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A person holds a smartphone on which a digital receipt can be seen; Copyright: anybill GmbH

anybill: A rocket-like launch from start-up to established EuroCIS exhibitor

17/09/2024

The start-up anybill launched a solution for digital receipts in 2019 and presented it at the EuroShop start-up hub in February 2020. We spoke to CEO Lea Frank about the digitalisation of the retail industry and the positive effect of their trade fair appearance.
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A person scans the price tag of mozzarella products on a supermarket shelf with a smartphone; Copyright: SPAR/Neumayr/Christian Leopold

The rise of electronic shelf labels in retail

06/09/2024

Electronic shelf labels (ESLs) offer more efficient and dynamic management of prices and product information. With the growing demand for automation, the ESL market is expanding and many retailers are trialling digital solutions.
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A busy street at night, illuminated by colorful billboards, with a advertising screen in the foreground; Copyright: Adobe Stock

How retail media is revolutionizing the advertising market

22/08/2024

More and more retailers are offering brand manufacturers the opportunity to place advertising in their media. What retailers offer: direct access to customers and valuable first-party data.
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On the left, skiers on a lift float into the blue sky, in the middle a transparent shoe is presented, and on the right a colorful sneaker stands out; Copyright: Reebok

Reebok launches a personalized AI experience for sneaker fans

22/05/2024

The sports brand cooperates with AI and metaverse company Futureverse to create a customizing experience for fashion on Instagram.
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A smartphone with the Albertsons app open; Copyright: Business Wire

Albertsons Companies wins award for best shopping and retail app

13/05/2024

The retailer was voted the ‘People’s Voice’ winner for its mobile app. Albertsons has been updating and redesigning the app to create a seamless digital shopping experience.
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Kohl’s introduces new interactive Christmas experiences for customers

01/12/2023

Kohl’s is giving customers new ways to inspire their holiday shopping. From personalized gifting recommendations using AI technology to Kohl’s influencers top holiday picks, Kohl’s is using technology and social media tools to help customers find all the best gifts for their family and friends.
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Walmart enables viewers to "shop the moment" while streaming

13/11/2023

Walmart and NBCUniversal announced a new commerce partnership that allows Bravo fans to 'shop the moment' on Peacock for the first time. Fans can shop directly from the retailer while tuning in to Bravo’s "Below Deck Mediterranean" season 8 the next day on Peacock.
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Oversized women's dresses float between tall buildings in New York City; Copyright: Macy's

Macy’s launches new digital fashion platform: mstylelab

20/10/2023

Macy’s launches mstylelab, a new engagement platform that journeys into the future of fashion merging the physical and digital realms to create cutting-edge experiences.
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A man and a woman stand behind the counter in a store looking happy; Copyright: Constantin Mirbach

Google Business Profile – digital showplace for retailers

26/09/2023

In recent years, many retailers have been working on digitizing their business. Online and offline sales channels are increasingly merging. In this context, the Google Business Profile occupies a key position.
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A screenshot of the Meal Plans; Copyright: Business Wire

Albertsons Companies: Innovations to Meal Plans Tool

26/09/2023

Customers can save time and money on the app by meal planning from a vast array of shoppable recipes developed by professional chefs and dieticians.
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A man sits at a desk that has been expanded into a gaming station with screens and equipment; Copyright: Florian Olivo/Unsplash

In-game advertising: potential for retailers and brands

29/08/2023

Whether using game consoles, on smartphones or desktop PCs, gamers not only consume the game content itself, they are also receptive to brand messages and shopping inspiration within the gaming world.
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Graphics from the game Fortnight, which features Nike shoes; Copyright: Nike

Nike launches Airphoria in Fortnite

30/06/2023

Nike is launching “Airphoria” in Fortnite, a first-of-its-kind gaming experience. Airphoria brings to life the future of sport experiences at the intersection of games and culture, bringing together Nike’s iconic Air Max brand and the immersive world of Fortnite.
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Contextual targeting: Content counts after all!

13/06/2023

Placing an advertising banner on websites or a bit of search engine advertising is something many businesses do. But how do I achieve more success with it? And what happens to the targeting of my ads when the third-party cookies are stopped?
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Connected Retail @ EuroShop 2023

09/03/2023

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A woman using the 3D scanner from doob; copyright: doob

Virtualizing shopping experiences

22/02/2023

Avatars are not just digital images of ourselves, but a new form of virtual identity. They enable us to move around in digital spaces and thus create new experiences.
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Screenshot of Alo Yoga Virtual Reality Shopping Experience; Copyright: Alo Yoga

Alo Yoga launches virtual reality shopping experience

09/02/2023

Alo Yoga announced it has launched an immersive digital shopping experience complete with virtual reality integration, digital styling capabilities, streaming beauty and wellness tutorials, workout classes, and seamless checkout.
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Clothes in a virtual showroom; Copyright: Lacoste; Screenshot https://www.lacoste.com/gb/virtual-store.html

The magic of virtual showrooms

07/02/2023

Experiences during the Corona pandemic have shown that in the spaces between personal, physical in-store shopping and the more impersonal, rigid web store there is the potential for richer shopping experiences. With impressive online showrooms, many retailers and brands have tried to bridge this gap.
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A smartphone on which augmented reality is used in a kitchen; Copyright: Zephyr

Augmented reality: untapped retail potential

12/10/2022

AR technology enables extended reality applications that go far beyond entertainment purposes and are gaining traction in the retail sector.
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A man in a shopping mall points a finger, the movement is recorded by a virtual matrix; Copyright: Ameria AG

Touchless interaction for retail displays

12/01/2022

Touchless operation of displays - this sounds a bit like science fiction, but users can already try it out at some points of sale.
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A small child looks over a table and has glasses in front of his eyes; copyright: PantherMedia/zmijak

Virtual try-on solutions for eyeglasses thanks to AI

11/03/2021

Online shopping is becoming more and more popular, even for "try-on" items like eyeglasses. As a result, virtual try-on solutions have gained a fair amount of momentum in online stores in recent years.
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Robot in an exhibition hall with hearts as eyes; Copyright: beta-web GmbH

Retail Marketing: Attracting customers to the POS

18/02/2020

Marketing is the key to the aha-experience in bricks and mortar retail. The right eye-catchers can arouse emotions and also attract new customers into the stores. Whether three-dimensional or digital: find anything for your POS at the EuroShop 2020.
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Two young women taking part in a survey; copyright: Messe Düsseldorf

How much do you know about the future of shopping?

09/05/2018

Can you explain the terms “chatbot” or “contactless payment”? These are two of the buzzwords that everyone in the retail industry is talking about. We had a look around Düsseldorf city centre to see how well the public knows about the future of shopping.
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