The FODcast
The FODcast
Tim Roedel and James Hodges
Beyond Buzzwords: Why eCommerce Success Isn't About Your Platform Choice with Matt Parkinson
1 hour Posted May 7, 2025 at 6:00 am.
Matt's background in Magento
Adobe's SaaS announcement
Adobe Commerce market position
The Shopify effect
Problems with composable architecture
Introducing Bluefinch solutions
Checkout optimization
The future of commerce
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In this episode of The FODcast, Matt Parkinson - Founder of GENE Commerce and co-founder of Shopthru and BlueFinch - cuts through the hype to share a candid, insider’s view of the Adobe Commerce (formerly Magento) ecosystem. While some in the industry claim Magento’s time has passed, Matt sets the record straight. With an estimated 8–12% market share among top-tier retailers, Adobe Commerce continues to serve businesses that need deep flexibility and control. With two decades in e-commerce te...