Every day, retailers lose up to 15% of potential sales due to empty shelves, misplaced items, and incorrect price tags. Traditional manual audits often can’t keep up with the pace of change in high-traffic stores. Fortunately, modern technology offers a smart solution – fixed cameras with real-time video analytics.
How does it work?
Cameras mounted above shelves continuously scan product displays. A special AI-powered algorithm instantly analyzes the video feed and detects:
- Out-of-stock situations on shelves;
- Planogram compliance violations (merchandising);
- Mismatched price tags or promotional labels.
The system automatically sends alerts to the store’s management system or a mobile app, enabling staff to react immediately.
Key Business Benefits:
- Instant Reaction: Issues are identified and resolved before customers even notice them.
- Unmatched Accuracy: AI algorithms detect the slightest deviations from set standards.
- Reduced Operational Costs: Optimizes the routes and tasks of merchandisers and auditors by providing targeted alerts.
- Powerful Analytics: Accumulated data helps analyze demand, optimize assortment, and prevent shrink.
This is a scalable solution suitable for both large chains and small businesses. Implementation can start with a pilot zone—for example, with a single product category.
This is more than just “smart surveillance”; it’s a strategic decision-making tool. The technology transforms raw shelf data into actionable insights, helping stores operate more efficiently and increase profitability.