Stories Dapper — A "magic box" for a modern menswear brand.

Dapper — A "magic box" for a modern menswear brand.

Dapper/Barbershop

Oslo, Norway

Ecommerce, Apparel

Stories Dapper — A "magic box" for a modern menswear brand.

In the heart of Oslo, Dapper and its sister brand Barbershop bring Scandinavian style and quality to everyday life. Known for their curated menswear, accessories, and premium grooming essentials, these brands cater to the modern gentleman with an eye for craftsmanship and timeless design.

A few benefits to their "magic box".

3x more space

80% less labor needed

$130k in savings

100% ROI within one year

The Challenge

Sister brands Dapper and Barbershop were outgrowing their space.

Located in Oslo’s bustling city center, Dapper and Barbershop.no had carefully organized every inch of their compact backrooms to maximize efficiency. Yet, as their business grew, so did the strain on their space. Relocating outside the city was an option, but with high costs and logistical challenges, they were determined to find a way to stay.

That's when they discovered Pio. Our flexible warehouse automation solution promised to optimize every square meter, allowing Andreas and his team to stay rooted in the heart of Oslo, even as demand continued to climb.

A cheat code for effortless expansion.

For Dapper and Barbershop.no, Pio was the answer to their growing pains. With business booming, Dapper needed a way to maximize every square meter in their Oslo warehouse while retaining functionality.

Pio fit right in. Our modular system was swiftly built around the limitations of their space, maximizing height and width to make the most of every square inch. The robots took over the hustle, locating products and delivering them straight to packing stations, while Andreas and his team focused on quality control and customer satisfaction. With Pio, Dapper found a way to scale up in the same space they love, proving that growth doesn’t always mean moving out—it can mean moving smarter.

A new standard of quality.

Their newly unlocked efficiency gave the team more time for the details that make Dapper special: from curating new products to adding small, personalized touches in each package, like candy or thoughtful freebies. The Pio setup was quick—taking only a few days—and the benefits were immediate. Fulfillment accuracy soared to nearly 100%, and an impressive ROI was achieved within the year, proving that automation was a smart investment for Dapper’s expanding business.

Pio didn’t just streamline logistics; it transformed Dapper’s work environment. Tedious tasks, constant shelf trips, and frequent reorganizations became things of the past. Employees now work in a more ergonomic space, free from repetitive strain. Now, the team has time to bond over table tennis matches—instead of spending those hours catching up on an order backlog.

With Pio, Dapper gained more than just an automation tool; they found a partner that’s helping them grow while staying rooted in their vision. No wonder they call Pio their "magic box."

"Now that everything goes inside this ‘magic box’, you don’t even need to think about the products until you actually need them."

Andreas Dopplmayer

Co-founder of Dapper, Founder of Barbershop

The Results

Andreas and his team needed a warehouse solution that would allow them to scale up their business without relocating from their central Oslo location. Pio was a perfect fit.

100% ROI. Dapper achieved a full return on investment in just 8 months.

3x more space. Pio's compact design meant Dapper and Barbershop could stay right where they were—all while continuing to grow.

$130k saved in one year. By cutting down on labor, footprint, heating, and additional costs, Dapper and Barbershop were able to save big in just their first year of having Pio.