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B2B add-on of Improved Import & Export Extension Change Log

July 28, 2025 - Magento 2, Our extensions

The B2B add-on is an additional module that works with the Improved Import and Export extension for Magento 2. It allows you to import and export Magento 2 Commerce Entities, such as companies, shared catalogs, and improved import and export - Magento 2 extension others.

Add-on Manual | Sample Files

B2B add-on of Improved Import & Export for Magento 2

1.3.8 (released 28.07.2025)

Features:

Added support for Adobe Commerce 2.4.8
Added support for Adobe Commerce B2B 1.5.2
Enabled import of empty values using the __EMPTY__VALUE__ constant
Now sends “assign role” email to customers when importing company roles
Products can now be assigned to shared catalogs during product import via the new shared_catalog column (comma-separated catalog names supported)
Added support for the new company_id column when importing the company structure

Shopware Pricing Guide: How to Manage & Import Advanced Prices in Shopware 6

July 17, 2025 - Shopware

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When it comes to running a successful e-commerce store in 2025, pricing isn’t just about setting a number — it’s a strategic tool that can make or break your revenue. That’s where Shopware pricing stands out. Designed for flexibility and scalability, Shopware 6 pricing allows merchants to adapt to diverse markets, customer groups, and business models with ease.

Whether you’re targeting wholesale customers with quantity-based discounts, adjusting for international currencies, or running time-limited promotions, Shopware’s price structure offers powerful features to support your goals. One of the most essential elements is advanced pricing — a feature that enables you to define tiered prices based on specific conditions, like purchase quantity or customer type.

In this guide, we’ll focus on how to leverage Shopware’s advanced pricing effectively, especially when managing large catalogs. You’ll discover:

The core pricing features Shopware 6 provides for dynamic pricing strategies
How to configure tier prices in Shopware 6
And finally, how to bulk import advanced pricing using optimized tools to save time and avoid manual errors

Let’s dive in and explore how to gain full control over your Shopware pricing strategy.

Magento 2 Swatch Image Guide: How to Create, Manage & Import Color Swatches

June 9, 2025 - E-Commerce, Magento 2

Magento 2 swatch image functionality is crucial in creating a visually engaging shopping experience, especially for configurable products. Whether you’re showcasing different colors, textures, or patterns, Magento 2 swatches allow you to present product variations in an intuitive, customer-friendly way. However, many merchants struggle with managing and importing these swatches effectively, which can lead to poor product presentation and missed sales opportunities.

In this guide, we’ll walk you through everything you need to know about Magento swatches — including how to create color swatches, configure swatch image sizes, retrieve swatch image URLs, and most importantly, how to import Magento 2 swatch images using a streamlined, automated process. You will learn how to prepare your CSV files, map the necessary attributes, and avoid common pitfalls that come with importing swatches.

By the end of this article, you’ll be able to manage and import Magento swatches like a pro, giving your storefront the visual polish it deserves.

Magento 2 Product Position in Category: Import, Export & Visual Sorting Explained

June 5, 2025 - E-Commerce, Magento 2

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Today, we’d like to introduce you to the Magento 2 product positions in categories. You will learn what a product position in a category means and how to import this data to Magento 2. Unfortunately, the default Magento 2 import and export tools don’t offer a way to manage this information, forcing you to manually reorder items within each category, which can be time-consuming and error-prone, especially with large catalogs.

That’s where the Improved Import & Export extension steps in. It solves this limitation by letting you import and export product positions across categories using familiar file formats like CSV, XML, XLSX, ODS, and JSON. With just a few steps, you can automate visual merchandising tasks and keep your store’s product display in perfect order.

In this guide, you’ll learn exactly what product position in a Magento 2 category means, how the categories_position attribute works, and how to seamlessly import or export product sorting data. We’ll also highlight the advantages of using Firebear’s Improved Import & Export extension to make this process smooth, scalable, and fully customizable.

Let’s begin by exploring the concept of the Magento 2 product position in category and why it matters for your business.

Shopware 6 Filter Guide: How to Filter Products In Shopware 6 Import & Export

April 24, 2025 - Our extensions, Shopware

Data filtering is a powerful enhancement to traditional import and export processes. It allows you to transfer only the essential information, eliminating the need for time-consuming manual cleanup. This significantly boosts the efficiency of your import and export workflows.

However, filtering capabilities vary across e-commerce platforms, and Shopware 6 offers only limited options in this regard. In this Shopware 6 filter guide, we explain how to filter products during import and export in Shopware 6. We reference insights from a key Stack Exchange discussion and share our own hands-on experience with Shopware’s data tools.

Want to go deeper? Don’t forget to explore our Shopware Cookbook for more expert guidance and practical tutorials. Continue Reading

Shopify Metafields Explained: How to Add, Manage & Import Them

February 26, 2025 - Shopify

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At first glance, Shopify may seem to have limited customization options for product pages, but in reality, it offers a powerful feature that allows merchants to go beyond default settings — Shopify metafields. This versatile tool enables you to store and display additional product information, making it easier to enhance product descriptions, create personalized shopping experiences, and streamline store management.

With Shopify product metafields, you can tailor product pages to meet specific needs, whether by adding size guides, technical specifications, ingredient lists, or custom messages. Instead of relying solely on Shopify’s standard fields, metafields provide a flexible way to enrich your storefront and improve the way customers interact with your products.

In this guide, we’ll cover everything you need to know about Shopify metafields — what they are, the different types available, and how to use them effectively. You’ll learn how to add metafields in Shopify step by step and how to efficiently import and export metafields to manage bulk product data effortlessly. By the end, you’ll know to leverage metafields for improved store customization and functionality fully.

Magento to Shopify Migration – The Ultimate Guide

November 11, 2024 - Magento 2, Shopify

Magento 2 Shopify Migration

Out with the old, in with the new? This Magento to Shopify migration guide will help you decide on the right path and guide you through the transition process. But before diving in, let’s take a step back and look at the bigger picture.

Ah, Magento. It’s the “classic car” of the e-commerce world — customizable, flexible, and, for many businesses, a tried-and-true platform. But just like that classic car, it requires regular maintenance and a bit of TLC to keep it running. Shopify, on the other hand, is like that sleek, modern electric vehicle you’ve been eyeing — fast, smooth, and built for the future.

So why make the switch? Shopify is designed to eliminate the technical hassles that often come with Magento. It’s fully hosted, meaning Shopify takes care of the backend (hosting, security, server maintenance), so you don’t have to. This lets you focus on what you love — growing your store and connecting with customers. Shopify’s clean interface, powerful app ecosystem, and dedicated support team have made it a favorite among e-commerce business owners who want to scale without sweating the small stuff.

Migrating your store from Magento to Shopify can feel overwhelming, but you can make it happen smoothly and efficiently with the right tools and approach. That’s where Firebear’s Import & Export tool steps in to simplify the process, ensuring your data transfers without a hitch. Ready to make the leap? Let’s dive in. Continue Reading

Magento Inventory Management: A Complete Guide to Stock Optimization and Efficiency

November 5, 2024 - Magento 2

magento inventory management guide + import and export tips

Efficient Magento inventory management is crucial for e-commerce businesses aiming to maintain optimal stock levels, meet customer demand, and streamline operations. Although Magento offers a comprehensive suite of inventory management tools, it may not be enough.

Below, we explore the default inventory management of Magento 2. You will learn what general settings and per-product configurations can help you track stock, set reorder points, and manage multiple other options, all from a centralized admin panel.

If Magento’s inventory management is not enough, because you have a more complex stock system, no worries! We’ve also prepared something useful for you. In the corresponding section, you will learn how to integrate your e-commerce website with the most powerful ERP systems to push your inventory management to a completely new level. So, how to manage Magento inventory? You will find the answer below. Continue Reading

Firebear Import & Export Tool for BigCommerce – Application Change Log

October 7, 2024 - BigCommerce, Our extensions

bigcommerce import & export tool user manual

Discover the journey of the Import & Export Tool for BigCommerce as it evolves through various versions, capturing the essence of its enhancements. Initially a straightforward solution with basic features like import and export profiles and simple mapping in its 1.0.0 version, the tool has now transformed into a powerful data management instrument that boasts such advanced capabilities as import and export automation with schedules, support for multiple file formats, including XLSX and XML, FTP and FTPS transfers, Google Sheets and Google Drive integration, built-in email notifications, powerful and flexible mapping, diverse update strategies, and a host of other user-friendly features.

The app becomes even more robust with each new release, offering users an increasingly potent tool. To explore the complete evolution of the module and its latest features, check out the detailed overview below.

Application Manual | BigCommerce Store

1.0.40 (2024-10-07)

Bugfixes

Product Variants Import Issue. Resolved a critical issue that was causing product variants not to import correctly in BigCommerce. This fix ensures proper handling of product variants during import.

Shopify Product Mapping Guide

August 8, 2024 - Our extensions, Shopify

Shopify Product Mapping guide

Welcome to our guide to Shopify product mapping. Since the platform has no built-in mapping instruments, you must rely on additional tools to match product attributes for different data exchange purposes. All core Shopify product metafields, for instance, are mapped automatically if you use Marketplace Connect. Some marketplaces, however, require certain product attributes to be displayed on your listings that aren’t part of your product details in the Shopify admin by default. How to align your product mapping efforts on Shopify with your integration strategies most efficiently? Let’s see!

The following article teaches how to map products on Shopify without headaches. We explain how to create a Shopify product mapping scheme and use it for integrations with various external systems, including marketplaces, ERPs, CRMs, etc., with the help of the Import & Export Tool for Shopify. Below, you will learn how to create flexible schemes for both import and export, automating all further data synchronization. Also, there is a table that contains all product attributes and their descriptions. You will need this information for mapping third-party column titles. Continue Reading