Retail Technology
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...
Cocktail Vending Machines in Supermarkets: The Future of Convenient Cocktails
Imagine walking into a supermarket, heading to a cocktail machine, and creating your favorite drink in less than a minute. Instead of buying four or five full bottles of alcohol, mixers, and syrups just...
Walmart Confirms ROI and Efficiency Gains From Electronic Shelf Labels in Supermarket Operations
Walmart has confirmed that the rollout of electronic shelf labels (ESLs) across its supermarket network is expected to deliver a strong return on investment while significantly improving day-to-day store operations. The retail giant is...
“Price Tags Go Digital: ESL Electronic Shelf Labels Reshape Supermarkets Overnight”
Supermarkets are rapidly upgrading their store floors with electronic shelf labels (ESL), replacing traditional paper price tags with dynamic digital displays that update prices in real time. The technology, already being rolled out across...
Retail theft rises as Three Lions roar through to World Cup Knockout Stages, with England’s match against Panama spiking shoplifting by +17%.
Instances of violence in retail stores also rose +5% on Sat 27 Jun ahead of the clash with Panama Retail theft on match days across all of England’s Group Stage games rose by...