Joachim Pinhammer

Sainsbury's wants to handle all payment processes on the platform of services provider Checkout.com in future. In a first step, the cloud-based solution will enable payments via the retailer's SmartShop app.

Albert Heijn uses AI-based software for dynamic pricing in its shops equipped with ESLs. The self-developed solution is designed to help fully selling off fresh produce that is approaching its best-before date over the course of the day.

At Rewe Dugonjic in Unterschleissheim, Amazon’s voice system Alexa greets customers and explains the way to the desired goods. The solution has been provided by specialist for instore advertising Online Software with its software Prestige Enterprise.

After slumping in the previous year, the global market für POS hardware grew by 18 per cent in 2021, reports market research firm RBR. In the highly fragmented market, HP remains the strongest supplier. Challengers, especially from China and Taiwan are also gaining ground in Europe.

Kwik Trip will optimise space and shelf planning as well as replenishment of its convenience stores in the USA with a consistent platform. The solution comes from the Finnish specialist Relex.

Walmart is rolling out an AI-based out-of-stocks prevention system from Focal Systems in Canada. The US-based start-up's solution analyses camera images to alert employees to existing or imminent out-of-stock situations.

GS1 Germany is testing the opportunities of its new 2D code Digital Link together with start-up Jake's Beverages. The QR code printed on the packaging offers consumers access to product information and transparency for participants in the supply chain.

Rewe is the first German grocery retail company sending leaflets via WhatsApp. Nationwide, customers can receive special offers of their favourite Rewe store every Sunday via the messenger. Meta business partner 360dialog has delivered the technical implementation.

The market for self-checkout systems is growing by 11 percent worldwide, according to market research company RBR. Biggest growth driver is the Asia-Pacific region. NCR remains the undisputed market leader, but Chinese vendors are catching up.

Spar International signs partnership agreement with VisionR. The Irish start-up is to bring its AI-based customer insights solution to Spar retailers in 48 countries.