Boutique    

Designer: ideaLEVER Solutions Inc.

Solution: CommerceCM, SiteCM

Launched: February 2009

Gumdrops Wet Weather Boutique is all about having fun and looking great splashing in puddles.  After arriving from hot, dry Australia, founder Shanda Jerrett discovered that the novelty of puddle jumping in Vancouver soon wore thin.  Determined to not let the weather get to her she purchased a pair of colorful gumboots ........ not only were they comfortable and practical they made her feel youthful again. Puddle jumping made its come back and initiated the birth of Gumdrops, a playful, practical and professional wet weather boutique allowing Vancouverites to Get Wet in Style.

Her initial web site was poorly implemented and they were frustrated with their clunky and hard to manage web site. Customers couldn't figure out how to purchase and updating inventory or adding products took so much time, they just stopped bothering.

Working with Liz Gaige at Market Navigators, Gumdrops selected CommerceCM for its flexibility and ease of use.  A new site was launched in less than 3 months (including a break for Christmas!) and gave Gumdrops the ability to sell in US and Canadian dollars, easily manage their catalog, and effectively market their unique selection of designer rain wear.  CommerceCM is just one part of Gumdrops mission to help everyone Get Wet in Style!

"After extensive frustration from a previous web company, I was introduced to Rob and ideaLEVER. I can't tell you how the team and the software have changed my whole approach to our e-commerce platform and store. I have switched form a web-o-fobe to an absolute lover of our website. I am excited to update it (it is so easy) and am excited to receive orders (something our last sight didn't have the proper ability to do)

SO thank you to you guys for assisting in the enhancement of our online presence and selling power." - Shanda Jerret, 2009