Magdalena Nowak

Magdalena Nowak is a trainee in the editorial team of The Retail Optimiser. She has gained valuable insights into the processes of the industry during previous jobs on the retail floor. Magdalena Nowak is studying journalism at Johannes-Gutenberg-Universität in Mainz.
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Takko optimises supply chain with Relex

Fashion discounter Takko Fashion has chosen the Relex platform to optimise its forecasting, replenishment and inventory management and thus increase overall efficiency. The retailer, which has over 2,000 stores in 17 countries and an online store, is also using the solution to support its omnichannel strategy.

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Canada’s LCBO modernises IT with GK and Blue Yonder

Canada's largest alcoholic beverage retailer, Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO), has selected GK Software's Cloud4Retail solution as part of its multi-year Future State Modernisation (FSM) transformation programme.

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Sams’s Club tests self-scanning-only store

Walmart’s Cash-and-Carry store operation Sam’s Club will open a self-scanning-only store in Grapevine, Texas next week.

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Carrefour Belgium optimises best-before data management with Deligate

Carrefour Belgium has implemented an AI tracking tool from Swedish technology provider Deligate to efficiently manage expiration dates, optimise discounts and reduce food waste. The retailer has rolled out the date tracking tool to 83 of its largest stores in Belgium, following a successful pilot.

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Woolworths trials smart trolleys from Hanshow

Australian retail giant Woolworths is piloting self-scanning shopping carts, developed in collaboration with Hanshow. The technology allows shoppers who are member of the retailer’s loyalty scheme to scan their items at the trolley using a touchscreen device. Customers still need to pay at the regular checkout.

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Ikea brings stock-taking drones from Verity to more sites

After a successful year of testing at its distribution centre in Winterslag, Belgium, Ikea is rolling out Swiss manufacturer Verity's AI drones for stocktaking to more locations. The autonomous drones take the stock of Ikea’s stores and distribution centres. Last year, selected stores used the drones only outside of the opening hours.

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Ace Hardware optimises processes in its stores with VusionGroup

DIY retailer Ace Hardware in the US is boosting the efficiency of its stores with solutions from VusionGroup. The technology provider's electronic shelf labels (ESLs) have been implemented in Ace Hardware stores. The DIY store operator aims to use VusionGroup's technology to enhance both the customer experience and operational efficiency across its extensive retail network.

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Diebold Nixdorf surpasses Toshiba in the global self-checkout market

Self-checkout technology continues to grow in the retail sector. According to the latest report from RBR Data Services, now part of Datos Insights, more than 217,000 self-checkout devices were delivered worldwide last year.

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BIC uses Bayard’s expertise in GSDN implementation

BIC is using the services of Bayard to optimise its product content management. The product content specialist, part of the Markant Group, is reviewing and implementing the Global Data Synchronisation Network (GDSN) data model in the complex European market.

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Regatta rolls out mobile app with One Iota and Adyen

British fashion retailer Regatta has rolled out One Iota's in-store staff mobile app across its stores in Ireland. The cloud-based app runs on Adyen's Android device and also uses the technology provider's omnichannel payment solution. The move is part of the fashion retailer's strategy to improve the customer experience.

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