{"id":247472,"date":"2026-05-17T11:07:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-17T15:07:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news-you-need.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/17\/ann-summers-gets-its-data-straightened-out-last-weeks-biggest-retail-technology-plays-at-a-glance-retail-technology-innovation-hub\/"},"modified":"2026-05-17T11:11:28","modified_gmt":"2026-05-17T15:11:28","slug":"ann-summers-gets-its-data-straightened-out-last-weeks-biggest-retail-technology-plays-at-a-glance-retail-technology-innovation-hub","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news-you-need.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/17\/ann-summers-gets-its-data-straightened-out-last-weeks-biggest-retail-technology-plays-at-a-glance-retail-technology-innovation-hub\/","title":{"rendered":"Ann Summers gets its data straightened out: last week\u2019s biggest retail technology plays at a glance \u2014 Retail Technology Innovation Hub"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ann Summers gets its data straightened out: last week\u2019s biggest retail technology plays at a glance \u2014 Retail Technology Innovation Hub<\/a><\/p>\n

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Publish Date: 2026-05-17 11:07:00<\/a><\/p>\n

Source Domain: retailtechinnovationhub.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Albertsons Companies<\/strong><\/p>\n

Albertsons Companies<\/strong> has announced the launch of its patent pending Intelligent Quality Control tool, an AI powered solution that uses computer vision to support distribution centre associates in maintaining quality and consistency of fresh fruits and vegetables across the company\u2019s supply chain.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Built in house by its technology and supply chain teams, the tool uses Google Cloud\u2019s Gemini Enterprise, including Vision AI and Gemini models.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe built the AI powered Intelligent Quality Control tool to support our team of talented quality inspectors in our distribution centres, and early results show it\u2019s been incredibly helpful in increasing the consistency of quality rating which is crucial for highly perishable products such as fruits and vegetables,\u201d says Evan Rainwater, EVP and Chief Supply Chain Officer at Albertsons Cos. \u201cThis is just the latest advancement in how we are using AI within our multi-billion-dollar supply chain to improve operational efficiencies, improve product quality and ultimately enhance customer satisfaction.\u201d<\/p>\n

Integrating into the distribution centre workflow, the quality inspector feeds an image of the produce into the AI tool, powered by Google Cloud\u2019s Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform, which evaluates visual characteristics against Albertsons Cos.\u2019s established quality standards. The system then provides an accurate, consistent rating and recommendation to the inspector for approval.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Live now in select DCs, the tool is initially focused on quality inspections for strawberries and red and green grapes. The company is expanding the solution across the entire berry section with plans to scale the tool nationwide and incorporate more fresh products.\u00a0<\/p>\n

MC<\/strong><\/p>\n

MC<\/strong>, the retail division of\u00a0Sonae\u00a0that operates in Portugal\u2019s grocery market and health, wellness, and beauty space across the Iberian Peninsula, has selected\u00a0Blue Yonder cognitive solutions\u00a0for allocation and replenishment\u00a0to boost its supply chain…<\/strong><\/p>\n

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