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“At our POCO store in Mannheim, Germany, we have achieved a significant transformation in our retail operations, all thanks to the innovative digital solutions provided by our partners, VusionGroup and LNConsult. Through their Electronic Shelf Labels (ESLs), Engage Rails, and VusionCloud platform, we have streamlined our processes and optimized our efficiency.”
Sebastian Schrader Head of Organisation at POCO Einrichtungsmärkte GmbH
Spanning over 8,000+ square meters and welcoming around 1,500 visitors daily, the Mannheim POCO store faces the constant challenge of maintaining accurate prices and promotions. Through the seamless integration of SESimagotag’s Electronic Shelf Labels (ESLs) and the VusionGroup’s Cloud for Retail solution VusionCloud, VusionGroup has supported POCO to overhaul its pricing strategy, automating hundreds of paper price changes each week. This not only ensures accurate pricing at all times, but also liberates POCO associates to focus on delivering exceptional customer service as well as efficient inventory management.
Connected to VusionCloud, POCO stores can be managed more efficiently, streamlining their operations.
Additionally, as they are in the Cloud, POCO can also deploy marketing campaigns in their stores through Engage, part of VusionGroup’s Retail Marketing solutions, generating new streams of revenues for them. As such, in Mannheim, POCO leverages up to one third of the content displayed on ESLs for retail media, as well as internal advertising such as the promotion of their own mobile application. The German retailer also provides an enriched retail customer experience through rich and interactive content displayed at the shelf.
“The digitalization of our stores is also very much appreciated by our customers, who enjoy the enriched shopping experience and personalized services offered at POCO Mannheim”
Sebastian Schrader Head of Organisation at POCO Einrichtungsmärkte GmbH
Furthermore, the collaboration with LNConsult, a key VusionGroup partner in Germany, has been instrumental in guiding POCO through its digital transformation journey. LNConsult’s approach encompasses comprehensive consulting, meticulous planning, and seamless implementation of advanced WiFi and IoT systems. Their expertise in conducting wireless site surveys and executing the ESL rollout across the entire POCO network has played a vital role in enhancing operational efficiency and the satisfaction of POCO’s employees.
POCO’s operational team also benefit from unparalleled assistance and guidance from VusionGroup’s teams to fully leverage their digital ecosystem, thanks to the extensive support, on-site key user training, and ongoing remote services provided to POCO.
“We are delighted to contribute to POCO's digital transformation by providing them with our most innovative solutions and expertise. By working with one of the leading furniture retailers in Germany, VusionGroup strengthens its presence in this key industry, and in the DACH region, which are both essential to our strategic goals in EMEA.”
Alexander Hahn VP Sales and Country Manager DACH at VusionGroup
