iModel Boosts Efficiency with Webkul

iModel is a French online store, specializing in designing and selling remote-controlled (RC) vehicles and accessories.

Established in 2005 with their first RC chassis called the STRB. Since then, they’ve grown their product lineup to create innovative and eye-catching RC vehicles that suit both hardcore competitors and beginners just getting started.

In addition to RC cars, iModel offers a wide range of accessories, including electronics, spare parts, tools, and branded apparel, catering to both hobbyists and competitors.

In this case study, we will examine how iModel improved operational management with Webkul’s PrestaShop Shopify Connector and PrestaShop Development Services.

Toys and Hobby E-commerce market in France

By 2025, the toys and hobbies market in France is expected to bring in around USD 8.4 billion. It’s growing steadily, with about a 1% yearly increase.

People are loving traditional French toys more than ever, causing a surge. There’s a real appreciation for the history and craftsmanship behind these toys, which makes them special.

So, while the market keeps growing, more than ever, causing a surge. More shoppers want toys that feel meaningful and well-made, all while buying online.

PrestaShop Shopify Connector

PrestaShop Shopify Connector is an effective tool that allows admin to synchronize their PrestaShop and Shopify stores. It makes it easy to sync products, orders, and customers.

The module updates products, inventory, and customers from Shopify to PrestaShop in real-time.

Additionally, it maps categories, products, and payment methods of PrestaShop with those of Shopify.

As iModel grew, running both their PrestaShop and Shopify stores became increasingly complex. It took extra time to keep products, orders, and customer info updated on both sides.

To make things easier, they bought PrestaShop Shopify Connector. With this module, they can now efficiently manage product listings, orders, and customers across both platforms.

Custom Requirement of the Client

iModel had a few custom requirements for which they contacted us.

• Connect multiple Shopify stores to just one PrestaShop backend (without using PrestaShop’s multi-store feature).
• Make sure each Shopify store links to a specific brand inside PrestaShop.
• Only products associated with the selected brand in PrestaShop will sync to the corresponding Shopify store.
• Import orders from Shopify back into PrestaShop and update stock levels for the right brand, keeping inventory accurate everywhere.

Our team understood their requirements and implemented the changes.

Conclusion

By using Webkul’s Shopify connector, iModel significantly simplified the process of syncing products and orders across multiple stores. This saved the team valuable time and reduced errors in inventory management.

With these improvements, iModel can now focus on growing its business, and providing a smoother and more reliable experience for customers.