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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.

Douglas has converted its store processes to the logic of its new centralised supply chain with the help of CAS AG. With the successful consolidation of its logistics processes across all distribution channels in a new, state-of-the-art central warehouse in Hamm, Europe's leading beauty retailer has positioned itself for the future. CAS AG supported the beauty retailer in mapping the…

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…

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.

SAP has opened a new retail technology test store on the grounds of its headquarters in Walldorf. What may surprise visitors from the retail industry is the use of RFID on individual grocery items in SAP's new test store.

After a large-scale project spanning four years, Beeline Group has successfully completed the conversion of its merchandise management system from an in-house development to SAP S/4HANA. In this challenging project, the consultants from CAS AG were able to provide significant support with their in-depth knowledge and experience in the area of SAP CAR.

There was a great atmosphere at Dr. Thompson's Seifenfabrik in Düsseldorf last night: IT managers from leading retail companies such as Colruyt, dm Drogeriemarkt, Edeka, Lidl, MediaMarktSaturn, Migros, Takko Fashion, Woolworths and many more celebrated together with their technology partners. EHI Retail Institute has selected the winners of the 18th Retail Technology Awards.