Sitoo, the cloud-native Point of Sale (POS) and Unified Commerce Platform provider, and Scandinavian retail powerhouse Varner, have won the ‘Technology Implementation of the Year’ award at the 2024 Retail Technology Innovation Hub (RTIH) Awards.
The win celebrates a game-changing partnership between Sitoo and Varner, which operates over 1,200 stores across Norway, Sweden, Finland, Iceland, and Denmark. Varner’s family of leading fashion brands, including Cubus, Dressmann, Bik Bok, Carlings, and Volt, employs nearly 8,500 people and is driven by its mission to become the leading data and tech-driven fashion company in Scandinavia.
To meet evolving customer expectations and provide world-class shopping experiences, Varner sought a POS solution that could support their ambitious goals while seamlessly integrating with their existing systems.
With their shared vision for innovation, Sitoo and Varner implemented Sitoo POS across Varner’s extensive store network in record time, achieving results with minimal disruption. The award win is a testament to the impact and success of the project that empowers store associates, delights customers, and drives business growth.
Henning Fladland, Product Manager at Varner, explains: “Instead of just switching the system from a technical point of view, we wanted to listen to our staff and customers and see what they needed to make the experience better. This was about laying a foundation that would serve us well into the future. Together, we’ve been dynamite - bringing expertise from both sides to create something truly remarkable.”
Since implementing Sitoo, Varner has achieved remarkable results. They set record sales days in several stores, and associates report increased satisfaction with a system that “just works.”
Customer interactions are smoother, with faster checkouts, fewer support calls, and an interface that blends into Varner’s modern store aesthetic. By uniting Sitoo POS with their operational goals, Varner is now poised for future growth, adapting quickly to emerging trends and delivering a cohesive shopping experience across every channel.
Jen Levin, Sitoo co-founder and CEO, adds: “This award showcases what’s possible when you have a shared commitment to innovation and excellence. What we’ve achieved with Varner isn’t just about technology; it’s about making a real difference to how their stores run and how their customers shop. It’s been amazing to see the impact this project has had, and this award is the cherry on top.”
With real-time data, omnichannel capabilities, and a flexible architecture, Sitoo supports Varner’s mission to be at the forefront of retail technology, enhancing both the employee and customer experience. Together, Varner and Sitoo are breaking new ground in modern retail, forging a dynamic partnership that’s ready for whatever the future holds.
Read more about the partnership here.
