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Ridgewood NJ, After a successful pilot program, Wakefern Food Corp. is expanding its use of artificial intelligence-based robots, designed to streamline shelf management, to over 70 ShopRite locations across New Jersey and New York. Partnering with retail solutions provider Simbe Robotics, Wakefern has rolled out “Tally,” an inventory-checking robot, to ensure products are stocked, shelved correctly, and priced accurately.
Tally: The World’s Most Advanced Inventory Robot
Tally, considered the world’s first and most advanced inventory robot, autonomously navigates store aisles multiple times a day using computer vision technology. It processes between 15,000 to 30,000 products per hour and can scan entire stores up to three times daily. Tally’s insights help stores reduce out-of-stock rates, maximize inventory availability, and allow associates to focus on improving the customer experience.
“Tally alerts us every time there’s a low-stock item or an incorrect promotion,” said Michael Schoendorf, Vice President of Operations at Shop-Rite Supermarkets. “This enables our team to concentrate on delivering a better experience for our guests, especially in high-volume stores.”
Expansion Across ShopRite Stores
Wakefern first introduced Tally at 20 ShopRite locations in 2022, and the success of that pilot has now led to the technology being deployed across 37 additional stores operated by Shop-Rite Supermarkets Inc., and 23 Inserra Supermarkets. Inserra President and COO Jim Dorey highlighted the robot’s role in enhancing customer service: “Tally allows our team to be more effective and focus on caring for our customers. It helps us stay stocked on the products our shoppers want.”
Tally also operates seamlessly alongside both shoppers and store associates, maintaining a quiet presence in stores like BJ’s Wholesale Club and Schnuck Markets across the U.S.
A Commitment to Innovation
Wakefern’s partnership with Simbe Robotics underscores the company’s dedication to innovation in the grocery industry. “Wakefern’s success is a testament to their forward-thinking approach,” said Simbe co-founder and CEO Brad Bogolea. “Tally’s data-driven insights are transforming store operations, giving retailers the visibility they need to optimize their stores and improve overall efficiency.”
In addition to Tally, Wakefern is investing in other technological advancements. Many ShopRite stores now offer mobile scan options, allowing shoppers to scan groceries with their smartphones. Additionally, the co-op has expanded the use of AI-powered Caper Carts from Instacart, improving the self-checkout process and overall shopping experience.
The Future of AI in Retail
As Tally continues to prove its worth across more ShopRite locations, it signals a broader trend of AI integration in the retail sector. With the combination of Tally’s shelf management and other tech innovations like smart carts and mobile scanning, Wakefern is paving the way for a more efficient and customer-focused shopping experience.
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That’s wonderful news. More job cuts.
Oh tut! The displaced workers can simply retrain to become robot repairspeople and programmers. Or they can sit on the couch and collect UBI until they die from turbo cancer. Whichever is fine with me.
That robots are pain in the ass. It’s always in my way.
I agree. The Emerson Stop and Shop has one. Always in the way. Stopped shopping there.
And they make very annoying sounds…………….