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Simbe unveils ‘significant advancements’ to its computer vision for its retail robots

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Simbe Robotics, a provider of robots for retail inventory tasks, has included “significant advancements” to Simbe Vision, its AI-powered computer vision technology, further solidifying the company’s position as the retail industry’s most advanced in-store intelligence solution.

These enhancements empower the most retailer banners in the world to move beyond simply identifying problems to implementing AI-driven actions that optimize store operations with unprecedented precision and efficiency.

Brad Bogolea, co-founder and CEO of Simbe, says: “The most successful retailers are leveraging real-time, AI-powered insights to drive execution excellence. [Read more…] about Simbe unveils ‘significant advancements’ to its computer vision for its retail robots

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

Simbe launches new store robot that combines mobile and fixed sensors

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Simbe Robotics, a provider of robots for retail stores, has launched a new robotic system – the Tally Spot, which it describes as “a breakthrough fixed sensor data capture solution” that complements Tally, Simbe’s autonomous mobile robot.

Developed as an extension of Tally to support higher-frequency scans in specific sections of the store, Tally Spot provides an added layer of visibility into high-turnover and high-risk sales areas, like fresh/produce, prepared foods, alcohol, and even bottom of basket at checkout. [Read more…] about Simbe launches new store robot that combines mobile and fixed sensors

Simbe Robotics introduces ‘industry-first’ farm supply solution

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Simbe Robotics, the provider of in-store inventory robots and its proprietary Store Intelligence software, is expanding into farm supply with a partnership with Country Supplier.

After a successful proof of value, Country Supplier, a farm and ranch retailer with stores across Idaho, Utah, Nevada and Arizona, will install Simbe technology across additional locations.

Farm supply stores are vital to local communities, providing essential products that support daily operations for farms and local businesses. To meet seasonal demand, store shelves need to be well-stocked with the right products, at the right time, and at price points that customers expect. [Read more…] about Simbe Robotics introduces ‘industry-first’ farm supply solution

Simbe Robotics raises $50 million in Series C funding

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Simbe Robotics, a provider of store intelligence solutions, has closed a $50 million Series C equity financing round led by Growth Equity at Goldman Sachs Alternatives, with participation from Eclipse and Valo Ventures and other existing investors.

Since raising its Series B in July 2023, Simbe has achieved significant momentum and milestones such as introducing multiple capabilities and securing numerous new and expanded partnerships across various retail sectors.

The new capital, which brings the total amount raised by Simbe to over $100 million, will be used to meet surging demand for retail technology across retail verticals, expand into new product areas, and continue scaling its best-in-class solutions to retailers and brands around the world. [Read more…] about Simbe Robotics raises $50 million in Series C funding

Simbe unveils retail solution to deliver daily sales data to brands and vendors

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The retail industry is embracing technology at an increasingly rapid clip, applying AI and automation to accelerate growth.

However, automation is only as effective as its data foundation, underscoring the critical need to address the data desert that exists on store shelves and impacts the entire retail ecosystem.

In response, Simbe Robotics, the only provider of multimodal Store Intelligence solutions, has launched Simbe Brand Insights, a groundbreaking solution that equips retailers’ vendor partners with near real-time shelf intelligence for the first time, redefining the traditional retail operations model. [Read more…] about Simbe unveils retail solution to deliver daily sales data to brands and vendors

Simbe Robotics expands into Turkey with Carrefour

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Simbe Robotics, which describes itself as “the only multimodal provider of store intelligence solutions”, has agreed a new international partnership with CarrefourSA, a Turkish subsidiary of Sabanci Holding and Carrefour Group which operates in over 1,200 stores across 64 provinces and employs a workforce of 15,000.

As a surging number of global retailers deploy Simbe’s platform, new research also reveals that over three of four shoppers prefer retailers with in-store robots. [Read more…] about Simbe Robotics expands into Turkey with Carrefour

Wakefern food scales up Simbe Robotics’ store intelligence

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As top retailers deepen technology investments to enhance business performance, Simbe, the leading provider of Store Intelligence solutions, has unveiled plans to expand its work with Wakefern Food, the largest retailer-owned supermarket cooperative in the United States.

The latest cooperative organizations to add Simbe’s technology to stores include Wakefern Member Inserra Supermarkets, which owns and operates 23 ShopRite stores, and Shop-Rite Supermarkets, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Wakefern that operates 37 ShopRite stores in New York and New Jersey.

Both Inserra Supermarkets and SRS are implementing Tally’s AI-powered solution. The world’s first, most advanced autonomous item-scanning robot, Tally looks for out-of-stocks and misplaced items and helps retail teams focus more on customers and the customer experience. [Read more…] about Wakefern food scales up Simbe Robotics’ store intelligence

Simbe Robotics unveils new technology to enable retailers to capture and view data faster

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As the majority of retailers embrace in-store technologies that improve business and store team performance, Simbe Robotics, a provider of robotic store intelligence solutions, has launched two new, cutting-edge product capabilities.

The announcement marks one of Simbe’s largest software updates to date and extends the value of its web platform – as the only platform with proven results at scale used by dozens of retailers across three continents globally.

The first solution, Simbe Mobile, is a configurable mobile application that puts Simbe’s Store Intelligence platform in the palm of store teams’ hands, offering prioritized inventory and pricing tasks, near real-time data analytics, planogram compliance and more, on any device.

[Read more…] about Simbe Robotics unveils new technology to enable retailers to capture and view data faster

Store robot Tally has had a ‘positive impact’ on retail operations, says Simbe report

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Simbe Robotics, a provider of stock-taking robots for retail stores, has unveiled new data from its first annual Store Team Technology Sentiment Report.

In a recent survey of nearly 200 store managers who use Simbe’s inventory robot, Tally, the majority of respondents cited multiple positive impacts of the technology.

As an increasing majority of retailers invest in automation to strengthen their businesses and improve the in-store experience, these results reinforce the value of deploying technology across store chains and confirm the direct benefits to teams, while positioning Simbe as the only provider with proven results at scale. [Read more…] about Store robot Tally has had a ‘positive impact’ on retail operations, says Simbe report