ARISE 2024: 24/7 Stores, AI in Retail, Smart POS, and Digital Logistics.
DMS X ARISE 2024 X CAMPUS STEYR.
"Yes, We Handel It": DMS took part in ARISE 2024, the Austrian Retail Symposium, held at Campus Steyr. On June 11 and 12, it was a must-attend for us – and this gathering of academics and industry experts turned out to be a true wow experience!
Events like ARISE 2024 are always exciting for us. This one focused on fostering innovation, collaboration, and knowledge-sharing within the Austrian and European retail sectors. So of course, we at DMS wouldn’t miss it!
Researchers, industry experts, interns, and startups came together to exchange ideas. The result? A showcase of fascinating research and cutting-edge solutions addressing the challenges and opportunities in retail.
Across five sessions, numerous speakers shared brilliant insights – including Prof. Dr. Stephan Rüschen (DHBW), Kathrin Angermann-Wernisch and Christoph Raunig (myAcker GmbH), and Günter Renner (Internorm International GmbH) – just to name a few.
What the Sessions Covered:
Session 1: Autonomous Stores
Autonomy in retail – what does the future hold? What’s coming, what’s staying, and how do we make it work? One highlight: a talk on sustainable, regional value creation through autonomous stores.
Session 2: AI in Retail
Artificial intelligence was a huge topic at ARISE 2024 – no surprise! From sustainable retail logistics to workforce planning in intralogistics, and AI as a bridge between CRM and SCM – there were plenty of takeaways for our team that will benefit our clients and partners alike.
Session 3: Omnichannel Retail
We found this idea especially powerful: "David versus Goliath? No – David with Goliath!" It explored how hypermarkets and local retailers can team up to strengthen the market. Also discussed: the multi-criteria evaluation of sustainable insulation materials for online grocery retail – analyzing operational, economic, and ecological performance.
Session 4: Digital Retail & Logistics
We were impressed by the “Digital Fast Lane” as well as the talk on efficient sales floor management in retail. What strategies exist to manage and coordinate regional and global POS areas? A compelling talk on virtual commerce and brand experiences followed.
15:00 – 15:30 Break
Session 5: Smart POS
The final session covered the power of data in in-store analytics, along with the retail "blind spot" – the sales floor – and Retail Information Modelling. As retail experts, this was right up our alley!
Our Conclusion: We’re Fired Up for 2025!
We attended a total of 19 talks – and came away truly impressed. One thing is certain: we’ll be back for ARISE 2025, ready to refine the solutions we offer with fresh insights.
"Know-how to handel it" – that was the theme this year, and we’re convinced the knowledge we’ve gained will help us perform even better going forward.
As a digitalization partner to the retail sector, our goal is to deliver perfectly thought-out, expertly executed solutions. In other words: to inspire and excite. That’s why we stay true to our belief:
If it’s not wow, it’s not from DMS.
From Digital Signage to Smart Digital Signage, Retail & Location Analytics, Live Shopping, Live Recruiting, and Creative Content – this is what we do best. Retail is where we shine. But it’s also a space evolving fast – and we’re committed to staying ahead of every trend and topic. That’s why we made our way to Campus Steyr – and we’d like to warmly thank the amazing team from the Logistikum at the University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria for hosting such a top-tier event!
