Joachim Pinhammer

Trigo is now also marketing its software as a loss prevention solution. The provider of scanless store technologies claims that using existing CCTV systems with AI, it can automatically detect discrepancies between picked up articles and those scanned.

Thalia is introducing the order management software from Fulfillmenttools as part of its Log2025 logistics strategy. Implementation partner for the project is Adesso. The book retailer aims to use the new platform to make its omnichannel processes more efficient and deliver online orders directly from its stores.

L. Stroetmann is replacing its existing Oracle checkout software with drs/Store from DRS deutsche Retail Services AG. The retailer’s board member Dr David Schüppler told The Retail Optimiser that the Edeka wholesaler and retailer's seven E-Centres and around 80 stores from affiliated independent retailers would be equipped with the new solution by the end of the year.

Whole Foods is trialling delivery of fresh herbs and leafy vegetables from a fully automated vertical farm to selected stores in Phoenix, Arizona. The technology, developed by Auto Store and One Point One, produces ready-to-harvest vegetables locally and climate-friendly twice as fast as traditional farming.

Edeka Lüning has moved its replenishment processes to the latest AI-based version of Remira's sales forecasting and replenishment solution. The Westphalian grocery retailer has thus been able to increase the share of automated order items to 75 per cent.

Rossmann now offers customers a digital receipt via its app. Anybill's technology is designed to save paper and make the app even more attractive. On the implementation, Anybill worked together with POS software supplier Combase.

Tesco is testing potentials of the QR code powered by GS1. In a few stores in the south of England, the 2D code is replacing traditional barcodes for twelve own-brand product lines. The retailer reports initial successes in waste reduction, replenishment planning and customer satisfaction.

Following a successful test phase, Alnatura has begun rolling out self-checkouts. The operator of organic supermarkets opted for Space Pole kiosks from Ergonomic Solutions, which are customised to its requirements and integrate the existing NCR POS systems.

Morrisons is rolling out AI-supported workforce management software from Yoobic to all its stores. The British supermarket operator wishes to increase efficiency and profitability of its outlets and counteract cost increases.

H&M is testing the potentials of AI-generated advertising. The fast-fashion retailer is using technology from Swedish provider Uncut to create digital twins of initially 30 models for future campaigns. They retain full control over the use of their doppelgangers.