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HIS Alternative for Shoe and Fashion Retail
Looking for an alternative to HIS from Ariston Informatik? DezemberHub is a standalone ERP system with an integrated POS for shoe and fashion retail, in use since 2015. One system for goods receipt, sizes and widths, POS, and analytics, without having to adapt your store to the software.
Business plan: €50 base fee per month plus €50 per concurrent POS. Cancel monthly, data migration from HIS is included.
Try free for 30 days. All you need to get started is your email address. No payment details, ends automatically.
In brief
DezemberHub is an ERP system with integrated POS for shoe and fashion retail and is therefore a direct alternative to HIS. Both cover goods receipt, sizes and widths, POS, and analytics. DezemberHub additionally features a built-in AI assistant, a TSE-compliant and offline-capable POS, and a transparent monthly fee based on the number of POS units, regardless of revenue, number of locations, or employees.
Why retailers look for a HIS alternative
HIS is developed by Ariston Informatik GmbH (founded 1986). Ariston has been part of the Brandt-Retail-Gruppe since the merger on 1 January 2017, which according to its own statements is the market leader for ERP systems in fashion shoe and sports retail and provides software for more than 1,300 companies (source: brandt-retail-gruppe.de, as of June 2026). Within the group, HIS and BITS run as two established systems in parallel.
When the market consolidates, many retailers wonder what the long-term future holds for their system and their terms. DezemberHub is an independent product with clear pricing logic and a migration that doesn't feel like one. You test in parallel with your real data and decide for yourself when to switch.
What to expect with DezemberHub
- ·ERP system with sizes and widths: Variant matrix of colour and size, EU/UK/US size systems with automatic conversion, widths and half sizes, season management with NOS control.
- ·Master data via ECC: Create products by manufacturer number and EANs, sizes, images, and RRPs are added automatically. The AI import reads order sheets as PDFs, photos, or voice memos.
- ·POS: TSE-compliant and offline-capable. Processing sales, printing receipts, and managing stock all work without internet; end-of-day closing takes minutes.
- ·Purchasing and replenishment: Pre-orders and reorders, goods receipt with target/actual comparison, order suggestions based on sell-through rate and reorder level.
- ·Shipping: Pick lists, packing stations, and shipping labels for DHL, DPD, and UPS with rule-based carrier routing.
- ·Analytics and DATEV: Daily dashboard, sell-through down to size level, true margin per channel, and DATEV export for your accountant.
- ·AI assistant: Built directly into the interface. Describe a workflow once and it runs automatically from then on. Any writing always happens with a preview and confirmation step.
More details on the core areas can be found on the pages for ERP System for Shoe Retail and TSE-compliant POS.
Transparent pricing
Business plan: €50 base fee per month
plus €50 per concurrent POS. Further plans from €25 per month.
- ·The price is based solely on the number of POS units. Revenue, number of locations, and number of employees play no role.
- ·Cancel monthly, no setup fee, no long-term contract.
- ·AI assistant with a fair usage allowance included in every plan.
- ·Online selling as an optional add-on, purely usage-based, available on request.
How to switch from HIS to DezemberHub
A system switch that doesn't feel like one: data migration from HIS is included. You test in parallel with your real data and switch when you're ready.
Products, stock, and customer data all move with you at no extra charge. You set the migration date yourself, and your existing system keeps running unchanged until then.
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Frequently asked questions about the HIS alternative
What is the best alternative to HIS for shoe retail?
DezemberHub is a standalone ERP system with integrated POS for shoe and fashion retail, in use since 2015. It covers goods receipt, sizes and widths, POS, purchasing, shipping, and analytics in one system and is therefore a direct alternative to HIS. Which solution fits best depends on your workflows. Running both in parallel with real data, you'll see within a few weeks whether DezemberHub works for you.
What does DezemberHub cost?
DezemberHub is available in plans from €25 base fee per month. The Business plan for retailers costs €50 per month plus €50 per concurrent POS. The price is based solely on the number of POS units; revenue, number of locations, and number of employees play no role. No setup fee, cancel monthly, no long-term contract. The AI assistant is included with a fair usage allowance in every plan. Online selling is an optional add-on billed purely on usage; request your personalised quote.
Can I migrate my data from HIS?
Yes. Products, stock, and customer data all move to DezemberHub, and data migration is included in the price. You review the result while running both systems in parallel before making the switch.
Can I test DezemberHub alongside HIS?
Yes, that's exactly how the switch is designed. Your existing system keeps running unchanged while you test DezemberHub with your real data. The trial runs for 30 days, starts with just your email address, and ends automatically. You set the migration date yourself.
Is the DezemberHub POS TSE-compliant and offline-capable?
Yes. The POS is TSE-compliant and continues to work without internet. Processing sales, printing receipts, and managing stock all function offline; end-of-day closing takes only minutes.
Is DezemberHub an official successor to HIS?
No. DezemberHub is an independent product and has no business relationship with HIS, Ariston Informatik GmbH, or the Brandt-Retail-Gruppe.
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All brand, product, and company names mentioned are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners and are used here solely to identify the products and services referred to. DezemberHub has no business relationship with the vendors mentioned and is not an official successor, partner, or reseller of any of the systems referenced. All information about competing products is based, to the best of our knowledge, on publicly available sources (vendor websites, trade press, registry data). As of June 2026. Errors excepted. If any information seems inaccurate or out of date, please contact us. We will review the note and correct it promptly.