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.
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.
The impact and challenges of shopping apps
30.07.2024
Many people use shopping apps when shopping. Features such as online shopping lists, digital receipts or personalised offers are well received. Mobile commerce is now part of the omnichannel strategy for retailers.
Smart shopping carts get omnichannel shopping rolling
03.07.2024
Several retailers are testing or using smart shopping carts, i.e. digitally upgraded shopping trolleys with various features. They offer customers a more efficient and connected shopping experience.
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.
Customer centricity paves new paths for the car industry
13.03.2024
The traditional car trade is rapidly being overtaken by innovative marketing concepts. The electric car brand NIO from Shanghai, for example, is fully committed to customer centricity and community building.
The "Concept Store" at ProWein 2024 showcases innovations for the wine trade
04.03.2024
A "concept store" will be on display at the ProWein 2024 wine and spirits trade fair. Suppliers will show ways in which product presentation and the sales process in the wine trade can be improved.
Experience technology innovations and a community connection at EuroCIS 2024
19.02.2024
Elke Moebius, Director of EuroCIS, shares her expertise on the latest technology trends in retail ahead of EuroCIS 2024 on February 27.
H&M unveils its new SoHo location
13.02.2024
H&M announced it has opened a new brand destination in New York City's iconic SoHo neighborhood where customers benefit from mobile checkout and smart mirrors in fitting rooms.
These technologies will fundamentally change retail
05.02.2024
We asked exhibitors at EuroCIS which brand-new trends retailers should have on their radar and which technologies will inspire their customers in the future.
Walmart and Unity to bring immersive commerce to games and apps
09.01.2024
Walmart announced plans to give Unity developers the ability to integrate Walmart’s commerce APIs directly into their games and apps.
MediaMarktSaturn tests space-as-a-service offer for marketplace sellers
13.12.2023
In a pilot project, a fitness equipment provider from the Marketplace of MediaMarktSaturn is using instore floor space to present its products.
Sephora's Stores of the Future
14.11.2023
On October 13, 2023, Sephora officially unveiled its “Store of the Future” in Wuhan, China. The new branch was designed to combine various services and brands with technological and digital elements to create an immersive shopping experience.
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.
MUSINSA opens its first offline flagship store
18.10.2023
South Korea’s leading fashion company, announces the grand opening of its first offline flagship store on October 27. Located at the center of Daegu city, MUSINSA’s first offline flagship store features a diverse range of styles of about 200 brands from casual to formal and beyond.
Mister Spex launches first custom collection of 3D-printed eyewear
05.10.2023
The combination of the latest facial scanning technology with high-quality 3D printing creates a made-to-measure collection with very good wearing comfort due to the individual fit.
Douglas store for Gen Z shoppers
02.10.2023
Douglas has developed a store on Königsallee in Düsseldorf's shopping center that is aimed specifically at young consumers. Of course, a fresh design and digital elements cannot be missing.
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.
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.
The Home Depot Launches New Homeowners Hub
05.09.2023
The Home Depot launched a New Homeowners Hub to equip the next generation of current and future first-time homeowners with valuable resources including DIY guides, product recommendations, design inspiration and more.
Self-checkout: Smarter ways to pay
08.08.2023
Companies the world over are both collaborating and competing to develop self-service systems and self-service checkouts that enable an autonomous shopping experience.
Digital wine assistant guides customers to the ideal bottle of wine
01.08.2023
Colruyt Lowest Prices to test a digital ‘wine assistant’ in six branches in the coming weeks. The assistant will take the shape of a large touchscreen with software that allows customers to make informed wine choices.
MediaMarktSaturn continues further development of store portfolio
19.06.2023
MediaMarktSaturn’s brick-and-mortar business is a central component of the company’s strategy: Following the successful opening of six large Tech villages in Europe, MediaMarktSaturn is now presenting a newly opened store in the Xpress format for the first time in Germany.
Ingka Centres introduces Step Store
11.05.2023
Meeting places across Europe and Asia from Ingka Centres will be opening Step Stores this month, a brand-new, innovative pop-up retail space that allows visitors to swap in daily steps for currency – to purchase to health-focused products, discounts at local stores, or charity donations.
Connected Retail @ EuroShop 2023
09.03.2023
Store Concept: Consumer Electronics Retailer Embraces Experience
18.10.2022
"Tech Village Berlin”, the retailer’s first so-called “Lighthouse” market, recently opened its doors on the iconic Alexanderplatz. The new location of the consumer electronics company features an innovative store concept. Let’s take a closer look.
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.
Hugo Boss: Reinventing and Revamping the Brand Experience
29.06.2022
In the new BOSS flagship store from HUGO BOSS on London's Oxford Street, the shopping experience begins before customers even enter the store. The company wants to take shopping to the next level.
ESL: technology replaces paper
18.05.2022
Paper labels were the standard in retail for a long time. However, they are now gradually being replaced by electronic shelf labels.
Fashion Retailer SØR Embarks on Its Store Management Automation Journey
24.03.2022
A technology upgrade of automation and omnichannel services in the store network provides process reliability and modern selling for SØR.
Hybrid commerce: the key to retail success
24.01.2022
Interview with Xenia Giese, Industry Executive Retail & Consumer Goods at Microsoft Deutschland GmbH, about new retail business models.
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.
Hybrid showroom: the best of both worlds?
01.09.2021
Some say shopping online is easy and convenient – just a few digital clicks and your purchase is complete. Others love to come to a physical store because they crave the tactile experience of shopping. They want to inspect, touch, and feel the products before they buy them.
Omnichannel app for shoe retailer Deichmann
24.03.2021
The triumphant success of the smartphone also prompts retailers to ask themselves: How do I connect with consumers on their mobile device? Deichmann chose an omnichannel app.
Magic mirrors and augmented reality in the beauty industry
17.02.2021
Now there is another B2C retail sector – apart from the furniture and fashion industries – with emerging AR use cases: enter the beauty industry.
Trends in brick-and-mortar retail: 3 tips
15.05.2020
Educating and entertaining customers – according to Vanessa Keen, Head of New Business and Marketing of Design4Retail, that’s what retailers need to do to get consumers in their stores. And in-store technology plays a major role in that regard.
ALDI goes China
17.06.2019
ALDI launched its first two pilot stores in China on 7 June 2019 and held an event with interactive activities and special promotions to welcome consumers and celebrate the grand opening.
Cities as places for encounters, dialogue and lively everyday culture
22.03.2019
Prof. Dr. phil. Rainer Zimmermann from the Peter Behrens School of Arts / Düsseldorf University of Applied Sciences talks about the development of city marketing and the challenges facing city centers.
Alibaba’s Hema Fresh Store
12.07.2018
The Hema Fresh store in Shanghai offers quite a few experiential moments. Fresh fish from the aquarium, floating shopping bags and omnichannel at its best.