Introduction of partners

Knowinstore is part of Knowlimits Group, an independent media and communication agency group founded in 2005 which has grown to become the leading Czech agency in terms of media billings. Knowinstore’s team is made up of some the most experienced point-of-sale advertising experts on the market, and it works with a strong portfolio of both local and foreign clients. In addition to cooperating with major retail chains it is an exclusive partner of Solvent ČR, which operates the largest retail drugstore chain in the Czech Republic – Teta drogerie.
Knowinstore was established to provide clients with both more advanced POS advertising solutions, and a more comprehensive service offering – from creative proposals, media planning, production, to distribution and subsequent reporting. To this day it continues to focus on these two main goals. Its innovative approach is fully evident in the digitalization of retail; being the first company on the market to develop a fully autonomous retail store solution.
The first such autonomous store (24/7 concept) was opened in Strakonice in Spring 2022. Since then, Knowinstore continues to lead the market and has developed dozens more similar stores; not only in the mixed goods segment, but also for example in pet supplies. The introduction of autonomous stores has brought many benefits to retailers, municipalities and customers alike, including: significant savings on overheads, higher profits, 24/7 opening hours, more efficient staffing, better stocking and inventory management, tailor-made offers for customers, etc.

Abra Software belongs to the technology group Abra Holding with Czech background and German capital.

Its information system serves entrepreneurs as a valuable comprehensive platform that collects data from the entire company. Thus, entrepreneurs can plan and automate (warehouses, production, trade and services) efficiently. As a result, they have a perfect overview of their business and save tens of percent of operating costs.

The main product Abra Gen (all-in-one ERP) designed for larger companies (e.g. Profimed, Lékárna.cz, Fokus Optik, Konsepti or Vasky) is developed in Prague together with the smart software for smaller business Abra Flexi, which has a part of the team also in Pilsen. Both systems run in the cloud and have a sophisticated API, so they can be connected to other applications that communicate with each other without human intervention.

In Brno, the company runs an E-commerce centre where it develops tailor-made e-shops for customers. It has a separate branch in Slovakia – Abra Gen is used by outdoor clothing manufacturer Zajo, among others. In addition to Czech and Slovak customers, Abra Gen and Abra Flexi are also used by business owners in Switzerland. In 2022, the company expanded its portfolio to include the IS Flores process ERP system and the Business Navigation System tool, which strategically directs managers to their chosen goals.

The company Flóra Obal was founded in 1991 and has held a leading position on the market since then. At the time of its establishment, the company was focused on the production and sale of gift packaging, but over time it has transformed into a leading supplier of various gift concepts. Today the company offers a wide range of small gifts that are beautifully designed, keep up with current trends and are ideal for any occasion. Each of their collections is unique, designed with an emphasis on detail and creative design. Their products are created to please and surprise, whether they are stylish accessories, gift sets or other little things that will please your loved ones. The company Flóra Obal strives to constantly innovate and bring new ideas to the market that contribute to the charm and joy of every gift. In 2023, they opened our new showroom with an area of 600m². This modern and spacious exhibition offers you the opportunity to see their products in person, get inspiration and plan your next business move. If you are interested, you can schedule a meeting where the company experts will be happy to give you an advice and help you to choose on the right assortment.

Loadhog is a multi-award winning, employee-owned, UK Manufacturer, dedicated to the design, manufacture, sale, and pooling of returnable packaging solutions across a diverse range of industries. We are committed to introducing new sustainable supply chain solutions that save companies valuable time, money, and labour.

To ensure we are constantly innovating we have a key performance requirement that states, a minimum of 25% of our turnover must come from products less than four years old. This instils a drive within all employees to invent, challenge, and implement the latest innovations within packaging solutions.

We ensure that throughout the business we monitor the impacts our day-to-day operations have on the planet. We have a swap out scheme that promotes a circular economy for plastic material, our products reduce waste to landfill by replacing one trip packaging such as plastic stretch wrap and cardboard, and our more modular packaging systems can also increase vehicle fill which reduces the number of vehicle movements for our customer’s, improving their carbon footprint.

Being employee owned positively influences the way our people act within our business. Our people are our greatest asset, and we take care of them as the future of our business depends on them.

Another strong brand, Becherovka, was recently added to the Maspex Group portfolio. With this acquisiton, Maspex has further strengthened its position on the market for alcoholic beverages. Becherovka is currently number two among herbal liqueurs in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. The group is committed to further developing the brand and ensuring that it maintains its unique character with worldwide recognition.

The Żubrówka brand, now under Maspex for the second year, is one of the oldest registered vodka brands in the world. Its uniqueness is due to its place of origin, the wild nature of the Białowieża Forest, as well as its unique method of production. The unmistakable taste of Żubrówka Bison Grass vodka is given by an extract of bison grass, which is collected in the forest by hand, a blade of which is also added to each bottle.

In addition to the iconic Bison Grass, Żubrówka is also available in the crystal clear Biała or flavoured versions Rosé and Spiced. The all new Żubrówka Classic Flavours range adds premium alcoholic drinks with flavours of Cherry and Hazelnut. They are handcrafted from freshly harvested fruit and nuts according to traditional recipes, without added preservatives, flavours or colourings.

As part of its marketing activities, this year Żubrówka will perform at the summer festivals Hip Hop Žije, Pekelný ostrov, Front Line, Culture Fest, ChodRock, Mácháč Fest and Let it Roll. It will offer visitors its own zone with product tastings.

Since 1996, the company has been developing and implementing business, warehouse and POS systems. Since 2004, the main product has been the B.O.S.S. Enterprise system, a modern trading, warehouse and POS software based on Java EE technology.

P.V.A. systems cooperates with leading suppliers of specialized business hardware, such as commercial scales, HW for self-service cash registers, data terminals, barcode scanners and also acts as a system integrator. The company is able to supply complete solutions for retail chains including network servers, individual PCs for checkout zones and back office, all necessary peripherals and of course software and its configuration.

The current trend today is the automation of business processes, from order generation by suppliers to automatic processing of electronic documents, electronic price tag systems to the use of artificial intelligence elements for camera recognition of goods and evaluation of customer movement on the sales floor.

P.V.A. systems supplies solutions for both traditional types of stores and automated premises in partially or fully unmanned operation. This technology finds application in traditional stores, but often also in small municipal establishments and sales containers.
All solutions have clearly defined service support, a guarantee of compliance with legislation and are proven by demanding and long-standing experience in the quick-service segment.

Thimm is a recognized provider of innovative and sustainable packaging solutions. With a state-of-the-art facility and a skilled team, Thimm specialises in the production of corrugated transport and sales packaging and quality sales displays.

Under the motto “Anything from corrugated board” Thimm offers a wide range of solutions, from conventional packaging to specially designed promotional items and trade show booths that help increase brand visibility. By using modern technologies such as digital printing and laser cutting, it ensures that even the most demanding customer requirements are met quickly and efficiently.

Thimm continually invests in the latest technologies that not only ensure its customers have cutting-edge and innovative packaging solutions, but also enable the company to respond quickly to the latest trends and demands in the packaging industry.

The company has been awarded in a number of competitions, underlining its commitment to innovation and sustainability. Among the awards won are Obal roku (Packaging of the Year Award), POPAI Awards and Hvězda 3D reklamy (Star of 3D Advertising), as well as winning the international WorldStar Packaging Award. These achievements not only confirm the outstanding quality and innovation of Thimm products, but also underline its leading position in the packaging and advertising solutions market.

The online platform Tymbe was established in 2017 in Brno. Today, it holds the position of the largest online agency of part-time workers in the Czech Republic with more than 55,000 registered part-time workers. It quickly and efficiently connects companies with part-time workers and uses modern technologies to change the domestic labor market. From 2023, it also offers online employment agency services. Compared to established personnel agencies, however, they differ in almost everything, because they eliminate the necessity of any physical contact or paperwork. The entire administrative process takes place only in an online environment and can thus cover the entire country even in its most remote corners. Companies have their labor and legal documents uploaded to the Tymbe system, where they log in with a few simple clicks. These are signed online, just like employment contracts and the other documents. The application, which automates the recruitment, administration and training of part-time positions, is used by a number of large employers, such as Kaufland, H&M, Zásilkovna, Decathlon, DEK stavebniny, Datart, Pilulka, Pandora and others.

Flowy specializes in developing software solutions for retail stores and retail chains, focusing on integrating artificial intelligence (AI). By implementing AI, the company provides innovations that streamline operational processes and enhance customer experience.

The main products include inventory systems, loyalty systems, mobile applications, e-shops, and point-of-sale systems.

The deployment of artificial intelligence is a key aspect of Flowy’s operations in several areas. AI-generated orders analyze historical data and demand forecasts, ensuring optimal stock levels and minimizing overstock and stockouts. These solutions reduce operational costs and increase supply chain efficiency.

Additionally, the company implements AI for efficient report generation, enabling managers to make faster and more accurate decisions. Employees can access any data within seconds, aiding in critical decisions and negotiations with suppliers/customers. The key to this success is instant data availability on demand.

With the ability to quickly scan barcodes using a camera, Flowy applications are the ideal choice for retailers. Every employee can work directly on the sales floor with their mobile phone—whether conducting inventory, printing price tags, or checking goods receipt—without needing to note data on paper and transcribe it later in an office.

In 2019, Kristýna and her husband Michal combined two seemingly distant worlds – social entrepreneurship and love for cosmetics.

So they gave life to their brand Pure Harmony, founded in South Moravia in Miroslav near Znojmo. They set up a sheltered workshop here, which employs people with disabilities, and they produce Czech natural cosmetics with them.

They know all the suppliers of the raw materials used in the production of cosmetics personally. Whether it is the farmers from whom they buy herbs or the manufacturers of packaging materials, they can personally guarantee the quality of the individual raw materials and at the same time support other Czech companies.

Their basic ingredients for production are chamomile, rose of Damascus, and lavender, which they grow in the small village Klentnice near Mikulov.

In their assortment, you will find sparkling bath bombs full of essential oils, mineral-rich Dead Sea bath salts, organic flower waters, handmade soaps, various gift sets, and other complementary products.

Pinko has been producing ice cream since 1991. The company offers a wide range of products and formats that are ideal for creating so-called „own-brand“ ice cream and has a rich experience in product development. It offers ice cream for impulse assortment as well as family and gastro packs and produces products for leading local and multinational chains and brands for 30 European countries.

The company can be proud of its own development laboratory. It uses modern production technologies, thanks to which it can guarantee the accuracy of the entire production process, from dosing raw materials, through cooking to filling and packaging.

Certifications are a crutial factor for success in the domestic and international field – since 2009, Pinko is a holder of the international IFS certificate, which is the highest guarantee of the correct setting and implementation of all processes leading to the safety and health safety of the products. The company is also certified for the production of food in organic quality. It uses exclusively Rainforest Alliance-certified cocoa for its products, and the company also holds KlasA label, which is awarded by the Ministry of Agriculture.

Pinko is fully aware of its environmental responsibility, which is why it has become a founding member of the Association of Sustainable Business.

Yusen Logistics was founded in Tokyo in 1955 and is a member of the Japan-based Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha group, also known as NYK – one of the oldest and largest shipping companies in the world (established in 1885). With over 25,500 employees at more than 680 locations in 47 countries worldwide and almost 3 million square meters of warehouse space, Yusen Logistics is one of the global market leaders in the logistics sector. For over 20 years, Yusen Logistics also operates on the Czech and Slovak markets. At eight locations in the Czech Republic and two in Slovakia, the company employs more than 650 people and operates about 88,000 sqm of warehouse space.

Services range from supply chain management and optimization, through to contract logistics, road and rail transport, air and ocean freight forwarding, intermodal and multi-modal transport, plus customs brokerage – nationally and internationally. Activities focus mainly on retail, automotive, aerospace, healthcare, technology, and FMCG.

Mattoni 1873 is the largest distributor of soft drinks in Central Europe. In the Czech Republic, in addition to the traditional mineral water Mattoni, the group also produces spring water Aquila and mineral waters Magnesia, Poděbradka, Dobrá voda and Hanácká Kyselka; as well as soft drink brands Pepsi, Mirinda, 7UP, Schweppes, Gatorade, Mountain Dew, and others. Mattoni 1873 currently exports its products to almost 20 countries worldwide. Mattoni 1873 has long been involved in supporting cultural, sporting and social life. A significant part of its activities is aimed at the development of culture, especially literature and film. Mattoni 1873 was at the origin of the annual Magnesia Litera literary awards, which it has supported as a general partner for many years. The company also participates in the Český Lev Film Awards, where it supports young, emerging filmmakers with the Magnesia Award for the best student film. Among sports fans, the company is known for its long-standing support of a series of prestigious and family runs under the Run Czech banner. A significant part of Mattoni 1873’s activities is aimed at projects related to nature conservation and ecological issues. The company is systematically working to return the original species composition of plants and animals to the surroundings of its mineral water springs. Mattoni 1873 is also the founder of the Zálohujme.cz initiative, which strives for the long-term sustainability of the beverage industry through local recycling of PET bottles and cans.