Journal
Smart retail, in plain words.
Field notes on automated retail, connected machines and the software behind 24/7 stores.
Insight Four Years Ago We Chose Not to Fight the Hardware. Stellantis Has Reached the Same Conclusion.
China won the hardware — in cars, in electronics, in vending. The next decade is won on the layer built on top. Why we made that bet four years ago, and what it means for European retail.
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Events uRetail at HIP 2026: Román Suárez and “technology that embraces”
Inside HIP 2026 at IFEMA Madrid: Román Suárez moderated the panel on autonomous restaurants, robotics and new alliances in retail and hospitality.
Compliance Verifactu and Vending: Why “Optional” Is Your Biggest Competitive Edge
Verifactu lands in Spain in 2026. Why the rule doesn't force you to connect every machine, and how to turn “optional” into your biggest edge.
Sustainability Sustainability in Automated Retail: Moving Toward a Greener Future
How automated retail can lead the change toward a greener future: recycled materials, smart energy management, and the circular economy.
Smart retail Integrating Smart Apps and IoT in Retail: Driving Innovation and Efficiency
How integrating smart apps and IoT—RFID, smart mirrors, beacons, and sensors—improves the customer experience and efficiency in retail.
Smart retail The Impact of Smart Apps on the Retail Shopping Experience
Smart apps are redefining shopping: AI-driven personalisation, real-time inventory management, and integration with point of sale and e-commerce.