Topic: Retail

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Toyota Material Handling, The Raymond Corporation become one integrated organization

February 2, 2025 · Toyota Material Handling and The Raymond Corporation announced a formal integration of the organizations under the new Toyota Material Handling North America brand.

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Figure AI intends to ship 100,000 humanoids by 2029

January 31, 2025 · Humanoid manufacturer Figure AI plans to ship 100,000 humanoid robots in the next four years and announced the building of a Center for the Advancement of Humanoid Safety.

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LG acquires majority stake in Bear Robotics

January 31, 2025 · Upon completing a call option to raise its shares to 51%, LG will integrate its commercial robot business centered around CLOi hospitality and service AMRs with Bear Robotics.

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BJ’s Wholesale Club to build distribution center featuring Swisslog automation

January 30, 2025 · BJ’s Wholesale Club announced it will build a Commercial Point, Ohio distribution center featuring Swisslog automation and is expected to open in early 2027.

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ProGlove releases Warehouse 360 analytics tool for real-time warehouse insights

January 30, 2025 · ProGlove released Warehouse 360, an advanced analytics tool that integrates data WMSes and wearable scanner technology to provide real-time warehouse insights.

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Nimble, yet powerful: OTTO AMRs lift pallets, productivity in the warehouse

January 29, 2025 · OTTO autonomous mobile robots handle various payloads to transport products around the warehouse. Coupled with its lift feature, these AMRs create options to move goods.

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Report: Global mobile robot market slows due to macro-economic factors

January 28, 2025 · Interact Analysis reports the global mobile robot market will slow because of external political and economic factors, but mobile robot shipments will continue growing.

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Ambi Robotics introduces AmbiStack, AI-powered robotic stacking for warehouse operations

January 28, 2025 · Ambi Robotics introduced AmbiStack, an artificial intelligence-powered robotic offering for warehouse operations such as sorting and stacking.

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ProMat 2025: Swisslog to discuss cold storage, omnichannel offerings

January 25, 2025 · At ProMat 2025 in Chicago, warehouse automation and software provider Swisslog will discuss its cold storage and omnichannel offerings, highlights the human side of automation.

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Symbotic to provide integrated supply chain robots for Walmart

January 22, 2025 · Symbotic will acquire Walmart's Advanced Systems and Robotics business in Q2 of 2025. Walmart will also fund Symbotic to automate 400 accelerated pickup and delivery systems.

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President Donald Trump annouces $500B private sector investment in AI infrastructure

January 21, 2025 · President Donald Trump announced a $500B investment in AI infrastructure in the United States. OpenAI, SoftBank and Oracle also are planning a joint venture, Stargate.

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Gather AI names new heads of sales and finance

January 21, 2025 · Christopher Visnic and Li Wu have joined inventory intelligence drone provider Gather AI as the head of sales and head of finance, respectively.

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Case study: Haleon strengthens supply chain performance with Verity drones

January 20, 2025 · Haleon deployed the Verity AI-drone powered offering at a South African warehouse and saw supply chain performance improvements such as over 95% OTIF, 99.8% inventory accuracy.

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Hy-Tek Intralogistics, Forvis Mazars announce partnership

January 16, 2025 · Hy-Tek Intralogistics and Forvis Mazars announced a new partnership that will bring together the Hy-Tek IntraOne software platform with Forvis Mazars’ experience in Microsoft.

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Simbe launches Tally Spot fixed sensor data capture offering, complementing Tally AMR

January 15, 2025 · Simbe released Tally Spot, a fixed sensor that complements its Tally autonomous mobile robot and Tally RFID to support high-frequency scans in specific sections of stores.

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GreyOrange deploys gStore retail SaaS store execution platform nationwide at PetSmart

January 10, 2025 · GreyOrange deployed its gStore retail SaaS store execution platform at PetSmart stores nationwide. PetSmart hopes to enhance operational efficiency in its omnichannel order fulfillment.

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CES 2025: RealMan Robotics showcases humanoid robot arms, actuators and more

January 9, 2025 · RealMan Robotics showcased a slew of robotic offerings at CES 2025 in Las Vegas, including its ultra-lightweight humanoid robotic arms, robot actuators and more.

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CES 2025: NVIDIA launches Cosmos world foundation model, expands Omniverse

January 8, 2025 · At CES 2025, NVIDIA launched its Cosmos world foundation model to advance physical AI development and expanded its Omniverse generative physical AI capabilities.

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Ambi Robotics deploys PRIME-1 vertically-integrated AI foundation model for warehouse robots

January 7, 2025 · Ambi Robotics launched its PRIME-1 Robotic Foundation Model, the first of its kind to be deployed in real-world commercial warehouse operations.

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CynLr, Indian deep tech robotics startup, raises $10M Series A funding

January 2, 2025 · CynLr, an India-based robotics startup, secured a $10M Series A, which will be used to expand its team and supply chain network capabilities along with hardware, software enhancements.

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