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DIY store operator Hornbach has put Solace's event-driven real-time integration platform into operation. The solution from the Canadian specialist provider ensures that all relevant applications can instantly access important data, such as price changes, product information or sales data.

Following the failed attempt to introduce the Enfore cash register software from the now-insolvent start-up NumberFour AG, Fressnapf is continuing its digital transformation with GK. Europe's leading retailer of pet supplies will migrate all its store services to the GK Cloud4Retail cloud platform.

Fishbull Franz Fischer has introduced digital receipts in its almost 350 Sonderpreis DIY stores with Anybill and Zucchetti.

Following the insolvency of NumberFour AG, the company behind Butlers' Enfore POS solution, in October 2024, Butlers had to introduce new POS software at very short notice. The home accessories, decoration and gifts specialist succeeded in doing so with a solution from Retail7, a subsidiary of GK.

Rema 1000 has selected GK Software as its technology partner for store operations. The Norwegian discounter is standardising its in-store processes and migrating the IT infrastructure of its more than 680 stores in Norway to the cloud-based Cloud4Retail platform.

L. Stroetmann is replacing its existing Oracle checkout software with drs/Store from DRS deutsche Retail Services AG. The retailer’s board member Dr David Schüppler told The Retail Optimiser that the Edeka wholesaler and retailer's seven E-Centres and around 80 stores from affiliated independent retailers would be equipped with the new solution by the end of the year.

Benjamin Beinroth has left Fressnapf. As Head of IT and member of the management board, he played a key role in shaping the processes and systems of Europe's leading pet supplies retailer for over nine years. After Fressnapf founder Torsten Toeller brought investment company Cinven into the company last summer and Fressnapf-CEO Johannes Steegmann left, there is reportedly a lot…

The rise of self-checkout systems has transformed the retail landscape, with two-thirds of consumers under 35 now preferring this method. However, as usage increases, so does theft, leading to significant loss & inventory discrepancies for retailers. Studies indicate that even generally honest customers are prone to exploiting self-checkouts.

Aldi Nord has found a new CIO. According to Lebensmittel Zeitung, Oliver Tackmann, who played a key role in shaping DIY store franchisor Obi during his long career as it head of IT and logistics, is to become the discounter's Chief Information Officer.

Vienna-based fiscalisation specialist Fiskaly has acquired its competitor Deutsche Fiskal from GK. Deutsche Fiskal will continue to operate in the same way under the new ownership. Deutsche Fiskal's customers include almost all major German retail companies, including those that do not use GK at their checkouts.