AI video intelligence for grocery operators

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

Yes. i3’s AI detection flags common grocery theft methods, including bottom-of-basket concealment and self-checkout skipping, and alerts staff in real time.

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

i3’s Smart-ER prioritizes alerts by risk level, so high-volume grocery stores surface the most critical incidents without false-positive overload.

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

Yes. i3 provides monitoring for deli, bakery, and seafood counters, with analytics that optimize staffing and reduce wait times in these high-touch departments.

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

i3’s heat mapping shows which store areas drive the most engagement, helping you place promotional displays and measure seasonal merchandising against real foot-traffic data.

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Solution Overview

AI video analytics for today's grocery operations

i3 International is an AI-powered video analytics platform for grocery operators, from independent single-store grocers to national chains. It integrates with your existing cameras and POS systems to turn everyday operational and transaction data into real-time intelligence. As self-checkout, curbside pickup, and delivery reshape grocery retail, i3 helps operators reduce shrink, speed up investigations, and make faster decisions.

What's in it for your business

Asset Protection

Find shrink faster and protect every transaction

Smart Exception Reporting (i3’s Smart-ER) – Reduce investigation time with our leading integrated AP tools.
Walk-out/ pushout detection – i3 immediately triggers alerts on cart pushouts and walk-outs with our forefront Trajectory Anomaly solution
Operational Risk Intelligence – Identify shrink trends in your organization and reduce the noise in abnormal transactions
Locate shrink and theft – Identify theft rings and patterns across multiple locations with i3’s cutting edge technology

Operational Efficiency

Optimize staffing and shorten checkout queues

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 around the clock

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?

i3 International uses heat mapping and people counting to adapt to grocery-specific traffic, including multiple departments, seasonal changes, and promotional events. The platform handles varying flows across the store without manual setup.

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

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

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

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

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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