1. Applications
LIGHT FOR RETAIL
Interior view of the Giant Bike Store in Düsseldorf, Germany

Light designs experiences

Whether in a supermarket, showroom, or concept store – with light, we create emotional retail environments that make brand identity perceptible and trigger purchase impulses. Our retail solutions integrate experiential design, flexibility, sustainability, and connectivity into a strategic tool for modern retail environments.

Projects in the retail sector

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Application brochure

LIGHT FOR RETAIL

Learn more about our lighting solutions for creative retail environments, where the lighting solutions become an essential element of the brand message.

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Light makes brands tangible

Light is the most emotional design medium. Scenographic, tailor-made lighting enhances the experience and strengthens brand identity. At Zumtobel, we provide the best toolbox and support to create inspiring brand spaces – perfectly aligned with your brand story and target audiences. With the right lighting, shopping becomes a multi-sensory experience.
Exclusive wine sales area at SPAR in Budapest

Efficiency meets impact

Targeted accent lighting directs attention – while simultaneously reducing energy consumption. Our LED downlights, spotlights, and floodlights combine high colour rendering with application-specific colour temperatures and minimise unnecessary light spill through precise light guidance. This conserves resources, highlights material quality, and ensures a consistent, sustainable presentation at the point of sale.
Puma Showroom Headquarters, Herzogenaurach in Germany

Flexible and diverse staging

Retail is continuously evolving — and lighting requirements with it. Our modular systems, ranging from recessed luminaires to flexible track systems, allow store concepts to be swiftly and precisely adapted to new situations. As a result, lighting becomes a tool for zoning, brand staging and efficient use of space - both locally and internationally.
Showroom Project Issey Miyake in Belgium

Efficient and Agile Retail

The global retail sector is under enormous pressure to improve efficiency and reduce costs. At the same time, demands for quality, consistency and speed are increasing.
We see lighting as a performance tool to:
  • Accelerate rollouts
  • Simplify processes
  • Optimise operating costs
  • Ensure consistent quality worldwide
With scalable solutions, clear standards and a global network of experts, we enable fast, efficient and profitable retail implementations – with reduced complexity and a short time-to-market.

Smart solutions for retail

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LITECOM
App-based lighting management. Building-wide.
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SMART BUILDING SOLUTIONS
Intelligently connect building technologies.
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ALL-ROUND SERVICES
Everything from a single source. Throughout the entire project cycle.
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Sustainability

Sustainability is no longer an add-on — it is a prerequisite for relevance.

Our stance is clear: responsibility begins at the planning stage.
We support retailers in:
• using energy efficiently
• integrating durable, low-maintenance solutions
• creating transparency along the value chain
• enabling circular concepts and service models
As a reliable partner with certified processes, we help brands implement their own green agenda in a credible and effective way — without compromising on quality or design.

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