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 for its groundbreaking partnership with Morrisons. This recognition highlights the largest-scale computer vision deployment in grocery retail, revolutionizing store operations and enhancing customer experiences.

Through the installation of 200,000 shelf-edge cameras across 500 Morrisons stores in just eight months, Focal Systems has helped transform replenishment operations, delivering:

Over 2% improvement in customer availability across all stores (with up to 4% in top-performing locations)
Significant reductions in waste and shrink
Enhanced customer and colleague satisfaction
Operational efficiencies, saving hours of manual work daily

Morrisons' commitment to leveraging cutting-edge AI and computer vision technology has driven measurable results, improving stock accuracy, reducing waste, and elevating the overall shopping experience. As Morrisons CEO Rami Batieh noted:

"This system is bringing down in-day replenishment times significantly, positively affecting availability, sales, and customer satisfaction."

This achievement underscores the power of AI-driven retail innovation. Focal Systems extends its gratitude to the Morrisons team for their trust, collaboration, and vision, and to its own dedicated team for making this ambitious project a reality.

As leaders in retail technology, Focal Systems remains committed to shaping the future of grocery retail through continued innovation and strategic partnerships.

About Focal Systems
Focal Systems is a leading provider of AI-powered retail solutions, specializing in computer vision technology that optimizes inventory management and store operations. By leveraging advanced automation, Focal Systems helps retailers enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve customer experiences.