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Our New First Aiders
There is a lot of corporate speak around keeping teams happy and healthy. For us, it’s about turning that talk into a hands-on approach. That’s why last week, two of our PHILOSHOPERS took a day to focus on keeping everyone safe. Eleni Kazamia and Rafael Makrigiorgis traded their usual desks for a First Aid training.…
How Al Raya and PHILOSHOPIC are Reimagining Value in Saudi Arabia
At PHILOSHOPIC, we believe technology shouldn’t feel like "tech". It should be a simple solution that works for retailers and, more importantly, for the people they serve. Recently, we have been working alongside Al Raya during a pivotal moment in their history. As they transform from a legacy supermarket chain into Saudi Arabia’s leading discounter,…
PHILOSHOPIC at the 22nd Cyprus Grocery Retail Conference
PHILOSHOPIC attended the 22nd Cyprus Grocery Retail Conference, where our team had the opportunity to connect with local industry professionals and share our experience in Consumer Engagement & Digital Commerce. During the event, our Managing Director, Demetris Constantinou, was among the speakers and presented "What's the Point? Learnings from the Middle East." Drawing on real-life…
PHILOSHOPIC Among the Key Sponsors of the 22nd Cyprus Grocery Retail Conference
PHILOSHOPIC is excited to announce its sponsorship of the highly anticipated 22nd Cyprus Grocery Retail Conference, organised by IMH. The event is set to take place on 30 April 2025 at the Hilton Hotel in Nicosia. This leading industry event serves as a key gathering for retail professionals, decision-makers, and innovators in the grocery sector, offering a platform for…
Loyalty Programs: Top 5 examples
Loyalty programs are a proven way to build lasting relationships with customers while increasing engagement and retention. Let’s explore effective types of loyalty programs that businesses across industries have successfully implemented: Your Partner for Loyalty SuccessWhether you operate online, have physical stores, or both, our SMASH - Consumer Engagement & Digital Commerce Framework can help you implement…
5 Essential Tips to Retain Customers
🌟 Happy Customers, Stronger Business! Customer retention is the key to sustainable growth. Whether you operate online, have physical stores, or both, our SMASH - Consumer Engagement & Digital Commerce Framework can help you implement proven strategies to build lasting relationships. 📈 5 Essential Tips to Retain Customers Surprise: Delight customers with unexpected gifts or notes.Set Clear Expectations: Align…
Crafting Memories: Christmas Scavenger Hunt & Christmas Outing 2024
🎄The holiday season is here, and with it come our favorite traditions—Christmas Gifts Hunting Game and our much-loved annual Christmas outing! Christmas Scavenger Hunt was so much fun, and PHILOSHOPHERS loved every moment! This year, we embraced a creative and festive vibe for our Christmas outing, swapping adrenaline for creativity. Our team of PHILOSHOPERS joined…
Customer Loyalty Index: Younger consumers are particularly drawn to innovative marketing and great customer experiences
Over the past four years, global loyalty trends have changed significantly, influenced by shifting customer behaviors and rising expectations. Traditional loyalty methods like offering discounts, relying on brand heritage, or silent loyalty have seen small changes, showing that these approaches alone no longer keep customers engaged. The SAP Emarsys Customer Loyalty Index 2024 highlights that…
PHILOSHOPERS at DEVOXX 2024 !
At PHILOSHOPIC, we aim to stay ahead of the curve by committing to constant innovation, leveraging new technologies, and transforming fresh ideas into valuable solutions for our clients. DEVOXX is an annual must for us. This year our youngest member Andreas accompanied by our colleague Leonidas attended DEVOXX GENESIS 2024 in Antwerp, Belgium. Our PHILOSHOPERS, participated…
A decade of PHILOSHOPIC: Highlights From Our Anniversary Celebration!
Did you notice? 🎉 On October 2nd, we marked our 10th anniversary and celebrated with a day full of fun activities! It was filled with laughter, bonding, and great energy. Here’s to a decade of success, teamwork, and growth—and to many more ahead!
LET’S CELEBRATE: PHILOSHOPIC’S 10TH ANNIVERSARY! 🎉
PHILOSHOPIC is turning 10! 🎉 Join us as we mark our 10th anniversary. From our co-founders’ home offices in 2014 to our new modern office premises on lemesou avenue in 2024, we’re proud to celebrate a decade of growth! By committing to constant innovation, we continue to stay ahead of the curve, now proudly serving 8…
MilestoneMoments: Our Journey #V6
ZATCA - A Compliance Solution for the Customers in KSA Compliance was a domain we never thought of entering. Our deep engagement with a large number of retailers and our DNA of being agile and data-driven, got us engaged into the initial consultative dialogue process with the then called GAZT (General Authority of Zakat and…
MilestoneMoments: Our Journey #V5
Sultan - Project LMS The LMS (Loyalty Management Systems) project for The Sultan Center the largest grocery business in Kuwait serving millions of consumers, stands as another milestone for PHILOSHOPIC over the past decade. The most notable aspect of this project is that it was awarded through a competitive tender process. Remarkably, every step –…
MilestoneMoments: Our Journey #V4
Tamimi Markets – Project LeG Our LeG (Loyalty, eVouchers, Gift Cards) project for Tamimi Markets, a leading supermarket chain in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, represents an important step forward in enhancing customer engagement. The LeG project initially included the implementation of a modern Loyalty program powered by SMASHRewards solution, along with the ability to…
MilestoneMoments: Our Journey #V3
Bindawood group – Project SCeV Among our early achievements over the past decade is the successful launch of a comprehensive set of Gift Card programs - project SCeV (Shopping Cards & eVouchers) for our valued client Bindawood group. The leading retail chains Danube and Bindawood serve millions of consumers daily, across major cities in Saudi…
MilestoneMoments: Our Journey #V2
Alphamega Hypermarkets, Athienitis, sKash – SMASH Marketplace Introducing the SMASHeVouchers Marketplace service with leading retail chains such as Alpha Mega and Athienitis, as well as the top EMI, sKash, was a significant milestone for PHILOSHOPIC, and a market innovation at the time. For the first time, Cypriot consumers could get their e-vouchers along with their…
MilestoneMoments: Our Journey #V1
KRONOS – ASK Our first project, ASK (Automated Services Kronos), was a significant milestone in our journey as we partnered with Kronos to digitalise their service offerings. This project transformed the traditional physical distribution of airtime top-up cards into a fully digital multichannel distribution service. Building on this success, the project has been expanded to…
Celebrating a Decade of Milestones: Spotlighting Our Journey of Creating Simple and Exciting Consumer Experiences
Over the past decade, we’ve reached significant milestones that have shaped our journey and impact. In the next days, we’ll spotlight major projects focused on creating Simple and Exciting consumer experiences for our valued clients locally and regionally. Join us as we reflect on these achievements and celebrate the progress that continues to drive us…
CYDGX vs PHILOSHOPIC: What’s the Difference?
Curious about CYDGX, appearing next to the PHILOSHOPIC brand name? 🧐 CYDGX, which stands for Cyprus Digital Goods eXchange, was an idea for a project by one of our cofounders – i.e., to create a marketplace where multiple digital products distributors and retailers could share inventory when they ran out of stock of certain digital…
PHILOSHOPIC: The Story Behind Our Name
Ever wondered about the story behind our name? 🔍 Let’s explore it together! PHILOSHOPIC, PHILO- from the Greek prefix φιλο-, the first compound of words indicating preference or love for what is defined in the second compound. SHOPIC refers to the verb shop, with the suffix -ic attached to form an adjective meaning of or…
Redefining Shopper Journeys
With omnichannel shopping more important than ever, retailers must understand where their audience engages and ensure seamless, consistent experiences. Analysts at eMarketer - formerly Insider Intelligence - highlight that shopping is no longer limited to in-store or online; it’s a dynamic journey where consumers may start their search in one place and complete their purchase…
3 Hot Summer Ideas To Increase Sales In Your Retail Store
During Summer the tourist and hospitality industries are on their busiest season, reaping the benefits of increased sales. However, traditional retail often experiences a slowdown as the temperature rises. This dip in sales occurs because many consumers prefer to spend their money on vacations, outdoor concerts, festivals, or sporting events, among other activities. But this…
PHILOSHOPERS’ New Summer Working Hours
Starting this month, PHILOSHOPERS will be operating on a 4-day workweek. Free Fridays: July 19, July 26, August 2, August 9, August 16, August 23 This adjustment aims to boost productivity and enhance PHILOSHOPERS' work-life balance. Studies show that a 4-day workweek can lead to increased efficiency and focus, allowing teams to deliver high-quality work…
PHILOSHOPER at ACE! 2024 – Beyond Frameworks
At PHILOSHOPIC, we believe that investing in our people is the key to unlocking endless possibilities. By fostering a culture of continuous upskilling and growth, we empower our team to reach new heights. Recently, our colleague Ilze Riežniece attended the ACE! 2024 conference, held on June 13-14 in Kraków, under the theme "Beyond Frameworks". Ilze…
5 Reasons Why: Prioritising Customer Experience is Essential for Your Business
At PHILOSHOPIC, we proudly embrace our motto of delivering Simple & Exciting Consumer Experiences. Highlighting customer experiences is more than just a business strategy; it’s a philosophy that guides everything we do. We believe that this approach is essential for businesses aiming to thrive in today’s competitive landscape. Focusing on customer experiences is essential for…
145 Years of Innovation: The Evolution of POS Systems
This year marks a significant milestone in the world of commerce, the 145th anniversary of the invention of the first POS (Point of Sale) system. Going back to 1879, James Ritty, a saloon-owner from Ohio, invented the cash register, revolutionising transaction recording. Initially, the cash register served as a simple means to record transactions accurately, minimising…
Recap of PHILOSHOPIC’s Kick-off Event 2024: A Vibrant Start to an Exciting Year Ahead!
Last week marked a pivotal moment for PHILOSHOPIC as we convened for our annual Kick-off at Paphos. A truly meaningful three-day experience for our team, filled with reflections, goal-setting, and fun. Themed "Almost 10: Revitalise Focus, Shape Success”, this year's Kick-off held particular significance as we stand on the cusp of our 10th anniversary. Our aim was clear: to harness…
CSR – Supporting Education: Enhancing Safety and Sport Experiences for Students at School
As part of our Corporate Social Responsibility policy, we have donated a number of paddings for goal-posts and goal nets to the Parents' Association of the 5th Primary School of Aglantzia. Our contribution is geared towards not only enhancing the sporting experiences of the students but also significantly reducing the risk of injuries during recreational…
The Rise of the 4-Day Week: Enhancing Work-Life Balance for Increased Productivity
In recent years, the concept of a 4-day week has gained traction among forward-thinking companies and progressive societies. This trend has emerged as a response to the growing need for work-life balance and the recognition that employee well-being directly impacts productivity. Many companies that have adopted a 4-day week have in fact witnessed productivity levels…
PHILOSHOPERS now present on Instagram!
With over 1.3 billion users, Instagram has undeniably become massively popular, especially among younger generations. For many, it has become a way of life, involving capturing, editing, and sharing creative pictures and short videos with text captions. Engaging with friends, family, co-workers, and groups through Instagram turns into a daily habit. Numerous brands and large…
KickOff Event 2023
Every year at PHILOSHOPIC we have a Kick-off event to reflect on last years performance, celebrate accomplishments and align the team around the objectives and targets for the year. This year, the company organised a 2-day trip to Kalopanayiotis on the 25-26 February, with various events planned, including seminars, brainstorm sessions, board game challenges, lovely…
Saudi retailers trust PHILOSHOPIC to comply with ZATCA eInvoicing mandate
When new regulations are in place, the challenge is to comply without reducing value and without missing the focus to the core business. It is thus important to rely on solutions that can meet all the requirements, are cost effective and can be implemented on time with the minimum impact and stress to the organisation. …
How Kronos uses SMASH eVouchers to transform the bus experience
PHILOSHOPIC contributes to the efforts of the local authorities to improve public transportation aiming at reduced traffic jams and environmental impact, by enabling the purchase of bus travel cards re-charge at hundreds of convenience stores served by Kronos and other large supermarkets and digital channels. The innovative SMASH eVouchers solution was integrated with the Cyprus…
PHILOBROKER ZATCA eInvoicing Solution
We are proud to announce the launch of the PHILOBROKER ZATCA eInvoicing solution. As part of Saudi Arabia’s vision of digitalising the economy, PHILOBROKER ZATCA eInvoicing transforms the issuance of paper invoices and notes into an electronic procedure facilitating the exchange of invoices through a structured electronic format fully compliant with the ZATCA eInvoicing requirements.…
PHILOSHOPERS at Devoxx 2022
Devoxx, is a developer community event that takes place every year in Belgium. This year during Monday the 10th until Friday the 14th in October, the conference comprised of 5 full days of sessions where the developer community got together, networked, listened to inspiring talks from industry-leading experts, and explored the latest trends in technology.…
SMASH CARDS lands in Bahrain
Whether attempting to change the customer experience with loyalty and rewards programs within the Retail, or Financial Services industry, one thing remains the same – you need to count on modern, simple, and consumer engaging technology. The success of SMASH CARDS has been displayed once again with its expansion in the portfolio of modern technologies…
PHILOSHOPERS at JavaZone 2022
Norway is known for its stunning Fjords, Northern Lights, Viking heritage, and even heart-shaped waffles! But something that people may not know about is Norway’s JavaZone conference, which has actual Vikings participating, well, sort of. The community event was held in Oslo during the 7th and 8th of September and organised for developers to learn…
Egoneis.com – Digitalising Purchases to Save Parents Time & Offer Convenience
Egoneis.com is a website and e-shop created for the Parent’s Association of the 5th Primary School of Aglantzia. The site serves the purpose to inform parents/guardians on issues related to the school and their children. Parents can find information online about school news, events, and other activities as well as make easy and safe digital…
PHILOSHOPERS at the International JavaScript Conference
JavaScript can be found everywhere. In fact, it's considered as one of the most popular programming languages used by developers and industry leaders across the globe. Most digital businesses can’t live without it since they depend on the programming language to run websites, mobile apps, servers, implement machine learning and more! Learning JavaScript has therefore…
PHILOSHOPIC Inspiring the New Generation
Contributing to the wellness of new generations means that the lives of people in the present can be improved, help the world to become a better place and that future generations can live much better lives. That is why it is so important for us at Philoshopic to be committed to having a positive impact…
PHILOSHOPIC response to COVID-19 pandemic
As a team we have implemented a 100% work from home business as usual model since March 16th. We have also cancelled all travel plans or external meetings until further notice. Our priority is the health and well-being of our staff, their families and the broader society and of course the protection of the business…
PHILOSHOPERS at Fintech Expo 3.0 2020
Cyprus Fintech Expo 3.0 took place on the 16th of Jan 2020, and we were there once again! PHILOSHOPERS were there to join and interact with other leading experts from the Financial Services and FinTech industries. This year’s Fintech consisted of presentations and expositions of new innovative technologies surrounding the topics of Open banking, Digital…
PHILOSHOPIC in the Top 10 solution providers for Customer Experience Management
We are proud to be included in the Top 10 CEM Solution Providers list by CIO Applications, Europe. As all the solutions we design, develop and offer in the market are affecting somehow the customer experience, it is thus natural to focus and aim to manage and take that experience to the best of levels.…
PHILOSHOPERS at the Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit 2019
Chances are it’s quite unlikely that you read a paper newspaper today. Why is that? Well, first why hassle going out of the house to buy one from a store, when you can now simply turn on an electronic device and conveniently read it with barely any effort. Now that’s not the first digital change…
PHILOSHOPERS at Voxxed Days Ticino
It was another great event at a fantastic location - Voxxed Days Ticino took place on October 5th in Lugano, Switzerland and a PHILOSHOPER was there to ride the wave oif INSPIRE, HAVE FUN, RETURN Great opportunity to stay at the top of our game and for engaging with the international java community of Devoxxians.…
Extending Paysafe Card offerings in Cyprus
Having partnered with Comorine Enterprise earlier in the year as the sole technology partner for the real-time (pin-on-demand) distribution of PaysafeCard in more than 1,000 stores in Cyprus, we have achieved to expand the offerings of Paysafe in Cyprus PaysafeDirect and PaysafeCash offerings are now certified through our SMASH_eVouchers platform and available for merchants to…
SPAR joins our users family in Cyprus!
We welcome SPAR Cyprus to our CYDGX users family! International Giant SPAR Supermarkets opened its doors in Cyprus with their first store in Larnaca, and we are very happy to have partnered up with them to offer an innovative and exciting service to their customers! Materialising on SPAR's moto of "What really matters is that…
Comorine Enterprises selects PHILOSHOPIC
Comorine Enterprises, the exclusive distributor of Paysafe Card for Cyprus has selected PHILOSHOPIC as its technology partner. Paysafe Card is the most popular digital product in Cyprus sold through more than 1,000 outlets across the island. Recently Paysafe Card has changed its distribution model from bulk pins (inventory) to the Pin-on-Demand model. Comorine needed a…
How to Deliver Effective Presentations
We are all living in a digital age where there is infinite information, connections, and distractions coming our away. In other words, things are moving fast. We need to be able to convey a message to others clearly, gain their attention, and have our message result to something. This is why effective communication is becoming…
Cyprus FinTech 2.0 – The Age of Unicorns
Cyprus FinTech Expo 2.0 took place on 13th Nov 2018 and we were there! PHILOSHOPERS attended to engage with the local FinTech community! We felt right at home this year as the innovative use of technology towards an overall better customer experience is what our solutions deliver to the Financial Services industry, much alike our…
PHILOSHOPERS return to Devoxx!
It has been an amazing great week for our PHILOSHOPERS turning Devoxxians in Belgium for an in-depth exploration into the world of Java! This years conference honed in on AI, Big Data, Cloud & Containers, Security, and all-new Java features, all concepts that we incorporate in our frameworks, so attending this year was essential to ensure…
Earning true customer Loyalty – an exciting journey explained by PHILOSHOPIC!
Joined by an array of both local and international top players in the industry, PHILOSHOPIC's director and esteemed leader, Demetris Constantinou, captivated the audience with his presentation on "The Geometry of Loyalty" at the very successful Loyalty & Rewards conference held in Nicosia, Cyprus on October 3rd. The speech focused on the central goal of…
PHILOSHOPIC enables new channel for charity donations to ΠΑΣΥΚΑΦ
For the first time ever in Cyprus, charity donations can be digitally executed at kiosks all over the country! The service is launching on October 3rd at the same day ΠΑΣΥΚΑΦ (www.pasykaf.org - Pancyprian Association of Cancer Patients) is launching their annual street donation collections campaign named "With 2 Euros we keep going - TOGETHER…
Student Spending & Budgeting – PHILOSHOPIC goes back to Uni!
On the 21st Septermber 2018, our co-founder Demetris Constantinou was invited by the University of Nicosia to deliver a seminar to new students as part of the University's "UNIC September Orientation week." The seminar was about "Spending Wisely" and the core objective was to get students familiar with the availability of multiple digital tools that…
PHILOSHOPIC at this year’s Loyalty & Rewards Conference
We are happy to announce that PHILOSHOPIC will participate in the upcoming Loyalty & Rewards Conference taking part on Wednesday 3rd October 2018, at the Hilton Park Nicosia, Cyprus. The Loyalty & Rewards Conference aims to highlight the best practices that have been designed and implemented over the years to create, maintain and enhance lasting customer…
DEAZY launches in Cyprus – a new exciting service!
DEAZY is a new & exciting bouquet of on-site online services available at convenience stores all over Cyprus. The service is an offering by Kronos Corporate Group powered by PHILOSHOPIC. Kronos has been a long lasting user of the PrepayXL framework and has been the legacy and leading mobile top-up eVouchers distributor in Cyprus. As…
SMASH lands in Bahrain! New chain Nature’s Market joins the gang of PHILOSHOPIC users
Nature’s Market has just launched in Bahrain as a collective approach to a healthier mindset, by providing guidance and services into nutrition and lifestyle. Apart from being the honest foods outlet, this new chain aims to offer an exciting shopping experience and amazing rewards powered by PHILOSHOPIC's SMASH Digital Wallet framework! Customers will be able…
sKash Mobile Wallet Launches in Cyprus!
We are excited to see sKash launching publicly in Cyprus-the new mobile wallet app for everyone, powered by AstroBank. Proudly part of it by enabling the Utility Services through our CYDGX service. Our platform allows users to buy digital products (such as Mobile Top-Ups and Pre-Paid payment vouchers) straight from within the application - either…
POS Checkouts: Check or Out?
What do consumers really think? The in-store experience may well define whether a visitor will become a returning customer. What do consumers expect from their shopping experience at the Point of Sale as their last interaction with the retailer? The point-of-sale, or POS, first invented in 1879 as the cash register by James Ritty, was…
Sahel Mart adopts PREPAYXL into their stores!
Thrilling News! Sahel Mart, Saudi Arabia’s fastest growing and most popular Fuel Station Convenience Store, has chosen PHILOSHOPIC to deploy our innovative platform for the distribution and sale of digital goods. Using the PREPAYXL framework, Customers will be able to effortlessly purchase eVouchers (Mobile Top-Ups, Data Renewals etc) from a variety of Providers directly from…
Tamimi Markets launches New innovative Rewards program
Tamimi Markets, one of Saudi Arabia's leading retailers and long PHILOSHOPIC user have launched their NEW Rewards Program today to the Saudi pubic! The solution delivered by PHILOSHOPIC is based on the SMASH Digital Wallet framework and enables consumers to earn points as they shop and fully manage their Rewards account in a truly omni-channel…
PHILOSHOPERS @ Devoxx
A team of our cloud engineers travelled to Antwerp in Belgium to attend Devoxx - a conference by developers for developers around Java, Android, HTML5 and more... This year's conference in Belgium was sold out. Our team attended both the 3-day main conference program as well as the additional 2 days of educational deep-dive sessions…
PHILOSHOPIC continues collaboration with UCY MBA Students
Following the success of previous years, PHILOSHOPIC continues their partnership with the University of Cyprus’ MBA program. PHILOSHOPIC worked closely with the MBA students to produce their final year Applied Business Project (ABP) in which they conducted extensive market research exploring various revenue models of new forms of consumer centric loyalty programs. The official report,…
PHILOSHOPIC@Cyprus Fintech Expo: Mark your calendars!
PHILOSHOPIC is going to participate at the Cyprus FinTech Expo -the first event of its kind in Cyprus - to take place on Wednesday, 8th November 2017, in Nicosia. In this much-awaited event, that aspires to become an annual European meeting of professionals in the Financial Technology field,Director and co-founder of PHILOSHOPIC, Demetris Constantinou, has been selected to serve…
PHILOSHOPIC featured at Cyprus leading business portal!
An article dedicated to our company was posted earlier today on InBusinessNews.com! The article portrays PHILOSHOPIC as a provider of innovative solutions to business and consumers and discusses our future plans around our SMASH digital wallet solution and the way it can connect promotional activities on social media with customers purchases at the stores! Are…
PHILOSHOPIC secures funding from the European Regional Development Fund for exciting new project!
PHILOSHOPIC is extremely happy to announce that we have been awarded funding from the Business Innovation Program of the Cyprus Ministry of Commerce as part of the EU Regional Development Fund for the period 2014-2020 The proposition, code-named HULK, was incepted by PHILOSHOPIC and submitted by a consortium that includes Talos RTD acting as the project…
PHILOSHOPIC is now present on Facebook!
We are excited to launch our Facebook page today!! Becoming more active on social media is important to us. We aim to get more connected with retailers, suppliers and above all consumers! Therefore, after Twitter and LinkedIn, we decided that it was time for us to get also on facebook. Please feel free to engage and interact with…
PREPAYXL gets more e-products for our Saudi customers!
Upgrading the services we provide our clients, has always been our priority! On this never ending journey, our PREPAYXL users in Saudi Arabia, have now Zain and Saudi Telecom (STC Sawa), Virgin and FRiENDi top-up vouchers & data vouchers available through our cloud platform and the existing POS interfaces in place! As we gain more…
Along with BinDawood Superstores we change the way people shop!
A new era of convenience in shopping for the Saudi consumers starts at BinDawood Superstores, powered by our SMASH framework! Retail giant BinDawood, trusted our company for the implementation of our SMASH digital wallet solution towards the creation of innovative Shopping Cards! The solution enables the consumers to load their cash to their personal shopping card and do…
Danube Wallet: One card to do it all!
A truly innovative tailor-made solution was recently designed and implemented for our client Danube Co., a leading hypermarket chain in Saudi Arabia, using the SMASH Digital wallet framework! The Danube shopping card solution - powered by PHILOSHOPIC cloud platform - is a digital wallet card that consumers can constantly use by loading and shopping - once the balance…
PHILOSHOPIC sets foot in Malta’s market!
Malta’s national distributor of airtime top ups, Miller Distributors LTD, made their first transaction today using our PREPAYXL framework (distributors edition) at an Agenda Bookshop! Miller, a historic but modern business, has invested in the PREPAYXL framework counting on its innovative features and “adminless” operation capabilities. Today Miller introduced the Paysafecard vouchers to the Maltese…
Expanding our cloud based portfolio in Saudi Arabia with new e-products!
A wide variety of e-products has been added to the PREPAYXL’s cloud-based portfolio after the integration of OneCard into the platform. This integration will allow our clients in Saudi Arabia to make sales in new product categories like: mobile charge cards, iTunes and Google Play Giftcards, Playstation and Xbox Cards, Internet Cards and many more!…
Leading Saudi Arabia retail chain launches new Gift Card program with PHILOSHOPIC!
Tamimi Markets, choice of many Saudis & foreigners in the East & Central provinces of KSA, publicly announced today the launch of their own Gift Cards at all Tamimi Markets locations. SMASH Digital Wallet framework powers the Gift Card program – consumers enjoy their purchases using a Gift Card in-store, while they can check their…
New innovative solution brings down costs for retailers & digital products distribution
PHILOSHOPIC has developed a smart solution automating pre-payments between retailers and suppliers.The solution enables retailers to deposit money at their own premises and obtain credit in real-time towards selling digital products. The supplier/distributor can collect the cash upon exceeding certain level. This enables optimum cash flow and no banking fees for the retailer,while minimising bad debt…
PREPAYXL attracts new client in Saudi Arabia!
One of the largest supermarket groups in Saudi Arabia, Bindawood Group has now subscribed to PHILOSHOPIC’s platform. The PREPAYXL framework (retailer edition) has been integrated in both Bindawood Supermarkets & Danube Hypermarkets for the real time sale of mobile top up vouchers directly from the POS in the same receipt as groceries! The principle objectives of…
New users sign up with PHILOSHOPIC in Saudi Arabia
Three of the largest and most prestigious retail chains in Saudi Arabia subscribe to PHILOSHOPIC SaaS solutions towards bringing new innovative services to the Saudi consumer. Although details of the projects cannot yet be publicly disclosed, the key objective of all are common - bring new offerings to the demanding Saudi consumer. The fact that these…
PHILOSHOPIC & Univ. of Cyprus MBA explore new market innovation
PHILOSHOPIC enters collaboration with the University of Cyprus MBA program. A group of MBA students will work closely with PHILOSHOPIC to conduct market research and develop a go-to-market plan for a new innovative service powered by the SMASH Digital Wallet framework. The team will explore the viability of a new nation-wide service that brings retailers,…
New PHILOSHOPIC website live!
As we transform into the worlds most exciting Cloud Commerce Technologies company, we have launched our new website! Explore the PHILOSHOPIC solutions & offerings from your angle whether a consumer, a retailer or a supplier/brand. Credits to Andreas Spyropoulos of DesignRepublic for the art work and Anton Vilanov of Avilanx Technologies for the web development.…
Athienitis Hypermarket joins CYDGX by PHILOSHOPIC
The busiest grocery store on the island, Athienitis Hypermarket is famous for the exceptional value for money. Now, it becomes the first to offer digital products directly on the POS, on the same receipt with grocery shopping, using the CYDGX service powered by PREPAYXL. Customers will not only enjoy exceptional prices but also the convenience…
Give the Gift of iTunes
A unique Digital Campaign has been designed and launched today for Kronos Public, the leading distributor of digital products in Cyprus. Kronos has been using the PREPAYXL platform along with a bespoke system developed by PHILOSHOPIC since 2010 towards managing the distribution of a wide range of digital products to convenience stores country-wide and in 2013 has introduced…
PHILOSHOPIC enters partnership with RBS in Saudi Arabia
As we expand internationally, RBS (Retail Business Solutions - www.rbsme.com) has today reached an agreement to be the PHILOSHOPIC Business Partner in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. RBS is the leading solution provider for retailers in Saudi, offering a wide portfolio of Hardware, Software and Services. Moving forward will introduce the PHILOSHOPIC Cloud Commerce Technologies…
Our new Branding
Starting today we are PHILOSHOPIC! Our new brand supports our vision, our international expansion and our passion to enable a better shopping experience to the consumers. The new branding implies a totally redesigned website soon as well as gradually redesigning elements of our solution user interfaces and all our presentation material. We are excited to…
New user for PREPAYXL
Costy LTD is a dynamic specialised distributor in Cyprus focusing on items for convenience stores. After years of distributing physical calling and airtime top up cards, Costy has strategically moved to the digital delivery and has selected PREPAYXL as its platform for managing its Digital Products distribution which includes all the popular Mobile TopUp cards…