lighting systems

Custom and smart retail lighting solutions enhance your customer’s experience

Three top trends for 2020

Not so long ago, the primary purpose of light was to provide lighting and illumination. These days you might say that light has become an intelligent language that not only produces an instant ambiance and affects our health and well-being, but also ...

Invisible light sources and dynamic lighting solutions in retail stores

"All the trends in the lighting industry focus on improving the shopping experience."

LED lights for retail stores have witnessed significant growth over the past few years. You would be hard-pressed to find any newly constructed store without these small, efficient lighting sources. Meanwhile, many existing stores and supermarkets ...

ELEKTRA at Euroshop 2020

One highlight: the JUNIC System

A complete success was the trade fair appearance of ELEKTRA at the joint stand of the Deutscher Ladenbauverband at the Euroshop in Düsseldorf. The highlight was the presentation of the JUNIC system, the extension of the JUNIC power conductor ...

The power of the sun

Oktalite at the EuroShop 2020

Oktalite's EuroShop appearance is themed "Sun. Light. Quality". This involves more than just lighting, rather it represents a comprehensive service approach. CEO Hermann Bohse and Head of Research and Development Stephan Renkes go into ...

New accents in interior design

Just one of the innovations: LightBeton® Retro

When we at Richter akustik & design present ourselves at national or international trade fairs, it is worthwhile for the experts to take a closer look.And now it’s time again. From the 16. to 20. of February at EuroShop 2020 in the CCD ...

Let it shine!

Lighting trends at EuroShop 2020

Whether on the floor, on shelves or on the ceiling - light can make a big difference in retail. How to set the right scene for goods, address customers and control the lighting in a smart and energy-efficient way? We looked for the answers at ...

retail trends 1/2020: focus "EuroShop 2020"

The current issue with all trends around retail

Would you like to find out about the latest retail trends in technology, marketing, lighting, store design and logistics, browsing page by page? We would be happy to send you our current print edition retail trends on the focus "EuroShop ...

Safety First: Safe data transmission at the PoS

2020 EuroShop preview

Data security is the future currency in retail. Systems for inventory control, price labelling, customer and goods flow management must meet the highest security standards.ELEKTRA, together with a software partner, has been working on this ...

Adventures in lighting

Light is an important factor in awakening the customer’s senses

Everyone is talking about omnichannel retailing - and that's a good thing. And we are talking about sensory experiences - and that's key. We live in digital times, and that’s why it is imperative not to tout a conflict between the ...

News and novelties from ELEKTRA

Sicam 2019: review

The Sicam in October always is big challenge to exhibitors to present news and new products in the Interzum year after only 5 months. At ELEKTRA, this was mastered with flying colours. The prototypes of the Interzum have been brought to series ...

A POS system unlike any other – thanks to light staging

"Personalization a mega trend in lighting systems“

Light does much more than simply illuminate a space. There is a near endless number of uses for lighting concepts, especially in brick-and-mortar retail. Boris Niessing, General Manager Marketing and Sales at ELEKTRA since September 2018 talks ...

ELEKTRA - more than just LED

Development partner and system supplier for plastics, LED and electrical engineering

Known in the kitchen and furniture industry as a manufacturer of furniture luminaires, on closer inspection, ELEKTRA quickly moves into a different light: ELEKTRA means much more than just LED! It quickly becomes clear that the development and ...

New, robust LED extends the day

A high-power Osram LED provides long lifetime, brightness and efficiency values in flashlights and work lamps

If the evening walk is a little longer than expected, or if the day's goal set on the construction site, such as building a new shop, has not yet been reached, the setting sun can become a problem.Flashlights and work lamps improve safety for ...

New light control systems by ELEKTRA

Smart and intuitive

Speech is the first method we learn to express needs and wishes. By words we express emotions, ask for help or assign duties. Voice control is already part of navigation systems in cars and of a variety of applications in consumer electronics. ...

Freshly baked light

Ledxon upgraded lighting in the branch of the private bakery Wimmer in Emmering, Germany

In order to better showcase the goods and attract even more potential buyers to the store, the branch in Emmering should get a new lighting. Bakery owner Max Wimmer was particularly interested in a harmonious overall concept. First, he wanted a ...

Biologically effective lighting in retail

Human-centric lighting benefits employees

Over the past ten years, energy efficiency thanks to LED technology has shaped both the lighting market and the retail sector. Lighting became more efficient, smarter and comparable in price with today’s halogen and similar lighting options. ...

The diversity of light

Options for retail lighting

Design element, sign, and promotional tool: retail store lighting is as versatile as never before; Thanks to LEDs! Smart controls and integration of other components make it easier than ever for retailers to use light flexibly and create ...

Using lighting systems for indoor positioning

All about beacons and visual light communication

The smartphone has become the indispensable everyday companion of consumers. A fact that retailers currently still don’t take enough advantage of. Meanwhile, indoor positioning systems by way of smartphone are not only able to deliver valuable ...

Put into the right light with LED

Elektra at EuroShop 2017

LEDs save energy costs and put everything into the right light. And the right lighting is getting more and more important in the store, too. ...

Be our Highlight!

How lighting influences retail - Oktalite Lichttechnik GmbH

Lighting is not only able to foreground products. It is also able to influence people’s moods. This is why Oktalite’s motto is a very emotional one this year. ...

Retail lighting: smart, emotional and flexible

The Lighting Dimension at EuroShop 2017 reflects the complete range of modern shop lighting.

LED technologies offer retailers completely new possibilities to emotionally put products in the center of the stage. ...

Osram shines a light on retail spaces and brings together customers and retailers for a new shopping experience

At this year’s EuroShop trade fair, Osram will be showcasing its most recent developments for product presentations in retail outlets

In brick-and-mortar stores, lighting is crucial for presenting products and is therefore a key factor in the customer’s overall shopping experience. However, in addition to its lighting prowess, Osram can also contribute digital expertise, ...

From vehicles to architectural lighting

New design tools bring large-area LED products on the market with speed, quality and lower costs

VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland develops novel LED light sources based on large, flexible and transparent substrates in collaboration with the Finnish companies Flexbright and Lighting Design Collective. An easy-to-customise LED foil ...

Visual marketing: macro trends for 2017

Brick-and-mortar retailers have a powerful tool to battle today’s increasing competition: the sales floor.

It offers big opportunities to pique the curiosity of consumers and gets them excited right at the point of sale system and encourages them to buy. Having said that, the store needs to be designed in an emotional, attractive and - most of all- ...

Vibrant light stagings fascinate shoppers

Physical retail increasingly uses LED store lighting to stand out from competition

At EuroShop 2017 the lighting sector with some 200 international exhibitors will again be a major attraction for store owners, architects, lighting designers and shop fitters. LED lighting has long since heralded in that often talked-about shop ...

Light up your business – LED in retail

If you want to cut costs, you need to increase efficiency

By now, “light-emitting diodes“, or LEDs, are well-known in the lighting market. Next to halogen, luminescent and other electric discharge lamps, they are among the many lighting options available on the market.  At first, the ...

Lightdrive+ light control from Osram for dynamic lighting applications

The e:cue Lightdrive+ from Osram Lighting Solutions is an intuitive and easy-to-use DMX controller for dynamic lighting applications in small to mid-sized projects.

The e:cue Lightdrive+ from Osram Lighting Solutions is an intuitive and easy-to-use DMX controller for dynamic lighting applications in small to mid-sized projects. Commissioning and programming is both simple and intuitive, and various scenes, ...

Supermarket lighting: good times for shopfitters

The rise of LEDs creates optimal conditions for the POS

Lighting design has become a much-appreciated design element in shopfitting to increase sales at the point-of-sale. Especially in supermarkets, a harmonious lighting concept can attractively stage all product sectors. LED lighting solutions make ...

Video-controlled LED-lighting for an optimum energy efficiency

Nowadays warehouses and transshipment halls are more often equipped with LED-lighting.

DIVIS now offers high savings potential and at the same time an outstanding video image quality with an intelligent control of LED-lighting over the video system.

Navo Recessed Spotlights

Appealing and economical aisle area lighting

Our further development of Navo is now even more efficient and hence sets new standards for appealing and economical aisle area lighting Equally suited to Food & Non-food. Larger sections of shelves can also be efficiently and economically ...

Vecto Recessed Spotlights

Seamless transition of luminaire and ceiling

Vecto is now also available in small size. Thanks to its reticent, timeless design, Vecto ensures a seamless transition of luminaire and ceiling. ...

Navo Spotlights

Appealing and economical aisle area lighting

Our further development of Navo is now even more efficient and hence sets new standards for appealing and economical aisle area lighting Equally suited to Food & Non-food. Larger sections of shelves can also be efficiently and economically ...

Bit Spotlight

Economical and efficient spotlight

The surface-mounted spotlight Bit is a very economical and efficient spotlight. The neutral, unobtrusive use of shapes makes it possible for Bit to be used in a variety of ways. ...

Suno Spotlight

High performance luminaire with clean design

Suno is a high performance luminaire with a clean, timeless design. It compact structure with efficient thermo management combines a high lumen output with a harmonious integration into the architecture. ...

Individual light scenes created by regulation of the colour temperature

In shop installations various possibilities are available to present products and create illuminated product worlds

Shall light and illumination be adjusted to personal moods or is a clear light needed, without shadows? The individual lighting preferences and requirements can be easily fixed by the continuous change of the light temperature. This might be ...

LD 8020 – Convincing Continuous Rows

The lighting range LD8020 ideally combines seamless light installations with LED-technology for your Point of Sale

Durable, efficient and particularly easy to install.All benefits of our lighting offer at a glance:Mounted light with SMD LED, integrated driver and internal mini connector system for mains connection.Maximum 10 lights can be adapted by direct ...

The DL 50 LED luminaire range brings together pioneering technology with a classic design

As a result of its high aesthetic appeal, the family of luminaires has been nominated for the German Design Award 2016

The uniform and modular-design DL 50 LED range of luminaires from the OSRAM subsidiary Siteco brings together pioneering technology with a classic design to meet almost all technical and decorative road lighting tasks. In terms of appearance, ...

The effect of lighting on human health and well-being

Lighting For People published its analysis, drawing together conclusions from hundreds of research papers

Lighting For People today publishes its analysis on the effect of lighting on health and well-being, drawing together conclusions from hundreds of research papers compiled and summarised by the experts at Lighting For People. This analysis covers ...

Floating light for the POS

Offering an optimal illumination

Special brillant lighting was developed by ELEKTRA, introducing the newly developed clip-on luminaire for "aluboard" wall installation rail from Shop Systems GmbH. The hidden electrification of the luminaire produces the picture of a ...

ELEKTRA – Partner of the Industry

ELEKTRA at Interzum 2015

For the first time in hall 8, booth D 018, ELEKTRA presents itself at the Interzum as high capacity partner for the furniture industry as well as for shop and store fitouts. ELEKTRA offers the implementation of customer demands in line with the ...

Ansorg ensures that extra lighting quality at Vitalzentrum Glotz

For over 70 years the medical supply store Glotz has been providing its customers in the Stuttgart area with extra quality of life and meanwhile is doing this at eight locations. At the central location in Gerlingen the Vitality Centre Glotz is ...