The Retail Business Line is an active part of the retail community in Germany. We are helping to shape the future of retail in close cooperation with leading organisations. Through expertise, innovative strength and active involvement in studies, projects and networks. Our goal is to make retail future-proof and develop innovative solutions for the challenges facing the industry. We take a holistic approach that takes into account the needs of both retail partners and end customers.
Shaping the future of retail together
adesso as a strong partner to the retail community
Active partner for innovation and cooperation
Our partnerships
EHI Retail Institute
Research for tomorrow's retail
The EHI is a central platform for retail research in Europe and brings together around 850 member companies. It provides data-based foundations for strategic decisions in retail and regularly publishes studies on current and future industry topics.
adesso participation
- Research partner for the EHI study Technology Trends in Retail 2025
- Expertise in the areas of artificial intelligence, customer centricity, omnichannel excellence, IT infrastructures, cloud and process digitalisation
- adesso technical article in the EHI study: IoT in retail
- adesso technology sessions as part of the EHI study
- EHI Lab podcast Episode 78: AI – the future of retail
ECC CLUB – IFH KÖLN
Knowledge. Network. Exchange.
The ECC is the community platform of IFH Cologne with over 350 member companies. It offers exclusive knowledge, practical studies and a strong network for decision-makers in B2C and B2B retail.
adesso participation
- Active member of the ECC community network
- Sharing expertise on digital retail solutions
- Participation in events such as the ECC Forum B2B & B2C 2025
- Participation in the Club Study 2025: Intelligence Rising – With data, AI and mindset into the future
GS1 Germany
Standards that connect
GS1 Germany is part of the global GS1 organisation and supports companies in implementing international standards to optimise value chains.
adesso participation
- GS1 Solution Partner
- Supporting retail and industrial companies in developing efficient, standards-compliant solutions
Other exciting topics from the retail sector
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Let's talk and shape tomorrow's retail together
Senior Business Developer Stefan Konen info.retail@adesso.de