Tag Archives: retail technology

Adyen to Acquire Talon.One for €750 Million to Strengthen Real-Time Commerce and Customer Engagement Capabilities

(IN BRIEF) Adyen has agreed to acquire Talon.One for €750 million, aiming to strengthen its Unified Commerce strategy by integrating real-time decisioning capabilities into its global payments platform. The deal will enable merchants to better connect online and offline customer … Read the full press release

Adyen Giving Program Scales Internationally as adidas Extends Donation Feature Across New Markets

(IN BRIEF) Adyen is expanding its checkout-based donation feature, Adyen Giving, in partnership with adidas to additional markets across Europe and Latin America. The initiative allows customers to donate to organizations such as UNHCR and Special Olympics during the checkout … Read the full press release

Kering Expands Its Global Push for Responsible Jewelry with New Generation Award Edition

(IN BRIEF) Kering, in partnership with CIBJO and with scientific coordination from POLI.design — Politecnico di Milano, has launched the second edition of the Kering Generation Award X Jewelry to drive sustainability and innovation across the global jewelry industry under … Read the full press release

Accenture and Profitmind Form Strategic Partnership to Transform Retail Pricing and Planning

(IN BRIEF) Accenture has invested in Profitmind through Accenture Ventures and formed a strategic partnership to strengthen its data and AI offerings for the retail industry. Profitmind’s agentic AI platform enables retailers to automate and coordinate decisions across pricing, inventory, … Read the full press release

Nagarro Adds Specialized Quality Engineering Expertise Through Charles Hudson Technology Solutions Deal

(IN BRIEF) Nagarro has acquired Charles Hudson Technology Solutions, a Cambridge-based technology services firm with a strong focus on quality engineering for digital commerce and retail enterprises. The acquisition strengthens Nagarro’s presence in the U.S. retail and consumer packaged goods … Read the full press release

Ingka Group boosts e-commerce growth with AI-driven logistics acquisition of Locus

(IN BRIEF) Ingka Investments, the investment arm of Ingka Group — IKEA’s largest retail operator — has acquired U.S.-based logistics technology company Locus to strengthen IKEA’s digital and fulfilment capabilities. Locus’s AI-driven logistics platform optimizes delivery routes, resource allocation, and … Read the full press release

SAP Unveils Cloud-Native Customer Checkout to Transform Point-of-Sale Operations

(IN BRIEF) SAP Customer Checkout enters its next phase with the debut of a cloud edition, aligning with SAP’s cloud-first strategy. This fully integrated POS solution supports payments, inventory, coupons, loyalty programs, returns, and gift cards, and is built to … Read the full press release

BCS Telecom & ICT Enhances YAYA Stores with Sony BRAVIA Displays and Custom Frames for Seamless Retail Experience

(IN BRIEF) BCS Telecom & ICT has successfully upgraded ten YAYA stores across Europe with Sony’s BRAVIA Professional Displays, incorporating custom frames to seamlessly integrate the technology with YAYA’s branding. The displays, chosen for their image quality and internal media … Read the full press release

RCH Group to Showcase Innovative Selling Solutions at EuroCIS

TREVISO, Italy, 05-Feb-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Technology plays a crucial role in the modern world of retail, affecting all areas of the sales cycle from inventory management right through to pricing and customer experience. EuroCIS is the leading trade fair for … Read the full press release