From 22–26 February, Castles Technology will showcase its next-generation checkout solutions at EuroShop in Düsseldorf. As retail leaders from around the world gather for this global event, our latest report looks at what’s driving POS investment in Europe’s largest retail market, Germany.
The German POS market is expected to grow at nearly 9% CAGR through to 2035, revealing thatcheckout transformation matters even in stable, mature retail environments.
Rising cost pressures, labour shortages, tighter regulation, and rapidly changing payment habits are pushing German retailers to rethink what POS technology needs to deliver today and how it must evolve for the future.
Our new report, “Germany at the Checkout: POS Outlook 2026,” explores these shifts in detail. It reveals:
- the impact of an ageing population, increased urbanisation, and changing expectations around value, sustainability, and convenience
- how German consumers prefer to pay, how self-service and automation are scaling, and why POS systems focused only on payments are no longer enough
- what’s shaping local POS investment, from compliance with KassenSichV and the European Accessibility Act to the rapid growth of contactless payments, mobile wallets, and unattended retail
- why future-ready checkout solutions must balance efficiency with choice, automation with trust, and modernisation with continuity.
How does your market compare?
Explore new ways to optimise your local POS investment and visit Castles Technology at EuroShop, Hall 5, Stand 18.
With deep experience supporting European and global retailers, Castles Technology understands the operational realities of operating in diverse and dynamic markets.
Whether serving high-volume discount stores, specialist retailers, or omnichannel environments, our secure Android POS and unattended payment solutions enable measured transformation. They support new payment methods, self-service, and data-driven operations while remaining compliant, durable, and easy to scale.
All of this is backed by unwavering tech support, comprehensive services, and a design-led focus on accessibility and sustainability that truly sets our solutions apart.
Download the report here https://www.castlestech.com/germany-at-the-checkout-pos-outlook-2026/
Visit us at EuroShop to see world-leading POS innovation and local optimisation in action. https://www.euroshop-tradefair.com/en/euroshop-global
