Retail & Consumer Goods Industry

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Feb. 17, 2025 – EuroCIS, The Leading Trade Fair for Retail Technology, is set to once again become an innovation hub from February 18 to 20, 2025. The EuroCIS Start-up Hub, located in Hall 10 of the Düsseldorf Exhibition Center, will feature emerging companies presenting their groundbreaking developments and solutions designed to enhance both technological efficiency and the customer experience in retail. From AI applications to intelligent labeling technologies, the Start-up Hub highlights the diversity and potential of the start-up ecosystem. Companies will showcase their innovations not only at their stands but also through presentations and real-world use cases on the Black Stage in Hall 10.

Featured Start-ups at EuroCIS 2025

The following are brief profiles of the start-ups participating:

Active Label

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Feb. 17, 2025 – EuroCIS 2025, Europe's leading trade fair for retail technology, is set to be the largest edition to date. From February 18th to 20th, the event will host approximately 500 exhibitors from over 35 countries, occupying more than 15,000 square meters of booked net space.

Who should attend?

The trade fair will welcome visitors from various sectors, including retail and wholesale, hospitality, food service & catering, leisure, financial services, and banking. Attendees will have the opportunity to explore the latest advancements in retail technology and discover detailed solutions across a wide range of areas. These include merchandise & supply chain management, POS software and hardware, HR, robotics, security & loss prevention, cash management, and pricing.

Focusing in Future-Proofing Retail

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Jan. 29, 2025 – Koelnmesse and the German Association for the Digital Economy (BVDW) have extended their contract for hosting DMEXCO, ensuring that Europe's leading event for digital marketing and technology will remain in Cologne for the long term.

Koelnmesse and BVDW Extend DMEXCO Partnership

This agreement solidifies Cologne's position as a hub for the digital economy and underscores the enduring success of DMEXCO. Gerald Böse, CEO of Koelnmesse, expressed his enthusiasm for the extended partnership, stating, "The contract extension is a vote of confidence and lays the foundation for a successful future. It is also a positive impulse for Cologne as a business location and strengthens its position as a hotspot of the digital economy."

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Jan. 09, 2025 – Fifteen years after its successful debut in Cologne, DMEXCO is expanding into the international market for the first time. Koelnmesse, CloserStill Media, and the German Association for Digital Economy (BVDW) jointly announce the launch of DMEXCO ASIA, premiering on October 8th and 9th, 2025, in the dynamic Southeast Asian economic hub of Singapore.

Like its flagship event in Cologne, DMEXCO ASIA will serve as a central hub for decision-makers from the digital economy, marketing, and innovation sectors in Asia. This launch marks a significant milestone, integrating into Tech Week Singapore and merging with the established eCommerce Expo and Technology for Marketing trade fairs. It will now be known as "eCommerce Expo|DMEXCO ASIA" within Tech Week Singapore.

A Strategic Partnership for Growth

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Dec. 6, 2024 – The DLG (Deutsche Landwirtschafts-Gesellschaft) is hosting the DLG-Lebensmitteltag Sensorik 2025, a digital conference focused on the groundbreaking potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in sensory quality assurance for the food industry. This online event, taking place on March 20, 2025, will delve into the applications, challenges, and future prospects of AI in ensuring food quality and safety.

AI: A Multifaceted Tool for the Food Industry

The conference will explore how AI can revolutionize various aspects of the food industry, from market research and supply chain management to quality assurance and fraud detection.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Dec. 6, 2024 – ProSweets Cologne, the international supplier fair for the sweets and snacks industry, is gearing up for its 2025 edition with a dynamic Expert Stage program. Taking place from February 2nd to 5th in Cologne, Germany, this year's event promises to deliver valuable insights into the latest trends, innovations, and challenges facing the industry.

DLG Curates a Comprehensive Program

The German Agricultural Society (DLG), the conceptual sponsor of ProSweets Cologne, has curated a compelling program for the Expert Stage, featuring leading experts from science, technology, and business. Attendees can expect a diverse range of presentations and discussions covering key topics such as:

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – November 15, 2024 - The International Trade Fair for Retail Promotions and Imports (IAW) is set to mark a significant milestone as it celebrates two decades of retail innovation and growth. From its humble beginnings in Hanover in 2005 to its current status as a global trade show, the IAW has continually evolved, drawing together an international community of exhibitors, buyers, and industry experts.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 18, 2024 – GS1 Germany recently honored outstanding collaborative projects in the retail industry with its prestigious Efficient Consumer Response (ECR) Award. The award ceremony, held in Bonn, recognized companies for their innovative and collaborative approaches to optimizing processes within value networks, ultimately enhancing consumer satisfaction.

The ECR Award Categories

The ECR Award is presented in three categories: Collaboration Excellence, Innovation Excellence, and Sustainability Excellence.

ECR Collaboration Excellence Award 2024

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – September 15, 2024 – DMEXCO 2024, the leading digital marketing and tech event, is gearing up to offer a comprehensive exploration of the industry's most pressing topics and trends. Taking place in Cologne, Germany, on September 18th and 19th, this year's conference promises to deliver a wealth of insights and inspiration for marketers, advertisers, and tech enthusiasts.

Masterclasses and Keynotes to Empower Businesses

DMEXCO 2024 will feature a series of masterclasses and keynotes designed to equip attendees with the knowledge and tools to thrive in the ever-evolving digital landscape.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – September 15, 2024 – As the digital advertising landscape prepares for the demise of third-party cookies, industry leaders are exploring innovative solutions to maintain effective targeting and measurement. Rasmus Giese, CEO of United Internet Media (UIM), sheds light on the evolving strategies and technologies that will shape the future of digital advertising.

The Need for New Targeting Solutions

While Google’s recent delay in phasing out third-party cookies offers a temporary reprieve, the industry cannot afford to be complacent. Giese emphasizes that the shift away from third-party cookies is inevitable, with a growing number of users already inaccessible through this method.