Shopify Plus Modernization & Architecture Partnership

Technology Stack

Lightspeed POS

Challenge

Kids Atelier faced expensive vendor lock-in, no omnichannel inventory visibility, and point-solution sprawl with no architectural blueprint.

Key issues included:

• Costly third-party vendor lock-in for sell-through tracking
• No omnichannel inventory visibility (Lightspeed POS + Shopify)
• Point-solution sprawl with no architectural blueprint
• Poor category navigation & merchandising UX
• Limited real-time inventory insight across sizes & SKUs

Solution

We built a custom sell-through app, integrated their channels, and embedded as their enterprise architect for the long term.

The solution included:

• Custom sell-through app replacing thousands per year in vendor subscriptions
• Integrated Shopify ↔ Lightspeed POS for omnichannel operations
• Logical architecture diagrams — current & target state
• L1/L2/L3 category hierarchy + faceted search (Algolia POC)
• Embedded EA model — 18+ months of continuous advisory

Results

A clearer roadmap and lower run costs underpin a lasting partnership.

• Reduced vendor costs
• Improved platform stability
• Clear tech roadmap
• Long-term EA partnership model