After Asda and Currys, Sainsbury’s tests facial recognition to lower theft Europe To reduce theft, the UK’s second-largest food retailer, Sainsbury’s (2024 turnover: €42.9 billion, up by 1%), has been using facial recognition technology since September 3,…
UK : Morrisons and Waitrose are trialling connected trolleys to reduce shoplifting Europe Against a backdrop of rising shoplifting across Europe, Morrisons and Waitrose are trialling connected shopping trolleys with Instacart and Shopic. The aim of this digitalisation of a customer journey is to reduce stock loss and secure new revenue opportunities, thanks to the retail media capabilities built into these services.
Augmodo raises US$37.5 million to transform employees into smart sensors Americas On July 10, 2025, US start-up Augmodo raised 37.5 million dollars in a Series A round led by TQ Ventures.…
H&M equips U.K.’s staff with cameras to curb shoplifting and assaults Europe On July 7, 2025, H&M launched a trial in the United Kingdom of body cameras for sales staff, who have been facing an increase in shoplifting and assaults.…
Free To combat theft, Walmart tests the unlocking of its display cases by smartphone Americas The world’s largest retailer Walmart (sales of US$648 billion up 5.5% in 2023, up by 5.4% in Q2 to July 2024) is stepping up efforts against theft.…
