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- Walmart Mexico selects EdgeSense by Vusion to power connected store transformation
- All Walmart Express stores fully deployed by the end of 2026
- Expansion planned to all Walmart Supercenters
Walmart de México y Centroamérica, the largest retailer in Mexico, is expanding its collaboration with Vusion, the global leader in AI-powered digitalization solutions for physical commerce, to deploy the EdgeSense connected store platform across its Walmart Express stores and begin the transformation of its Supercenter fleet.
This initiative builds on the growing global collaboration between Walmart and Vusion, following the successful deployment of Vusion’s connected store technologies across Walmart US stores. The expansion reinforces Vusion’s role as a strategic technology partner supporting Walmart’s connected store transformation.
Under this agreement, Walmart Express stores will be fully deployed with EdgeSense technology by the end of 2026, marking the first large-scale rollout of the platform in Latin America. Following this phase, Walmart Mexico also plans to expand the deployment to Walmart Supercenters, significantly accelerating the company’s digital store modernization strategy.
Across the initial deployment, Walmart Express stores will be equipped with more than 1.7 million electronic shelf labels and over 180,000 EdgeSense smart rails, creating one of the largest connected store technology deployments in Latin America.
Walmart Mexico will also begin a pilot deployment in its Bodega format, evaluating how EdgeSense technology can support additional store formats as part of the company’s long-term connected store strategy.
EdgeSense is Vusion’s next-generation connected store platform, combining intelligent shelf infrastructure, computer vision, artificial intelligence (AI), electronic shelf labels, and real-time retail data to create a unified operating system for physical stores. The platform enables retailers to automate store operations, improve inventory accuracy, and unlock new data-driven capabilities across merchandising, and shopper engagement.
Through this initiative, Walmart Mexico aims to:
- Deliver a more personalized and seamless customer experience
- Improve associate productivity through workflow automation and reduce manual tasks
- Modernize stores with AI-ready infrastructure to support future innovation
“The deployment of EdgeSense will help us further modernize our store operations and empower our associates to focus on serving customers,” said Paul Lewellen, Chief Operating Officer of Walmart de México y Centroamérica. “This initiative represents an important step in strengthening our operational capabilities while continuing to improve the shopping experience for millions of customers across Mexico.”
Philippe Bottine, Deputy CEO and EVP Vusion Americas, highlighted the strategic importance of the expansion: “We are very excited that Walmart is expanding its relationship with Vusion to Walmart Mexico. The rollout of EdgeSense across Walmart Express stores and the planned expansion to Supercenters represent a major milestone in our shared vision of building the connected store of the future. By combining AI, computer vision, and real-time data, EdgeSense helps retailers achieve new levels of operational excellence while delivering better experiences for both associates and shoppers.”
With this deployment, Walmart Mexico becomes the first retailer in Latin America to deploy EdgeSense at scale, positioning the company as a leader in retail innovation across the region.
Vusion looks forward to supporting Walmart Mexico as it continues to advance its connected store strategy and accelerate the digital transformation of its retail operations.
About Walmart de México y Centroamérica
Walmart de México y Centroamérica is a leading retail company serving millions of customers across Mexico and Central America. Headquartered in Mexico City, the company operates a variety of store formats—including Bodega Aurrera, Walmart Supercenter, Sam’s Club, and Walmart Express—designed to meet the diverse needs of local communities. With a mission to help people save money and live better, Walmart de México y Centroamérica is committed to offering quality products at everyday low prices while driving innovation, operational excellence, and sustainability across its operations. The company is a subsidiary of Walmart Inc. and employs over 200,000 associates in the region.
About Vusion
Vusion (formerly VusionGroup) is the global leader in AI-powered digitalization solutions for physical commerce, serving over 350 major retail groups in the world.
The group develops technologies that bring together the Internet of Things (IoT), data, and artificial intelligence (AI) to power Connected Commerce — transforming physical stores into intelligent, efficient, and sustainable environments for retailers, associates, and shoppers. It provides stores with solutions for operational excellence, local ecommerce, data-driven commerce, and retail media & shopper experiences. Through its integrated ecosystem, comprised of three layers, Vusion Intelligence, Vusion Connect, and Vusion Retail IoT, Vusion delivers the Artificial Intelligence of Things (AioT) for retail, helping the industry unlock higher performance, better experiences, and more responsible growth.
A pioneer in Positive Commerce, Vusion is committed to building a more sustainable, transparent, and human-centered retail future. The company supports the United Nations Global Compact initiative and has received a Platinum Sustainability Rating from EcoVadis, the world’s reference for business sustainability ratings.
Vusion is listed in compartment A of Euronext™ Paris and is a member of the SBF120 Index.
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What is a connected store platform?
A connected store platform integrates in-store technologies, data systems, and AI to provide real-time visibility into store operations. It enables retailers to monitor shelf conditions, product availability, and execution across locations, supporting more consistent and efficient store performance.
Vusion’s connected store platform is designed to support large-scale retailers with real-time operational visibility across all store formats.
The partnership focuses on deploying Vusion’s connected store platform across Walmart Mexico’s Express stores and supercenters. This rollout enables accurate shelf visibility into store operations, helping improve execution consistency and product availability across formats.
A connected store platform links shelf-edge infrastructure, store systems, and data into a unified environment. It provides continuous insight into what is happening in-store, allowing retailers to manage operations more effectively and maintain high execution standards.
A connected store platform provides real-time data on shelf conditions, inventory, and product placement. Store teams can quickly identify gaps, prioritize tasks, and ensure shelves are properly stocked and organized, leading to more consistent execution.
Large-scale deployments demonstrate how connected store technology can be implemented across multiple store formats and regions. This shows the platform’s ability to support operational consistency, scalability, and performance across complex retail environments.
Vusion enables a unified view of store operations across formats such as convenience stores and supercenters. This allows retailers to maintain consistent standards, adapt to different store needs, and manage execution more effectively at scale.
Real-time store data helps teams understand current conditions on the shelf and in-store. This allows for faster decision-making, better task prioritization, and improved product availability, supporting a smoother shopping experience.
This partnership reflects a shift toward connected, data-driven store environments where real-time visibility and AI support daily operations. Retailers are investing in platforms that help them scale execution and maintain consistency across locations.
Vusion provides a connected platform that integrates IoT, data, and AI across the entire store. While competitors are often associated with electronic shelf labels, Vusion focuses on enabling full store intelligence and scalable operational visibility.
