🏭 Diebold Nixdorf Begins Self-Checkout Manufacturing in the US

🗃️ What’s Shaping the Shelves?

Diebold Nixdorf has started manufacturing self-checkout systems in the U.S., addressing growing retailer demand for localized production. The move supports faster delivery times, reduced shipping costs, and better support for U.S. clients. With self-service gaining momentum in retail, the company aims to strengthen supply chain resilience and meet the rising need for flexible checkout solutions. Read more.

🧙 Retail Masterclass

Retail media is booming, but not every campaign delivers. The key lies in how brands and retailers use data. According to experts, tapping into first-party data—like shopper behavior and purchase history—makes advertising more precise and profitable. Integrating performance metrics and creating closed-loop reporting can help marketers understand what works and adjust quickly. It’s no longer about where ads are placed, but how data is used to influence purchase decisions.

💡 An Everyday Market Hack

One simple way to bring in more foot traffic is to partner with brands or marketplaces as a pickup location. Retailers can register with services like UPS Access Point, Amazon Hub, or other courier networks. Shoppers come in for pickups—and may leave with more in their cart.

🧐 Shopper Insights

U.S. online grocery sales rose to $9.1 billion in May, up 1.7% from April. Pickup orders led the growth, while delivery remained flat and ship-to-home dipped slightly. Repeat buyers drove most of the volume, suggesting that online grocery is becoming a consistent habit for many households. As inflation pressures ease, shoppers are sticking with the convenience of digital carts.

Retail Innovation

🏷️ Featured Brand - IKEA

IKEA is redesigning stores in urban markets to meet the needs of city dwellers. The refreshed locations will feature smaller footprints, showrooms tailored to compact living, and streamlined checkout areas. IKEA is also boosting click-and-collect capacity and investing in staff training. The goal is to make city stores more efficient and shopper-friendly without losing the brand’s identity.

🌱 Eco Trends

Retailers are rethinking store layouts to better serve high-density areas. Adaptive spaces—those that shift layout, purpose, or function throughout the day—are helping meet diverse shopper needs. For example, stores may convert part of the floor space into event zones or micro-warehouses. This shift supports flexible operations and makes better use of costly urban real estate.

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