New Focal Data Exposes Overlooked Theft Patterns
The Challenge Retail theft has surged in recent years, costing U.S. retailers billions annually. For grocers, the impact is especially severe: thin margins, open layouts, and essential goods make them […]
Lessons Learned from Winter Storm Fern
Last weekend’s snowstorm reinforced a key lesson in grocery operations: weather-driven out-of-stocks peak earlier – and last longer – than the storm itself. Looking at department-level gap data across stores […]
Focal Systems Named Confluent’s Inaugural Data Streaming Startup of the Year
We’re honored to be recognized as Confluent’s first-ever Data Streaming Startup of the Year (Americas). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zz2d-hJcPTg We’re honored to be recognized as Confluent’s first-ever Data Streaming Startup of the Year (Americas). Our […]
NRF 2026 Retail’s Big Show | Jan 11-13, 2026
Connect with the Focal Systems team at NRF 2026! Meet our industry-leading experts who are revolutionizing retail with Real-Time Shelf Intelligence powered by AI-driven cameras.
Retailers zoom in on success with in-store AI cameras
We’re proud to share this behind-the-scenes look at how Morrisons is using Focal Systems to transform grocery operations. Our AI-powered shelf monitoring is helping teams reduce waste, improve margins, and […]
Shelf-edge AI cams boost availability at Morrisons | Events & Awards | The Grocer
The first AI deployment of its kind at scale within the UK, Focal Systems installed more than 200,000 tiny, shelf-edge, AI-powered availability cameras into 498 Morrisons supermarkets in just eight […]
The 4 PM Stock-Out Surge: Preempting Evening Rush Empties
In today’s competitive retail environment, even a few minutes of out-of-stock (OOS) on your best-selling items can translate to significant lost revenue and frustrated shoppers, and reduced loyalty.
Focal Systems Welcomes Xavier Carvalho as Head of Innovation
Focal Systems Welcomes Xavier Carvalho as Head of Innovation. Xavier joins us with an impressive track record of pioneering AI-driven retail technologies. Most recently, he led the development of Store Intelligence, a breakthrough solution from RetechLabs / SymphonyAI,
Focal Systems and Morrisons Win 2024 Digital Transformation Project of the Year Award for AI-Powered Retail Innovation
Focal Systems is proud to announce that it has been awarded the prestigious 2024 Digital Transformation Project of the Year
Focal Systems and Pricer Announce Strategic Collaboration to Drive the Next Step in Physical Store Digitalization
This collaboration brings together Pricer’s innovations in dynamic pricing and shelf-edge communication with Focal Systems’ advanced computer vision and product availability solutions to maximize shopper satisfaction while optimizing retail operations.