The Günther Rid Foundation for Bavarian Retail, together with its partners, hosted this year's Rid Future Congress on October 18, 2017, at the Sofitel Bayerpost hotel under the motto "RETAIL_reloaded." Around 400 participants learned about current industry trends and developed new perspectives for the future of retail.
In various interactive sessions, debates, and presentations, participants learned more about the digital customer, construction site marketing, and innovative ideas for strengthening brick-and-mortar retail. Participants in the Rid support programs also reported on the positive effects the Rid Foundation's continuing education concepts have had on their companies.
"The This year's RID Future Congress highlighted the challenges facing local retailers and, consequently, local communities. We are delighted to provide participants with practical recommendations and new ideas each year to help them best address these challenges."
said Michaela Pichlbauer, Board Member of the Rid Foundation.
Two Munich companies win “Trade in Transition” 2017
The winners of the 2017 "Handel im Wandel" (Trade in Transition) innovation award were also announced during the conference. Since the jury could not decide on a single winner, two companies were declared winners. The ideas of Rapitag and Graf Seals were each awarded prize money of 10,000 euros.
"Digitalization is creating many business opportunities in retail. With 'Retail in Transition,' we want to support established retailers and young startups alike in identifying and implementing these business ideas."
said Dominik Böhler, Manager Entrepreneurship & Tech Education at UnternehmerTUM.
