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The purchase and subsequent return of clothing articles due to their potentially wrong right size or fit is an everyday headache for consumers as well as fashion e-retailers. To reduce returns and make the purchases more accurate, Munich-based startup Sizekick uses artificial intelligence and exact body measurements, while also boosting retailers’ conversion.

As several tons of fruit and vegetables never find their way to the supermarket shelf due to their shape and color, the Austrian startup Afreshed is putting them to good use by specializing in the rescue and delivery of organic fruit and vegetables.

Pop-up shops are more than just a trend; they are a valuable business opportunity and here to stay. Without having to commit to a long-term commercial lease, pop-up stores promote brands, concepts, services or products in a short period of time. Building on this idea, Storefront, a sharing-economy company, provides short-term retail spaces for rent to companies through an online platform, used specifically as pop-up retail locations.

With the ever-increasing number of ecolabels in the market, it’s a daunting task for consumers to find the truly sustainable products. To improve product credibility and compliance with sustainable practices, BetterChoice offers data-driven solutions that empower consumers and businesses with the tools and information they need to make sustainable choices.

EuroCIS 2025 in Düsseldorf promises pioneering innovations for the retail sector under the motto “Go Beyond Today”. The focus will be on topics such as artificial intelligence, smart stores and cybersecurity in order to make the retail sector safer and more efficient. Visitors can look forward to the latest technologies, exciting presentations and international exhibitors. In an interview, Elke Moebius, Director EuroCis at Messe Düsseldorf GmbH, provides exciting insights into the focal points of this year’s event.

Through its platform, the Berlin-based company Cariqa connects charge point operators (CPO) and customers directly instead of the usual payment concept via e-mobility providers.

Plaace is a rapidly growing Norwegian tech startup aiming to create vibrant streets and cities with a platform fuelled by state-of-the-art analytics and newly available data sources to enable smarter decisions for every actor involved in the retail sector.

Aydee is a pioneer in the realm of “smart labeling” who offers a Digital Product Passport solution for luxury brands. By integrating digital labels into a variety of products, the solution offers instant access to essential information about authenticity, traceability, and sustainability.

The Cologne-based startup pursues the mission of offering durable and high-quality upcycled products made from car parts at a fair price, with the entire value creation process being geared towards sustainability.

Established in 2023 in Spain, EALYX is a B2B SaaS that allows consumers to trade in their used items and instantly receive a discount on a new purchase. This innovative approach is the first of its kind in the e-commerce industry. 

Polish retail startup ZeroQs implements smart-scan on customers´ shopping carts to make the payment process much faster.