Shopware 5 Migration to Shopware 6
Wasem: Shopware 5 to 6 Migration and Family Winemaking – Tradition Meets Digital Future
The Wasem winery decided to relaunch its online shop and migrate from Shopware 5 to Shopware 6. With the modern platform, customers benefit from a contemporary shopping experience, fast performance, and intuitive usability – all in keeping with the family tradition that Wasem has upheld for generations.
Company profile
Wasem GmbH & Co. KG has represented traditional family winemaking and high-quality regional wines for generations. The company specializes in the production and distribution of fine red, white, and rosé wines, as well as unique wine specialties that combine enjoyment and quality.
Migration to Shopware 6 – Checklist
A smooth transition from Shopware 5 to Shopware 6 requires careful planning and thorough evaluation of all functions and interfaces in use. With this checklist, we as a Shopware agency ensured that the most important modules and integrations continued to run seamlessly after the relaunch.
Migration checklist:
- DHL Parcel – Review and migrate shipping options
- DHL Adapter – Ensure compatibility with Shopware 6
- Heidelpay – Update payment processing
- PayPal Plus & Express – Check and configure integration
- Mailchimp Subscriber – Secure newsletter lists and synchronization
- Gift vouchers – Migrate existing vouchers and test functionality
From Shopware 5 to 6: Our Services for a Smooth Migration
As part of the project, we comprehensively supported Weingut Wasem in relaunching its online shop with Shopware 6. Our goal was to deliver a modern, user-friendly, and functionally optimized shop solution.
Overview of services:
- The shop was set up in German, with the currency set to euros and VAT at 19%.
- Price information per 100 ml was implemented and correctly displayed.
- Thematic landing pages were created for events such as conferences/baptisms, weddings, and wine purchases, including the option to add additional landing pages based on existing templates.
- Several landing page variants were developed, with all content fully manageable and customizable.
- A subscription feature for regular wine orders was integrated, with payments processed via Heidelpay.
- Gift vouchers were implemented, including a mobile tool for waitstaff to redeem on-site, apply discounts directly, and automatically adjust invoices. Existing voucher codes were also imported.
- The migration of customers, orders, and products from the previous shop was successfully completed.
Webshop Loading Time Optimization
As an e-commerce agency, we thoroughly optimized the Wasem webshop to significantly reduce loading times and improve performance across all devices. Through targeted measures, we achieved excellent results in Google PageSpeed Insights — enhancing not only user experience but also visibility and ranking in search engines.
Shopware 6 Upgrade Successfully Implemented – Our Results for the Wasem Webshop
Thanks to the relaunch on Shopware 6 and the optimized shop features, Weingut Wasem has achieved measurable success. Month by month, the number of loyal customers continues to grow, and overall purchases are steadily increasing. With improved user experience, new landing pages, a subscription feature, and the gift voucher function, customers benefit from a modern and convenient shopping experience that strengthens their long-term connection to the winery.
