Dollar General and Shelf Engine to deploy automated AI powered ordering for produce across US stores

Dollar General is teaming with Shelf Engine for a US roll-out of its automated AI ordering technology for produce.

By the end of fiscal year 2023, this collaboration will see Shelf Engine's AI tech implemented in approximately 3,000 stores.

This follows a two phased pilot that began in December 2022 of Shelf Engine’s offering in more than 400 Dollar General stores.

Its platform is designed to generate orders, with a goal of optimising in-stock levels that directly contribute to providing Dollar General customers with the freshest food possible.

“We don’t get things like this in our town very often so we’re very excited!”

Learn how DG’s team collaborated with local customers and community leaders to bring fresh, healthy food options to the small, rural town of Lockney, TX: https://t.co/0Dh3qW3fog pic.twitter.com/yHKsahQYoi

— Dollar General (@DollarGeneral) December 27, 2023

“The partnership between Dollar General and Shelf Engine highlights a shared commitment to fresh food access in a way that positively impacts the customer experience and Dollar General’s business,” says Stefan Kalb, Co-founder and CEO at Shelf Engine.

“We believe this partnership will continue to revolutionise and streamline order management across the enterprise.”

“Adopting Shelf Engine’s AI solutions aligns seamlessly with our mission of Serving Others, helping our teams enhance value and convenience for our customers,” says Allen Warch, Vice President, Division Merchandise Manager with leadership of fresh merchandise at Dollar General.

“This collaboration is a strategic step towards improving our operational efficiency while serving our customers with improved in-stock levels of fresh produce.”