Click to explore each section
This is a real demo!
Click to explore each section.
Pilot Configuration
Goal
I want to get continuous structured data on compet...
Gain insights on competitor tech and innovations — continuous updates without the hassle of manual research
12 website or app sources
The Jsonify AI will open these automatically to explore and find your information
10
data columns
12
dashboard widgets
4
integrations
1
notification
Recommended
Pilot Phase (Scoped Evaluation)
Up to 12 weeks
€3,000
/ month
Typical scope: multi-country, weekly updates, multiple categories
- Real data from real sources
- Live dashboards or export feeds
- Validate scope, refresh cadence, quality
- Fixed price, no ongoing commitment
Most teams start here to validate fit before expanding.
Now, schedule a short call below to confirm scope and start the pilot, or build something new.
or email us at paul@jsonify.co
Data sources are the websites and apps where information will be collected from. These can be changed or expanded at any time. This is turned into data rows.
Sample data preview. This is synthetic test data generated to illustrate the structure. Real data from your sources will be populated during the pilot. This data powers the dashboard widgets.
| id | Source | Headline | Format | Technology | Location | Implementation Date | Status | Estimated Investment | Last Updated | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
|
Walmart pilots autonomous shelf-scanning robots in midwest superstores | Supermarket | Autonomous shelf-scanning robots (Tally-style) | Chicago, IL, USA | Feb 1, 2026 | Pilot | $1.2M | Feb 3, 2026 | ||
| 2 |
|
Aldi tests cashierless express lanes in Berlin flagship | Discount supermarket | Computer vision cashierless checkout | Berlin, Germany | Jan 30, 2026 | Testing | €800,000 | Feb 2, 2026 | ||
| 3 |
|
Amazon expands Just Walk Out to mall pop-up stores | Pop-up | Just Walk Out (sensor fusion) | Los Angeles, CA, USA | Jan 28, 2026 | Rollout | $2.5M | Feb 1, 2026 | ||
| 4 |
|
Zalando trials AI-driven size recommendation kiosks | Department/online hybrid | AI size-fitting recommendation | Berlin, Germany | Jan 31, 2026 | Pilot | €400,000 | Feb 3, 2026 | ||
| 5 |
|
Walmart opens automated dark store for rapid grocery delivery | Dark store | Robotic picking & sorting | Houston, TX, USA | Jan 29, 2026 | Operational | $6.0M | Feb 4, 2026 | ||
| 6 |
|
Amazon tests humanoid pick assistants in high-volume fulfillment center | Fulfillment center | Humanoid robotic assistants | Seattle, WA, USA | Jan 27, 2026 | Pilot | $4.8M | Feb 2, 2026 | ||
| 7 |
|
European retailer network adopts unified inventory blockchain trial | Retail consortium | Blockchain inventory ledger | Amsterdam, Netherlands | Jan 25, 2026 | Trial | €1.1M | Feb 3, 2026 | ||
| 8 |
|
Walmart installs AI-powered demand forecasting across regional stores | Supermarket chain | AI demand forecasting platform | Regional (Midwest, USA) | Jan 26, 2026 | Rolling out | $3.3M | Feb 4, 2026 | ||
| 9 |
|
Aldi pilots smart trolley with scan-and-pay in select stores | Discount supermarket | Smart trolley with integrated POS | Hamburg, Germany | Jan 29, 2026 | Pilot | €650,000 | Feb 3, 2026 | ||
| 10 |
|
dm deploys shelf sensors for real-time stock alerts nationwide | Drugstore | IoT shelf sensors | Germany (nationwide) | Jan 30, 2026 | Deployed | €2.0M | Feb 4, 2026 | ||
| 11 |
|
Global grocer adopts cashier-less kiosks for quick checkout | Convenience store | Self-checkout kiosks with card+mobile pay | London, UK | Jan 31, 2026 | Launch | £450,000 | Feb 2, 2026 | ||
| 12 |
|
Chainstore rolls out shelf-edge digital pricing across 200 locations | Big-box retail | Electronic shelf labels (ESL) | Dallas, TX, USA | Feb 2, 2026 | Rolling out | $1.8M | Feb 4, 2026 | ||
| 13 |
|
Retailer integrates robot concierges for customer assistance | Mall department store | Customer-assist robots with NLP | Singapore | Jan 28, 2026 | Pilot | S$500,000 | Feb 1, 2026 | ||
| 14 |
|
Amazon unveils cashierless grocery micro-fulfillment concept | Micro-fulfillment center | Automated micro-fulfillment + cashierless pickup | New York, NY, USA | Jan 30, 2026 | Pilot | $3.9M | Feb 3, 2026 | ||
| 15 |
|
Luxury retailer tests AR mirrors in flagship to boost conversion | Flagship store | Augmented reality (virtual try-on) mirrors | Paris, France | Jan 27, 2026 | Testing | €720,000 | Feb 2, 2026 | ||
| 16 |
|
Startup partners with retailers to deploy hyperlocal pricing engine | Omnichannel retailer | Dynamic pricing AI engine | San Francisco, CA, USA | Jan 29, 2026 | Pilot | $600,000 | Feb 3, 2026 | ||
| 17 |
|
Pilot of autonomous delivery lockers linked to stores shows shorter ETAs | Store-backed locker network | Autonomous delivery lockers + API integration | Barcelona, Spain | Jan 26, 2026 | Pilot | €350,000 | Feb 1, 2026 | ||
| 18 |
|
Walmart expands in-aisle pick robots to seasonal categories | Supercenter | In-aisle picking robots | Phoenix, AZ, USA | Feb 2, 2026 | Expansion | $1.5M | Feb 4, 2026 | ||
| 19 |
|
Aldi trials photovoltaic-powered refrigeration units with remote monitoring | Supermarket | IoT refrigeration + solar | Munich, Germany | Jan 25, 2026 | Trial | €950,000 | Feb 2, 2026 | ||
| 20 |
|
dm introduces app-based store navigation for faster shopping | Drugstore | Indoor wayfinding (BLE + app) | Cologne, Germany | Jan 31, 2026 | Launched | €120,000 | Feb 3, 2026 | ||
| 21 |
|
Convenience chain pilots cashierless mobile checkout across 50 stores | Convenience store chain | Mobile self-checkout + QR validation | Toronto, Canada | Jan 30, 2026 | Pilot | CAD 540,000 | Feb 4, 2026 | ||
| 22 |
|
Home improvement retailer automates paint mixing with robotics | Home improvement store | Robotic paint mixing & dispensing | Atlanta, GA, USA | Jan 28, 2026 | Operational | $420,000 | Feb 2, 2026 | ||
| 23 |
|
Fashion brand deploys RFID tagging for real-time inventory accuracy | Boutique chain | RFID inventory management | Milan, Italy | Jan 29, 2026 | Deployed | €300,000 | Feb 3, 2026 | ||
| 24 |
|
Major supermarket introduces autonomous curbside fulfillment lockers | Supermarket chain | Autonomous curbside lockers + conveyor | Miami, FL, USA | Feb 1, 2026 | Launch | $1.0M | Feb 4, 2026 | ||
| 25 |
|
Retailer partners with robotics firm to automate returns processing | Returns hub | Robotic returns sorting system | Leeds, UK | Jan 27, 2026 | Pilot | £1.1M | Feb 2, 2026 | ||
| 26 |
|
Checkout startup rolls out frictionless biometric payment in pilots | Quick-service retail | Biometric payment (face+fingerprint) | Austin, TX, USA | Jan 26, 2026 | Testing | $250,000 | Feb 1, 2026 | ||
| 27 |
|
Cross-border retailer implements centralized returns analytics platform | E-commerce + stores | Returns analytics (SaaS) | Pan-European | Jan 30, 2026 | Launched | €450,000 | Feb 3, 2026 | ||
| 28 |
|
Walmart trials aerial inventory drones in large-format distribution centers | Distribution center | Indoor inventory drones | Cedar Rapids, IA, USA | Jan 28, 2026 | Pilot | $2.2M | Feb 2, 2026 | ||
| 29 |
|
Aldi leverages edge AI for loss prevention in high-theft stores | Supermarket | Edge AI video analytics | Stuttgart, Germany | Jan 31, 2026 | Deploying | €480,000 | Feb 4, 2026 | ||
| 30 |
|
dm pilots cashierless refill stations for personal care products | Drugstore | Automated refill kiosks + RFID | Düsseldorf, Germany | Jan 29, 2026 | Pilot | €210,000 | Feb 2, 2026 | ||
| Looking for more? Great news − this is just a small sample. Jsonify production workflows process anywhere from tens of thousands to millions of real data rows per run! | |||||||||||
From
–
To
Filters
Loading filters...
Loading filters...
Total Competitor Innovations Tracked
1,567
total innovations tracked
8%
New Technology Announcements by Source
Total Retail News Sources Monitored
320
total retail news sources monitored
8%
Trends in Retail Technology Implementations
Latest Retail News Articles
| Source | Article Title | Category | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
How AI is Shaping the Future of Retail Operations | Technology | 2026-01-30 |
|
|
The Rise of Automated Checkout Solutions in Grocery Stores | Innovation | 2026-01-28 |
|
|
Zalando Introduces New Store Format to Enhance Customer Experience | Store Format | 2026-01-25 |
|
|
Walmart Expands Automated Fulfillment Centers Nationwide | Automation | 2026-01-22 |
|
|
Top Retail Technology Trends to Watch in 2026 | Trends | 2026-01-20 |
|
|
Amazon's Latest Inventory Management Innovations | Technology | 2026-01-18 |
|
|
Aldi's Sustainable Store Format Innovations | Store Format | 2026-01-15 |
|
|
How DM is Using Technology to Enhance Customer Loyalty | Technology | 2026-01-10 |
Distribution of Innovations by Category
Top 5 Competitors by Automation Strategies
Cumulative Innovations Over Time
Competitor Corporate Website Updates
| Source | Update Type | Description | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
Announcement | Walmart introduces AI-driven inventory management system. | 2026-01-28 |
|
|
Innovation | Aldi launches a new cashier-less store format in Berlin. | 2026-01-25 |
|
|
Strategy | Amazon expands automation in logistics with drone delivery trials. | 2026-01-20 |
|
|
Partnership | Zalando partners with local brands to enhance product offerings. | 2026-01-22 |
|
|
Investment | TechCrunch reports on Walmart's $500M investment in retail technology startups. | 2026-01-30 |
|
|
Technology | New RFID technology adopted by DM for improved stock accuracy. | 2026-01-26 |
|
|
Case Study | Case study on automation impact at Aldi reveals 30% efficiency increase. | 2026-01-29 |
amazon.com
|
Update | Amazon develops new checkout-free shopping experience in select stores. | 2026-01-31 |
Store Format Innovations Breakdown
Key Insights on Competitor Strategies
Walmart has significantly increased its investment in automation technologies, focusing on AI-driven inventory management systems to enhance operational efficiency.
Aldi's recent expansion into online shopping platforms indicates a strategic shift to capture the growing e-commerce market, reflecting a broader trend among traditional retailers.
Retail Dive reports that store format innovations, such as experiential retail spaces, are becoming a common strategy among competitors to enhance customer engagement and drive foot traffic.
Frequency of Store Format Changes
Structured data feeds are included — we're happy to help with API integration and automation.
JSON
Loading...
CSV
Loading...
Looking for more? Great news − this is just a small sample. Typically, our commercial customers process tens of thousands to millions of data points per task!
Radar continuously monitors your selected web sources and alerts you the moment something changes.
+7
Recent change
New Implementation Detected
3h ago
Automated Checkout Systems reported by Aldi
Recent change
Store Format Innovation
3h ago
Zalando's New Store Concept launched in Berlin
Recent change
Corporate Update Found
3h ago
Walmart Automation Strategy new details released
Recent change
Technology Innovation Announce
Yesterday
AI Inventory Management by Amazon
amazon.com
Recent change
Coverage Gap Identified
Yesterday
Retail News on Automation missing from sources
Data connections determine where the collected data will be delivered. You can add, remove, or change connections at any time.
Scroll down to see more