SOLUM, Gander Team Up to Automate Grocery Markdowns, Cut Food Waste
Event summary
- SOLUM (KOSPI: 248070) partners with Gander to integrate expiry-based pricing with electronic shelf labels (ESLs) for grocery retailers.
- Solution automates markdown execution, reducing manual processes and food waste.
- Partnership to debut at Retail Technology Show 2026 in London.
- Gander’s expiry intelligence syncs with SOLUM’s Newton ESL platform for real-time shelf updates.
The big picture
The partnership addresses rising demand for sustainable retail operations as UK grocers balance tight margins with environmental goals. By automating expiry-driven pricing, SOLUM and Gander target inefficiencies in manual markdown processes, a growing pain point as labor costs climb. The integration of ESLs with demand-activation tools reflects broader industry shifts toward data-driven, omnichannel retail solutions.
What we're watching
- Adoption Pace
- How quickly UK grocery retailers integrate the solution amid sustainability and margin pressures.
- Competitive Response
- Whether rivals in retail tech or food waste reduction replicate this automation model.
- Margin Impact
- The extent to which automated markdowns improve sell-through and protect retailer margins.
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