Trade-oriented & field-tested
Reliable solutions that we have thoroughly tested ourselves for the special needs of the retail sector
The sovereign digitalization of retail
Whether retail or wholesale, stationary trade or online trade - with the STACKIT Cloud, you can digitize your retail company securely, confidently and independently.
How digitalization in retail is becoming a game changer
At the Schwarz Group, we experience how retail is becoming more digital every day in our retail divisions Lidl and Kaufland - whether it's electronic price tags, self-scanning checkouts or our own loyalty app ... As Europe's largest food retailer, we are actively driving this transformation forward. After all, digitalization in retail is essential: it determines whether a company remains fit for the future. Only those who adapt to digital trends can remain relevant and be successful in the long term. We recognized this early on and used it to our advantage. With around 6.8 billion store customers at Lidl and Kaufland in over 13,700 stores worldwide, we benefit from digitalization: we can operate more efficiently, improve the customer experience and keep pace with market changes.
How digitalization is revolutionizing retail:
- It challenges traditional business models and offers innovative ways to interact with customers.
- E-commerce platforms, mobile apps and online marketplaces are making shopping easier, more convenient and more enjoyable.
- Big data and AI in retail make it possible to address customers in a personalized and emotional way, as shown by current trends such as mobile and sustainable shopping or smart stores. Anyone who avoids digitalization in retail runs the risk of no longer being competitive.
This is also demonstrated by current trends such as mobile and sustainable shopping or smart stores. Anyone who avoids digitalization in retail runs the risk of no longer being competitive.
At the same time, it is of central importance to carry out the digital transformation in a data sovereign manner. If retail data is not 100% secure, it can fall into unauthorized hands and cause a great deal of damage - e.g. through industrial espionage, the sale of customer data, etc. As a discounter, simple solutions are part of our retailer DNA. We know exactly what a retailer needs in the value chain and what they don't need.
This is why we have developed our own cloud platform, which we use to guarantee complete data sovereignty and which we also make available to other retailers.
Your benefits from data sovereign digitization with STACKIT
Sovereignty is a fundamental principle of the Schwarz Group that is incorporated into all our decisions, products and developments. We produce certain product ranges (e.g. water, chocolate, ice cream) ourselves and have our own waste disposal company so that we are not dependent on third parties. As independence is a real game changer for companies, it is also reflected in the benefits of the STACKIT Cloud. After all, it is in our very own interest to remain completely self-sufficient with a secure, stable and sovereign cloud now and in the future.
Personal & close
Customer proximity just like in the branch: always with a personal and experienced contact person
GDPR-compliant & legally compliant
One hundred percent protection of your and all your customer data as well as full compliance from warehouse and warehouse management to POS system
Flexible & scalable
Response to changing loads for smooth trading - just as reliable at Christmas as afterwards
Open & independent
Open source standards for easy data relocation without expensive vendor lock-in
Stable & crisis-proof
Sustainable and cyclically independent operation thanks to our trading background
Souvereign and confidential
Protection against data access by unauthorized third parties (e.g. CLOUD Act) thanks to EU location, also for data from the purchasing area such as confidential conditions
The Power of Schwarz: From us as a retailer for you as a retailer
STACKIT was launched in 2018 as a unit of Schwarz IT to drive the digital transformation within the Schwarz Group with its own strong cloud and colocation infrastructure. Since then, the innovative unit has been finding solutions for all of the Group's companies, including Lidl and Kaufland.
And that is precisely what makes STACKIT's cloud solutions so powerful:
- We know exactly the (digital) needs of retailers - we only pass on to our customers what we have successfully tested and implemented for ourselves.
- The STACKIT Cloud is the basis - beyond that, we use our expertise to advise our customers and to initiate and support digital transformation.
- The STACKIT Cloud is hosted consistently and redundantly in the Group's own data centers in Germany and Austria and operates in accordance with European data protection standards. This makes it secure and stable and therefore 100% reliable for you.
- As we do not change ownership, your data does not fall into the hands of third parties (acquirers, creditors). We are therefore a "safe space" for ourselves and for our customers.
With these advantages from our retail background, STACKIT offers the strong European retail cloud alternative to global cloud providers. Together with other retail companies, we are realizing our vision of an independent Europe: digital, leading.
Customer testimonials
The collaboration with STACKIT gives us the opportunity to transfer innovations from one of Europe's largest retail ecosystems directly into the automotive world - to the benefit of our customers and partners.
"abcPremium is a leading provider of advertising media and IT solutions for companies. We offer our customers innovative solutions that help them optimize their business processes and strengthen their competitiveness. We have been working with STACKIT since February 2023 and are impressed by the team's expertise and commitment. The collaboration is always solution-oriented and professional. We would particularly like to emphasize the personal support provided by Tim Raynoschek, who is always on hand with help and advice. We greatly value our collaboration with STACKIT, as it helps us to reduce our IT costs, improve the performance of our systems and ensure the security of our data."
"CDQ and STACKIT are a perfect match to tackle current and future data challenges. Our vision of data sharing requires trust - trust in the other parties sharing data, trust in the data processing infrastructure and trust in data sovereignty.
Our partnership is based on a foundation of trust and security that enables companies to share data with confidence."
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