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Retailers are seizing the day by offering diversified portfolios as well as new technological advancements, giving shoppers what they want, where they want it, and how they want it. In this edition of 'Things we see in retail and loyalty', we take a look at all of the retailers that are branding out into new ventures in 2022. In this edition of 'Things we see in retail and loyalty', we take a look at all of the retailers that are branding out into new ventures in 2022.
7-Eleven launches AI human technology kiosk for unmanned convenience stores
DeepBrain AI, a company specializing in real-time conversational AI Humans, successfully launched 7-Eleven’s AI Kiosk in 2021. A subsidiary of Lotte Group, 7-Eleven’s AI Kiosk includes AI Human technology and additional innovative technologies for use in unmanned convenience stores. The “AI Clerk” provides promotional information including discounts and newly stocked items, as well as background on the company and technology. With AI Kiosks, the 7-Eleven staff can increase its productivity and focus on essential and timely tasks while shoppers are getting important information quickly upon entering the stores.
Source: retailinasia.com
Aldi is testing pizza robots in Sydney
The Aldi Corner Store in Sydney, which opened last year, has one more attraction. In collaboration with startup Placer Robotics, the discounter has installed “Pizzabot” - a robotic vending machine that offers gourmet pizzas in minutes. The pizza offer by robot is primarily aimed at shoppers who are in a hurry during their lunch break.
Source: levensmittelzeitung.net
REWE Group buys shares in SK Gaming
Following a collaboration with SK Gaming in 2021, REWE has become a shareholder in the esports organization, joining Deutsche Telekom, Mercedes-Benz and FC Köln ln in the ownership group. Esports is growing dynamically and is looking to gain more followers, particularly with the younger generations, in the coming years.
Source: known by the editor
Carrefour and Everli launch same-day service in 10 French cities
Following the announcement of the partnership between Everli, the home delivery service, and Carrefour, the new delivery service has officially launched in 10 French cities. Hypermarkets and supermarkets offer shoppers access to 25,000 products that can be delivered the same day. New customers receive free delivery and a 40 Euro discount on their first four orders of 60 Euros and above.
Source: Retail Detail
SuperValu heads to the Middle East
Leading Irish retailer Musgraves has partnered with Choitrams, a leading retailer in the United Arab Emirates to bring the SuperValu experience to the Middle East. Shoppers at Choitrams’ 40 stores in the UEA will soon start seeing more than 500 products from Supervalu, including some of the retailer’s own ranges. The new partnership is the latest of Musgrave’s expansion eastwards after the retailer announced last year that 250 SuperValu products were available across the UAE on Noon Grocery, the Middle East’s largest online grocery marketplace.
Source: corkbeo.ie
Carrefour Ocasión opens its first store in Spain
Carrefour and Cash Converters have launched the first Carrefour Ocasión store in Spain, a partnership that aims to promote the circular economy and the reduction of carbon
dioxide emissions through the sale of second-hand products. The first store, in Madrid, sells and buys second-hand products, such as electronics, jewelry, watches, sports equipment, baby and DIY products, all with a two-year guarantee.
Source: revistainforetail.com
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