Helen Marlen

A luxury retailer with 300+ fashion brands, migrated from a self-written system to Magento 2.

Industry
Luxury fashion retail
Platform
Magento 2
Scope
Migration to Magento 2 · Code review & tech uplift · CRM & ERP · iOS app
Helen Marlen women’s clothing catalog with filters
500Kgoods imported
3×backend efficiency
Magento 2 migrationfrom a self-written system
01 · The client

300+ luxury fashion brands under one roof

HELEN MARLEN is a prestigious luxury retailer boasting a portfolio of 300+ fashion brands, such as Gucci, Burberry and Loro Piana.

02 · The challenge

A custom platform that needed to scale

HELEN MARLEN operated on a custom Magento platform catering to an extensive list of fashion brands. Key challenges:

  • The need for scalability.
  • Customization for each brand.
  • Improving transparency and predictability while reducing technical debt.
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03 · What we did

Thorough code review

Conducted an in-depth code review to identify areas for improvement, optimization and elimination of technical debt.

Technology uplift for backend and frontend

Executed a technology uplift to enhance the performance and capabilities of both the backend and frontend of the platform.

PHP version upgrade

Transferred all existing projects to the latest version of PHP, ensuring compatibility with modern technologies and security standards.

Continuous delivery process

Implemented a continuous delivery process to streamline development workflows, ensuring faster and more reliable releases.

Communication and project management

Optimized communication channels and project management processes for efficient collaboration and execution.

04 · Results

Successful migration to Magento 2

Migrated from a self-written system to Magento and then to Magento 2, ensuring a modern and scalable foundation for future growth.

Large-scale data import

Successfully imported 500,000 goods and 10,000 clients into the upgraded platform.

CRM integration and ERP development

Integrated customer relationship management (CRM) systems and developed enterprise resource planning (ERP) solutions for streamlined operations.

iOS mobile application

Developed an iOS mobile application to enhance the customer shopping experience.

Loyalty program

Implemented and connected a loyalty program to drive customer retention and engagement.

Marketplace collaboration

Collaborated with external suppliers to create a marketplace, expanding the product offering.

Apple Pay integration

Integrated Apple Pay seamlessly into the platform for convenient and secure transactions.

Backend optimization

Achieved a threefold efficiency increase through backend optimization.

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