Topic: Grocery Industry

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B&R Stores deploys Simbe’s autonomous inventory robot Tally across Nebraska locations

June 9, 2026 · B&R Stores deployed Simbe’s autonomous shelf-scanning robot Tally and its Store Intelligence Platform to strengthen its shelf visibility, pricing accuracy and in-store execution.

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MODEX 2026: Cimcorp to showcase Dreamfield for seamless grocery distribution

April 3, 2026 · At MODEX 2026 in Atlanta, Cimcorp will showcase Dreamfield, its modular automation platform for grocery distribution operations.

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Simbe achieves UL 3300 certification for Tally autonomous retail robot

March 6, 2026 · Simbe’s Tally retail AMR achieved UL 3300 certification, which it said is the first retail technology company to receive this standard.

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Report: Warehouse automation order intake up by 7%

February 24, 2026 · A report from market research firm Interact Analysis found that warehouse automation order intake grew by 7% in 2025, bolstered by a variety of topics.

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Cimcorp automates fresh food supply chain for REWE supermarkets and stores

February 18, 2026 · Cimcorp announced it is automating critical fresh food operations at REWE’s Oranienburg, German logistics center and supermarkets.

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Simbe unveils Tally 4.0 autonomous retail robot

January 12, 2026 · Simbe released Tally 4.0, with extended runtime, enhanced edge compute and sharper vision to provide more retail shelf coverage and real-time data insights.

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Wing, Walmart launch Metro Atlanta’s first drone delivery service in time for the holidays

December 5, 2025 · Drone delivery service Wing, in partnership with Walmart, is now offering retail drone deliveries from six Metro Atlanta locations in time for the 2025 holiday season.

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Pick8ship rebrands as P8S, identifies next generation of warehousing

November 29, 2025 · Pick8ship announced a rebrand and relaunch to P8S, which the company said stands for a new generation of warehousing with mobile robotics, smart containers and more.

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Simbe deploys Tally inventory robot at Harmons grocery stores following pilot

October 29, 2025 · Following a successful pilot program, retail shelf digitization and AMR provider Simbe announced it will deploy its Tally inventory robot at Utah grocery chain Harmons.

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AutoStore introduces new products, with AutoCase, FlexBins and Frozen-Only Grid

October 22, 2025 · AutoStore released several new products, including AutoCase for case handling, FlexBins for consolidation and buffering, and a Frozen-Only Grid for temperature-sensitive operations.

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Brain Corp, Driveline launch ShelfOptix robot-powered shelf intelligence service

October 17, 2025 · Brain Corp and Driveline launched ShelfOptix, a robot-powered shelf intelligence managed service that enables retailers to improve in-store execution strategies.

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Simbe expands Store Intelligence platform capabilities to fresh departments

August 12, 2025 · Simbe announced expanded capabilities of its Store Intelligence platform to fresh departments, enabling real-time visibility to this part of grocery stores.

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Cartken expands industrial logistics partnership with Melco Mobility Solutions

June 30, 2025 · Cartken and Melco Mobility Solutions, a Mitsubishi Electric Group company, expanded their partnership and Melco ordered Hauler autonomous robots for industrial applications.

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Simbe, DeCicco & Sons grocery chain partner to deploy at Sleepy Hollow, N.Y. flagship store

June 8, 2025 · Simbe has partnered with N.Y. grocery chain DeCicco & Sons to deploy its Store Intelligence platform at the company’s flagship location in Sleepy Hollow, N.Y.

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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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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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Robot trends 2024: Humanoids, AI pique interest across robotics industries

December 18, 2024 · Robot trends in 2024 focused heavily on humanoids, artificial intelligence (AI), collaborative robots (cobots) and robotic deployments across industries.

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Manifest 2024: Ocado Group announces deal to provide fulfillment technology to McKesson Canada

February 6, 2024 · Ocado Group secured a deal with healthcare provider McKesson Canada to deploy its Ocado Intelligent Automation automated fulfillment technology at a distribution site.

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Automation Alters the Path Ahead for Retail Careers

October 29, 2023 · Retail careers will no doubt change because of robotics and automation, write Newcastle Systems CEO John O'Kelly. But it's not a zero-sum game, he notes.

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Brightpick Reports Strong Demand for Autopicker Robots

September 21, 2023 · Brightpick said that demand has been strong for its Autopicker mobile robots, which can help automate multiple stages of order fulfillment.

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