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Bauhaus has further expanded its e-commerce growth in the Nordics with a ship-from-store strategy, transforming its physical stores into omnichannel hubs. The DIY retailer, which has its roots in Germany and is headquartered in Switzerland, has rolled out nShift’s delivery management solution across its operations in Sweden, Finland and Estonia.

Poco is standardising and modernising its logistics processes with a new warehouse management system from Infios, a joint venture between Körber AG and investment company KKR. As a first step, the home furnishing discounter has put the software into operation at its central warehouse in Trebbin near Berlin. The solution is then set to be rolled out to seven further…

Aldi Süd has announced plans to cut around 1,250 jobs within Aldi International Services by the end of 2027. The majority of these cuts will affect the international IT and digital unit, Aldi DX, based in Mülheim an der Ruhr. The company has significantly expanded its partnership with the Indian firm Tata Consultancy Services (TCS).

Fnac Darty has selected Fluent Commerce as order management system. The French retailer of consumer electronics, domestic appliances wants to standardise processes across its sales channels by 2030 and improve how it manages inventory, product availability and order status.

H&M Group has appointed Diego Teijeiro Ruiz as its new Chief Information Officer. He joins from rival Inditex. Diego Teijeiro Ruiz will take up the post on 25 May, reporting to CEO Daniel Ervér, and will be a member of the Executive Management Team.

Rossmann is expanding the use of Service Now’s workflow automation platform to further fields to support its staff more efficiently through standardised, transparent service and support processes.

Home Depot has acquired start-up Simpl Automation. Under the name Adaptiv ASRS, the company – founded in 2023 in Waltham, Massachusetts – developed a modular, AI-powered automated storage and retrieval system that works at case level. This technology is expected to enable the US DIY retailer’s distribution centres to operate faster and more efficiently in future.

The Heart of England Co-operative has implemented the solution from UK-based Cybake in its 38 stores to improve the freshness and availably of goods in its in-store bakery and food-to-go operations.

Obi will install 2600 large-format displays on pedestals in the aisles of its stores. The first 1000 of these 55-inch displays are set to be installed this year — in company-owned stores across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. Cologne-based company Ben Hur, which specializes in large digital advertising screens, will supply and commission the pedestals.

Primark has launched its first customer mobile app in the UK, aiming to make it easier for shoppers to browse products and use the fast fashion retailer’s Click & Collect services. It also offers real-time stock checks and specific store information.