In a move that signals its intent to become the UK’s leading end-to-end eCommerce agency, Liverpool-based eCommerce agency Velstar has today announced the acquisition of Chester-based marketing agency We Influence.
The acquisition will blend the technical knowledge and eCommerce expertise of Velstar with We Influence’s creative, growth-focused marketing capabilities, creating an unified agency with over 50 digital specialists. We Influence’s team will make the move to Velstar’s HQ in Liverpool city centre, integrating the two businesses’ teams to establish Velstar as the UK’s leading end-to-end eCommerce agency.
Commenting on the acquisition, the CEO of Velstar, Daniel Sheard, said: “Both Velstar and We Influence have been active in the eCommerce space for years now. We have great admiration for one another’s work, and it was clear we shared similar ambitions, as well as a complementary skillset. This acquisition is a natural fit for both businesses, and I’m confident it will result in some exciting new opportunities for our clients.”
Since its formation in 2016, Liverpool-based eCommerce agency Velstar has been on a mission to deliver world-class digital solutions that drive online sales and customer loyalty. The company has worked with some of the biggest names in retail and eCommerce, including electricals retailers AO.com and Currys PC World, white goods retailer Appliances Direct, cosmetics retailer Lookfantastic.com, and many more.
We Influencewas founded in 2017 by Graham Withe, Justin Young, with a mission to help brands grow by harnessing the power of digital marketing. The company has worked with some of the UK’s most well known brands including Rosehill Furnishing, Winfields, Plumbworld and more.
This acquisition signals an exciting new chapter for both businesses. Together they will offer an unrivalled suite of services that covers every aspect of eCommerce; from strategic planning and creative design to technical development and growth marketing. With over 50 digital specialists across their combined teams, they will be able to offer clients a truly holistic service that helps them maximise online sales and ROI. If you would like to find out more about how we can help your business grow online, please get in touch.
Conclusion:
We are excited to announce that we have acquired Chester-based marketing agency We Influence! This move signals our intent to become the UK’s leading end-to-end eCommerce agency by blending our technical knowledge and expertise with their creative marketing capabilities! With over 50 digital specialists on board across our combined teams – there is no doubt that we will be able offer an unrivalled suite of services that cover every aspect of ECM! Get in touch today to see how we can help grow your business online!
