Company News • 26.11.2020

Leading Danish co-op upgrades with electronic shelf labels

Large association strengthens its business

Transformation and growth have always been a driving force for Brian Johansen, who has been with Coop since he started as a service assistant in Brugsen, already as a 12-year-old. Since then, he has worked his way up. Today, he still appreciates working hard and closely with both staff members and customers.

Supplier
Logo: Delfi Technologies GmbH

Delfi Technologies GmbH

Dorfstrasse 7 – 9
24232 Schönkirchen
Germany
Photo

Investments based on a clear strategy

‘Asnæs og Omegns brugsforening’ has existed since 1908 and has grown to be one of the country's largest co-op associations. Over the years, there has been a lot of investment, and today the association’s portfolio consists of several grocery stores, petrol halls, car wash, and several different properties. All is part of a clear strategy to spread interests and become less vulnerable.

Today, the association has 9,000 members and employs more than 200 staff members in the stores in Asnæs, Fårevejle, Vig Lyng, and Kundby, among others.

The association's strategy of spreading interests beyond anything other than the grocery business is also expressed through a local commitment. Here, investment in apartments must help to create a settlement in Asnæs and keep the local business running.

The association also invests heavily in the city's local center, the ‘Asnæs Center’, where the association's primary store also is located. SuperBrugsen Asnæs also has 33 staff members employed alone in the bakery and runs the center café, which sells more than 1,100 cups of coffee to the guests in the center every week.

"I enjoy being back with the stores again, and I am satisfied with my job as director, as it also allows me to be on the floor among staff members and customers" - Johansen

Growth plans continue

Geographically, ‘Ansæs and Omegns brugsforening’ covers the area from the hometown Asnæs to Sorø, Snertinge, Vipperød, Korsør, and Karlslunde. It is through nine different joint-stock companies that the association either owns or is co-owner of. And it does not stop here. The association continues to strengthen its business, the director explains.

"I expect even more from the coming years. In Asnæs, we are, among other things, facing a rebuild of our SuperBrugsen store, which will provide a completely different and even better experience for customers."

Photo: Leading Danish co-op upgrades with electronic shelf labels...

Among other things, the redesign offers an improved in-store experience with a focus on the supermarket of the future, where the goods must be presented and experienced differently. Here, Brian Johansen also hopes that the electronic shelf labels can be used to a greater extent as a tool to sell the goods via the many options, available in the system.

The store will be rebuilt as part of Coop's main concept for SuperBrugsen, but with local adaptations to ensure the right anchoring in the local area. A central part of the association's DNA is precisely about gathering and developing the local area.

Photo: Leading Danish co-op upgrades with electronic shelf labels...

Another strong part of the association's DNA is about operating and developing stores - not only SuperBrugsen Asnæs, but also the rest of the association's stores as well as any new ones that may be added in the future.

According to Brian Johansen, it is very much about daring to do something and believe that you can make a difference when it comes to advising and optimizing stores.

"We have a strong network of skilled leaders, who of course give us confidence and the belief that we can do something when we enter something new. We have the needed forces to create the necessary transformation," he concludes.

related articles:

popular articles:

Thumbnail-Photo: Tesco to introduce new scan-free technology on self-service tills at...
03.01.2024   #brick and mortar retail #Tech in Retail

Tesco to introduce new scan-free technology on self-service tills at GetGo store

Seamless Shopping Revolution: Tesco Tests Scan-Free Technology in London

Tesco is trialling an exciting new technology innovation that means customers don’t need to scan their items ...

Thumbnail-Photo: First of its kind accessible checkout unveild by Woolworths, creating...
03.01.2024   #Tech in Retail #cashpoints

First of its kind accessible checkout unveild by Woolworths, creating new employment opportunities

Breaking Barriers in Retail: Woolworths' New Checkout Design for Wheelchair Users

In what is believed to be a world first, Woolworths has unveiled an accessible checkout, designed specifically for team members living with a physical disability, including people who use wheelchairs and other mobility aids such as walkers.The first ...

Thumbnail-Photo: EuroCIS 2024 - technology special
11.12.2023   #online trading #e-commerce

EuroCIS 2024 - technology special

The latest technology solutions and trends for you and the retail sector

At EuroCIS 2022 from February 27 to 29, 2024, the Leading Trade Fair for Retail Technology, we will be looking at all the important and current topics relating to technology in retail: AI and Machine Learning, Payment, Connected Retail, Seamless Store and Smart Energy Management and many more.

Thumbnail-Photo: Out of Stock in Retail and innovative solutions to avoid them...
07.11.2023   #brick and mortar retail #customer satisfaction

Out of Stock in Retail and innovative solutions to avoid them

Due to various events, the availability of goods in retail will be increasingly restricted from 2022, with the result that customers cannot find in food retail the products they wish to buy, because those products are sold out, are temporarily ...

Thumbnail-Photo: The global state of autonomous stores
18.12.2023   #Tech in Retail #self-checkout systems

The global state of autonomous stores

The stores are located in various retail segments such as food retail, fashion, electronics, convenience stores and fast food.

In a highly competitive global retail landscape, autonomous stores are an emerging force that addresses changing consumer behaviors, reduces operational costs, improves profitability, and powers revenue growth strategies. Advancements in autonomous ...

Thumbnail-Photo: Unified Commerce Platform in focus
24.10.2023   #omnichannel #software developement

Unified Commerce Platform in focus

Handover at REMIRA: Dirk Bingler supersedes Stephan Unser as CEO

REMIRA is setting the course for future development of the company: On November 1, Dirk Bingler (48) will become the new CEO of the supply chain and omnichannel software expert headquartered in Dortmund. The previous CEO Stephan Unser (62) moves to ...

Thumbnail-Photo: SES-imagotag becomes VusionGroup
29.01.2024   #software applications #artificial intelligence

SES-imagotag becomes VusionGroup

A new identity highlighting the broader portfolio of innovative solutions
developed by the Group to solve the major challenges of physical commerce

SES-imagotag (Euronext: SESL, FR0010282822), the global leader in digital solutions for physical commerce, today announced that it has changed its name to VusionGroup. This new name embodies the various product lines and solutions that have enhanced ...

Thumbnail-Photo: Trigo and Netto Announce Autonomous Supermarket with Real-Time Receipt...
24.01.2024   #Tech in Retail #artificial intelligence

Trigo and Netto Announce Autonomous Supermarket with Real-Time Receipt Capability.

‘Final step’ in frictionless shopping drives trust by enabling consumers to view their receipts BEFORE leaving the store
Full size 800m2 grocery supermarket powered by computer vision AI is Europe’s largest retrofitted frictionless store

Trigo, a leading provider of AI computer vision technology that transforms traditional brick-and-mortar retail outlets into digital smart stores, and discount supermarket chain Netto Marken-Discount (also known as Netto), have partnered to launch ...

Thumbnail-Photo: Ask the Bot: generative AI in retail
02.01.2024   #Tech in Retail #food retail

Ask the Bot: generative AI in retail

Revolution in retail: the era of generative AI and AI bots

They are able to analyse data, write product descriptions, answer shoppers’ questions or write codes...

Thumbnail-Photo: EuroCIS 2024: Go beyond today!
16.10.2023   #retail #Tech in Retail

EuroCIS 2024: Go beyond today!

27 to 29 February 2024 will see the Who’s Who of Europe’s retail technology sector meet in Düsseldorf

Go beyond today! EuroCIS at the end of February will once again show solutions and products for the retail of the future @Messe DüsseldorfIn late February, numerous companies will again exhibit solutions and products for retailers to shape and ...

Supplier

Zebra Technologies Germany GmbH
Zebra Technologies Germany GmbH
Ernst-Dietrich-Platz 2
40882 Ratingen
REMIRA Group GmbH
REMIRA Group GmbH
Phoenixplatz 2
44263 Dortmund
Captana GmbH
Captana GmbH
Bundesstraße 16
77955 Ettenheim
VusionGroup SA
VusionGroup SA
55 place Nelson Mandela
90000 Nanterre
Innovative Technology Ltd.
Innovative Technology Ltd.
Innovative Business Park
OL1 4EQ Oldham