Diebold Nixdorf : Decathlon Opens Megastore In South Africa With Diebold Nixdorf Point-Of-Sale Systems And Inventory Management Technology

27 September 2017

RFID-enabled inventory system a first for local retail market

JOHANNESBURG -- Diebold Nixdorf, a world leader in connected commerce, is partnering with Decathlon, a leading sports retailer, to supply point-of-sale (POS) systems and software to its first megastore in South Africa. The new POS systems include both barcode scanners and radio frequency identification (RFID) readers-- the first time such a setup has been adopted in South Africa. Products in the megastore are identified with a label that has both a stacked omnidirectional barcode and an embedded RFID tag, making product identification at checkout both easier and faster than traditional systems that only use a barcode reader.

The 2,500 square meter Decathlon Alberton Megastore, located south of Johannesburg, opened its doors to the public on September 2, 2017.

'Decathlon has made significant investments not only in megastores like our latest outlet in Alberton, but also in the technology innovation that drives the efficiency of our business,' said Guglielmo Pecchi, store manager at the Decathlon Alberton Megastore. 'Diebold Nixdorf is a strategic part of our retail operation and we are pleased that we can rely on the company to help make our business in South Africa a success.'

Additionally, RFID tagging enables retailers to increase inventory accuracy-decreasing the time it takes to check inventory from one day to approximately one hour. This increased visibility enables Decathlon to identify trends earlier and respond more quickly to demands at a store level.

'Our retail solutions are designed to meet the needs of retailers and consumers alike-bringing together operational efficiencies and consumer convenience to drive the future of connected commerce,' said Jean Christophe Bouche, managing director, Eastern and Southern Africa, Diebold Nixdorf. 'Our global partnership with Decathlon is a testament to the quality of our retail systems and software, the efficiency of our services and our efforts to bring the most advanced point-of-sale solutions to the market.'

Diebold Nixdorf has maintained representation in South Africa since 1971. Today, the company operates in the region from its office in Olivedale, Johannesburg, and employs 220 staff serving the needs of customers in both the retail and financial markets.

About Decathlon
Decathlon is a French international sporting goods and services company, an online and local retailer present in 30 countries. Decathlon creates and makes its own exclusive sporting products. For more information visit corporate.decathlon.com/en

About Diebold Nixdorf
Diebold Nixdorf, Incorporated is a world leader in enabling connected commerce for millions of consumers each day across the financial and retail industries. Its software-defined solutions bridge the physical and digital worlds of cash and consumer transactions conveniently, securely and efficiently. As an innovation partner for nearly all of the world's top 100 financial institutions and a majority of the top 25 global retailers, Diebold Nixdorf delivers unparalleled services and technology that are essential to evolve in an 'always on' and changing consumer landscape.

Diebold Nixdorf has a presence in more than 130 countries with approximately 24,000 employees worldwide. The organization maintains corporate offices in North Canton, Ohio, USA and Paderborn, Germany. Visit www.DieboldNixdorf.com for more information.