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Maxima Latvija’s Oskars Štops On How Technology Can Improve The Customer Experience

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Maxima Latvija’s Oskars Štops On How Technology Can Improve The Customer Experience

Last year, Maxima Latvija expanded its Scan&Go digital service, offering contactless shopping at all large-format Maxima XX and Maxima XXX stores acros...

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Carrefour Brasil’s Sam James On Digital Transformation In Latin America

Sam James has held the role of chief digital officer at Carrefour Brasil since 2022, overseeing the digital transformation of the group’s Carrefour,...

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EROSKI’s David Sánchez On How Data Looks Set To Reshape The Retail Landscape

Spanish retailer EROSKI recently launched its new Venture Program, focusing on open innovation and collaboration with start-ups.

Studenac’s Nina Mimica On The Importance Of Taking A Long-Term View With Technology

Croatian retailer Studenac recently introduced a new series of digital tools aimed at improving margins, streamlining the supply chain, and facilitating be...

Buyer’s Brief: The Transformative Role Of AI In The Supply Chain

Nick Peksa reflects on whether the digital transformation in supply chains – particularly with regard to AI – is diluting critical th...

US E-Commerce Penetration Rate Hits 87%, Study Finds

E-commerce penetration in the United States stands at 87%, well ahead of most European countries, a new study by Stocklytics.com has found.

How Merchandising Automation Can Help Boost Efficiency – And Profits

Retailers know all too well the vast amount of production time and hard work that traditionally goes into the process of merchandising in stores.

X5 Group Rolls Out Robotic Automation Solutions In Distribution Centres

Russia's X5 Group has rolled out a series of robotics projects in its distribution centres as it seeks to optimise logistics processes, increase labour pro...