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Auchan has launched another Auchan Go in Hungary, its cashierless convenience store banner. The 18 square metres container-like retail unit is located in Budapest. It operates around the clock without dedicated on-site personnel.

Kaufland is significantly expanding its test run with Tomra's R2 multi-feed reverse vending machines. For the first time, Schwarz Group's large-scale discounter is also piloting the latest generation of the system, which allows shoppers to return glass packaging together with PET bottles and cans – unsorted in one go.

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.

Aldi Nord has found a new CIO. According to Lebensmittel Zeitung, Oliver Tackmann, who played a key role in shaping DIY store franchisor Obi during his long career as it head of IT and logistics, is to become the discounter's Chief Information Officer.

Pharmacy operator Dr. Max has chosen VusionGroup's solutions to digitalise the shelf labelling in its approximately 1,000 stores across six countries. The technology is already being implemented in 220 stores.

Foot Locker is implementing the Customer Data & Experience Platform (CDXP) from Ometria. Using the AI-based platform, the shoe and clothing retailer wants to create a cohesive and personalised shopping experience for its customers.

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.

The leading British retailer has been exploring electronic shelf labels for decades. But now Tesco is apparently really getting serious. In a proof-of-concept in selected Tesco Extra superstores and Tesco Express convenience stores with labels from VusionGroup and Hanshow, the company is evaluating their use.

British retailer Morrisons is currently trialling an in-store technology from Norway-based Strongpoint. It enables customers to purchase quit-smoking products from a dedicated touchscreen interface directly embedded in the aisle’s shelf.

SAP has opened a new retail technology test store on the grounds of its headquarters in Walldorf. What may surprise visitors from the retail industry is the use of RFID on individual grocery items in SAP's new test store.