Technology

AI And European Pharmaceutical Industry: Things to Automate In Pharmacy Retail

For the pharmaceutical industry, just as for traditional retail, the correct display of goods, the location of POS materials, and the availa...

Chinese Food Delivery Leader Meituan Beats Estimates With Value Focus

China's leading food delivery group Meituan reported a bigger-than-expected 25% rise in quarterly revenue.

Indonesia Designs Agricultural Commodities Digital Tracker In Sustainability Push

Indonesia plans to set up a digital dashboard by August to track its agricultural commodities, its economics ministry said.

Carrefour Makes Shopping Easier for Visually Impaired Customers

Carrefour Belgium has introduced a new solution to help visually-impaired shoppers navigate its hypermarket in Auderghem.

Penny Opens Its First Autonomous Store In Romania

German discounter Penny has selected Romania to launch its first-ever autonomous store in the world, open 24/7.

Delivery Concerns Cost UK Online Retailers £34.4bn In Lost Sales In 2023, Study Finds

More than a quarter of online transactions in the UK were abandoned at the checkout due to delivery-related concerns, a new study has shown.

Oda To Cut 150 Jobs As It Shifts Focus On Norway, Sweden

Oda plans to merge its Swedish, Norwegian and global management group as it seeks to achieve profitability in the Norwegian and Swedish markets by 2025.

5 Talking Points From Shoptalk Europe 2024

Shoptalk Europe 2024 provided insights into the transformation of European retail in a rapidly changing world. Here are some of ESM's noteworthy takeaways.