👶 Built for Connection. Designed for Scale. Owlet's mission goes beyond products – it's about helping parents feel safe, seen, and supported. Bear partnered with Owlet to evolve their experience with a more human content strategy, refined design, and a flexible Shopify CMS that makes launching and testing content effortless. 👉 Read the full case study https://lnkd.in/em4QAz3X #ShopifyAgency #eCommerce #Shopify #DTC #eCommerceGrowth
Bear
Technology, Information and Internet
Seattle, Washington 1,705 followers
Premier commerce agency | Full-service web solutions to accelerate business growth
About us
Bear is a full-service digital commerce agency specializing in crafting innovative, future-forward digital solutions that empower brands to scale and grow. With over 16 years of experience, Bear delivers comprehensive services across strategy, design, development, and optimization to help brands thrive in the ever-evolving eCommerce landscape.
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- Technology, Information and Internet
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
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- Seattle, Washington
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 2007
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- Web Development, Content Management Systems, e-Commerce, Magento, Drupal, Business Strategy, Shopify, Integrations, Custom Web Apps, Adobe Commerce, Website Redesigns, Website Migrations, Web Design, Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO), Web Analytics, Brand Elevation, Full Stack Development, Digital Growth Strategy, Content Strategy, Digital Strategy, Mobile Shopping, UI/UX Design, Elevar, Subscriptions, Ordergroove, BigCommerce, Dotdigital, and Klaviyo
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The Discount Dilemma: Rethinking BFCM for Long-Term Growth As brands gear up for Black Friday and Cyber Monday, it’s easy to get swept up in the noise — but are deep discounts really driving long-term value? Our latest blog breaks down the culture, psychology, and real cost of discount-driven marketing — and how to build a strategy rooted in brand, not bargains. 💡 Learn how to: • Lead with storytelling instead of slashing prices • Reward loyalty over volume • Turn short-term sales into lasting relationships 👉 Read the full post: https://lnkd.in/eseUr8Rb #BFCM #eCommerceStrategy #Shopify #BrandGrowth #BlackFriday #ShopifyAgency
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A 125-year-old icon, modernized. A heritage brand with modern ambitions—Bag Balm partnered with Bear to relaunch on Shopify 2.0, creating a platform built for today’s consumer. The result? A digital revival that turned brand legacy into measurable growth. +78% sales YoY +22% lift in conversion rate See the full case study https://lnkd.in/e8FtqDvE #ECommerce #BrandStrategy #ShopifyAgency #DTC #Shopify #EcommerceAgency
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We’re thrilled to share that Bear and our client Micro Kickboard have been recognized at the 2025 W3 Awards with two wins: 🏆 Gold – Website Features: Best UX 🥈 Silver – General Websites: Consumer Goods These awards celebrate creative excellence on the web, and we’re proud that our work stood out to the audience. Huge thanks to our talented Bear team and the Micro Kickboard crew for their partnership in bringing this vision to life. https://lnkd.in/g5YWjdT #W3Awards #Bear #eCommerce #UXDesign #ShopifyAgency #eCommerceAgency
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A good redesign looks fresh. A great one builds what’s next. For Fresh Meal Plan, Bear delivered both: • A bold new brand system • Seamless Shopify + Recharge UX • Mobile-first design built for scale The result? A seamless online journey that’s just as satisfying as what’s on the plate. 🥗 Read the full case study: https://lnkd.in/dsWM9uTj #Shopify #Ecommerce #UXDesign #Recharge #DigitalStrategy #SubscriptionCommerce #DTC #EcommerceGrowth
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Is Headless the Right Move for Your Brand? Headless is a buzzword — but one worth understanding. It can unlock design freedom, performance, and personalization that traditional platforms can’t match. But it’s not a one-size-fits-all solution. In this post, we break down: ✅ When headless actually makes sense ✅ The 5 signals we look for before recommending it ✅ What it unlocked for brands like Clearly Filtered ✅ And why sometimes… we advise against it If your team’s hitting roadblocks with your current setup, this one's for you. 👉 Read the full breakdown: https://lnkd.in/ex2KM2QY #ecommerce #headlesscommerce #shopify #d2c #bearagency
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How Bear Helped Only Natural Pet Boost Sales by 40% in 12 Weeks When pet parents hesitated at checkout, Only Natural Pet knew it wasn’t their product, it was the buying experience. The subscription flow and loyalty program had untapped potential. Leveraging the flexibility of Shopify, Bear rebuilt the experience to be clear, fast, and conversion-friendly: ▪ Side-by-side pricing & plain-language savings (“Save 45% today, 10% for life”) ▪ A marketer-friendly promo engine — no dev tickets required, thanks to Shopify’s agile framework ▪ A phased loyalty roadmap with personal touches like birthday treats & breed tips Results in just 12 weeks: +40% total sales +22% active subscriptions Promo launch time cut from 15 hours to under 2 🐶 Read the full case study: https://lnkd.in/extTV--g #ecommerce #shopify #shopifyplus #subscriptions #ecommerceagency #petbrands #bear
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Wholesale is evolving – and Bear’s own Director of Business Development, Lea Kalani, has seen the shift firsthand. Before joining Bear, Lea spent over a decade leading wholesale at brands like Diane Von Furstenberg, Splendid, and Milly NY. Today, she’s helping omni-channel brands modernize their wholesale operations with tools built for the way B2B actually works. In our latest blog, she breaks down how Shopify's B2B platform quietly became an extremely powerful tool in eCommerce – streamlining everything from POs and net terms to personalized catalogs and pricing. 👉 Read the full blog https://lnkd.in/e863hP82 #ShopifyB2B #eCommerce #Wholesale #Fashion #B2B #ShopifyPlus
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Welcome to the team, Lea Kalani! Lea joins Bear as Director of Business Development, bringing 10+ years of experience on the brand side in apparel – plus deep experience in Shopify Plus agencies supporting modern eCommerce and B2B growth. We’re so excited to have her on board. P.S. Her first blog post drops soon – don’t miss it. 👀 #NewHire #WelcomeToTheTeam #B2B #eCommerce #ShopifyPlus #Wholesale #OmnichannelRetail
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From Runway to Refined: How Simkhai Elevated Its Digital Flagship When a luxury fashion brand like Simkhai is known for editorial spreads and red carpet moments, its digital experience should feel just as refined. Bear partnered with the Simkhai team to overhaul their Shopify Plus site—modernizing the design aesthetic, improving site speed, and creating a seamless UX that couples brand ethos and ease of use. 🚀 +4% conversion rate ⚡ ~20-point boost in site performance 🛍️ Streamlined filtering + editorial design system The result? A digital flagship as elevated as the brand itself. Read the full case study → https://lnkd.in/efyrCgdq #ShopifyPlus #LuxuryFashion #Ecommerce #UXStrategy #DTC #DigitalTransformation #Fashion