About this episode
Chris Walton & Anne Mezzenga sit down with Thom Blischok, Chairman and CEO, Dialogic Group, to discuss how automation, AI, and connected stores are reshaping retail live from the Simbe Podcast Studio at FMI. Thom breaks down the biggest mistakes retailers make with technology adoption, the future of real-time store analytics, and why robotic-powered shelf intelligence is the biggest industry breakthrough in 20 years. โฑ Time Stamps & Topics: ๐น [ 0:00 ] โ Live from FMI 2025 at the Simbe Robotics Booth ๐น [ 1:00 ] โ Meet Tom Blischok: His background & expertise in retail transformation ๐น [ 2:20 ] โ Retailโs biggest automation mistakes & why technology adoption fails ๐น [ 3:40 ] โ Why choosing the right technology partner is critical ๐น [ 4:50 ] โ Point-to-point vs. holistic solutions: What works best? ๐น [ 6:00 ] โ How Walmart, Schnucks, & BJโs Wholesale are leading in AI-driven retail ๐น [ 7:30 ] โ The Connected Store: How real-time shelf analytics are changing grocery retail ๐น [ 8:50 ] โ Simbe Robotics' role in next-gen store automation ๐ข Donโt miss this expert breakdown of how AI & automation are shaping the future of retail! ๐ Subscribe for more exclusive retail insights & interviews from FMI! #retailtrends #retailtechnology #fmi #groceryinnovation This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy