Intershop Wins Eight Gold Medals in 2026 B2B Commerce Report

Intershop Communications AG has once again demonstrated its dominance in the B2B commerce space by earning eight gold medals and three silver medals in the Paradigm B2B Combine 2026: Digital Commerce Solutions for B2B (Enterprise Edition) analyst report by Andy Hoar. The company medaled in 11 of the 12 evaluated categories, securing recognition exclusively in the top two tiers. This marks a standout year-over-year achievement with an additional gold medal in Sales & Channel Enablement, reflecting Intershop's continued investment in empowering sales teams and channel partners. The report highlights Intershop's “rapidly emerging AI functionality” and “strong AI-enabled search capability,” powered by SPARQUE.AI, further strengthening its position in agentic commerce. Customers praised the platform's ability to handle complex, customized use cases and its transparent, cost-effective approach. Markus Dranert, CEO of Intershop, emphasized that the recognition across nearly every category reflects the strength of their vision, innovation, and operational discipline. The company is advancing its agentic commerce vision by introducing AI-powered capabilities that automate work and simplify operations.

The annual Paradigm B2B Enterprise Combine, produced by leading B2B e-commerce analyst Andy Hoar, is one of the most comprehensive evaluations of B2B commerce platforms. It evaluates vendors across 38 detailed criteria, with medals awarded based on composite scores in 12 key categories. Feedback from partners and customers adds weight to the “voice of the customer.” Intershop's gold medals were earned in Customer Service & Support, Total Cost of Ownership, Vision & Strategy, Content & Data Management, Promotions Management, Sales & Channel Enablement, Site Search, and Transaction Management. Andy Stanis, EVP and Managing Director for Intershop Americas, noted that the rigor and independence of the Combine make the recognition valuable, stating that earning eight golds and staying in the top two tiers across every category shows they are solving the problems that matter most to clients. For more information on what other leading analysts say about Intershop, click here.

Intershop Communications AG, founded in Germany in 1992 and listed on the Prime Standard, is a global provider of agentic commerce solutions powering digital sales for B2B enterprises. More than 300 manufacturers, wholesalers, and business associations worldwide rely on Intershop to connect, simplify, and automate commerce across regions, brands, and channels. Clients include Atlas Copco, Kubota, Würth, Musgrave, and RAJA. The company's platform is designed to handle complexity, helping businesses grow digital sales revenue, improve customer retention, and make sales processes more efficient. The original release is available on NEWMEDIAWIRE.