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- During the 2026 Retail Technology Show, the UK’s largest retail technology event, Vusion received the show’s Innovation Trail Award for its flagship product, EdgeSense AI.
- EdgeSense AI is Vusion’s AI-powered ecosystem that provides retailers with real-time intelligence that turns in-store data into action.
April 23, 2026 – Vusion, the global leader in AI-powered digitalization solutions for physical commerce, has been named winner of the Retail Technology Show’s 2026 Innovation Trail Award for EdgeSense AI. The Innovation Trail Award recognizes standout innovation shaping the future of retail.
EdgeSense AI embeds artificial intelligence directly into the physical store, transforming connected stores into AI-native environments. Enabled through Bluetooth connected infrastructure, it utilises predictive analytics, electronic shelf labels and computer vision, to transform shelf data into immediate and actionable insights, improving the in-store experience for associates and customers alike.
EdgeSense AI is the next layer of EdgeSense. The well-established EdgeSense platform, built on Bluetooth enabled shelf-edge infrastructure, turns the store into a digital twin of itself – a spatially aware data environment that continuously updates the store’s “live map.” This map becomes the context layer that Generative AI models, autonomous agents, and AI wearables need to understand and interact intelligently with the physical world. For example, a shopper can ask, “Where’s my favorite pasta?” and instantly receive personalized guidance to its exact shelf, discover related recipes, or unlock personalized offers.
EdgeSense has already been rolled out at major European retailers including Carrefour in France and DM in Germany, in addition to being rolled out in all Walmart US stores. Designed to integrate within existing store systems and infrastructure, the technology has been deployed efficiently without disrupting day-to-day operations.
“In today’s retail landscape, innovation lies at the heart of unlocking competitive advantage, and shows like the Retail Technology Show sit at the forefront of that strategy, making this award all the more meaningful. With operational costs continuing to rise, technology remains of the last bastions of productivity – and innovation sits undeniably at the intersection of unlocking greater effectiveness and business performance. As digitial transformation evolves, the RTS’ judging panel has recognized that EdgeSense is where data and physical retail converge” said Roy Horgan, Group SEVP, Strategy, Marketing & Communications at Vusion
This recognition confirms the unique relevance of Vusion’s solutions and their positive impact in terms of operational excellence, e-Commerce performance, retail media and shopper engagement. This success has been driven by both its growing relationships with the world’s largest retailers – including Walmart, Carrefour, Asda, Co-op and Morrisons – and its award-winning innovative technology.
What is EdgeSense AI?
EdgeSense AI is a computer vision and edge intelligence solution from Vusion that provides real-time visibility into shelf conditions. It enables retailers to monitor product availability, placement, and merchandising execution directly in-store using AI-powered image analysis.
EdgeSense AI is a computer vision and edge intelligence solution that provides real-time visibility into shelf conditions. It helps retailers understand what is happening on the shelf by detecting product availability, placement, and merchandising execution.
EdgeSense AI was recognized for advancing how retailers monitor and manage in-store execution. Its ability to deliver real-time, shelf-level insights using AI and edge processing highlights its impact on improving operational visibility and consistency.
Computer vision analyzes shelf conditions continuously, allowing store teams to quickly identify gaps such as missing products or misplaced items. This improves product availability, merchandising accuracy, and overall store standards.
Edge AI enables data to be processed directly within the store, without relying only on cloud systems. This allows faster detection of shelf conditions and more immediate insights, supporting timely action by store teams.
EdgeSense AI provides clear, real-time insights into shelf conditions so store teams can prioritize tasks more effectively. This helps improve merchandising quality, maintain product availability, and enhance the in-store experience.
Traditional methods rely on manual checks or delayed data. EdgeSense AI automates shelf visibility through continuous image analysis, providing accurate and up-to-date insights without requiring constant manual intervention.
EdgeSense AI is a key component of the AI-native store, where real-time data and intelligence are embedded into store operations. It extends Vusion’s platform by adding visual intelligence to shelf-edge data, creating a more complete view of store conditions.
Vusion integrates computer vision, IoT, and AI into a unified platform focused on store intelligence. While competitors are primarily associated with electronic shelf labels, Vusion expands into real-time shelf visibility and AI-driven execution.
