Northern Artillery has been appointed by James Hare, the luxury fabric specialist, to replatform its global ecommerce and trade website to Shopify.
The project will modernise the entire digital ecosystem for both retail and B2B customers worldwide.
Founded in 1865, James Hare has grown from a small Leeds tailoring supplier into a global textile house, supplying luxury silks and fabrics to designers, retailers and interiors specialists worldwide. Still family owned, the business is known for its craftsmanship, service and commitment to quality. Over more than 160 years, James Hare has continued to innovate and expand internationally, becoming the world’s largest supplier of silk wallcoverings and featuring in major fashion and TV productions.
Northern Artillery will design and build a new Shopify experience that improves product discovery, supports trade customers and strengthens James Hare’s international operations. The platform will streamline ordering, enhance service and provide a scalable foundation for future growth.
Liam Grogan, director at Northern Artillery, said: “James Hare has an incredible heritage, and being trusted with the next stage of their digital evolution is a real privilege. It also builds on our recent replatforming work with Silver Cross and Micro Scooters, reinforcing the approach we bring to complex ecommerce projects at Northern Artillery.”
Saffron Hare, managing director at James Hare, added: “Our history is built on innovation, service and the highest standards of quality. Moving to Shopify marks an important step in evolving how we support our customers around the world. We chose Northern Artillery because of their deep ecommerce expertise and their understanding of both our heritage and our future ambitions.”
James Hare is Britain’s leading specialist in luxury fabrics for fashion and interiors. Established in 1865 and still family owned, the company supplies designers, retailers and trade customers in more than 30 countries. Known for its craftsmanship, colour range and exceptional service levels, James Hare is the world’s largest supplier of silk wallcoverings and a trusted name in the global design industry.
Northern Artillery is a Leeds-based digital agency specialising in ecommerce design and development. The agency works with leading brands across fashion, lifestyle, interiors and property, delivering high performing Shopify experiences that combine creativity, craft and technical excellence.
