US retailer Northeast Grocery deploys Simbe’s Tally AI and automation solution across its store aisles

Northeast Grocery has launched Simbe’s Tally robot in select Price Chopper, Market 32 and Tops Friendly Markets locations.   

It has introduced the AI and automation solution across many of its markets in New York, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Vermont, and New Hampshire.

Scott Kessler, EVP, CIO at Northeast Grocery, says: “Tally’s autonomous, AI powered technology will navigate store aisles, scanning shelves to identify out-of-stock items and pricing discrepancies. This means more accurate pricing at checkout and better product availability for customers.”

“For shoppers, Tally’s impact will be huge - up to ten times more out-of-stock items identified compared to manual checks, and a 90% improvement in pricing accuracy. With this technology, store shelves will be better stocked, and prices will be more accurate, ensuring a smoother, more reliable shopping experience.”

He adds: “For store teams, Tally will streamline operations by taking on repetitive tasks like scanning shelves, allowing staff to focus on customer service and other high value activities while improving both store efficiency and customer satisfaction.”

2024 RTIH INNOVATION AWARDS

Physical stores are a key focus area for the sixth edition of the RTIH Innovation Awards, which is now open for entries.

The awards, sponsored by CADS, 3D Cloud, Retail Technology Show 2025, and Business France, celebrate global tech innovation in a fast moving omnichannel world.

It’s free to enter and you can do so across multiple categories.

Key 2024 dates

Friday, 25th October: Award entry deadline 

Tuesday, 29th October: 2024 shortlist revealed

30th October-6th November: Judging days

Thursday, 21st November: Winners announced at the 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards ceremony, to be held at RIBA’s 66 Portland Place HQ in Central London.