Welcome to the “Retail Engineering” Blog.
New perspectives. Clear insights. Practical solutions.
Here you will find regular posts, expert commentary and concise analyses on modern retail technologies:
Self-checkouts, EAS and RFID systems, fraud prevention, age verification, ergonomics and accessibility, technical standards and regulatory requirements.
In short: Everything that helps to develop innovative and future-proof solutions for the retail sector.
The European Accessibility Act
EAA – Turning a Legal Requirement into an Opportunity for Retail On 28 June 2025, a milestone was reached across Europe: In all 27 EU Member States, the European Accessibility Act (EAA) – formally known as EU Directive 2019/882 – was transposed...
Podcast: Accessibility in Retail – Obligation, Opportunity or Both?
Blog B: Podcast mit Anja Borberg (EN) Podcast: Accessibility in Retail – Obligation, Opportunity or Both? Since 28 June 2025, the European Accessibility Act (EAA) has been in force in all EU countries by national laws. The latter not only apply to...
Accessibility in Retail – The BFSG: Obligation and Opportunity
From 28 June 2025, products and services in the field of information and communication technology across the EU must be made accessible. The basis for this is EU Directive 2019/882 (European Accessibility Act, EAA), which in Germany has been implemented through the...
