Geezers Boxing

Transforming a failing Magento 2 platform into a high-performing ecommerce powerhouse through a complete rebuild, modern UX design and robust technical architecture.

The Challenge.

Geezers Boxing, a well-established UK retailer achieving high product sales volumes, approached GSL with a critical problem. Their existing Magento 2 website, previously built by an offshore development company, was fundamentally flawed and creating significant operational challenges. This case study examines the issues faced, GSL’s comprehensive solution, and the remarkable transformation achieved through a complete platform rebuild.

Upon assessment, GSL identified severe structural problems with the Geezers Boxing website. The site was built on poor quality code, creating mounting technical debt that made improvements increasingly difficult. Performance was severely compromised, with slow page loads failing to meet modern web standards. The checkout process suffered from frequent crashes, directly impacting revenue. The site struggled to handle traffic volumes during peak periods, and the overall user experience fell short of customer expectations. Previous attempts to patch the issues proved futile, as each fix only added to the technical debt without addressing the underlying problems.

The Solution.

GSL determined that a complete rebuild was the only viable solution. Rather than continuing to build on compromised foundations, the team embarked on a comprehensive redevelopment using Magento 2 with the Hyvä theme, a modern framework recognised for delivering superior performance in the industry. The project commenced with detailed planning to ensure all business requirements were captured. GSL implemented a fresh, modern design that prioritised user experience whilst maintaining the brand’s established identity. The new platform featured enhanced product listings with improved imagery and intuitive selection systems for product variables such as sizes and colours. Search and filtering functionality was completely overhauled to help customers find products quickly and efficiently.

Critical to the success was GSL’s implementation of optimised server configurations, ensuring the platform operated at peak performance. The development team rebuilt the entire codebase to modern standards, eliminating the technical debt that had plagued the previous site. Rigorous testing was conducted throughout the development process, with particular attention paid to the checkout flow to ensure stability and reliability.

The entire rebuild was completed within two months, minimising disruption to the business whilst delivering a transformational improvement.

The Results.

The impact of the new platform was immediate and substantial. Page load speeds improved dramatically, with the site now passing Core Web Vitals, a significant achievement that the previous platform had failed to meet. The stable, robust checkout process eliminated the crashes that had frustrated customers and cost the business revenue.

Since going live in 2025, Geezers Boxing has experienced steady revenue growth, supported by improved conversion rates and reduced cart abandonment. The site now handles high traffic volumes with ease, maintaining performance during peak trading periods. The modern, stylised approach to product presentation has enhanced the shopping experience, leading to increased customer satisfaction and engagement.

GSL’s complete rebuild of the Geezers Boxing platform demonstrates the value of recognising when technical debt has become insurmountable and taking decisive action. By investing in a properly architected solution using modern frameworks and best practices, Geezers Boxing now operates a high-performing ecommerce platform that supports their business growth and provides customers with the seamless shopping experience they expect. The site is well-positioned to scale with the business and adapt to future requirements in the competitive boxing equipment market.

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