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Co-op UK is testing automatic age verification at SCOs in five stores in Manchester. Technology from Diebold Nixdorf and Yoti is expected to increase self-checkout speed and reduce staff intervention.

Rewe Group has equipped a significantly larger supermarket in Berlin with Trigo's scanless technology. Soon, all customers in the reopened supermarket in Berlin's Prenzlauer Berg district will be able to shop without having their goods scanned. In June 2021, Rewe Group had participated in the financing of Trigo.

Aldi Nord in Denmark is digitalising staff scheduling in its stores with workforce management software from Tamigo. Instead of pen and paper, managers and employees use an app to make the process more efficient and transparent.

dm Drogeriemarkt is currently testing self-checkouts from Pan Oston in four selected stores in Germany. At the self-checkouts, customers can only pay with credit or giro cards. The Karlsruhe-based company confirmed to Retail Optimser that around 100 more dm stores in Germany will also be equipped with self-checkouts this summer.

Convenience store operator Valora is piloting electronic shelf labels that do not require batteries.  The ESLs from Instore Solutions, called Green Tag, are set to reduce environmental impact as well as follow-up costs for retailers. At this year’s EuroCIS, the Swiss company specialising in digital store solutions introduced the new generation of intelligent labels to the public. Small photovoltaic modules…

The GS1 organisation of Switzerland is tackling the issue of industry-wide product data management in a new way. Based on the Byrd platform from Cologne-based specialists Bayard, it will build a product content hub that will replace the current Trustbox solution, but also offer an independent Swiss connection to the Global Data Synchronisation Network (GDSN).

Christ has introduced digital receipts in all its stores. The solution is provided by Warrify from Austria. The jeweller and watchmaker company uses the solution to stay in touch with its customers digitally and to provide them with targeted offers.

The cooperative dairy Schwarzwaldmilch is testing with the SES Imagotag subsidiary Captana, whether technology on the refrigerated shelf can reduce food waste as well as supply bottlenecks and increase consumer confidence.

Pepco has opened its first German store in Berlin. Customers can pay there at four Diebold Nixdorf self-checkouts. The textile and household goods discounter will open more locations in the east of the country this year.

Gustoso Group, one of the fastest growing branded restaurant operators in Germany, is supporting the expansion of business with new location intelligence technology from specialist Targomo. This is helping the company to efficiently identify the best locations for each of its restaurant brands Cotidiano, Ciao Bella, Ruff's Burger and Otto's Burger.