GK Americas

The new year is off to a flying start for the retail industry with the NRF in New York, and we are excited to be there. Visit us at booth 6011 and make an appointment here: We are also hosting two exclusive events around the NRF that you won't want to miss: https://lnkd.in/e2JBfw-C | adidas Store Visit on January 13th at 9:00 a.m.: https://lnkd.in/eAMp-SSU | GK Breakfast Briefing with retailer @JCPenney on January 14th at 8:00 a.m., registration here: https://lnkd.in/exnUGEmP We look forward to meeting you there!

This year has been nothing short of extraordinary for GK Software. With 20+ major wins worldwide, including partnerships with leading retailers from the Top 25 global retailers, we are proud to expand our footprint across new and existing markets. 2024 has been a record-breaking year for GK in terms of growth, global presence, and industry recognition. Combined with our strong pipeline for 2025 and our strategic partnership with Fujitsu, these achievements solidify our role as a leader in retail technology.   We’re honored to be named a Leader in Forrester’s POS Solutions report, receiving the highest ranking in strategy and top scores in innovation. We are also extremely proud that IDC has recognized GK with the new solution GK Engage as a leader in the report IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Retail Loyalty Software Providers 2024 Vendor Assessment. Additionally, the RBR Data Services • Datos Insights Global POS Software 2024 report ranks GK as the #2 worldwide supplier of new POS installations across industries and #1 globally in grocery.   Our CEO, Michael Scheibner, shared his thoughts: "2024 has been a landmark year for GK, with significant growth in both new customer acquisitions and expansions within existing accounts. These achievements underscore our strong market position and reflect the incredible dedication of the GK team. Our promising pipeline for 2025 signals continued sustainable growth, and I couldn’t be more excited for the future."   This success would not have been possible without:   Our phenomenal GK team, whose hard work and innovative spirit are the driving force behind these achievements.
Our valued customers and partners: thank you for your trust and continued co-innovation and collaboration. Together, we’re transforming the future of retail technology. #GK #retailinnovators #GKteam #retailtechnology

While holiday shoppers are still hunting for last minute gifts, best-in-class retailers are providing a convenient and reliable payment experience. We discussed the ways that retailers can optimize the payment and checkout expereince for customers in a blog: https://ow.ly/qv5P50UoG6N We are wishing you a wonderful holiday season! #GK #HolidayShopping #Payments

We at GK Software are honored to partner with Fujitsu to empower global retailers with cutting-edge solutions that drive innovation and growth. Together, we aim to tackle the technological challenges faced by large retail companies worldwide. In a recent interview with Nikkei Business, Yoshihiro Matsumoto, Deputy Head of CX, CIS Unit Fujitsu, and Michael Scheibner, our CEO, shared their vision for this collaboration. Both teams are already hard at work, leveraging their strengths to advance the digital transformation of retail. This collaboration combines GK’s expertise in retail with Fujitsu’s vast technology experience and global presence to create scalable, flexible solutions that deliver global advantages locally. By integrating innovations including AI-based pricing and demand forecasting, together we’re enabling retailers to achieve tangible benefits: higher sales, better margins, happier associates, and enhanced sustainability. 2025 promises to be an exciting year as we deepen this partnership, particularly in the Japanese market. We’re eager to continue this momentum at National Retail Federation Retail’s Big Show in New York, where we’ll engage with retailers to explore new opportunities. Read the full article in Nikkei Business: https://lnkd.in/e8Q99VHR

As 2024 nears its end, we are reflecting on the year we've had. We are grateful for the year's exciting wins, including: 1. Co-sponsoring the Hy-Vee INDYCAR race for the third consecutive year! We loved hosting workshops and presentations with customers and partners to talk about best practices in retail engagement. 2. Winning Gold Winner status in the “Customer Experience Initiative” category at the 2024 Convrt award alongside our partner adidas. 3. Being included in multiple key analyst reports, from firms such as Forrester, IDC, RBR and Gartner. 4. Joining forces with the Liquor Control Board of Ontario to help rebuild and strengthen the foundations of its IT infrastructure. On top of those successes, we are also excited to highlight our work with JCPenney at NRF 2025. Make plans to visit us at booth #6011 or make appointment with us at the show here: https://ow.ly/OqkT50UoG5C #NRF2025 #GK

2025 is shaping up to be a year full of question marks for retailers, with higher costs of goods due to proposed tariffs and subsequent economic impact. With that, personalization will be the key to winning loyalty during a bumpy, unpredictable 2025. Learn how our AI-powered personalization solution can help retailers ensure they prioritize the customer experience in 2025: https://ow.ly/8feF50UlgpN #GK #Personalization

We are honored to have been featured in not one, but two analyst reports recently for our POS capabilities! Forrester Research, a leading global research and advisory firm, named us a Leader in its latest POS Solutions report: https://ow.ly/qg5s50UlgoC RBR Data Services has also recently published its Global POS Software 2024 study, where it named GK as the second largest provider of new POS software worldwide: https://ow.ly/L88N50UlgoE Contact us to learn how we can level up your POS: https://ow.ly/CivA50UlgoF #GK #POS

We're honored to be ranked a top POS provider by Forrester. The point-of-sale (POS) is a crucial touchpoint during the holiday shopping season, which makes it more important than ever for retailers to ensure their technology is top-notch, avoiding down-time and ensuring the best customer experience possible. Read more here:https://ow.ly/CctK50Ue8s8 #POS #GKSoftware

In case you missed it, we recently announced we have been included in LCBO's transformational Future State Modernization (FSM) program! Our CLOUD4RETAIL suite was selected to provide a range of innovative solutions, all designed to increase customer engagement, streamline operations and provide more omnichannel options for LCBO customers. Read more here: https://ow.ly/9kxm50Ue8rk #LCBO #GKSoftware #POS #CLOUD4RETAIL

Thanksgiving has come and gone, and NRF is now approaching more quickly than ever! We are excited to head to NYC in January and learn from the best and brightest retail professionals. To learn about the latest in payments, personalization, AI and more, stop by our booth #6011. You can schedule an appointment with us here: https://ow.ly/iHpc50Ue8q2 #NRF2025 #NRF #NRF25