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Columbus x NRF 2026: Leading intelligent retail

At NRF 2026, Columbus explored the cutting edge of AI, unified commerce and intelligent retail operations. Dive into our expert insights, trend spotting, store tours and post-show analysis as we decode the ideas shaping the future of retail.

Jan 11, 2026 - Jan 13, 2026

Stommen Group unifies data for informed decision-making and stronger business performance

Stommen Group partnered with Columbus to improve how data is used across its acquired companies, consolidating its technology stack through a cloud-based solution built on Microsoft Dynamics 365, Azure and Power BI. With a single solution in place, the group now has clearer visibility into performance and more reliable insights to support financial and sales decisions.

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How Bubbleroom rebuilt its e-commerce for European growth

Discover how Bubbleroom accelerated its international expansion with Columbus and Shopify. From a seven-week launch in Belgium and the Netherlands to rapid migrations across Europe, this is the story of how a Swedish fashion brand built a scalable e-commerce platform for growth.

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Ecommerce Expo 2025

Join us at the UK's largest Ecommerce event, Ecommerce Expo 2025, hosted by IMRG.

Sept 24, 2025 - Sept 25, 2025

Excel Arena London

The retailer's guide to 2025

Whether you're scaling proven strategies or laying the foundation, this guide equips you with the vision and tools to act decisively.

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Customer Experience Conference Manchester 2025

Join us at the Customer Experience Manchester Conference, the premier event for CX leaders and innovators across the UK. After 10 years of success in London, we're excited to be exhibiting as this highly anticipated event moves to the North. Don't miss your chance to connect with industry experts, discover the latest trends, and gain valuable insights to elevate your customer experience strategy.

November 11, 2025

08:00 - 17:00 (GMT)

The Pendulum Hotel, Central Manchester

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NRF 2026: Key takeaways for digital commerce leaders

NRF 2026 marked the shift from AI hype to real-world execution. This recap highlights the four strategic themes digital commerce leaders must act on now, from agentic commerce and data discipline to unified commerce and next-generation loyalty.

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Biometria digitises operations to drive transparency and sustainability in forestry

Biometria partnered with Columbus to modernise its technology, replacing its legacy platform with VIOL 3, a next-generation system.

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In a matter of seconds: How Bonava's AI transformed home descriptions

One of Northern Europe's leading housing developers, Bonava, is using AI to generate accurate home descriptions in any language within seconds

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B&O's transformation: Driving innovation, efficiency, and luxury experiences

With Columbus as a strategic advisor and implementation partner, B&O has set out on an extensive digital transformation project, taking an integrated approach to innovation, internal processes, and customer experience across all channels.

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Vedum ready for 100 more years of success with M3 Cloud

Together with Columbus, Vedum implemented Infor M3 Cloud to increase operational efficiency and futureproof the business’ IT infrastructure. Read the case study here.

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Contura ignites customer support with Microsoft Dynamics CE

Learn how Columbus helped Swedish manufacturer Contura to increase efficiency, service quality and cost control with Dynamics 365 CE. Read the case study here.

New ERP system strengthens Devold of Norway's global growth ambitions

The wool manufacturer, Devold of Norway, is now better prepared for the future with Microsoft Dynamics 365 as its new ERP solution. Close collaboration between Devold's team and Columbus has been key to the project's success.

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Normet bridges digital gap with a modern B2B eCommerce platform

How does a B2B company with no prior online presence implement a modern eCommerce tech stack in just four-and-a-half months? Normet achieved this impressive transformation through a focused strategy and the right partnerships. Here’s how it was done.