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ERP Meets Ecommerce: How Shopify Integration with Dynamics Helps Cultural Enterprises Thrive

In 2025 and beyond, successful cultural enterprises will be those that think beyond exhibitions—and embrace digital tools to streamline operations and engage modern visitors. A fully integrated Shopify and Microsoft Dynamics solution, powered by Dynavics, offers a future-ready foundation that’s scalable, sustainable, and simple to use. Read More
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Mark Channen
April 16, 2025
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In an age where storytelling meets technology, museums, galleries, and heritage centres are embracing digital tools not just for exhibits—but for business too. From gift shops and cafes to ticketing and memberships, the visitor experience now extends far beyond the artefacts.

The Changing Face of Cultural Retail

UK museums and cultural venues have seen a significant increase in ecommerce sales, particularly post-2020. According to the Association for Cultural Enterprises, online retail sales in the heritage sector grew by over 200% in recent years and are expected to remain strong.

This evolution has created a need for:

  • Centralised inventory across physical and online shops
  • Insight into visitor spending patterns
  • Automated stock management and order fulfilment
  • Integrated customer databases for retail, donations, and memberships

 

Shopify, the powerful ecommerce platform solution is the answer. When integrated with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, with expert support from Dynavics, cultural enterprises can unlock a seamless, data-driven retail and operations solution that works both onsite and online.

How Shopify + Dynamics Work Together

When Shopify is integrated with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central by Dynavics, cultural enterprises benefit from a unified ecosystem that brings together retail, finance, inventory, and customer data in real-time.

Here’s how it works:

  1. Unified Sales Channels

Whether it’s an online museum shop, a pop-up event, or an in-gallery gift store, all sales sync automatically with Business Central. This gives retail and finance teams full visibility of stock levels, revenue, and product performance—without manual duplication.

  1. Smart Inventory Management

Managing stock across multiple sites (gift shop, café, online store, and seasonal exhibitions) becomes effortless. Items sold via Shopify are instantly updated in Business Central, reducing errors and improving stock accuracy.

  1. Custom Reporting for Decision Making

Using Microsoft tools like Jet Reports, museums can analyse revenue trends, identify popular products (e.g. exclusive exhibition merchandise), and make smarter buying decisions. Want to know if “Dino the dinosaur” mugs or “Dali” tote bags sell better after 2pm? Now you can know!

  1. Memberships, Donations, and More

Shopify can be extended to include donation modules and member-only products, and when integrated with Business Central, cultural enterprises can track how visitors engage with their brand across retail, philanthropy, and events.

  1. Visitor-Centric Experience

Visitors want more than a ticket—they want a story. Offering personalised promotions, online ordering, and click-and-collect services creates a retail journey that’s just as memorable as the museum itself.

Why Cultural Enterprises Choose Dynavics

At Dynavics, we understand that cultural venues aren’t just retailers—they’re storytellers, educators, and community anchors. That’s why we tailor our Shopify + Dynamics integrations to match each organisation’s unique mission and operations.

With years of experience supporting museums, galleries, and not-for-profits, we provide:

  • Bespoke implementation and Shopify theming
  • Hands-on support and training for in-house teams
  • Data security and GDPR compliance
  • Integration with partners like LS Retail, Jet Reports, and TrueCommerce

 

Imagine this: a bustling online shop powered by Shopify. Their in-store POS is connected, inventory is synced via Business Central, and finance has instant access to revenue reports. Meanwhile, members get early access to product launches—and exclusive discounts when they renew. All made possible with one integrated system, delivered by Dynavics…

In 2025 and beyond, successful cultural enterprises will be those that think beyond exhibitions—and embrace digital tools to streamline operations and engage modern visitors. A fully integrated Shopify and Microsoft Dynamics solution, powered by Dynavics, offers a future-ready foundation that’s scalable, sustainable, and simple to use.

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Mark (1)
Mark Channen
April 16, 2025

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