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Interesting hybrid approach as an alternative to self-checkouts, found at some of Aeon’s MaxValu grocery stores in Japan: a human cashier scans items and then transfers customers to self-pay stations, allowing the cashier to scan items for the next customer, thus streamlining the checkout process while minimizing theft risks. In light of the ongoing discussion regarding the elimination of self-checkout systems in the United States due to concerns about increased shoplifting, I thought this was quite an efficient solution. ^_^ #selfcheckout #walmart #aeon #japan #innovation #technology #thinkoutsidethebox

Nothing in the history of life is more constant than change. Charles Dickens   After four intensive and successful years with the inventor of the discount, it’s time to move on from ALDI Nord Group .   Over the last four years we have celebrated some great achievements and important prerequisites that to make shopping easy for our customers, ensures best possible stock availability and reduces wastage. That all will help to strengthen ALDI’s price leadership position and transfer the benefits toward customers.   I am grateful and proud of what we achieved together as one ALDI Nord Group team. From establishing and growing over 1500 people strong business and technology team across Essen and our ALDI Tech Hub in Krakow, to digitally transforming the entire value chain of ALDI with #AI, #data and analytics driven innovations like fully automatic forecasting and replenishment. I am humbled to have had the opportunity be a part of the ALDI Nord Group leadership team through a important period of transformation. I am especially proud of our “in real life working” prototype of the fastest self checkout product based on #AI and #cameravision technology, the first #customer_loyalty Programm in the company history and our state of the art #digitaltwin enpowered through #ERP and #Cloud technology. This and many other projects, today and tomorrow, form an important pillar in the modernization of ALDI Nord Group   Achieving all that has been possible due to the trust and collaboration from the entire organisation - I am grateful for all the support. Personally, I have learnt a lot, worked with great colleagues, made friends and experiences that I will cherish for the rest of my life. I am very happy that the rollout of the digital foundation will continue under the very capable leadership of Sascha Leutner.   What's next? A little teaser: from Ruhr to Middle East....coming very soon. Flight is booked for 19. of July. #OneALDI #DigitalTransformation #StrongTeam #ALDI #TechPartner #DigitalInnovation #AI #Cloud #digitaltwin #customer_experience #Loyalty

Retail Trend roundup: April 2024 European Expansion: Carrefour re-enters Bulgaria, partnering with Retail & More, aiming to open 27 stores by end of 20241. Zabka plans 200 stores in Romania under Froo banner. Innovative Online Solutions: Alcampo launches AI-driven ‘Alcampo Kitchen’ for an optimized online shopping experience in Spain. S Group in Finland reports a 29% decrease in food waste in 2023. Asia-Pacific Collaborations: Major retailers form W23 Global VC fund to invest in startups for technology-driven consumer benefits. Coca-Cola introduces smart vending in Japan. Zhongbai China offers 1-hour delivery via Douyin. North American Shifts: Amazon replaces ‘Just Walk Out’ with Dash Carts. 99 Cents Only liquidates, while Aldi acquires Harveys and Winn Dixies supermarkets, signaling changes in the discount retail landscape.

Great #paneldiscussion yesterday with Jan Gasparic, Alin Dobrea, Vidmay N. and Sai Tunuguntla on #marketplace growth and challenges in #apac. Thanks to Retail Asia for having us on your stage. #summit2023 #o2o #retail #ecommerce #quickcommerce #foodpanda

In our effort to revitalize stores, we focus on sustainability and supporting the local economy. We work with over 80% of local suppliers and retailers in our communities to promote local production and contribute to the economic development of our regions. We also create an average of 80 new jobs per store and provide a simple and enjoyable shopping experience for customers through digitized processes. If you have visited one of our Kaufland Romania stores already, I would love to hear your thoughts on how it was and what you think we could improve. #Kaufland #KauflandRomania #Retail #Shopping #Sustainability #LocalEconomy #Digitalization

In Romania, REWE Group opens the first Pick&Go store of its discount operation Penny with technology from Trigo. The fact that the retailer now also operates scanless store in its discount line emphasises the persistence with which the company is testing the technology. Another autonomous store is due to open in ... Read more in our Retail Optimiser ... in German: https://lnkd.in/dMnWsp7z in English: https://lnkd.in/dtwBhVbr #retailtechnology #retailtech #retailinnovation PENNY | REWE Romania PENNY Deutschland REWE digital

🇺🇸 Aldi launches Aldigo program Discount Retail Chain Aldi US's innovative checkout-free program Aldigo, developed in collaboration with Grabango, marks a significant advancement in the grocery industry. Eric Traxler, Aldi's vice president of IT, described it as an exhilarating accomplishment, reinforcing Aldi's commitment to consistently deliver a top-notch shopping experience. The unobtrusive implementation of the system, located at the Aurora, Ill., store, signifies a seamless integration. Similarly, Grabango CEO Will Glaser emphasized that launching the technology in a typical store, without special modifications, is a pivotal moment for the grocery sector, an achievement illustrating the adaptability and unobtrusiveness of innovative technology within conventional retail spaces. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eGw5KhNn #smartdiscount #grabango #aldi #ai #cashierless #usa #aldigo #expansion #drc #discount #retail #consulting #discountretail #discountretailconsulting #retailconsulting

#eCommerceTalks Conference is the best place to meet on Sep 18th and to share insides about the e-commerce market evolution in 2024 and how retailers can decrease the operational cost with Innoship technology!

First day at DELIVER Amsterdam. This cool event is a must for everyone in supply chain for eCommerce. Some take aways from day 1: ✔️ quick delivery keeps a must for trying to win from the local competition, so decentralizing stock and resources is more important than ever Jannie Djurhuus Appelt Just Eat Takeaway.com ✔️local heroes carriers are the best way to succeed internationally when selling cross border Suzanne Bassermann ASICS Corporation ✔️keep your promises for quick delivery also during peak season! Reliability is key for the end consumer Transportation, Shipping, & Logistics at Amazon Cheyney Cartwright Further nice to meet all are loyal partners like DSV - Global Transport and Logistics, Wouter Nederkoorn and Frank Wever, Direct Link - part of PostNord Annie Berg, Spring - Global Delivery Solutions Cristina García González-Sama, Ranpak Andries Bolding , Meest International , CIRRO Yifan Chen parcelLab Noel Hamill Huib Adriaans DPD France 📦 Dana von der Heide Parcel Perform Cross-Border Magazine #ecommerce #supplychain #crossborder #logistics #fulfillment

What is KFC's digital strategy in China? 1) Improve the user experience 2) Digitize operations - Improve management decision-making - Improve operations - especially the supply chain - More automation #digitalstrategy #retail #digitaltransformation