The Retail Optimiser

Fashion retailer @etam_france is replacing its current online shop platform with the solution from @commercetools. The banner operations will use a shared technical platform while retaining the freedom to independently develop their digital offerings ... retail-optimiser.de/en/etam-…

German book retail giant Thalia has automated its new omnichannel hub in Marl using Germany’s largest @AutoStoresystem system. As main contractor, Element Logic has implemented the intralogistics solution. The system has been designed to deliver up to ...retail-optimiser.de/en/thali…

British @coopuk has selected digital commerce data specialist Estore Brands launch Co-op Catalyst. This analytics platform, set to open in late 2026, will give suppliers direct access to the retailer’s own quick-commerce data ... retail-optimiser.de/en/co-op…

Finish grocery retailer Kesko has commissioned @KNAPP_AG_de to automate its planned new logistics centre. The solution is designed to integrate automated and manual processes into a single comprehensive system. A fully automated ...retail-optimiser.de/en/kesko…

Australian electronics retailer @JBHiFi plans to roll out @vusiongroup's technology across all its stores in Australia and New Zealand. The announcement comes after a successful pilot phase. Vusion’s platform will provide more accurate ... retail-optimiser.de/en/jb-hi…

British retailer @IcelandFoods is deploying AI-powered dynamic markdown technology from @RetailInsightio to reduce food waste and improve the sell-through of products approaching their expiry dates. The platform will ...retail-optimiser.de/en/icela…

Starting 1 October, Mohsen Ghasempour will join @Morrisons as its first Chief AI Officer. Before joining Morrisons, he had worked at Kingfisher. During his time at the DIY group, the company has developed AI applications for ... retail-optimiser.de/en/morri…

Since beginning of this week, @amazon has been blocking Meta’s new AI agent Muse from gaining access to its shopping pages. This highlights just how fiercely companies are fighting for control over their shoppers' ... retail-optimiser.de/en/amazo…

British retailer @Morrisons has announced that it will add a Shop-to-Light feature with its new @vusiongroup labels to its product finder in the coming weeks. Customers will then be able to use the Morrisons Now app to make the electronic shelf label ...retail-optimiser.de/en/morri…

British retail market leader @Tesco plans to install payment and fuel dispenser technology from @Vontier_Corp at its more than 700 petrol stations. Solutions from Vontier’s subsidiaries, Gilbarco Veeder-Root and Invenco will work together to process ...retail-optimiser.de/en/tesco…

Luis Lamshöft has joined Migros Supermarkt AG as Head of AI & Robotics Strategy, the organisation in which @migros had consolidated key functions for all grocery stores across all its cooperatives in 2024. In his new role, Luis Lamshöft will also ... retail-optimiser.de/en/migro…

French retail group Coopérative U has migrated its entire fleet of 19,541 checkouts to @GK_Software_SE. Internally, the co-operative refers to the new solution as Nemo. Coopérative U has replaced Diebold Nixdorf at its tills after 20 years ...retail-optimiser.de/en/coope…

In Romania, @Auchannews has launched a pilot with a smart cart solution at its hypermarket in Bucharest. According to information of The @RetailOptimiser , the retailer is using @hanshowofficial's Snapcarts with @shopreme software ... retail-optimiser.de/en/aucha…

Yesterday, Rewe Group and Mars were jointly honoured with an ECR Award from GS1 Germany for their efforts to bring impulse items to self-checkouts. The partners received the award for their ‘European NextGen Checkout Project’ ... retail-optimiser.de/en/rewe-…

Swiss market leader @migros has launched a new fulfilment centre for online orders in Regensdorf, featuring automation solutions from @KNAPP_AG_de. According to information provided by Knapp to @RetailOptimiser, the technology ...retail-optimiser.de/en/migro…

In Belgium, @CarrefourFrance Belgium considers testing @Instacart's Caper digital shopping trolley in Belgium. The two parties are currently in discussions. Should an agreement materialise, Carrefour would become the first retailer to test ... retail-optimiser.de/en/carre…

British retailer @Morrisons is not only testing @Instacart's Caper trolley but also implementing its Instaleap software to consolidate and in-store pick the orders optimised for @UberEats, @JustEatUK and @Deliveroo ...retail-optimiser.de/en/morri…

Japanese convenience store operator Family Mart has begun installing new hybrid POS systems from @Toshibatec_TEC across its approximately 16,500 stores in Japan, which the retailer will use flexibly as either a staffed till or a self-checkout ...retail-optimiser.de/en/famil…

Footwear retailer Skechers is building Europe’s largest footwear distribution centre in Liège, Belgium. The centre will use automation technology from @KNAPP_AG_de. The facility will fulfil orders from stores and end customers across Europe. Spanning ... retail-optimiser.de/en/skech…

Spanish subsidiary of @Auchannews, @alcampo, has selected @hanshowofficial for a companywide rollout of digital price labels. The retailer plans to equip all its 507 stores with ESLs. Before end of this year, it aims to roll out a total of ...retail-optimiser.de/en/aucha…