Data Here-to-There (DH2T) and Grandwest Enterprises have joined forces to launch the Grandwest Shop-in-a-Box, a ready-to-go Shopify ecommerce solution tailored for automotive parts dealers. With specialized store setups for Truck, Offroad, Vehicle Focused, and Towing, Grandwest dealers can quickly and easily take their business online.
Data Here-to-There (DH2T) and Grandwest Enterprises have teamed up to transform the way automotive parts dealers sell online. The collaboration brings dealers the Grandwest Shop-in-a-Box—a fully equipped, turnkey ecommerce solution built on Shopify. Designed specifically for Grandwest dealers, this platform offers a fast, hassle-free way to launch an online store. Dealers can choose from specialized store setups, including Grandwest Enterprises Truck, Offroad, Vehicle Focused, and the newest addition, Grandwest Enterprises Towing.
About Grandwest Enterprises: A Legacy of Automotive Excellence
Since its inception in 1980, Grandwest Enterprises has evolved from a modest distribution business into Canada’s premier wholesale distributor of automotive and truck accessories. With a vast inventory exceeding 40,000 items across more than 350 product lines, Grandwest is renowned for its commitment to quality, fast shipping, and exceptional customer service.
What is Grandwest Shop-in-a-Box?
The Grandwest Shop-in-a-Box is a turnkey Shopify store solution developed by DH2T, specifically for Grandwest dealers. This ready-made ecommerce platform comes preloaded with Grandwest’s extensive product catalog, enabling dealers to launch their online stores swiftly and efficiently.
Key Features:
- Preloaded Inventory: Access to Grandwest’s comprehensive product lines, ensuring a broad selection for customers.
- YMM Search Functionality: Integrated Year-Make-Model search to enhance user experience and product discoverability.
- Customizable Storefronts: Options to tailor the store’s appearance and branding to align with the dealer’s brand identity.
- Rapid Deployment: Ecommerce stores can be operational in as little as two weeks, minimizing downtime and accelerating time-to-market.
Dealers can select from purpose-built store configurations—Grandwest Enterprises Truck, Offroad, Vehicle Focused, and the latest addition, Grandwest Enterprises Towing—each designed to streamline operations and accelerate entry into the online marketplace.
How It Works
Getting online with Grandwest Shop-in-a-Box is straightforward and built with busy dealers in mind. Here’s what the process looks like—from selection to launch:
- Choose Your Store
Select the Shop-in-a-Box configuration that aligns with your business—Truck, Offroad, Vehicle Focused, or Towing.
- We Set It Up for You
Each store comes pre-loaded with key features and designs tailored to your category. We’ll set it up with your name, logo, and colors—so you’re ready to go fast. Want more? Optional add-ons let you further personalize your store’s look and layout—check out our pricing page for details.
- Inventory Integration with Slingshot Automotive
We connect your store to the Slingshot Automotive app, enabling real-time inventory updates and seamless data flow between your online store and your Grandwest Enterprises parts data, keeping everything up to date.
- Training and Onboarding
You’ll learn how to manage your store using the Slingshot app—efficiently and confidently.
5. Launch and Sell
Once you’re live, you can start taking orders. Ongoing support is available whenever you need it.
DH2T – Grandwest Enterprises Partnership Empowers Canadian Dealers Nationwide
This partnership underscores a shared commitment to innovation and dealer success. By leveraging DH2T’s ecommerce expertise and Grandwest’s extensive inventory, Canadian dealers are equipped to meet the evolving demands of the digital marketplace.
For more information or to get started with your own Grandwest Shop-in-a-Box, visit DH2T-Grandwest Enterprises page on our website.
