Smart Video Ai Solutions for Grocery Stores

Optimize your Store’s Performance with Ai-powered Intelligence

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The next generation of grocery retail is here.

Grocery retail is evolving rapidly with the rise of self-checkout, curbside pickup, and delivery services. i3 International helps grocery operators meet these demands with an Ai-powered video analytics platform that integrates seamlessly with your existing infrastructure. We turn everyday operational data into real-time intelligence, enabling faster decision-making and measurable performance improvements.

What's in it for your business

Asset Protection

Prevent Loss. Protect Every Transaction

Smart Exception Reporting (i3’s Smart-ER) – Reduce investigation time by up to 87% with our leading integrated AP tools. See product in action
Walk-out/ pushout detection – i3 immediately triggers alerts on cart pushouts and walk-outs with our forefront Trajectory Anomaly solution
Integrated AP analyst – Automatically flag and take action against suspicious transactions and workplace incidents such as slip-and-falls or skipped check-out lines with our software that works as an integrated AP analyst
Locate shrink and theft – Identify theft rings and patterns across multiple locations with i3’s cutting edge technology

Operational Efficiency

Optimize staffing. Improve service

Traffic count and analytics – Monitor occupancy in real time to optimize staffing with i3’s People Counting and conversion analytics
Heat Mapping and dwell – Use heat mapping and dwell time analytics to adjust store layouts. Reduce bottlenecks, check-out and deli counter times
Display engagement and insights – Ensure promotional displays are engaging customers effectively
Advanced Ai detection – Our software alerts you when there are bottom of the basket items needed to be scanned, blocked emergency exits, and incident management alerts for site audits

Safety and Security

Protect your people and property 24/7

Facial recognition (i3Ai Sentry) – Detect unauthorized access, suspicious activity, and safety risks in real-time. Grant or deny access to facilities or detect unwanted visitors with i3’s leading Ai Sentry photo matching solution.
Encrypted Video Transfer (EVT) – Create legally admissible evidence with our EVT technology. i3 is SOC 2 certified, ensuring all data is protected and handled with industry-grade standards.
Safety and compliance management – Monitor for blocked emergency exits, slip-and-falls and other compliance issues.

Real-world impact

“i3’s level of service has been absolutely fantastic and their customer support is always on point and we have never had a better product in our building.”

Corey Freeman

Director of Loss Prevention at Consentino’s

Frequently Asked Questions

How does i3's solution handle the complexity of grocery store layouts and traffic patterns? +

Our platform is designed to manage complex retail environments with multiple departments, varying traffic flows, and diverse customer behaviors. Heat mapping and people counting analytics adapt to grocery-specific patterns including seasonal changes, promotional events, and department-specific traffic.

Can the system detect bottom-of-basket items and other grocery-specific theft methods? +

Yes. Our advanced Ai detection specifically monitors for common grocery theft methods including bottom-of-basket concealment, and self-checkout skipping. The system alerts staff in real-time to prevent losses while maintaining a positive customer experience.

How does Smart-ER work with the high transaction volumes typical in grocery stores? +

Smart-ER is designed to handle high-volume environments efficiently. The system intelligently prioritizes alerts based on risk levels and transaction patterns, ensuring that your staff focuses on the most critical incidents without being overwhelmed by false positives.

Does the solution integrate with our deli counter and specialty department operations? +

Our platform provides specialized monitoring for service counters including deli, bakery, and seafood departments. Analytics help optimize staffing levels, reduce wait times, and improve service efficiency in these high-touch customer areas.

How can heat mapping help with our promotional displays and seasonal merchandising? +

Heat mapping reveals which areas of your store generate the most customer engagement, helping you optimize promotional display placement. You can measure the effectiveness of seasonal merchandising and adjust layouts based on actual customer behavior data rather than assumptions.

See the difference for yourself.

Experience how i3’s AI-powered video and analytics solutions turn data into real-time decisions that enhance safety, reduce loss, and drive smarter operations.

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