DMS Goes National Archives: Free COVID-19 Information Package for the POS.
In 2020, the pandemic profoundly changed the retail landscape. COVID-19 brought with it restrictions, lockdowns, and a great deal of uncertainty. That’s when we had an idea: Solidarity is what matters most in times like these. So we developed the COVID-19 Information Package — fast, free, digital, and available across the entire DACH region. The result? A huge success — and even a place in the National Archives.
Over 3,000 Downloads — And Counting.
Even now, long after the restrictions have been lifted, our information package is still being downloaded. The numbers continue to climb. No panic — we all hope things stay as normal as they are now. But the continued demand shows just how valuable clear, well-designed information remains.
Practical Help, Brought to You by DMS.
Since 2004, DMS has worked closely with retail businesses, always focused on developing tailor-made solutions for the point of sale. But in March 2020, the need wasn’t company-specific — it was industry-wide.
On March 16, 2020, everything changed with the first nationwide lockdown. What was needed was fast, reliable communication to help retailers manage a completely new reality.
Free Pictograms and Animations.
So we delivered: clear instructions on hand hygiene, behavioral guidelines, and other essentials — all packaged into one free download.
The COVID-19 Information Package included helpful pictograms and animations, created by our colleague Mario Mersich, and quickly distributed to the press and our customers — even before the downloads really took off.
To date, the package has been downloaded more than 3,000 times — and counting. (And yes, we did ask for contact details — but consent could be withdrawn at any time.)
A Spot in the National Archives.
What makes us especially proud: this simple yet effective idea earned a place in the National Archives. It proved that DMS can not only respond quickly with tailored solutions for individual companies — but also step up with meaningful creative content for an entire industry when it matters most.
