Phonetically aloome evokes the essence of its name: “Alluminare” Latin, “allumer” French, and“aluminiare” Italian; these words all translate to: “to light up” or “to bring shine to something”
Aloome embodies this meaning, illuminating the potential of local retailers and showcasing their brilliance to the world.
Our name also draws inspiration from the loom, a tool that has twice evolutionized the face of retail; in the 5th Millennium BC the loom fundamentally changed the way textiles were produced and laid the groundwork for the clothing industry as we know it today. During the Industrial Revolution in the 18th century the power loom dramatically increased production speeds again, further reduced reliance on manual labor and revolutionized the entire retail industry once more.
We believe that AI will be the next revolution.
We are driven by a deeply rooted passion for diversity, creativity and choice
“We see that giant platforms dominate the market while independent retailers, although more diverse, unique and deeply rooted in the community, are struggling to create online relationships with their customers. That’s where we come in to help you” – Tom Vanpol, CEO and co-founder