Image Recognition

Involves Stage’s Image Recognition is an AI-powered solution designed to transform shelf photos into actionable retail execution data. It enables trade marketing teams to drastically reduce data collection time at the point of sale (POS), improve accuracy, and gain real-time insights into product presence, pricing, and compliance. With more than 90% accuracy, this tool empowers brands to optimize shelf space, monitor competitors, and make faster strategic decisions.

Features

• AI-powered image processing with over 90% accuracy
• Real-time identification of SKUs, facings, prices, and out-of-stocks
• Detection of shelf blocking, planogram compliance, and strike zone presence
• Automated reporting for field team guidance and performance evaluation
• Granular data extraction from a single shelf photo
• Processes over 3 million photos monthly
• Reduces survey time from 15 minutes to just 2 minutes

Capabilities

• Transforms shelf images into structured, reliable data
• Monitors brand presence and competitor activity across POS locations
• Supports strategic decision-making with real-time metrics
• Enables coverage of more stores with the same field team
• Integrates seamlessly into trade marketing workflows

Benefits

• Boosts team productivity and operational efficiency
• Improves data accuracy beyond human capabilities
• Accelerates time-to-insight for retail execution strategies
• Enhances visibility and control over shelf performance
• Delivers up to 7x ROI per dollar invested