Magdalena Nowak

Instacart has acquired the Israeli company Arpalus to bolster its computer vision technology for shelf data in the grocery retail sector and also intends to use the technology in its Caper Carts, which are fitted with external cameras.

Them Consulting has acquired a 49 per cent stake in IAL Automation and Logistics. CAS AG continues to hold a majority stake in the specialist for SAP warehouse management systems. The three companies aim to pool their expertise in consultancy, implementation and support for SAP warehouse management solutions.

Dohle is expanding its retail media offering by equipping the entrance areas of almost 100 of its Hit stores with 75-inch welcome screens from Digooh. Inovisco is now marketing the Digooh DCLP inventory on these screens to media agencies and advertisers nationwide.

In the second quarter of 2026, Decathlon reached the milestone of 700 stores using Vusion’s digital shelf labels. The sports retailer now uses Vusion’s platform in 54 countries across three continents.

Together with Nexum and GK, Hawesko Group is introducing AI-powered wine recommendations to the online shops of Hawesko, Vino and Tesdorf. The retail group specialising in premium wines, champagnes and spirits aims to help customers find the right wine more quickly and manage digital sales channels cost-effectively.

Schwarz Group and one of the Co-CEOs of Schwarz Digits are parting ways with immediate effect. Rolf Schumann has left the company after seven years. Christian Müller, previously also a Co-CEO, is taking sole overall responsibility for the Schwarz Group’s digital division.

4POS and Pan Oston, both part of Pan Oston Holding, have acquired a stake in the Berlin-based IT service provider Migrasys, thereby deepening their long-standing collaboration. The aim of this European alliance is to integrate expertise in POS technology, fulfilment and service more closely.

Denns Biomarkt is expanding its pricing capabilities by adopting Mercio’s AI-powered competitive analysis platform. The organic retailer intends to use the solution to systematically analyse the pricing structures of its competitors and develop a comprehensive understanding of market-driven prices.

Gratis, one of Turkey’s leading retailers for beauty and personal care products, will equip 300 stores in Turkey with around two million electronic shelf labels from Vusion. The rollout marks the first phase of a broader digitalisation strategy based on Vusion’s connected store platform.

A few months after implementing the new Auto Store system, Toom shows itself satisfied with the automation of the small parts warehouse at the Rodgau fulfilment centre. According to the DIY store operator, the system has been running smoothly since going live in March.