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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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Cybersecurity technologies protect customer data in retail

24.09.2024

Digital data management is indispensable in modern retail. However, this increases the vulnerability to cyber attacks. Strong protection of sensitive data through modern cyber security technology is therefore becoming increasingly important.
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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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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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In-store gastronomy: goals, success factors and investments in retail

12.09.2024

Many retailers rely on gastronomic offerings to attract new customers, increase dwell time and demonstrate their expertise in terms of products and ingredients.
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Digital payments in India: a growth factor

25.07.2024

India is experiencing economic growth, not least in the retail sector. Increasing purchasing power goes hand in hand with more payments. The study "How Urban India Pays" analysed the payment preferences of consumers and retailers in cities.
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Ahold Delhaize opens a tech studio in Bucharest

08.05.2024

The aim is to develop employees' digital and technological skills. Around 250 top talents from the technical field are to be recruited in the coming years.
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SPAR Hungary trials Gen Z pop-up store using AI

16.01.2024

In order to specifically target Gen Z customers, SPAR Hungary ran a two-day trial of an automated store – incorporating technology and AI powered tools.
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Innovation campaign for fresher fruit and vegetables awarded

09.01.2024

With its innovative "Fruit and vegetables 3 days fresher" campaign, SPAR Austria won the "Future of European Commerce" Award in the Digitalisation category.
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Survey: Cash is number one in Europe

01.12.2023

According to a new survey cash is the most frequently used payment method in Europe. On average, one out of four respondents see the digital euro as a supplement to cash.
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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.
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RFID in retail and fast food

24.10.2023

A transition is brewing in the world of retail: RFID. While by no means new, the technology is becoming a fundamental tool in the retail sector, revolutionizing the way goods are tracked, organized and sold.
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Mango launches conversational generative AI platform

16.10.2023

Mango is moving forward in its digital transformation with the launch of Lisa, the company’s own internal conversational generative Artificial Intelligence platform.
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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.
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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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Embracing agility and building creative, technically diverse teams

20.07.2022

Digitalization opens up endless possibilities, but also requires a great deal of adaptability. The annual Adobe study in 2022 was dedicated to digital trends and their significance for companies.
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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.
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City marketing: Tinder for inner city real estate

02.02.2022

For customers, online shopping is often the easier and more convenient way. For city centers, however, this results in increased vacancies, which are slowly killing off our urban centers.
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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.
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Trade fair as a powerful medium – Awareness, knowledge and leads independent of location and time

07.09.2021

Digitization means: trade shows no longer depend only on the real event; they take effect online and 365 days a year.
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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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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.
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Digital events: No permanent alternative for most exhibitors in Germany

18.02.2021

17 % of the companies are currently using digital events due to the numerous trade fair cancellations, but want to give up on this commitment when physical trade fairs can be held again.
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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.
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Internal communication via app at fashion house Ramelow

19.06.2019

What’s new at Modehaus Ramelow? The fashion retailer’s employees can check PIA – and share information to their heart’s content. PIA is an app for “private information exchange”.
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