Introduce Shopware or Shopify
Transfer product and customer data from an existing store, ERP or files into the new structure. We establish the capabilities and limitations of the target system upfront.
Commerce data migration for manufacturers, brands and established retailers
A new system. Your data needs to work in it.
A successful file import is not enough when you change stores. Products need to be findable, variants correctly linked and customers associated with the right terms. We plan and deliver data migration for commerce projects, from assessing existing data and resolving inconsistencies to test runs and an agreed cutover.
DATA / MIGRATION↗
Mapped. Tested.Ready to move.
01Assess the sources
02Define mappings
03Test & approve
04Cut over & verify
A controlled change, not just an import.
Schematic overviewCynCode ↗
From need to solution
When migration needs to be more than an import.
Consolidate data from multiple sources
Similar products, different identifiers or conflicting information exist in several places. We define matching and conflict-resolution rules before records are combined.
Preserve B2B relationships
Customers, addresses, price groups, product access and approvals need to work together in the new process. A correct product import alone does not make a usable B2B store.
Reorganise product structures
Families, variants, attributes and categories need to become more consistent. We distinguish necessary structural changes from information that must remain unchanged.
From need to solution
Business requirements determine what moves.
Together, we define which data is needed, which source is authoritative and which relationships the target system supports. Not every historical record needs to move into the new store.
Products & variants
Product numbers, EANs, product families, variants, units and attributes. Identifiers and relationships are documented rather than reinvented during import.
Content & media
Descriptions, translations, images, documents and custom fields, where available and appropriate for the target system.
Customers & terms
Customer numbers, addresses, groups, prices and permissions. Sensitive data is limited to the agreed scope; account access and password handling require separate assessment.
Orders & history
Open transactions and required order history are assessed separately. We agree in advance what can be processed in the new system and what will remain available in an archive.
Categories & URLs
Navigation structures and existing page addresses are mapped. Where URLs change, we plan appropriate redirects and check internal links and important destination pages.
Additional business data
Stock values, lists and special relationships can be included. Their scope and cutover date must align with the authoritative systems and ongoing orders.
Our commitment
Do not move uncertainty into a new system.
Duplicates, conflicting attributes and missing values are made visible. We agree rules for cleansing and mapping, and raise unresolved cases for a decision. Uncertain information is not silently filled in.
Success is not measured only by the number of rows imported. Your team checks representative products, variants, customers and ordering scenarios in the target system. Approval follows once the agreed acceptance criteria have been met.
Technically imported does not mean correct for the business.
Our approach
A controlled path from existing data to cutover.
- 01
Assess sources and destination
Review sources, exports, volumes, relationships and target requirements. We document gaps, access needs and transfer limitations.
- 02
Define mappings and rules
Map fields, identifiers and structures. Cleansing rules, exceptions and business ownership are recorded so that decisions remain traceable.
- 03
Run test migrations and acceptance checks
Start with test data, then representative datasets. Reconciliation, relationships and real workflows are reviewed together and errors corrected before cutover.
- 04
Cut over and verify
Agree the cutover date, intervening changes, necessary write freezes and fallback options. Recheck data and critical processes after the switch.
Consider operations and search visibility
Trading continues. The switch needs a plan.
New products, customers and orders often appear between the first export and go-live. We establish how these changes are transferred and when each system becomes authoritative. Any maintenance window is planned rather than discovered during import.
When page addresses change, the cutover includes URL mapping, appropriate redirects and checks of important entry pages. Search visibility can still be affected. We do not promise unchanged rankings or assume that every migration can take place without interruption.
From need to solution
Complete the migration. Plan the data flows that follow.
Keep your ERP and store connected
Ongoing product, pricing, stock and order synchronisation is a separate integration task. We coordinate it with the migration.
Explore ERP–store integration Keep your ERP and store connectedImprove product data sustainably
Data quality, models and maintenance processes need clear ownership after the switch as well. Our product data management work addresses this.
Explore product data management Improve product data sustainablyGood to know
Questions about data migration.
Do you only migrate between Shopware and Shopify?
No. The available sources and the target requirements determine the approach. These may include stores, ERP and PIM systems, structured files and bespoke applications. We assess access and import capabilities before committing to a migration.
Can all data be transferred unchanged?
Not as a blanket promise. Data models, functions and account access mechanisms differ. Passwords, payment information and historical transactions, for example, may not be directly transferable. We document limitations and agree an appropriate approach rather than promising a complete transfer.
How do you reduce mapping errors?
Through unambiguous identifiers, documented rules, test runs and business acceptance checks. Conflicts are made visible. We also define how previously imported records are recognised and handled so that imports can be repeated in a controlled way.
Can migration happen while we are trading?
Often, much of the work can be prepared while the old system is still in use. The final cutover depends on data access, ongoing changes and the destination system. Write freezes, incremental imports and fallback options are planned for the individual project.
Can you work with our existing store agency?
Yes. We can own a clearly defined data-migration workstream and coordinate with your team and the people responsible for the source and destination systems. You do not need to commission a complete relaunch from CynCode.
Connected where it counts