Merchandising & Store OpsThursday, November 12, 2026
Italian supermarket operator Dimar has introduced Shopic's AI-powered smart carts that use computer vision and weight sensors to verify items in real time for checkout accuracy and loss prevention.
Miso Robotics has installed its Flippy 2 fixed-arm fryer robot at over 100 White Castle locations, with 14 units active as of late 2025.
A North American apparel chain completed a 500-store UHF RFID deployment in 2025, raising inventory accuracy from 67% to 99.2% and reducing stock-outs by 53%.
Foodservice operators are reducing investment in customer-facing AI voice ordering systems due to accuracy concerns, redirecting focus toward reliable back-of-house operational technology.
