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Mars has partnered with Conjure, the leading store-hailing service, to pilot on-demand mobile ice cream stores for its brands, including M&M’s, Snickers and Twix. Launching in Los Angeles this spring The initiative will see Conjure’s fleet of mobile stores equipped with Mars’ ice cream products, including pints, cookie sandwiches and bars, enabling customers to hail an ice cream store from ...

AiFi, which supplies retailers globally with autonomous shopping solutions, has opened its 100th store. As it reaches this milestone, we consider what’s next for the sector. Largest deployment in Europe AiFi has emerged as one of the leading companies in this space. It has deployed its solution globally, working with leading retailers including ALDI Sud, Carrefour, Compass Group, Zabka Grou...

Providing a fast and efficient checkout experience remains high on the agenda for retailers. We highlight some of the latest initiatives from the US, covering smart carts, scan and go and autonomous concepts. What do these programmes mean? Retailers are determined to provide a frictionless checkout experience Strong culture of innovation and piloting creates opportunities for startups...