CQL

Review

★8.1/10

🇺🇸 Grand Rapids, MI·50-99 employees·Est. 1995·Reviewed Mar 2026

Grand Rapids Shopify Platinum Partner with 25 years migrating enterprise retailers and saving clients $800K-$11M.

Best For

Enterprise retailers and consumer brands needing Shopify Platinum expertise, Commerce Cloud migrations, or digital commerce strategy with documented ROI.

Industries

Retail, E-commerce, Consumer Products

About CQL

CQL is a Grand Rapids, Michigan full-service digital commerce agency and Shopify Platinum Partner founded in 1995. With 51-to-200 employees and 25+ years of e-commerce expertise, Shopify work comprises over 80% of their business. They specialize in designing and building e-commerce experiences for high-end enterprise brands including Petsmart, e.l.f. Cosmetics, and Wolverine Worldwide. They are recognized leaders in migrating enterprise retailers from Salesforce Commerce Cloud to Shopify, with documented client savings of $800K to $11M.

Who CQL Is Best For

CQL is the ideal partner for enterprise retailers ready to migrate to Shopify or needing a Platinum-certified agency to scale their digital commerce operations. Their $800K-$11M documented savings for clients converting from Salesforce Commerce Cloud is a compelling ROI story. Consumer brands like PetSmart, e.l.f., and Wolverine represent the caliber of e-commerce complexity CQL routinely manages.

Why Choose CQL

Shopify Platinum Partner with 25+ years of digital commerce expertise

Documented $800K-$11M savings for clients migrating from Salesforce Commerce Cloud

Enterprise client roster: PetSmart, e.l.f. Cosmetics, Wolverine Worldwide

Full-service e-commerce: strategy, design, development, and platform migration

Things to Consider

—80%+ Shopify focus limits versatility for non-Shopify platform needs

—Grand Rapids, MI headquarters limits on-site availability outside the Midwest

—Hourly rate not publicly disclosed for initial budget comparison

—Less suited for custom software outside e-commerce and digital commerce

CQL Services

E-commerce DevelopmentWeb DevelopmentUI/UX DesignCustom Software Development

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