Founded in 2008 by Iraq War veteran Jamie McCallum, Palmetto State Armory (PSA) began as a small operation selling ammunition from his garage in South Carolina. Rapid growth led to a 30,000-square-foot warehouse and the launch of their first physical store in 2010. So, PSA expanded into manufacturing its own firearms and diversified its inventory to include hunting gear, fishing accessories, and more.
2016, PSA had achieved $250 million in sales and employed over 300 staff, including 100 veterans or active-duty members. PSA needed a reliable platform to build their rapidly growing eCommerce store upon. The company was still using the Magento Community version. With multiple platform issues, they observed low conversion rates, inefficiencies, inability to handle site traffic, etc.
That’s when Wagento and PSA collaborated. In 2012, we helped PSA transition to a scalable eCommerce platform to support its rapid growth and continued success. Continue reading to understand how we achieved enterprise-level success of Palmetto State Armory.
PSA had clear project requirements:
Wagento delivered a comprehensive solution tailored to Palmetto State Armory’s unique needs. Over the next six years, we played a pivotal role in PSA’s remarkable growth by providing exceptional website development support at every stage. McCallum’s simple online store required a significant upgrade, and Wagento stepped in with a range of services to elevate PSA to the next level, including:
Palmetto State Armory (PSA) experienced:
Today, Palmetto State Armory is a well-known retailer of firearms and ammunition, complete with lifetime warranties on all of their American-made firearms and accessories. This reputable company has affordable prices, excellent customer service, and a wide range of products, including items that may be difficult to find at other stores. With the help of Wagento, PSA was able to transform itself from a small online shop into this massive enterprise, consisting of 6 physical stores and a booming eCommerce site, in just a years.
Those who visit the Palmetto State Armory online store will experience a fast, responsive website with excellent UI/UX designs for a frustration-free shopping journey. Wagento created the visual design of the store to attract gun enthusiasts and make it simple for customers to view products before purchasing. The site also includes useful features such as a product comparison button, information for those who want to get a concealed weapons’ permit, daily deals, and a company blog.
With this website assistance from Wagento, PSA was able to meet and exceed their goal of creating a gun company designed for everyday gun collectors and enthusiasts. The story of Palmetto State Armory proves that launching a company you have a passion for while prioritizing customers, will set you up for a successful and fulfilling future
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