Wakefern, Simbe to test cutting-edge store technology
Wakefern is going hi-tech to gain real-time insights into shelf inventory product location and pricing. The company said it is launching a pilot with Simbe to deploy the retail technology company’s business intelligence solution, Tally, at stores throughout their trading area.
Tally autonomously roams store aisles up to three times per day, leveraging computer vision technology to collect highly accurate shelf data that ensures products are in stock, in the correct location and accurately priced on the sales floor.
“Wakefern Food Corp. is committed to providing our customers best-in-class grocery shopping experiences,” Charles McWeeney, vice president of technology, innovation and strategy at Wakefern, said. “Tally’s technology is another tool to help our store operations and staff while creating new opportunities to maximize customer satisfaction.”
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Tally’s AI-powered platform is the retail industry’s leading solution for in-store data and inventory insights. Tally does not require any infrastructure changes to the store environment to operate effectively and is thoughtfully designed to operate during normal store hours collaboratively with store teams and safely alongside shoppers. The robot is equipped with a sheath of sensors that enable it to strategically navigate quietly and autonomously across the store without being obtrusive to customers or store teams. Tally’s data-gathering technology also frees up time for store associates to work more closely with customers, the company said.
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“The retail industry is facing a unique and unprecedented set of challenges, and companies must thoughtfully adopt technology to address those challenges while continuing to provide a stellar level of service that customers expect,” Brad Bogolea, co-founder and CEO of Simbe Robotics, said. “Tally is a cost-effective solution that supports the work of store teams and enhances the retail experience for associates and customers.”