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Brain Corp partners with Driveline to launch ‘first fully managed, robot-powered shelf intelligence service’

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Brain Corp, a provider of operating systems and software for robots, has partnered with Driveline, which has more than 15,000 retail outlets across the US, to launch ShelfOptix, a fully managed inventory management service for stores.

Brain Corp says the ShelfOptix service provides “robot-powered shelf intelligence at scale without the cost or complexity of technology ownership”.

Retailers and brands alike struggle to understand where in-store execution is impacting sales because they lack clear and consistent visibility at the shelf. [Read more…] about Brain Corp partners with Driveline to launch ‘first fully managed, robot-powered shelf intelligence service’

How AI is Rewriting the Shopping Experience – Shopping Never Felt Stranger

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Imagine that you just click on your browser or phone, ask an AI to find clothes that match your mood and taste, take a picture, check out how those sneakers look on your feet, get suggestions for shirts that match your style and maybe even earn discounts for products you didn’t even know you needed.

Welcome to the strange – and actually kind of sweet – shopping future!

McKinsey found that 71% of consumers desire brands to give them personalized interactions. When they do not, 76% of consumers report becoming annoyed. That is a significant number. [Read more…] about How AI is Rewriting the Shopping Experience – Shopping Never Felt Stranger

VenHub launches robot-operated store at Los Angeles airport

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VenHub Global, a developer of fully autonomous, AI-powered, robot-operated retail, has unveiled its flagship Smart Store at the LAX/Metro Transit Center at Los Angeles International Airport.

The Smart Store brings secure, frictionless, and fully automated retail convenience to millions of travelers and transit riders moving through Los Angeles each year.

Launched in anticipation of the 2026 FIFA World Cup and 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games, the installation places VenHub at the forefront of smart retail infrastructure as Los Angeles prepares to welcome the world. [Read more…] about VenHub launches robot-operated store at Los Angeles airport

The Silent Signal Crisis: How AI in E-commerce is Only as Smart as the Data it Misses

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AI isn’t Magic – it’s Math

Artificial Intelligence is everywhere in e-commerce. From algorithmic pricing to chatbot engagement and personalized recommendations, AI systems are shaping customer experience like never before.

But there’s a growing paradox: the smarter our systems get, the more invisible their flaws become. At the center of this issue is something few talk about but everyone suffers from – data incompleteness.

This isn’t about lacking more data. It’s about missing the right data.

In 2025, e-commerce AI systems are often built on flawed assumptions because 20% to 40% of behavioral data is lost before it even reaches the AI layer. This is the silent signal crisis. [Read more…] about The Silent Signal Crisis: How AI in E-commerce is Only as Smart as the Data it Misses

Theisen’s introduces inventory robot to local stores

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Home, farm and auto products retail store chain Theisen’s has introduced Simbe’s shelf-scanning robot Tally to three of its stores: Theisen’s of Dubuque, IA; Theisen’s of Dyersville, IA; and Theisen’s of Jefferson, Wisconsin.

This marks the retailer’s first phase in adopting cutting-edge technology to deliver an even better experience to customers and associates alike.

Using advanced AI and computer vision technology, Tally identifies out-of-stock items, pricing errors, and misplaced products, collecting comprehensive product data and providing quick actions for Theisen’s associates. [Read more…] about Theisen’s introduces inventory robot to local stores

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