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The leading German drugstore operator has replaced its Tibco middleware with Solace's Event Mesh platform. In October, dm was able to completely shut down its Tibco EMS system. Now, dm is in the process of introducing Solace into its logistics operations as well, replacing Oracle AQ middleware.

Alex Schwald will take on the position of Senior Director of IT at Takko Fashion, The Retail Optimiser learnt. He is moving from MediaMarktSaturn to the radically verticalised fashion retailer. His exact start date is not yet clear but will be in February or March 2026.

Travel retail specialists Gebr. Heinemann have launched a new project to revamp their POS software – this time with Diebold Nixdorf as the solution provider. According to information of The Retail Optimiser, the solution is set to replace the LS One system from Icelandic retail specialists LS Retail, which was acquired by Aptos in 2021.

DIY retailer Obi has introduced electronic shelf price labels from VusionGroup in selected product ranges in around 200 of its German stores. The introduction is part of an extensive digitalisation project of the DIY retailer, which also includes the introduction of McKinsey's Periscope price optimisation solution.

Edeka Group has reorganised the management of its IT subsidiary. As The Retail Optimiser has learned from the company's consultants, Benjamin Beinroth is joining the management board of Edeka IT today.

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.

The world's leading travel retail company, Avolta (formerly Dufry), has worked with SAP Retail specialist Retail Solutions to standardise and consolidate its cross-country and cross-banner POS data processes within just six months. The project focused on the introduction of SAP POS DTA.

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.

Mäurer & Wirtz is working with Bayard on implementing an intelligent Product Information Management (PIM) system that will enable the company to aggregate product information from different sources and manage it efficiently. The manufacturer of branded fragrances will use this system to provide the retailers with quality-checked product content tailored to their requirements.

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.