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High fashion meets virtual fantasy

H&M's lates Innovation Story blends the craftsmanship of high fashion with the fantasy of virtual wardrobes

H&M presents the latest drop in its Innovation Stories initiative, an all-eyes-on-me collection that explores the blurring boundaries between our online and offline lives, and blends the craftsmanship of high fashion with the fantasy of virtual ...

Contactless mobile payments to surpass 1 billion users in 2024

Research predicts increasing consumer demand for convenient and frictionless payment methods is accelerating this growth

A new study from Juniper Research has found that the total number of unique contactless mobile payment users will reach 1 billion globally by 2024; rising from 782 million in 2022, representing a growth of 60%. ...

Smart shopping app Karma launches 'Pay with Karma'

Industry-first AI-based embedded checkout saves consumers time and money shopping with different stores

Karma has announced the launch of its innovative payment feature, Pay with Karma. The new embedded checkout gives shoppers a simplified, one-swipe purchase point across different retailers with multiple payment options. When paying with Karma, ...

Online-Shopping with Apple Pay and girocard

In the last two years, people's shopping behavior has shifted significantly in the direction of e-commerce, making online business the driver of retail growth

Customers want to pay for their increasingly frequent online purchases in apps or on the web just as quickly and easily as at the stationary checkout - using their familiar and most popular payment methods from the "real" world - the ...

Schnucks launches Schnucks Now 30-minute delivery in all markets

A new virtual storefront for fast delivery in partnership with Instacart

As Schnuck Markets, Inc. continues to expand its digital convenience offerings for customers, the company, in partnership with Instacart, is introducing “Schnucks Now” – delivery in as fast as 30 minutes. ...

Walmart Connect announces innovation partner program

Strategic partnerships with TikTok, Snapchat, Firework, TalkShopLive and Roku

Consumers who turned to online shopping during the pandemic have chosen to stay there, with those returning to in-store relying on online research to guide their decisions. Consumers realized the importance of “connection” and were ...

Domo releases annual “Data Never Sleeps” infographic

A decade of minute-by-minute data shows 1700% increase in digital engagement on some platforms

Domo has released the 10th edition of its Data Never Sleeps (DNS) infographic, the annual glimpse at how much data is generated on the internet every minute by the ways people interact online. Over the last decade of chronicling the world's data ...

The connected supermarket: shopping experience of the future?

Bizerba presented a wide range of solutions for the retail trade at EuroCIS

A consistent shopping experience across all channels – no problem! Thanks to state-of-the-art devices and artificial intelligence, retailers can further strengthen customer loyalty. At EuroCIS 2022, Bizerba presented new solutions and ...

Instacart announces ‘Connected Stores’ technology

New technology to help grocers seamlessly unify the online and in-store shopping experience

Instacart, a grocery technology company in North America, unveiled Connected Stores – a bundle of six new Instacart Platform technologies that layer on top of existing offerings, helping grocers bring together the best of online ordering and ...

How convenience stores can drive shopper loyalty in 2022

Convenience, prices, loyalty programs – how to retain customers

According to this year’s Convenience Store Trends Report from Intouch Insight Ltd., convenience does not trump brand loyalty for today’s consumers. For example, when it comes to their cup of joe, 70% of shoppers would seek out their ...

Practical buying, automatic selling

Interview with Alexander Eissing, Managing Director of Livello GmbH, about modern vending machines and their cross-sector future

Vending machines are a familiar sight at airports, train stations, hospitals and many other facilities. But not all vending machines are the same. Many of the older models are not suitable for meeting the requirements of both retailers and customers ...

Rolling into the future

Why shopping carts can be so much more than they currently are

More and more technology is finding its way into our supermarkets. Already today, self-service checkouts, electronic shelf labels and virtual wayfinding guides are a familiar sight in many stores. But the customer experience usually doesn't ...

Gamification in retail: turning shopping into a game

Games and gamification can sound a little bit childish, but major enterprises love gamification as much as users love games

With the retention and engagement crises arise, the retail industry is looking for a remedy. Customer experience has become an important factor for success in retailing. Gamification appears to be a go-to tactic to enhance sales, brand awareness, ...

Visual search – Finding products with images

Not only the result, but also the user experience is crucial

In online retail, a well-developed and easy-to-use product search is essential for customers. For a high level of convenience and optimal results, this now includes visual search. This means that users can search for similar items using images of ...

Amazing Amazon Fresh?

Our iXtenso editor tests an Amazon delivery service. Here he shares his impressions

After last year’s trip to Chicago, and its eventually successful search for an Amazon ‘Go’, iXtenso again had the chance to test the cutting edge of America’s continual evolution into grocery retailing. Astute iXtenso ...

retail trends 1/2022: Focus "EuroCIS 2022"

The latest issue with tips, ideas and trends for and from the retail technology industry

In our latest retail trends, we show you once again what's driving the industry: You can expect photo spreads from international stores, reports on trend topics such as "visual search", "livestream shopping" and ...

Weekly grocery shopping made easy: meal planning via app

Grocery shopping, ordering, recipes – all in one app with connection to local grocery stores

Grocery shopping can be fun. For a five-person household with a baby and a dog, including allergies and favorite dishes, it quickly becomes a mammoth task. The developers of the app Jow want to simplify this very process and are teaming up with ...

Robomart signs deal with Unilever to launch "The Ice Cream Shop" Robomarts

Pilot partnership introduces ice cream delivery – arrives in as little as two minutes

Robomart, the world’s first store-hailing service, has announced a partnership with Unilever, the world’s largest ice cream producer, under its virtual storefront, The Ice Cream Shop. Unilever will deploy a fleet of Ice Cream Robomarts ...

XBET shops with SALTO KS cloud-based access control solution

Betting office operator relies on high security standards for access controls

The betting shop operator XBET GmbH uses SALTO KS Keys as a Service for access control in its shops. The decisive factor for the choice was the advantages of the cloud-based architecture, with which the company increases security, reduces ...

Record in-app revenue für e-commerce apps

Mobile App Trends Report by Adjust

Adjust released its annual Mobile app trends report, showing that mobile app growth continued to accelerate globally in 2021. After a year of industry changes and pandemic shake-ups, the app ecosystem saw growth in installs and sessions ...

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 ...

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 ...

Playfully - simple? Gamification in retail

How retailers can win new customers with gamification

Whether at the bus stop, in the waiting room, out and about in the city or relaxing on the sofa - the smartphone has become a constant companion for most people over the last ten years. Anyone who has a moment to spare takes a look at the countless ...

Instacart unveils shoppable recipes

Evolving grocery shopping from transactional to inspirational

Instacart, an online grocery platform in North America, announced shoppable recipes, new product integrations that will allow food creators to make their recipes shoppable on Instacart via strategic integrations on TikTok and Tasty, as well on ...

Fostering engaged and connected store associates with real-time solutions

Smart store communication solutions increase employee motivation and responsiveness

As fall shifts to winter, retailers are preparing themselves for the upcoming holiday season. During these months, they face significant pressure to provide a superior experience for both their employees and customers, all while maximizing profits ...

Store Management: Smarter with Smartphone!

EuroCIS from 31 May to 02 June 2022 in Düsseldorf

More and more retail companies are equipping their store personnel with mobile devices. The trend towards smartphones or smart mobile devices that function almost like smartphones will also be impressively reflected at EuroCIS, The Leading Trade ...

Walmart launches Zeekit virtual fitting room technology

Introduction of new and innovative shopping experience that makes it easier to shop for clothes online

Over the past few years, Walmart has been successfully established as a destination for fashion, with an unrelenting focus on expanding the assortment of quality, on-trend and accessible apparel and accessories. Walmart has equally prioritized the ...

New shoppable video feature to tap into growing demand for immersive content

Wish Clips is the first of many new features that will be rolled out this year

ContextLogic Inc., known as Wish, one of the world’s largest mobile e-commerce platforms, today announced the roll out of Wish Clips - a new shoppable video feature that is designed to greatly enhance the customer ...

Consumers demand personalized and streamlined omnichannel experiences with mobile apps taking center stage

CI&T releases annual connected retail report

CI&T Inc announced the release of its annual Connected Retail Report. This report ranks leading physical retailers on their omnichannel shopping experiences, setting a benchmark for the year ahead.Target replaced Nordstrom in the top position ...

Albertsons Companies launches new digital meal planning features

Shoppers can now complete meal planning and shopping in under 10 minutes and easily keep essentials stocked at home

Albertsons Companies, Inc. announced the launch of two new digital offerings – meal planning and Schedule & Save. The new capabilities will offer loyalty members integrated menu planning and shopping list creation and the ability to ...

Asda trials UK-first indoor map service for the blind and visually impaired

The British supermarket chain Asda is trialling new technology in its Stevenage store which will make it easier for blind and partially sighted customers to navigate their way around the store.To coincide with the UN International Day of Persons ...

Sainsbury’s introduces contactless, checkout-free shopping with SmartShop Pick & Go

New initiative available at Holborn Circus using Amazon’s Just Walk Out technology

Sainsbury’s is launching a new in-store digital innovation with a contactless, checkout-free way to shop. Building on the success of SmartShop, which grew 173% last year, SmartShop Pick & Go is using Amazon’s Just Walk Out ...

Schnucks partners with GetUpside and rolls out new tech feature

Easy check-in at Schnucks locations

Schnuck Markets, Inc. announced today that in addition to launching GetUpside at all of its stores in Missouri, Illinois, and Indiana, it will also be the first grocer to use GetUpside’s receiptless Check-In feature. The move complements ...

SmallRig announces new smart LED light

New device designed to provide creators with the ability to create the desired lighting set up for shootings

SmallRig has announced the RM75 Magnetic Smart LED Light. It is the first full-colour smart video light launched by SmallRig, with intelligent App control – SmallGoGo. The SmallGoGo App allows a wide range of user-based controls and ...

DICK'S Sporting Goods and NIKE create connected partnership

Omnichannel app and event marketing for an enhanced shopping experience

DICK'S Sporting Goods and NIKE, Inc. have forged a transformative, connected partnership designed to enhance the shopping experience for DICK'S and NIKE customers. This first-of-its-kind collaboration will allow DICK'S and NIKE to each ...

Tesco opens new checkout-free store ‘GetGo’

Shopping and paying without scanning products or using checkouts

Tesco has opened its first checkout-free store in central London on October 19th, giving customers the opportunity to shop and pay without scanning a product or using a checkout. This new store trial, GetGo, offers customers the same Tesco products ...

Shein is the leading shopping app

More than double of Amazon shopping’s total downloads

Since October 2020, the Chinese fast-fashion app Shein was considered the world’s largest online-only retailer and has claimed the top spot of shopping charts from retail giants such as Amazon, H&M and Inditex. According to data presented ...

Former CEO CCV Deutschland Reinhard R. Blum to retire

Reinhard Blum will continue to be involved in dedicated projects of CCV GmbH as an external consultant.

Following a long career in technology leadership, Reinhard Blum, one of the pioneers of the German payment industry, retires as of 31 August this year. Blum, a founding member of EL-ME GmbH, which merged with the Netherlands-based CCV Group B.V. in ...

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 ...

Secondhand trading takes off in China

Alibaba’s Idle Fish App makes recycling easier

More and more customers in China embrace secondhand trading, also known as re-commerce, to raise extra cash via online platforms such as Idle Fish.The trend has been turbo-charged by apps that make selling pre-owned items simpler, the need to ...

Digital allrounder: from price tags to self-checkout

q.beyond invests in self-checkout specialist Snabble

q.beyond AG is acquiring a 25.4-percent stake in Snabble GmbH. Snabble has already demonstrated the functionality and market maturity of its proprietary scan-&-go solution at major retailers such as IKEA, TeeGschwendner and tegut. This new ...