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Akeneo Celebrates Excellence at Unlock 2025 Chicago

On April 10, 2025, Akeneo, renowned as the Product Experience (PX) Company and a leading provider of Product Information Management (PIM) solutions, hosted the Unlock 2025 PXM Champions Awards in Chicago. This vibrant event gathered professionals from the global PX community and highlighted the innovative achievements of several companies leveraging Akeneo's technology.

The annual PXM Champions Awards ceremony is an integral part of Akeneo’s mission to boost product experiences across various industries. This year’s winners included notable companies such as Sealed Air Corporation, Steelcase, Tiffany & Co., Giant Tiger Stores Limited, and JC Perreault. Each winner shared invaluable insights about their successful product experience strategies, which turned mere browsers into dedicated buyers.

Celebrating the Champions

Expansion Award – Sealed Air Corporation (Partner: Perficient)

Sealed Air Corporation has successfully implemented Akeneo’s solutions alongside their partner, Perficient, leading to the automation of sell sheets and product data sheets. With branded templates and accurate data management, the company has increased its efficiency and market presence, enhancing satisfaction among partners.

Accelerator Award – Steelcase (Partner: O2 Commerce)

Steelcase, a leader in office furniture, transformed its product management processes by utilizing Akeneo Product Cloud and partnering with O2 Commerce. They achieved a significant efficiency boost of 67% in overseeing product details across multi-regions and dramatically reduced their release preparation time.

Global Award – Tiffany & Co. (Partner: Valtech)

Tiffany & Co. focused on refining product data quality as they expanded into new global markets. Collaborating with Akeneo, they implemented a robust data cleansing process which minimized errors and increased consistency, enabling a rapid launch in seven new markets, including a successful presence in South Korea.

Leadership Award – Giant Tiger Stores Limited (Partner: Sitation)

In an industry dictated by speed, Giant Tiger Stores leveraged Akeneo's centralized platform to streamline their asset management significantly. This allowed them to prepare for new product launches faster and enhanced cross-departmental interest in utilizing Akeneo’s systems for improved efficiency across their operations.

Experience Award – JC Perreault (Partner: Valtech)

JC Perreault, alongside Valtech, improved its product launch cycle drastically, reducing it from two weeks to just 24 hours. This remarkable feat was achieved by centralizing product information, enhancing data quality, and expanding their online product range by four times.

Global Ambassador Award – Andrew Cofield

Andrew Cofield's unwavering commitment to excellence has not only transformed product experiences externally but also enriched the internal understanding of Akeneo's capabilities within his organization. His dynamic presentations have sparked greater engagement and enthusiasm for Akeneo's tools across departments.

The Future of Product Experiences

The Unlock 2025 Chicago event was a significant part of Akeneo’s ongoing efforts to foster a supportive community around product experience management. Following successful events in Paris, London, and Düsseldorf, the conference focused on equipping attendees with tools to embrace omnichannel strategies, leverage AI innovations, and develop compelling shopping experiences.

For those unable to attend in person, Akeneo offers the Unlock Digital event scheduled for the week of May 5th, providing insights into modern approaches to product experience management.

Akeneo aims to redefine how businesses interact with their customers through its intelligent Product Cloud, allowing organizations to thrive in today’s competitive market. With service offerings designed for global brands and retailers, Akeneo continues to encourage innovative practices and enriching product experiences that can cater to every consumer need.

About Akeneo

Akeneo stands as a leader in Product Information Management (PIM), focusing on creating meaningful product interactions that guide customers in their purchasing decisions. Businesses including Chico’s, CarParts.com, and Kering trust Akeneo for their omnichannel commerce solutions.

For more information about Akeneo and its offerings, visit Akeneo's website.