Amazon opens Alexa for Shopping to text messaging

Amazon has opened its AI shopping assistant to text messaging. The invitation-only rollout starts in the US, with no launch date announced for Europe.

Ahold Delhaize USA overhauls its checkout technology

The US arm of the grocery group is moving to NCR Voyix’s Voyix Commerce Platform, in a project that stretches from the till to the pharmacy counter and the fuel forecourt

Carrefour: twelve autonomous BuyBye units in operation

Two new refrigerated modules inside Charleroi hospital serve clinical staff around the clock, with three further units to follow in Lyon

Cleaning Robots in Everyday EDEKA Operations: A Field Report from Kassel

An EDEKA store in Kassel relies on a rented robot instead of a cleaner, switches models after around two years and takes stock of service, costs and data protection.

NRF 2026: Retail’s Big Show Europe’s Cements Its Role as a Must-Attend Retail Event

The second edition of NRF 2026: Retail’s Big Show Europe
took place 15-17 September in Paris

Checkout diversity in large-format retail: “Freedom of choice is a key factor for acceptance”

V-Markt takes stock after FastLaner® pilot project: What worked in the practical trial – and what should be done differently during a roll-out

Primark partners with El Puerto de Liverpool for Mexico entry

The Irish retailer is teaming up with one of Mexico's largest retail groups – a partner operating almost 400 department and discount stores nationwide

Checkout: Avolta tests wallet-to-wallet stablecoin payments

The travel retailer is running a two-week live pilot at Zurich Airport in which payments settle directly between shopper and retailer – no card network, no intermediary payment provider

Primark opens its 500th store worldwide in Naples

Three more stores follow within a week, in Portugal, Romania and the US

IKEA cuts prices on hundreds of products across Europe

Ingka Group invests €1.2 billion in lower prices continent-wide, including a £54 million investment cutting UK prices by up to 25 percent

Retail Solutions: Smart Building Technology Creates Financial Headroom

This is how things work at Snipes in Cologne and at the Ettlinger Tor shopping centre in Karlsruhe

Marks & Spencer: Online business in 22 European markets now runs on Zalando logistics

Following a successful pilot in Poland, the British retailer expands its partnership with ZEOS across continental Europe

Aldi and Arla Trial UV Tags to Track Milk Bottle Recycling

The eight-week UK pilot tests wrap-around UV labels at Arla's Oakthorpe site, as Europe moves toward harder proof of what packaging actually gets recycled

New Names, New Nights: What's Just Been Added to NRF 2026: Retail's Big Show Europe

Set for 15-17 September 2026 at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles under the theme "The Next Now", NRF 2026: Retail's Big Show Europe has confirmed a fresh wave of speakers and events.

iXtenso tests: ChatGPT as a shopping assistant

How well does an AI chatbot handle grocery delivery? We tested it with Germany's Knuspr.

Wero expands further as Decathlon becomes first Retailer in the Group to offer it

Germany leads the rollout for the European account-to-account payment system, as Wero pushes to become a genuine alternative to US-based payment giants

Protecting Ireland’s independent retailers: a balancing act for growth

The industry is facing mounting challenges.

Sexy empties? 20 years of Germany's DPG deposit system put to the test

Three voices on Germany's harmonised deposit return scheme – and how it compares to the rest of Europe

NRF 2026: Retail’s Big Show Europe – The retail industry meets in September

The future of retail is being decided right now.

From discount coupons to points: Lidl overhauls its loyalty programme across Europe

Germany goes live on 1 June – what the new points system means for retail

NRF 2026: Retail’s Big Show Europe – Program & Highlights

The event returns to Paris from September 15–17, 2026, promising three days packed with innovation and strategic discussions

Store Design in Retail: Design Highlights from EuroShop

How materials, spatial concepts, and displays shape retail spaces.

Five Trends Shaping NRF 2026: Retail’s Big Show Europe in Paris

From New York to Paris: The retail industry is betting on execution - AI, Retail Media, and customer loyalty take center stage.

Mannequins 2026: More Than Just Window Decor?

This is how dolls help create retail atmospheres and brand experiences.

Automation: An overview of shuttles, AMRs and goods-to-man systems

From full-range retailers to urban stores: how automated warehouses are redefining retail logistics

Visual Merchandising 2026: A Lasting Impact in the Store

How to bring creative spatial concepts, color schemes, and brands to life.