Retailers today are facing pressure from every direction. Labor costs are rising. Inventory accuracy is under the microscope. Pricing changes are constant. And store teams are being asked to do more with less, often without the tools they need to succeed.
At the same time, customer expectations are growing. Shoppers want full shelves, accurate prices, and a clean, safe store—every single time they visit. For many retailers, keeping up with these demands has become a daily struggle.
That’s where Badger Technologies comes in.
A product division of Jabil, Badger Technologies deploys autonomous robots that serve as in-store digital teammates. These robots scan store shelves multiple times per day, identify operational issues in real time, and help store teams respond faster and more efficiently. With more than 1,000 deployments worldwide, Badger Technologies is helping retailers turn everyday execution into a competitive advantage.
Addressing the Top 10 Challenges in Retail Operations
1. Labor shortages and cost pressures
Retailers are finding it harder than ever to hire and retain associates, especially for routine tasks like auditing shelves or checking prices. Badger Technologies’ robots perform up to 80 hours of scanning each week, giving store associates more time to focus on customer service, restocking, and higher-impact work.
2. Inventory accuracy and product availability
Out-of-stocks remain one of retail’s biggest profit leaks. At McCoy’s Building Supply, Badger Technologies helped reduce out-of-stock rates by up to 50 percent. Robots can scan up to 50,000 SKUs in just two hours, flagging gaps and helping staff replenish quickly. In some locations, inventory accuracy has reached 97 percent as a result.
3. Pricing accuracy and margin protection
Frequent price changes and promotions make it easy for errors to slip through. Badger Technologies compares shelf tags to back-end pricing files and flags mismatches before they become customer complaints. At McCoy’s, pricing accuracy improved to 97 percent after rollout.
4. Shrink and inventory loss
While Badger Technologies is not a security device, the robot helps detect inconsistencies that can lead to shrink. By capturing shelf conditions daily, store teams gain a clearer view of what’s missing, misplaced, or not moving as expected.
5. Customer confidence and satisfaction
When shelves are full, prices are accurate, and the store looks organized, shoppers notice. Badger Technologies helps reinforce trust by giving stores a more polished appearance and helping teams deliver a consistent experience—no matter how busy things get.
6. Sustainability and food safety
Retailers focused on ESG goals are using Badger Technologies to support smarter rotation practices and expiration tracking. In grocery stores, robots can leverage RFID to assist in identifying expired or soon-to-expire products, helping reduce waste and improving food safety compliance.
7. Store-level adoption and task execution
Technology adoption at the store level is often a barrier. Badger Technologies solves this by delivering clear, task-level insights through mobile dashboards. Associates receive prioritized lists of what needs attention, helping them respond faster and with greater confidence.
8. Hazard detection and safety alerts
Retailers lose millions each year due to preventable slip-and-fall accidents. Badger Technologies’ robots patrol the aisles looking for spills or obstructions and alert staff when hazards are detected. This helps reduce liability and creates a safer environment for everyone.
9. In-store engagement and retail media
Some deployments include a customer-facing screen, which can be used to deliver helpful information or brand messages. This creates a new touchpoint for shopper engagement and opens the door to monetized in-store media.
10. Omnichannel readiness and real-time data
As retailers push to improve their buy-online, pick-up-in-store experience, accurate shelf data becomes essential. By replacing hours of manual auditing with faster, more reliable scans, Badger Technologies helps stores fulfill online orders more accurately and avoid substitutions.
The Impact
The results speak for themselves. Badger Technologies’ robots have scanned more than 4 billion shelf items and operate at over 99 percent uptime. Customers like Busy Beaver have reported improved store execution and more time for associates to work on what matters most.
Retailers using Badger Technologies are gaining better visibility into daily operations, improving inventory accuracy, and delivering a more consistent shopping experience. And because the solution is offered through a Robotics-as-a-Service model, there’s no major upfront investment required.
Looking Ahead
Store conditions change by the minute, and every delay or distraction can affect performance. The most successful retailers are the ones that can respond quickly, keep teams focused, and eliminate the guesswork.
Badger Technologies gives them that ability. It’s not about replacing people. It’s about helping store teams do their jobs better, faster, and with fewer disruptions.
When the pressure’s on, a reliable digital teammate on the sales floor can make all the difference.
Learn more at www.badger-technologies.com