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Excursion to global market leader Wanzl: Students gain insights into smart retail technologies

16.12.2025, Study:

Practical learning was the focus of last week's lecture on international marketing: together with Prof. Dr. habil. Maximilian Frieß, business administration students visited the Wanzl headquarters in Leipheim. This long-established company is the global market leader for shopping trolleys and a leading provider of integrated retail solutions.

Digitalisation is transforming commerce

On site, students majoring in International Management & Leadership gained exciting insights into a business model that is undergoing increasing transformation through digitalisation and smart retail technologies, even in a traditional industry. The students were particularly impressed by the innovations in the field of smart tech – from digital store solutions to intelligent assistance systems for consumers and retail employees.

Global perspectives and strategic issues

In addition to technological trends, the focus was also on global challenges in international B2B sales and the question of how a global market leader can continuously reinvent itself.

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