California supermarket chain Stater Bros. is rolling out an AI-powered ordering solution from Afresh in the produce department at all 169 of its stores following a successful pilot.
By replacing its previous manual ordering process, Stater Bros. will be able to reduce overstock, prevent excess inventory from sitting in the backroom and ensure the sales floor remains freshly stocked. During the pilot, Stater Bros. stores saw improved sales performance while simultaneously reducing waste.
“With Afresh, our produce managers have a tool that can assist them in placing orders that reduce waste and increase shelf life,” said Bertha Luna, SVP of Retail Operations at Stater Bros. Markets in a statement. “The result is fresher produce at affordable prices, which translates into happier and more loyal customers.”
Founded in 2017 with the mission to eliminate food waste and make fresh food accessible to all, Afresh now has partnerships with grocers in more than 5,000 store departments across 40 states, including Albertsons, Heinen’s, Bashas, Cub Foods and Smart & Final.
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