Symbotic to Acquire Walmart’s Advanced Systems and Robotics Business and Sign Related Commercial Agreement

January 21, 2025 Symbotic Inc.

This transaction expands the long-standing relationship between Walmart and Symbotic with the aim of developing an integrated automated supply chain.

McDonald’s, Wendy’s, and 4 More Chains Using AI to Feed You Faster

January 16, 2025 Francisco Velasquez, QUARTZ

AI-powered kiosks and voice-ordering systems allow brands to track customer preferences, suggest orders, and even adjust items in real-time. Some chains use these tools to meet growing demand from loyalty members, while others leverage AI to speed up drive-thrus and product production. 

Logile Revolutionizes Fresh Item Management with Innovative Scale Management Solution Empowering Food Retailers with Speed, Accuracy and Compliance

January 13, 2025 Logile

Logile, a global leader in AI-powered Connected Workforce platform and retail solutions, launched its transformative cloud-based Scale Management Solution, a groundbreaking addition to its Fresh Inventory Management portfolio. This advanced solution streamlines scale operations for food retailers, enabling seamless data synchronization, accurate labeling and enhanced regulatory compliance.

Samsung Joins Forces with Instacart to Enhance Kitchen Experiences Through Hallmark Innovation

January 7, 2025 Samsung

Starting with 2025 Bespoke refrigerator models with different types of screens — including the 32” AI Family Hub+ and the new 9” AI Home — and AI Vision Inside, the new functionality will enable consumers to replenish their favorite grocery items conveniently through Instacart by leveraging the Vision AI food recognition technology. With AI Vision Inside, consumers can not only manage their food inventory, but going forward, the experience extends further by enabling replenishment through Instacart, directly from the refrigerator.

Simbe Launches Tally Spot, Becoming the Only Multimodal Store Intelligence Provider Combining Mobile and Fixed Sensors

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 higher-risk sales areas, like fresh/produce, prepared foods, alcohol, and even bottom of basket at checkout.