The Piantala pop-up store case:

fiskaly.

as an alternative to the fiscal printer

In modern retail, operational agility is no longer an option: it’s a necessity. For pop-up stores and events, every second counts, and checkout counters cannot be cluttered with outdated technology. Yet, Italian fiscal regulations are often perceived as a bottleneck: a labyrinth of inspections, maintenance, and dedicated hardware. But a concrete alternative exists, and it’s in the Cloud, powered by fiskaly.

This is the story of a strategic partnership featuring three key players:

• fiskaly: A leader in cloud-native VAT compliance solutions.
• OpenFiskal: The technology partner that, through fiskaly SIGN IT lite, enables platforms like Shopify POS to operate in full fiscal compliance.
• Piantala: An innovative and dynamic brand specialized in events and experiential retail, choosing to sell anywhere without geographical or technological limits.

The Challenge: operational agility and scalability without hardware

"In a mobile business like ours, the main challenge is twofold: operational and compliance-related. In our pop-up stores, we handle over 2,500 transactions per day. In these environments, the keyword is agility, both in terms of system stability and logistics," explains Matteo Merletti, CEO of Piantala.

Moving to a different city every week, the risk of forgetting components or taking up too much space with cables and physical devices was a constant concern. We chose the integration between fiskaly and OpenFiskal specifically to eliminate this burden. Today, we work in a modern way, without unnecessary hardware: we are flexible, lightweight, and perfectly compliant with regulations. Replacing the traditional fiscal printer with an invisible digital infrastructure isn't just a cost saving; it’s the freedom to focus exclusively on our events and participants.

A multi-country partnership for cloud compliance

The success of the integration between OpenFiskal and fiskaly stems from a consolidated partnership aimed at making Shopify POS natively compliant across various European markets. Following successful experiences in Germany and Austria, where fiskaly provided the infrastructure for all fiscalization requirements, the launch in Italy marks a crucial evolution: the definitive shift to a 100% cloud-based solution, eliminating the need for physical fiscal printers.

This collaboration is built on an agile integration process and deep knowledge of local regulatory and cultural nuances, guaranteed by the constant presence of experts on the ground.

During the Piantala event, it became clear how seeing this solution in action opens endless possibilities for the future of digital retail,

stated Ferry Hotzel, CEO of OpenFiskal.

This level of native integration not only simplifies operations but offers unparalleled international scalability. A merchant using Shopify POS can open a point of sale in Italy, Germany, or Spain, knowing that local fiscality is managed silently in the Cloud.

2026: a turning point for the Italian market

For a long time, fiscalization was conceived exclusively as a physical asset of the point of sale: a register, a printer, and a fiscal memory to be installed and maintained over time. While this model supported the first phase of digitalization, it now shows insurmountable structural limits in terms of flexibility. Every regulatory evolution requires on-site technical intervention; every replacement involves direct costs and operational downtime.

With the Cloud, compliance undergoes a paradigm shift: it becomes a native digital infrastructure, integrated directly into checkout and payment systems. This translates into instant remote updates, unlimited scalability, and centralized management—vital for multi-store or omnichannel businesses. We are not just talking about replacing a device, but a metamorphosis: transforming a fiscal obligation into a fluid, continuous digital process.

In Italy, we are witnessing a 'magic moment,

says Massimo de Pra, Senior Sales Manager at fiskaly. The introduction of POS-RT obligation and the unavoidable technical expiration of most fiscal printer installed between 2019 and 2020, which are now reaching the end of their life cycle, paves the way for 2026. This is when the transmission of daily fees via cloud, through certified and approved cloud solutions, will become the new standard.

Adopting a service that updates itself behind the scenes is the real "switch" for 2026, transforming regulatory obligations into business freedom.