The BotPod - retail robotics: Transforming the shopping experience with AI-powered automation
By Danielle BlakeNovember 13, 20251 min read
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In this episode of Tech Talks, Danielle Blake, Senior Consultant, Autonomy & Robotics, is joined by Marie-Axelle Loustalot-Forest, a GTM and strategic advisor working at the intersection of retail and robotics.
With a career spanning companies like Disney, Sephora, Staples, and Ocado Solutions, Marie-Axelle shares how she transitioned from launching global e-commerce platforms to driving automation strategies in warehouse robotics and in-store retail solutions. The conversation explores the real-world application of AI-powered robotic arms, IoT-enabled store analytics, and the path to unmanned, automated retail stores, all through the lens of labour shortages, scaling challenges, and commercial go-to-market execution.
About the guest
Marie-Axelle Loustalot-Forest is a GTM and strategic advisor in retail robotics, currently working with Nomagic and Staxel. After launching e-commerce operations across Europe and China for Disney, Sephora, and Staples, she became the first Chief Commercial Officer at Ocado Solutions. Today, she helps robotics and retail tech companies bring AI-powered automation to warehouses, fulfilment centres, and in-store environments around the world.
To speak to this episode’s host, Danielle Blake, please email her at d.blake@lawrenceharvey.com
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