Retail automation expands with shelf scanning and inventory techAI-generatedInstacart acquires Arpalus shelf-scanning technology for real-time inventoryRetail / DTC › Grocery and Convenience Retailers › Supermarkets and Other Grocery Retailers (except Convenience Retailers)Instacart acquired Arpalus, a shelf intelligence company that uses AI video scanning to track store inventory with 95% average accuracy, deployable across smartphones and smart carts. Real-time shelf visibility enables commerce platforms to sync inventory data between physical stores and ecommerce, improving fulfillment efficiency and reducing out-of-stock friction for retailers.Jul 19, 2026View full article →