Peak season is the toughest stretch for retailers. Store traffic doubles, labor is harder to find, and shelves empty faster than they can be replenished. Training seasonal associates takes time, and even then, turnover rates are high. Add inventory shrink into the mix—whether from sales, miscounts, or theft—and the pressure on replenishment systems multiplies.

Frontline teams also lose time to disruptions and competing priorities. That makes it harder to keep shelves full and shoppers satisfied.
That’s why high-performing retailers are turning to Badger Technologies’ next-generation digital teammates. By supporting overworked associates and ensuring inventory accuracy, they help stores handle the surge without losing shoppers.

Digital teammates scan every aisle, every shift, so associates don’t have to. That gives staff more time for customer service, merchandising, and keeping the front end running smoothly.

Every unit that leaves a shelf isn’t necessarily sold. By aligning shelf scans with corporate inventory files, digital teammates help retailers distinguish between true sales and disappearing inventory. That means smarter replenishment and fewer empty shelves.

NielsenIQ found that 43% of shoppers will go to a competitor after one out-of-stock. By detecting gaps faster and triggering replenishment, digital teammates help protect both short-term sales and long-term loyalty.

Accurate shelf data flows back to corporate systems. That gives Merchandising, Supply Chain, and Finance teams a clearer view of what’s really happening in stores, which leads to better decisions and fewer surprises.

Hiring more seasonal help isn’t always realistic. But with digital teammates in place, retailers can run smarter. By keeping shelves full, data accurate, and associates focused on service, Badger Technologies helps stores turn the chaos of peak season into an opportunity for stronger execution and better business results.