Retail Technology
ORACLE PREPARES ANOTHER JOB-CUT WAVE AS AI SPENDING SOARS
ORACLE PREPARES ANOTHER JOB-CUT WAVE AS AI SPENDING SOARS Oracle is reportedly preparing another round of job cuts, adding to the growing evidence that the artificial intelligence boom is changing not only how companies...
Signicat Strengthens Position in UK Digital Identity Market with New Trust Certification
The UK’s digital identity sector is entering a new phase as businesses and public services look for more secure and reliable ways to verify people online. Signicat has secured certification under the UK Digital...
US Retail Jobs at Risk as AI and Automation Reshape Warehouses, Supermarkets and Customer Service
The United States could be among the first major retail markets to feel the employment impact of artificial intelligence, as retailers accelerate automation across warehouses, supermarkets and customer service. The American retail industry is...
Walmart Reconsiders Self-Checkout Strategy as Customer Experience Takes Centre Stage
By ISN Magazine For years, self-checkout represented the future of supermarket retailing. It promised faster transactions, lower operating costs and greater convenience for shoppers. Now, however, Walmart is taking a different approach. The world’s...
1 in 3 shoppers say stores fall short of their real-time expectations, as AI and digital experiences accelerate demands for in-store immediacy.
London, UK — Physical retail is failing to meet customers’ demands for real-time responsiveness as their expectations for more reactive retail experiences are accelerated by ecommerce and AI, the latest data from SAI, the...
SOLUM Powers Waitrose’s Digital Transformation as More Than 200 Stores Adopt Electronic Shelf Labels
Waitrose has passed a significant milestone in its digital transformation programme, with more than 200 stores now fully equipped with electronic shelf labels (ESLs) supplied by SOLUM. The rollout represents one of the UK’s...
Lidl Steps Up Investment in Store Modernisation and Fresh Food Strategy
Lidl is continuing to strengthen its position in the international grocery market by investing in modern stores, expanding fresh food departments and improving operational efficiency across its retail network. The discount supermarket remains focused...
Walmart Accelerates AI and Automation Investment to Transform Retail Operations
BENTONVILLE, Arkansas – Walmart is stepping up its investment in artificial intelligence, automation and advanced digital technologies as the world’s largest retailer continues to modernise its operations and strengthen its position in an increasingly...
Calories at the Shelf: The Next Evolution of Electronic Shelf Labels
By International Supermarket News For decades, the supermarket shelf label had one primary purpose: displaying the price. Today, however, electronic shelf labels (ESLs) are rapidly transforming into digital information hubs, offering consumers far more...
Electronic Shelf Labels (ESL) and the Elimination of Shelf-to-Till Price Discrepancies in Modern Supermarkets
Supermarkets are increasingly deploying Electronic Shelf Label (ESL) systems to improve pricing accuracy, operational efficiency, and customer trust. The technology is being positioned not as a dynamic pricing tool, but as a store-wide synchronisation...