Björn Weber

Migros plans to enable its customers to self-scan with smartphones in almost all its grocery stores by the end of March 2022. Under the name subitoGo, the newly developed application of the Swiss retail market leader complements self-scanning with proprietary handheld devices and stationary self-checkouts. Migros works with the same software for all forms of scanning and checkout as it…

With its GK Go store, which launched last week in Schöneck, GK is showing a different approach to the hot topic scanless store technology. Together with its partners Hitachi and Shekel Ltd, the in-store experts show that real-time processing of shopping is also possible in scanless stores, bringing transparency and interaction to customers’ smartphone — while they shop.

The digital shopping assistant is now also available as a white-label solution for grocery retailers. The app makes it easier for customers to choose the food that is right for them. An optional laboratory analysis provides clarity about nutritional requirements. Bayard Consulting and Better Life cooperate in providing access to product content.

Aldi Nord is introducing Relex for replenishment automation based on sales forecasts as well as shelf space optimisation. The discounter sees inventory optimisation as a central component of its modernisation, and is throwing out SAP's F&R engine, which was introduced only a few years ago. By discounter standards, Aldi Nord's plans to introduce electronic shelf price labels in all stores…

After Delivery Hero and Jokr, Flink has now also decided to optimise its goods processes with solutions from Finnish specialist Relex. The rapid delivery service wants to improve its inventory and shelf space along the entire flow of goods.

Aldi Nord wants to move its entire POS software to the cloud with GK Software and Microsoft. In the area of inventory optimisation, Aldi Nord relies on artificial intelligence.

The branded goods manufacturers Kraft Heinz and Hengstenberg, which in Germany merged their sales forces at the beginning of the year, are making their work more efficient with Trax. The cloud-based solution analyses shelf photos and rapidly provides a dashboard that visualises the optimisation potential in a sales location.

Aldi Süd has launched a just-walk-out store in London on a trial basis. The technology comes most likely from Californian specialist AiFi, with whom Aldi Süd has been testing for several months.

At two commuter stations in the greater Munich area, Deutsche Bahn is testing convenience vending machines from Glory with high-quality goods from Munich-based specialist Bite Delite. The stock is managed centrally taking the sell-by-dates into account. Commuters can reserve goods from a responsive website and pay in advance.

With touchscreen displays instead of Electronic Shelf Labels (ESL), the Latvian retail company Spirits&Wine brings online shop content to the shelves. And it earns money with it – the use of the displays is paid for by the suppliers of branded goods. Spirits&Wine owner Andris Lukins had the technology developed in his own start-up Vivid Tech – and is now…