On 22 and 23 March, the LÜNING Group welcomed around 550 retail customers to its 20th annual in-house exhibition at the A2 Forum in Rheda-Wiedenbrück. In addition to its 38 company-owned LÜNING stores, the wholesale division supplies over 1,000 customers across various sectors, including fresh markets, petrol stations, independent retailers, and ethnic food markets. The exhibition provided an excellent opportunity for the LÜNING team and 100 renowned industry partners to showcase exclusive trade fair offers, services, and new product innovations.

Visitors enjoyed a comprehensive support package from LÜNING’s IT, shopfitting, non-food, and marketing departments. Topics covered a wide range from classic store planning and assortment optimization, to digital marketing strategies, shopfitting innovations, and IT solutions. As part of the LÜNING Group, the ESAS Group participated in the exhibition by offering tastings of its wide selection of authentic Turkish specialities, delighting guests with unique ethnic flavors.

Innovative Highlights for Everyday Retail Options

This year, particular emphasis was placed on cash register systems. Visitors had the chance to explore various hardware options, such as hybrid and self-checkout (SCO) systems, and to meet key service partners specializing in refrigeration and air conditioning, time tracking systems, and digital marketing tools.