Update for retailers – The forums of EuroShop
Visitors of EuroShop 2017 can expect high levels of retail knowledge at the multi-faceted forums of the trade fair.
Experts, manufacturers and trade partners introduce innovations from the world of retail in compact lectures.
The presentations will be translated simultaneously into German and English.
It’s all about technology: The EuroCIS Forum
Hall 6 / Stand I 75
Payment systems, logistics software and eCommerce approaches along with digital and virtual store elements – all of these solutions are able to support processes in companies and provide added benefits to the customer.
The EuroShop “Retail Technology“ Dimension reflects these and many other aspects. In the EuroCIS Forum, visitors can also find out how retailers already implement the latest solutions and technologies and will put them into practice in the future.
Together with the SALT Solutions GmbH, the Bike24 GmbH Company presents the subject of “The eCommerce Revolution Starts with AutoStore in the Warehouse“. In addition to process or resource optimizations, new, more flexible solutions assist logistical processes in the automated small parts warehouse. (03/07/2017 - 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM)
Virtual worlds for retail is one of the main themes this year. In a lecture titled “Virtual Promoter- Hybrid Commerce at Saturn“, ameria GmbH and Media Saturn GmbH explain how a virtual promoter is used in a pilot project at Saturn. (03/06/2017 - 2:30 PM - 2:45 PM)
Nothing keeps the retail world engaged more than payment systems. Offering the right solution to customers across all sales channels requires great intuition about demand, location and customer affinity. Special applications also require target-specific implementation, as the integration of Alipay, the largest Chinese online payment system demonstrates at Munich Airport. Together with Wirecard AG, the Flughafen München Handels-GmbH gives an account of this successful endeavor. (03/08/2017 – 11:00 AM -11:30 AM)
Anywhere, anytime: shopping experience across all channels at the Omnichannel Forum
Hall 6 Stand I 09
The Omnichannel Forum offers a smooth transition to the topics of the EuroCIS Forum. It is all about linking the sales channels. The question is no longer whether retailers need to be presented on all channels, but rather how they need to do it. Finding an elegant way to combine online and offline retail is only possible if software, hardware, and application are harmoniously integrated.
Rico Hänel of Microsoft partner bedav GmbH and Hendrik Wansleben of the Breuninger GmbH explain how Breuninger addressed digitization. (03/06/2017 - 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM)
Things get very practical when dimedis talks about the Bosch Experience Zone – a shop-in-shop project at home improvement stores that is being implemented worldwide. Just one example of the many possibilities digital signage can bring to the sales floor. (03/06/2017 - 12:30 PM -1:00 PM)
What does it look like when online pure players enter uncharted territory by making their way into brick-and-mortar retail? The online optician store Mister Spex from Berlin accomplished just that. Marc Eisenbach of dan pearlman project pinpoints the motivations. (03/09/2017 - 12:30 PM -1:00 PM)
Green, greener, ECOpark Forum
Hall 15 / Stand E24
The bottom line is, retailers know that sustainable actions allow them to achieve substantial savings in terms of energy and costs as well as enhance their corporate image in the eyes of their customers and it’s something that cannot be put into numbers. Admittedly, it often is the first step that makes it difficult for them to embark on a responsible journey. After all, sustainability has many facets and countless perspectives. The Forum gives helpful insights.
The European Commission (03/07/2017 – 4:00 PM- 4:30 PM), for instance, will give a lecture on the developments in ecodesign, energy consumption labeling and efficiency in cooling.
The German Sustainable Building Council - DGNB e. V. has developed a system that functions as a planning and assessment tool for the new construction of interiors in shopping and office spaces. (03/07/2017 - 11:00 AM -11:30 AM)
Find out how companies like the Metro Group tackle the subject of sustainability in the lecture titled "Climate Protection and Energy Strategy – Challenges, Experiences, Implementation". (03/06/2017 – 11:00 AM -11:30 AM)
A feast for the Eyes: The Architecture & Design Forum
Hall 10 / Stand E02
What attracts customers to the store and keeps them there? How can designers, shopfitters, architects and visual designers create an attractive shopping experience? The Forum answers these very questions.
Jennifer Acevedo from VMSD magazine delivers practical examples of the latest retail trends in North America. (03/07/2017 - 10:30 AM -11:00 AM)
Based on the example of the Würth Family pop-up store, Guido Mamczur, Managing Director of the D’art Design Gruppe and lecturer of the “Retail Design“ study course at the Peter Behrens School of Arts, shows the possibilities of entertaining concepts in unusual places. (03/07/2017 - 11:00 AM -11:30 AM)
Fit for the POS: The POPAI Forum
Hall 3 / Stand E36
The possibilities resulting from marketing concepts, technologies and the different distribution channels for the presentation at the POS are the Forum’s central theme.
What are the latest developments in advertising formats for example? In his lecture titled “Retail Killed the TV Star – How Intelligent Omnichannel Advertising for Retail Challenges Traditional TV Advertising“, Dr. Klaus Holger Kille of Brand Logistics.NET GmbH addresses this issue. (03/07/2017 - 11:00 AM -11:30 AM)
3D printing is already being utilized today at several mannequin manufacturers, yet is still in the early stages in the retail sector. Sharon Rothschild of Massivit 3D Printing Technologies illustrates how even entire pop-up stores can be printed at this point. (03/08/2017 – 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM)
Brand communication: The Expo + Event Forum
Hall 4 / Stand A55
Communication, presentation, and interaction: the essential elements of external brand presentation - whether it is at trade fairs, events or in the store- require a well- coordinated concept.
Christopher Werth, VOK DAMS Agency for Events and Live-Marketing, explains how project management for event and live marketing can be more efficient and less stressful. (03/06/2017- 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM).
At the FAMAB AWARD: The creative award for vivid communication recognizes outstanding brand and company presentations and is hosted by Christian Flörs of BRUNS Messe- und Ausstellungsgestaltung GmbH. (03/07/2017- 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM)
A special highlight will be the panel discussion that focuses on “EuroShop 2020“. Panel participants include the Forum’s initiators as well as Elke Moebius, Director of EuroShop. (03/09/2017- 2:30 PM- 3:00 PM)
Interested in finding out more about the events?
A comprehensive program schedule for all Forums can be accessed at EuroShop.de under “Supporting Program – Forums“. All EuroShop Forums are free of charge to visitors and do not require prior registration.
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