Topic: Inventory

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Report: Locus Robotics says Gen Z shoppers are 4x more likely than Baby Boomers to buy with plans to return

October 21, 2026 · A new Locus Robotics report found that "bracketing" among younger apparel shoppers is one of several generational buying habits pointing to more returns, more complex handling and increasingly difficult-to-predict fulfillment demands.

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AutoStore adds to hardware and software portfolio to advance the path toward autonomy

October 13, 2026 · AutoStore’s fall 2026 product announcement includes new and expanded products spanning fulfillment workflows, system design, maintenance, and expanded use cases.

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Kardex-powered AutoStore automation modernizes Warren CAT parts fulfillment

October 2, 2026 · Kardex and AutoStore are modernizing parts fulfillment through a high-density goods-to-person system at Warren CAT’s Midland, Texas facility.

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Simbe surpasses 3,000 autonomous shelf intelligence units milestone

September 21, 2026 · Simbe announced it has surpassed 3,000 autonomous shelf intelligence units under contract, as the company expands its physical intelligence layer for retail capabilities.

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H&M Group announces GreyOrange as a warehouse automation partner

September 2, 2026 · GreyOrange’s AI-powered store technology provides precise item-level visibility to improve inventory accuracy, sales and employee productivity for retailers.

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Corvus Robotics announces $20M in new funding

August 27, 2026 · Corvus Robotics announced a $20 million funding round and named co-founder Mohammed Kabir as the new CEO, succeeding Jackie Wu in the role.

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UNIT AI raises $12M to scale AI-powered e-commerce fulfillment and returns platform

July 29, 2026 · UNIT AI announced a $12 million funding round as the physical AI company looks to scale deployment of its modular e-commerce and fulfillment returns platform.

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Cimcorp reports growing customer demand for cybersecurity in distribution center automation

July 24, 2026 · A report from Cimcorp found that as software becomes the backbone of modern distribution operations, companies are prioritizing cyber resilience, disaster recovery, and business continuity.

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Exol integrates GreyOrange for advanced intelligent orchestration across robotic fulfillment-as-a-service network

July 23, 2026 · Exol announced the integration of GreyOrange’s GreyMatter orchestration platform across its robotic fulfillment-as-a-service network.

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Automate 2026: VisionNav Robotics to showcase autonomous material handling and intelligent vision technologies

June 21, 2026 · VisionNav Robotics is highlighting its VNE40-66 autonomous precision stacking, VNE20-07 autonomous counterbalance truck and BrightEye vision platform at Automate 2026.

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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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Locus Robotics acquires Nexera Robotics

May 19, 2026 · Locus Robotics acquired Nexera Robotics, integrating Nexera’s NeuraGrasp grasping technology into Locus’ physical AI platforms to expand mobile manipulation.

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Nomagic, Brack.Alltron expand partnership to include vision-language-action systems in production

May 16, 2026 · Nomagic expanded its partnership with Swiss online retailer Brack.Alltron, which will include the use of vision-language-action systems in live warehouse operations.

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MODEX 2026: Picking systems, safety sensors, software and more from day three in Atlanta

April 15, 2026 · It was another busy day at MODEX 2026 in Atlanta, as warehouse, logistics and supply chain professionals took in the latest technological developments.

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MODEX 2026: Corvus Robotics debuts Corvus Trident

April 13, 2026 · At MODEX 2026, Corvus Robotics launched Corvus Trident, an AI-powered device mounted to forklifts, reach trucks and other MHE to capture pallet movement in the warehouse.

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MODEX 2026: Newcastle Systems unveils hybrid automation, mobile-powered workstations

April 12, 2026 · At MODEX 2026, Newcastle Systems will unveil its latest hybrid automation, mobile-powered workstation technology.

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MODEX 2026: Hardis Supply Chain, Pandora partner on global WMS transformation

April 10, 2026 · Ahead of MODEX 2026 in Atlanta, Hardis Supply Chain and Pandora announced a partnership to utilize Hardis WMS to modernize the jewelry retailer's supply chain.

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MODEX 2026: Exol launches U.S. physical AI facilities and fulfillment-as-a-service model

April 9, 2026 · Exol, backed by SoftBank Group and Symbotic, launched U.S. physical AI facilities and a fulfillment-as-a-service model ahead of MODEX 2026.

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Corvus Robotics expands drone inventory system deployment at Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits

March 24, 2026 · Corvus Robotics expanded its drone inventory system deployment at Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits, as Corvus One is rolled out via a nationwide distribution network.

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MODEX 2026: Swisslog to showcase flexible, scalable warehouse technologies

March 23, 2026 · At MODEX 2026 in Atlanta, Swisslog will release AgileStore, a pallet shuttle for high-density pallet storage, and showcase its forward-thinking automation.

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