The BotPod - Retail Robotics: Transforming the Shopping Experience with AI-Powered Automation
Description
In this episode of Tech Talks, Danielle Blake, Senior Consultant, Autonomy & Robotics, is joined by Marie-Axelle Loustalot-Forest, a GTM and strategy advisor with a global career spanning Disney, Sephora, Staples, Ocado, and more, to explore how robotics and AI are transforming the retail experience.
From warehouse fulfilment and robotic picking to in-store analytics and unmanned nano-stores, this episode looks at the evolving role of automation in tackling labour shortages and redefining customer engagement. Marie-Axelle shares practical insights on scaling, integration, and go-to-market success, and what the future holds for robotics in a post-labour economy.
To speak to this episode’s host, Danielle Blake, please email her at d.blake@lawrenceharvey.com




