What’s happening with retail automation in 2025? Investment in supply chain technology appears to be flattening out as retailers shift focus from large new projects to optimizing existing infrastructure.

Anne and Chris sit down with Kim Baudry from Dematic to explore what this means for AI in logistics, warehouse automation, and the future of retail distribution.

⏳ Timestamps:

0:00 - Introduction & welcome to Kim Baudry

1:03 - The current state of automation investment in retail

3:00 - Why supply chain automation is slowing down in 2025

5:45 - How economic uncertainty & interest rates impact investment

7:33 - Where retailers are focusing automation budgets now

10:05 - The role of AI & machine learning in warehouse optimization

12:50 - How digital twins help simulate supply chain changes

15:17 - Retailers "sweating their assets" & maximizing existing infrastructure

18:00 - The impact of tariffs & global trade shifts on supply chain strategies

22:05 - The future of supply chain efficiency & retail distribution

25:30 - Final thoughts

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Join Chris and Anne as they interview Simbe Robotics CEO Brad Bogolea for an in-depth discussion about how retail robotics are revolutionizing store operations. Learn how Simbe's Tally robot reduces out-of-stocks by 60%, improves inventory accuracy, why both store associates and customers are embracing the use of robotics, and discover why 2025 could be the year retail robotics go mainstream!

Key Moments Include:

• 1:51 - Origins of Simbe and the development of Tally
• 4:24 - How retailers utilize robotics data
• 8:13 - Real-world implementation examples
• 15:18 - Impact on store associates and operations
• 21:42 - Best practices for robotics deployment
• 26:31 - Customer reactions to in-store robots
• 30:35 - Future of retail robotics
• 34:40 - Discussion of shelf management challenges

#retailtrends #retailtechnology #retailinnovation #retailoperations #inventorymanagement #robotics

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In this episode of the Omni Talk Retail Spotlight Series Podcast, hosts Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga dive into the world of private brands with special guests Brandon Warren and Bethany Davis of the Barcode Group.

Discover why private brands are crucial to retail growth, who’s winning the private label game, and how retailers like Costco, Walmart, and Target are adapting their strategies. Brandon and Bethany also share actionable advice for manufacturers and retailers looking to elevate their private label programs.

Key moments to look for:

• [00:00] Intro and overview of the Barcode Group
• [05:21] Why private brands are booming in retail
• [13:42] Comparing Costco, Walmart, and Target private label strategies
• [24:30] Challenges for manufacturers in adapting to private label growth
• [34:45] Winners, sleepers, and areas for improvement in private brands
• [39:55] Actionable advice for retailers and manufacturers

Don’t miss this insightful conversation full of expert takes and innovative ideas!

#privatelabel #retailstrategy #target #walmart #costco

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