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Jan 23, 20241 min read
Germany: Netto and Trigo open smart supermarket featuring real-time receipts
Brand Discount Retail Chain Netto, owned by German EDEKA, and retail tech provider Trigo relies on strong partnerships with visionary...

Nov 13, 20232 min read
Germany: The “Mein Aldi” delivery service comes at exactly the right time
Discount retailers have been hesitant to launch food e-commerce for a long time. Aldi could open up a whole new target group for this...

Oct 20, 20231 min read
Netherlands: Lidl tests refill of Formil detergent
Discount Retail Chain Lidl Netherlands (owned by the German Schwarz Group) started to test the refill of reusable packaging with Lidl's...

Sep 28, 20232 min read
Netherlands: Aldi Nord expands self-scanning and self-checkout test
Discount Retail Chain Aldi Nord (German family owned) is expanding its self-scanning and self-checkout pilot to 18 stores in the...


Sep 8, 20233 min read
Germany: Netto is testing new features for its shopping carts
Discount Brand Retail Chain Netto (owned by the German Edeka Group) wants to offer a new service for its customers. To this end, the...

Aug 30, 20231 min read
Germany: In these three cities, Aldi Süd is launching its own delivery service
Discount Retail Chain Aldi Süd (German family owned) is launching its own delivery service called "My Aldi". Initially, deliveries are to...


Jul 3, 20232 min read
USA: Dollar General will test and learn from cashierless technology
Discount Variety Retail Chain Dollar General (listed NASDAQ: DG) is experimenting with cashierless technology in one of its North...


May 9, 20232 min read
Netherlands: Aldi Nord tests self-scanning and self-checkout with Shopreme
Aldi Netherlands (German family owned) will open a first store this week offering shoppers the option to scan their purchases with their...
Jun 27, 20221 min read
Research: German 'Stiftung Warentest' examined mineral water: Eight products are rated "very good"
The German independent testing institute and publisher 'Stiftung Warentest" tested 32 classic mineral waters conclusion: water from...

Sep 24, 20211 min read
Germany: Cheap deodorant is test winner: Well-known brands fail at Stiftung Warentest
The main purpose of deodorants is to prevent the smell of sweat. However, not all products keep their promises. The German independent...


Aug 23, 20212 min read
Australia: Aldi Süd trials automated product recognition with Shopic
Discount Retail Chain Aldi Australia (German family owned) is testing automated recognition of products placed in shopping trolleys using...


Aug 18, 20211 min read
Germany: Penny delivers groceries straight to your home
Discount Retail Chain Penny (owned by REWE Group) will deliver groceries directly to your home. Up until now, it has not been possible to...


Aug 14, 20211 min read
Australia: ALDI and Omo laundry detergents deemed the best after CHOICE testing
When it comes to doing washing, there are so many choices for your detergent out there and it can be hard to know which is best. CHOICE,...


Jun 26, 20212 min read
Netherlands: Action opens webshop, but doesn't sell the usual stuff there
Discount Retail Chain Action (owned by 3i Group) has started a pilot with a webshop in the Netherlands, a spokesperson confirms after...
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