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Artificial intelligence is now used in very many areas of retail: automated communication, data analysis, process optimization, inventory planning, logistics operations – the list could be extended almost endlessly.

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16.05.2022   #brick and mortar retail #digitization

Planning staff sensibly – with empathy and AI

Interview with Maximilian Thost, Country Manager DACH at Quinyx

Like no other event before it, the pandemic has shown retailers how important it is to have a well-functioning workforce management system. Absences due to illness or quarantine and the resulting additional workload for the employees remaining in ...

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09.05.2022   #online trading #Tech in Retail

Planning staff and assortment optimally

Interview about technologies for measuring visitor flows and movement patterns

State-of-the-art technologies enable retailers to measure the behavior of visitors in their stores and plan accordingly in terms of both staff and product range.XPOLI is a provider of such technologies, which use sensors to create and analyze ...

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04.05.2022   #Tech in Retail #smartphone

At this year's EuroCIS, GK Software presents cloud solutions for the retail industry of the future

GK's world of solutions geared to the constantly changing needs of international retail companies

GK shows latest version of SaaS platform GK CLOUD4RETAIL Transition to cloud – SaaS contracts account for half of GK's new contracts in2021 Pop-up container with the new "grab-and-go" store concept GK GO GK at ...

Thumbnail-Photo: Syndicated shelf intelligence data across every store and shelf...
29.04.2022   #customer satisfaction #Tech in Retail

Syndicated shelf intelligence data across every store and shelf

Real-time, continuous visibility into what’s really on store shelves

Lund Food Holdings, Inc. and Pensa Systems announced a partnership to deploy Pensa’s automated retail shelf intelligence solution in every Lunds & Byerlys grocery store.Using patented computer vision and artificial intelligence to scan all ...

Thumbnail-Photo: New contact-free food and beverage checkout in time for baseball season...
27.04.2022   #Tech in Retail #POS systems

New contact-free food and beverage checkout in time for baseball season

Instacart and Aramark Sports + Entertainment unveil Caper Counter, an AI-powered point-of-sale system

Instacart announced that it is unveiling its Caper Counter, an artificial intelligence-powered point-of-sale system, at Boston's historic ballpark in partnership with Aramark Sports + Entertainment.The new Caper Counter checkout systems will ...

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20.04.2022   #mobile payment #Tech in Retail

American Airlines Center scores with autonomous food & beverage destinations

AI-powered food & beverage markets blend frictionless and mobile ordering in debut at American Airlines Center in Dallas

American Airlines Center announced the opening of two new frictionless food and beverage experiences. In collaboration with hospitality partner Levy and its innovation studio, DBK Studio, the center has opened a new Market To-Go shop on the ...

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01.04.2022   #Tech in Retail #food retail

Ensuring freshness in food retail from farm to plate

Kroger and NVIDIA partner with AI-enabled applications and services

The Kroger Co and NVIDIA announced a strategic collaboration to reimagine the shopping experience using AI-enabled applications and services.Kroger, USA’s largest grocer, and NVIDIA will build a state-of-art AI lab and demonstration center to ...

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01.04.2022   #mobile payment #Tech in Retail

EuroCIS 2022: Trending topics and innovations concerning Retail Technology

Customer Centricity, Analytics, Payment, Connected Retail and Seamless Store

EuroCIS, The Leading Trade Fair for Retail Technology, held from 31 May to 2 June 2022 in Halls 9 and 10 of Düsseldorf Exhibition Centre is the international communication forum for innovations and trend themes, especially for technology in the ...

Thumbnail-Photo: Food retail: from self-scanning to autonomous stores...
24.03.2022   #Tech in Retail #coronavirus

Food retail: from self-scanning to autonomous stores

EuroCIS from 31 May to 02 June 2022 in Düsseldorf presents current technology trends

When Amazon opened the first cashierless "Amazon Go" store to the general public in 2018, most experts in Europe were unanimous in their assessment: a highly exciting, technologically very ambitious project that a company like Amazon can ...

Thumbnail-Photo: How will consumers buy eyewear in the future?...
15.03.2022   #online trading #e-commerce

How will consumers buy eyewear in the future?

Measured and focused: online, offline or omnichannel at the optician

The "onlineization" stops at nothing, not even at the eyewear trade. Online purchases of eyeglass frames, sunglasses or contact lenses are widespread. But what about topics such as virtual eyeglass fitting or measuring visual acuity from ...

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24.02.2022   #Tech in Retail #artificial intelligence

Top 5 robot trends 2022

IFR reports on increase of adoption, easier operation and automation

The operational stock of industrial robots hit a new record of about 3 million units worldwide – increasing by 13% on average each year (2015-2020). The International Federation of Robotics analyzes the top 5 trends shaping robotics and ...

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07.02.2022   #brick and mortar retail #Tech in Retail

"Amazon Go" or "Amazon No"?

Our iXtenso editor tested a “just-walk-out store” from Amazon in Chicago

Is Amazon's ambitious "Amazon Go" project quietly going under? Or is it about to catch on and become ubiquitous? I tried to find answers to these questions at a store in Chicago.  ...

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21.01.2022   #retail #Tech in Retail

Retail Supply Chain & Logistics Expo

2nd & 3rd March 2022 - ExCeL London

Retail Supply Chain & Logistics Expo is the ultimate hub for retailers to source the solutions that will ensure their supply chain is running as smoothly and efficiently as possible. Taking place at London’s ExCeL on the 2nd & 3rd ...

Thumbnail-Photo: AI Counter tech: future of unmanned retail stores and ability to scan...
08.01.2022   #Tech in Retail #food retail

AI Counter tech: future of unmanned retail stores and ability to scan objects

INFINIQ reveals next-generation retail tech at CES 2022

INFINIQ, an artificial intelligence (AI) and autonomous driving data service company, unveiled its autonomous driving and retail innovation technology at CES 2022 from Jan. 5-7, 2022 in Las Vegas.INFINIQ presents a self-checkout solution and CES ...

Thumbnail-Photo: AI Kiosks from DeepBrain AI at CES 2022 in Las Vegas...
06.01.2022   #Tech in Retail #artificial intelligence

AI Kiosks from DeepBrain AI at CES 2022 in Las Vegas

Human-based AI avatars imbedded in interactive kiosks

DeepBrain AI is showcasing its AI Human imbedded "AI Kiosks" from January 5th to January 7th at CES 2022 held in Las Vegas Convention Center, along with its CES 2022 Innovation Awards honoree SaaS solution "AI Studios". "AI ...

Thumbnail-Photo: Israeli companies cooperate on smart shopping carts...
18.12.2021   #Tech in Retail #food retail

Israeli companies cooperate on smart shopping carts

Supermarket chain Machsanei Hashuk integrates solution by WalkOut for intelligent shopping carts

The Israeli company WalkOut, the developer of an autonomous end-to-end frictionless shopping solution, announces an extensive cooperation agreement with Machsanei Hashuk, one of the largest supermarket chains in Israel. As part of the ...

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03.12.2021   #Tech in Retail #self-checkout systems

Creative newcomers present innovative IT-solutions specifically for retail

Start-up Hub at EuroCIS 2022, the Leading Trade Fair for Retail Technology

EuroCIS from 15 to 17 February 2022, will again be the hotspot for latest-generation retail technology. For the third time now it will stage the Start-up Hub thereby offering young companies ideal possibilities for making first contacts with ...

Thumbnail-Photo: Tackling today’s retail staffing challenges with AI-powered WFM...
19.11.2021   #personnel management #artificial intelligence

Tackling today’s retail staffing challenges with AI-powered WFM

Workforce management solutions to resolve current labor shortage

Experts have attributed this difficulty finding front-line employees to a variety of factors, such as child-care responsibilities, a desire for increased wages and benefits, and concern about new COVID-19 variants.Many retailers are approaching ...

Thumbnail-Photo: Innit and Google Cloud partner to help retailers personalize grocery...
14.09.2021   #e-commerce #brick and mortar retail

Innit and Google Cloud partner to help retailers personalize grocery shopping

Digital as a permanent part of modern shopping routines

Innit has announced a strategic partnership with Google Cloud enabling grocery retailers to deliver personalized services across the entire meal journey, spanning online, in-store, and at-home. The Google Cloud-Innit joint solution boosts retailer ...

Thumbnail-Photo: More trust for retailers with messaging services...
17.08.2021   #e-commerce #brick and mortar retail

More trust for retailers with messaging services

Increased purchasing power through conversational AI

Holiday shopping is set to look a little different in 2021, as consumers change their habits and brands deal with an ongoing labor shortage. According to a new survey uncovering what retailers need to know this holiday season from LivePerson, Inc. ...

Thumbnail-Photo: The intelligent seasoning for your inventory optimization...
11.08.2021   #artificial intelligence #stock level optimization

The intelligent seasoning for your inventory optimization

How to increase your sales with predictive analytics

Predictive tool options for retail and e-commerce are booming. Machine learning and artificial intelligence are used to make very accurate predictions, for example, the expected number of customers in stores, the number of products sold and upcoming ...

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10.08.2021   #security #app

Intelligent truck parking solution

New security area from Bosch protects driver and freight

From asphalt to apps, Bosch has implemented a connected security solution for the Frechen truck stop near the A1 to protect people and freight from assaults. The modern parking area near Cologne now has around 40 parking spaces that meet the high ...

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06.07.2021   #e-commerce #omnichannel

Key driver of loyalty and total spend

Omnichannel grocery shoppers spend up to 20% more

Symphony RetailAI, a global provider of integrated AI-powered marketing, merchandising and supply chain solutions for FMCG retailers and manufacturers, announced research showing that omnichannel grocery shoppers shop more frequently and spend up to ...

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19.05.2021   #customer experience #artificial intelligence

Shopping for clothes with an avatar

H&M develops digital fitting room for a better shopping experience

Those who need new clothes at the moment will have a hard time trying them on in the store. This is because many stores have to remain closed due to the ongoing pandemic. To improve the shopping experience and to nevertheless offer the opportunity ...

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17.05.2021   #Tech in Retail #artificial intelligence

Assortment planning: Knowing what customers want

Bonprix relies on AI-supported assortment design

Which skirt is currently particularly popular? Should the dress remain on sale? How did the sweater sell last month? Product managers in the fashion industry ask themselves these and many other questions every day. At bonprix, the ...

Thumbnail-Photo: More than just a technical gimmick: augmented reality in retail...
05.05.2021   #e-commerce #brick and mortar retail

More than just a technical gimmick: augmented reality in retail

How to bring your retail space to your customer's home

When the shop doors have to remain closed due to pandemic regulations and customers switch to online offerings, the digital shopping experience from smart devices should be made as eventful as possible. This is where the use of artificial ...

Thumbnail-Photo: Augmented reality in retail and its impact on sales...
26.04.2021   #digitization #artificial intelligence

Augmented reality in retail and its impact on sales

How can AR influence what customers purchase?

Augmented reality (AR) is a technology that superimposes virtual objects onto a live view of physical environments, helping users visualize how these objects fit into their physical world. Researchers from City University of Hong Kong and Singapore ...

Thumbnail-Photo: Digital workers in retail: More time for important things...
19.04.2021   #personnel management #software applications

Digital workers in retail: More time for important things

Relieving employees with intelligent automation

Retail customers today demand superior quality and a world-class service experience in real time. Companies must strike a balance between the need for qualified personnel and high customer demands if they do not want to jeopardize the satisfaction ...

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05.04.2021   #brick and mortar retail #data analysis

No business intelligence, no future

Why retailers should bet on data intelligence

Online store operators can track their visitors "at every click".  Many brick-and-mortar retailers, on the other hand, don't know much about their (potential) customers. Yet all industry experts agree: data is worth its weight in ...

Thumbnail-Photo: How do technologies find their way into retail?...
17.03.2021   #brick and mortar retail #coronavirus

How do technologies find their way into retail?

Rolf Schumann, CDO of the Schwarz Group, provides answers at the "Retail Innovation Days"

Tech is cool! Gimmicks, gadgets, gizmos – they impress and inspire quickly. However, it often takes much longer than technology experts and developers initially predict before the technologies actually arrive in everyday life and are used by ...

Thumbnail-Photo: An autonomous high-speed transporter for tomorrow’s logistics...
11.03.2021   #logistics #artificial intelligence

An autonomous high-speed transporter for tomorrow’s logistics

The Fraunhofer IML is developing a new generation of automated guided vehicles.

"LoadRunners" use artificial intelligence and communicate via 5G to organize themselves as a swarm and execute jobs independently. Able to sort large quantities of packages, this high-speed transporter can serve booming online and ...

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08.12.2020   #online trading #sustainability

retail trends 3/2020: Focus on "Logistics" (German)

The current issue with tips, ideas and trends for and from the logistics industry

Ordering, delivery, supply chain, store or warehouse management - the logistics industry is diverse. High time to take a closer look at the latest tips and developments. Get a closer look at the industry in this issue of retail trends!You can find ...

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15.10.2020   #e-commerce #artificial intelligence

Chefbot delivers personalized recipe recommendations

AI Twitter tool that “helps cooking” based on ingredients

The Kroger Co. launched the first generation of Chefbot, its AI-powered Twitter recipe tool that helps users' pair the groceries in their fridge and reduce food waste by providing mealtime inspiration and personalized recommendations.Developed ...

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07.09.2020   #brick and mortar retail #digitization

Knowledge is (retail) power

The Germany Research Center for Artificial Intelligence (DFKI) wants to attain knowledge to assist the retail sector and creates digital twins of stores to make it a reality

Knowledge for all retailers - DFKI has launched the Knowledge4Retail (K4R) project series to achieve this goal. The driving force is an open-source platform for complex AI and robotics applications in retail.  The project relies on a digital ...

Thumbnail-Photo: World’s first convenience store retrofitted with AI technology...
14.08.2020   #video surveillance #video cameras

World’s first convenience store retrofitted with AI technology

Standard Cognition to provide Circle K with autonomous checkout

Standard (“Standard Cognition”) announced that Alimentation Couche-Tard, a company that operates close to 14,500 convenience stores worldwide, including under the global brand Circle K, has selected Standard to pilot touchless, ...

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13.07.2020   #personnel management #coronavirus

retail trends 2/2020: focus "Retail Technology" (German)

The current issue with all trends around technology in retail, plus special pages concerning the COVID pandemic

Whether it's in front of store doors, in stores, or in the retailer's back office, technology is making its way into the industry.You can find our retail trends as an e-paper here. This issue is in German. Most of our articles are also ...

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03.06.2020   #coronavirus #delivery

Automated delivery services sprang up during China’s Covid-19 lockdown

Retail technologies at Smart Retail Expo (SRE 2020)

In response to the Covid-19 outbreak, China’s retail giants JD.com and Meituan both deployed their smart deliver robots/vehicles in heavily locked down cities, such as Wuhan and Beijing. Insiders believe automated delivery technology will be ...

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28.05.2020   #brick and mortar retail #security

Creative criminal meets intelligent security system

Interview with Ralph Siegfried, Business Development Manager at Axis Communications GmbH

Stores come in different sizes, have different settings and vary in product selection. That’s also why they need a customized loss prevention and security solution. What are some options for retailers and what key elements do they need to ...

Thumbnail-Photo: Behind the curtain: Inside Amazon
18.05.2020   #online trading #marketing

Behind the curtain: Inside Amazon

A Frankfurt startup helps sellers to improve their ranking on the platform

"I want to successfully promote and sell my products on Amazon" - that's the goal of many sellers. It comes as no surprise as the Seattle-based online store has evolved to become the largest e-commerce marketplace in Europe since its ...

Thumbnail-Photo: Local, cross-channel, pared down – retail trends...
27.04.2020   #brick and mortar retail #digital signage

Local, cross-channel, pared down – retail trends

Pointers from 3 EuroShop 2020 exhibitors

Current and future retail trends – what better place to look for them than EuroShop, the World’s No. 1 Retail Trade Fair.iXtenso was there and talked to several exhibitors about their visions and their contribution to the future of ...

Thumbnail-Photo: The new digital signage landscape: cloud-based...
14.04.2020   #digital signage #artificial intelligence

The new digital signage landscape: cloud-based

Using AI for automation and personalization

Big technology advancements mean digital signage systems are starting to become easier to use, to scale and to integrate, fuelling a market boom that will see the sector worth almost 30 billion dollars in five years' time.In a market that's ...

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31.03.2020   #consulting #customer relationship management

Our bot is happy to assist you

Chatbots and AI virtual assistants automate customer service

Chatbots and virtual assistants – some think they are creepy, others consider them a part of daily life. Either way, they patiently answer frequently asked questions related to the opening hours of the nearest supermarket.By now, some ...

Thumbnail-Photo: Online payment fraud losses to exceed $200 billion...
02.03.2020   #online trading #mobile payment

Online payment fraud losses to exceed $200 billion

Ongoing high level of data breaches and fraud innovation driving losses

A new study from Juniper Research has found that businesses in e-commerce, airline ticketing, money transfer and banking services, will cumulatively lose over 200 billion dollars to online payment fraud between 2020 and 2024, driven by the increased ...

Thumbnail-Photo: Toshiba demonstrates the future of shopping at EuroShop 2020...
13.02.2020   #self-checkout systems #artificial intelligence

Toshiba demonstrates the future of shopping at EuroShop 2020

Toshiba spotlights innovations enabling retailers to create “moments that inspire”

Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions offers EuroShop 2020 attendees a look into the future via its ‘Frictionless Store’, Feb. 16-20, hall 6 booth C41 in Düsseldorf, Germany. Toshiba’s innovative solutions enable retailers to ...

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05.02.2020   #digital signage #lighting systems

retail trends 1/2020: focus "EuroShop 2020"

The current issue with all trends around retail

Would you like to find out about the latest retail trends in technology, marketing, lighting, store design and logistics, browsing page by page? We would be happy to send you our current print edition retail trends on the focus "EuroShop ...

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01.02.2020   #artificial intelligence #refrigeration cabinets

Solid Lines 2020, a product range …

… designed with the idea of generating unforgettable shopping experiences

New architectural and design concepts are appearing in the conceptualization of current supermarkets, especially aimed at improving the customers' shopping experience by incorporating solutions that generate value, allowing to optimize energy ...

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30.01.2020   #artificial intelligence #software as a service (SaaS)

cloud4retail – the revolutionary platform for retailers

Essential services like price calculations, loyalty or promotions

GK Software SE is reinforcing its claim to be the world’s leading provider of software solutions for the retail sector with its cloud4retail platform. cloud4retail combines what is absolutely essential for a forward-looking solution in one ...

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24.01.2020   #online trading #e-commerce

“AI starts with AI”

The German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence (DFKI) supports the retail industry

When we shop, many of us are unaware that artificial intelligence helps retailers – in both online and offline settings – more often than we realize. One who is intimately involved in this process along with his Research Center is ...

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19.12.2019   #retail #event

Face Payment in China

The Arrival of Facial Payment Era

According to recent report by Forward, China is currently the largest consumer in the global face recognition device market, thanks to its booming facial payment sector. In 2017, Chinese market accounted for 29.29% of the global total, and will ...

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09.12.2019   #online trading #e-commerce

“Knowledge4Retail”: Artificial intelligence in retail

Web-based knowledge service for robots

The University of Bremen was extremely successful in the innovation competition “Artificial intelligence as a driving force in economically relevant ecosystems” by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy. The Bremen project ...

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