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Using virtual reality to create an immersive product experience

14.05.2025

When customers experience products intensively before buying, this increases satisfaction and brand loyalty. A key technology that makes this possible is virtual reality: 5 best practice examples.

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Online payment in Asia-Pacific

09.05.2025

The Asia-Pacific region is considered a dynamic development center for alternative payment methods and online payment innovations. How do people pay there? We take a look at the most important e-payment trends in selected countries.

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AI is revolutionizing product development: to a finished product in record time

08.05.2025

The fashion industry is experiencing a paradigm shift due to the increased use of artificial intelligence. Current developments show how AI is changing the entire product lifecycle – from trend identification to design and production.

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How Generative AI is transforming the shopping experience

07.05.2025

More than 70% of shoppers want AI-supported services in retail – this is just one of the many exciting findings of the Capgemini Consumer Trends Report 2025. How are international retailers using GenAI for personalized shopping experiences?

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Digital deposit receipts for a customer-friendly recycling system in retail

06.05.2025

In Austria, the deposit system for disposable plastic and metal drinks packaging has been in place since January 2025. The first retailers are now focusing on digitizing the deposit process.

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A job for a robot – How machines help to save energy

29.04.2025

They check temperatures, report faults and detect leaks before humans notice them: Robots could soon take on a central role in energy management in logistics and retail.

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Smart carts in retail: convenient, autonomous, connected

10.04.2025

Intelligent shopping carts support customers with numerous functions when shopping. Which versions of smart shopping carts are currently being tested and what is important to retailers?

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Payment trends at the point of sale worldwide

09.04.2025

Mobile wallets, contactless payments and biometric processes are increasingly replacing cash and traditional card payments. An overview of global payment trends.

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The retail advantages of Mobile POS

08.04.2025

More and more retail companies are relying on mobile POS systems in order to operate flexibly, efficiently and in a customer-centred manner – and thus remain fit for the future.

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E-commerce 2025: five trends for the retail of the future

08.04.2025

Those who aim to stay competitive in the long run must act strategically now. The new valantic Trend Report 2025 highlights five key developments that retail decision-makers should keep an eye on – and the opportunities they offer.