Retail Technology
Aldi Tests Controversial £10 Pre-Payment Charge for Checkout-Free Shopping
Aldi has sparked mixed reactions after trialing a new £10 ($12.29) pre-payment charge at one of its London stores, part of its experimental “Shop & Go” checkout-free shopping system. The test, conducted at an...
Shoppers fear the impact of the Budget’s tax raid on retailers, with retail job losses and price hikes among key concerns – RTS research
Shoppers fear the impact of the Budget’s tax raid on retailers, with retail job losses and price hikes among key concerns – RTS research 62% UK consumers fear spiralling labour costs after the...
Pricer launches its latest solution, Pricer Avenue™, to help retailers redefine shelf-edge experiences
Pricer, the leading in-store automation and communication solutions provider, has announced the launch of its latest innovation, Pricer Avenue™, to evolve the role of traditional Electronic Shelf Labels (ESLs) and deliver enhanced and connected in-aisle...
Pricer Plaza now available on Google Cloud Marketplace
Pricer Plaza’s availability on Google Cloud Marketplace allows retailers to quickly deploy and seamlessly integrate Pricer’s ESL solutions within their Google Cloud engagement Pricer Plaza’s listing on Google Cloud Marketplace also allows retailers to benefit from...
AI and Robotics: SoftBank’s Historic $100 Billion Investment to Revolutionize U.S. Industries
The $100 billion investment announced by SoftBank and expected to be revealed by Masayoshi Son and Donald Trump focuses on artificial intelligence (AI) and emerging technologies, with specific details regarding the allocation of funds...
ISN Study: Are European Supermarkets Falling Behind in Retail Tech Investment?
In an ever-evolving retail landscape, technology continues to redefine how supermarkets operate and engage with their customers. While innovations such as AI-powered analytics, cashier-less stores, and advanced inventory systems are transforming the industry, not...
Asda Trials Electronic Shelf Edge Labels at Manchester Convenience Store
Asda has launched a new trial of electronic shelf edge labels (eSELs) at its Oxford Road Express convenience store in Manchester city centre. This initiative, carried out in partnership with Vusion Group, aims to...
Pricer accelerates digital transformation and automation at the shelf-edge with Google Cloud
The collaboration powers immense scalability, delivering millions of automated pricing updates an hour globally on Pricer’s Plaza platformAccelerated time to market now enables hypermarkets (<50k ESL stores) to be deployed overnight, limiting downtime or...
Qatari Investors to Launch Game-Changing Supermarket Chain in Algeria
A bold vision is taking shape as Qatari investors prepare to revolutionise Algeria’s retail and supply chain sectors with a new supermarket chain. This ambitious endeavour promises to blend state-of-the-art logistics, local sourcing, and...
The Future of Supermarket Technology: Innovations Shaping the Next Five Years
The retail and supermarket industries are on the brink of a technological revolution. Over the next five years, advances in artificial intelligence (AI), automation, and digital solutions are expected to transform the way we...