SCHÖPPINGEN, Germany, Oct. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Shopware announced today that the company has once again been named "a Visionary" in the "2026 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Digital Commerce". This marks the seventh consecutive year that Shopware has been included among the providers evaluated by Gartner worldwide. The report evaluated a total of 14 digital commerce platforms worldwide.
The "Magic Quadrant" positions technology providers based on their "Ability to Execute" and "Completeness of Vision". For companies looking to evaluate B2C or B2B commerce platforms, we feel the report offers a structured overview of the digital commerce market and the key capabilities of providers.
Why this is important for retailers and partners
According to Gartner's definition, visionaries understand where the market is going or have a vision for changing market rules, but do not yet execute well. In our view, Shopware's open and "composable" approach, combined with AI-powered features, advanced integrations, and a strong partner ecosystem, enables merchants and agencies to innovate independently, scale efficiently, and grow flexibly.
"We never set out to simply manage commerce, but to keep rethinking it," says Sebastian Hamann, Co-CEO and Co-Founder of Shopware. "We think Gartner positioning Shopware once again as a Visionary, and this time as the only one, confirms this path. And it spurs us on: with agentic AI and an open, scalable platform for B2B and B2C, we aim to shape the next era of commerce."
The full report, "2026 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Digital Commerce", can be found here: https://www.shopware.com/en/gartner-magic-quadrant/
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Gartner, Magic Quadrant for Digital Commerce, Aditya Vasudevan, Penny Gillespie, Sandy Shen, Jason Daigler, Mike Lowndes, 19 October 2026.
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About Shopware:
Shopware is the open commerce platform for the age of agentic commerce. It provides global B2C and B2B companies with the powerful, agile and scalable infrastructure they need for sustainable growth.
The platform combines the robust security of open-source technology with a flexible API-first architecture. It brings together ready-to-use capabilities with the freedom to customize and extend solutions and bring innovations to market quickly.
Shopware supports all deployment models: SaaS, PaaS and self-hosted. This gives companies full flexibility and control over their infrastructure and data, allowing them to align the platform with their strategic priorities. Shopware is one of Europe's leading commerce platforms and is also growing rapidly in North America.
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Shopware named "a Visionary" in the 2026 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Digital Commerce
Shopware named "a Visionary" in the 2026 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Digital Commerce
Shopware named "a Visionary" in the 2026 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Digital Commerce
WUHU, China, Oct. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- On October 22, LEPAS unveiled AURA at Global Elegance Night during the inaugural LEPAS Global Elegant Lifestyle Week, marking the world premiere of the LEPAS Concept Car. Rooted in LEPAS's "Natural Energy" philosophy, the LEPAS All-New Concept Car brings Leopard Aesthetics to life through Future-Inspired Design, combining leopard-inspired proportions, flowing surfaces and lighting with a new family identity and personalization to explore the Future of Elegant Mobility.
Natural Energy, Expressed with Composure
"Elegance is not a matter of decoration, but of composure," said Ivan Dulanović, Chief Designer of LEPAS. AURA expresses elegance, confidence and mystery through its proportions, surfaces and details.
Inspired by the leopard's shifting weight and muscular tension, AURA features a long wheelbase, short overhangs and a wide stance. Pronounced shoulder lines suggest strength, while flowing surfaces and the gaze of the headlamps convey composure and mystery, capturing the understated power of Leopard Aesthetics.
AURA retains LEPAS's porcelain-inspired design, with sculpted volumes, flowing surfaces and a glossy finish balancing strength and refinement. Integrated air channels guide airflow while complementing the body's contours.
A New Design Identity, Made Personal
AURA's new front fascia unites the original rounded grille and side intake areas into a clean black surface. Its signature Leopard headlamps, inspired by the eyes of the leopard, reinforce LEPAS's visual identity. Both features will carry through to future LEPAS models, establishing a consistent family design language.
AURA explores personalization through front-screen graphics, lighting and animations, alongside an elliptical rear screen for customizable taillight displays. Its recognizable silhouette preserves brand identity while adaptable lighting allows individual expression, reflecting LEPAS's philosophy of quiet confidence and living at one's own pace.
Three Colors, Three Expressions of Elegance
Inspired by natural landscapes at different times of day, AURA's three colors capture the warmth of dawn, clarity of midday and mystery of twilight.
Dawn Pearl is inspired by sunrise in Tahiti, where the first light of day casts soft pink tones across the landscape. Inspired by the midday waters of Bacalar Lagoon, Bacalar Blue shifts between deep blue and clear turquoise, giving it a fresh, light feel. Provence Twilight captures the lavender fields at sunset, with deepening blue-violet tones lending the color a sense of mystery.
Together, the colors offer distinct expressions of elegance and more opportunities for personal style.
AURA's distinctive design identity and personalization possibilities will inspire future LEPAS models, bringing new expressions of "Drive Your Elegance" to everyday mobility.
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About LEPAS
LEPAS is Chery Auto's Premium NEV brand, dedicated to creating elegant mobility experiences for users worldwide. Committed to becoming the Preferred Brand for Elegant Mobility Life, LEPAS brings together Leopard Aesthetics, Elegant Technology, and Exquisite Space - transforming elegance into a driving experience you can see, feel, and trust. Supported by a growing global dealer network of more than 500 sales and service outlets, LEPAS is expanding its international footprint through localized operations, delivering products and experiences tailored to users across global markets.
About Chery Auto
Founded in 1997, Chery Auto is a global automotive manufacturer specializing in vehicle development, intelligent technologies, and new energy solutions. The company operates in more than 130 countries and regions, supported by a strong international network of research, production, and strategic partnerships. Chery Auto has remained China's No. 1 passenger vehicle exporter among Chinese brands for 23 consecutive years. Guided by its global philosophy of "In somewhere, For somewhere, Be somewhere," Chery Auto is committed to advancing sustainable mobility through continuous innovation and global collaboration.
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LEPAS AURA Global Premiere at Global Elegance Night: Driving Leopard Aesthetics Evolution with Natural Energy
