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Austrian Spar today launched an app that allows customers to use complex sales promotions in its stores without registering by name with the retailer.

Edeka Südbayern has implemented 20 so-called SmartShoppers from start-up company KBST in its E-Center in Penzberg, South of Munich. With this, Edeka Group now has more than 2,000 of the manufacturer's intelligent shopping trolleys in use across Germany.

Aldi Nord allows customers to shop at its cashierless store in the Dutch city of Utrecht without the Shop & Go app.The discounter is testing a new feature from technology partner Trigo that also accepts card payments without app.

A few weeks after joining the MACH Alliance, Order Management System specialist OneStock strengthens its partnership dynamics by welcoming Kevin Bessat as the Head of Channel & Partnerships. With a technical and commercial background and successes in web agencies and various software vendors such as Sylius and commercetools, Kevin joins OneStock to support the company's partner-led development.

Ikea is implementing Electronic Shelf Labels (ESLs) from SES Imagotag. Under the first part of the contract, the labels will be introduced in 110 stores in six European countries. The tags will also support in-store picking of goods ordered online in the stores.

Getir has chosen Relex Solutions. The quick commerce provider has secured a comprehensive solution for sales forecasting and replenishment, new stock allocation and sales optimisation with the platform. Relex Solutions will be deployed across Getir stores and distribution centres worldwide to increase product availability and freshness while reducing food waste.

CAS AG has supported Tchibo in the introduction of real-time inventory management in SAP CAR – a basis for further omnichannel processes and optimisations. For instance, customers can now see in the Tchibo online shop which products are in stock in certain outlets and depots and have them put back via Click & Reserve.

Aldi Nord and Süd have completed the Europe-wide introduction of reusable fruit and vegetable containers from Ifco. The recyclable load carriers save logistics costs and packaging waste.

Spar Austria has significantly expanded on its use of fully automated picking with Witron technology. The retail company has completed the fourth construction phase of its central warehouse in Wels and started full operation.

Rossmann is equipping more of its stores in Germany with Electronic Shelf Price Labels (ESLs). Initial tests are also taking place in the Polish market. The labels come mainly from South Korean manufacturer SoluM, but some stores have also been equipped with labels from Chinese supplier Hanshow.