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Why retail companies should protect themselves against cyberattacks – and how

27.11.2024

Retail is becoming increasingly digital and the entire supply chain is growing more interconnected. This makes retailers particularly vulnerable to cyber threats. This is why cyber security expert Michael Linke urgently advises retailers to build up cyber resilience.
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Blockchain as a core component of cybersecurity in the retail industry

19.09.2024

In the digitalised retail industry, cyber security is becoming a top priority. The demand for security solutions is rising due to increasing cyber attacks. Retailers need to protect sensitive customer data, among other things.
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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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Pioneering technologies in food service

21.08.2024

Technologies such as artificial intelligence, big data analytics, the Internet of Things and robotics have the potential to fundamentally change both processes and the customer journey in the catering industry.
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Automated retail: Selfly Store introduces intelligent freezer

04.07.2023

In April, the vending company Selfly Store introduced its latest product: the Selfly Freezer. We spoke to CMO Malin Östman about first experiences with the smart freezer and the potential of unmanned shopping.
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Sustainable Smart Stores: The Concept of the Future?

28.04.2021

Xenia Giese from Microsoft tells how stores could save money, time and resources and thus operate even more efficiently and sustainably.
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