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WHSmith is integrating data from its business applications on the AI-based Xfuze platform from Xiatech. This way, the British retailer aims to optimise business processes and grow faster internationally.

Australian retailer Coles will deploy Palantir's AI platform across more than 840 shops to improve its workforce management and in-store merchandising processes. As part of the three-year contract, the Australian supermarket operator will receive a range of HR strategy and analytics tools from the technology provider.

Swiss sportswear company On is implementing the cloud platform of Dutch RFID-specialist Nedap. With this step, On wants to be able to track every single item seamlessly – from the manufacturing process to the consumer – worldwide.

Companies in the retail and hospitality industries are facing major tasks in adapting their network of locations to the rapidly changing consumer behaviour. On 40 pages, this report by The Retail Optimisers and Targomo reveals how the experts in the industries face the challenges and what solutions are available. Not least, the efficient and intelligent use of data and AI…

British drugstore chain Boots is digitising its store processes with the Yoobic task management solution. Supported by an app, store staff can work more efficiently and offer customers a better shopping experience.

Walmart has terminated its contract with start-up Bossa Nova Robotics and will no longer use robots for stock-taking in its stores. German retail CIOs are also sceptical about robots on the sales floor.