Warply Welcomes GERMANOS

Warply, in the context of the strategic planning of the entire reward program on behalf of GERMANOS, undertook the creation and implementation of a well-designed and modern mobile app, as the central pillar of the program. The G-App is not just another app, but is the heart of the entire GERMANOS rewards program.

It is the most innovative application in the category of retailing and in the field of technology, differentiating GERMANOS from the competition, while giving consumers amplified in-store experiences, bringing them one step closer to the "heart of technology".

G-App, among others, stands out for its ease of use and differs from other mobile applications thanks to its innovative features and functions, such as personalized communication, user mobile engagement & gamifications, e-couponing and much more.

Competitive advantages

1. Innovative Newsfeed
Users have access to an innovative newsfeed, where they can see based on filters large offers of GERMANOS products, but also exclusive offers for each user based on personalized communication and campaigns, while also having access to contests and mini-games and many technological news that interest them. In addition, users have access to Stories, which are the latest trend in mobile applications and through Stories GERMANOS has the ability to upload thematic videos as well as promo videos of products.

2. User Mobile Engagement
Through innovative and pioneering mechanisms, G-App aims to enhance user engagement. These mechanisms belong to a special section within the app to inform users about the ways they can earn extra points. Typical mechanisms are:
- Completion of Registration: Users with the completion of their registration automatically receive extra points as a welcome gift "in the heart of technology"
- Weekly Login: Users with each weekly login receive extra points, while being informed about the points they have received with an innovative pop up that gives a pulse to the "heart of technology"
- Member get member: Users have the ability to invite their friends to the G-App to become members
- Birthday: Users automatically receive extra points for their birthday gift
- Questionnaire: Users are asked to answer a questionnaire regarding their preferences at the end of their registration
- Social Media Share: Users have the opportunity to share the application on Social Media and earn extra points
- Check-in & Win: Users have the opportunity to check in and earn extra points when visiting a GERMANOS store

3. E-Couponing
Users through the application, can create discount coupons, redeeming points and have the opportunity to use discount coupons in one of the 300 physical GERMANOS stores and orders from the e-shop.
The coupons are electronic, so that no printing is required, and users very easily show the coupon code / barcode to the cashiers, who scan them and give a direct discount on the final purchase price made by the customers. This simplifies the process for both cashiers, reducing customer service time and for users who enjoy a better shopping experience.

The program is the first multi-channel (omni-channel) loyalty program, in the electronics industry that has innovation and mobile in focus and aims to enhance the customer experience GERMANOS, which this year completes 40 years in the Greek market.

Mr. Giannis Doxaras, CEO of Warply stated: "Our collaboration with GERMANOS, one of the largest retailers in Greece, makes us very proud. One of the elements that connected us with GERMANOS and characterizes our collaboration, is the innovation that is a key component in the DNA of both GERMANOS and Warply. Our common goal is to constantly launch new services and functions, which will facilitate the customers of GERMANOS and will enhance their digital experience, either in an online environment or in the physical".