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Business Wire
28-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Toshiba Hardware and Software Leaders Win National Women of Influence Award for Transformative Contributions to Retail Technology
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Honoring their innovations and impact on the retail technology industry, Stacy Arrington and Johanna Hinkle from Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions have been named 2025 recipients of The Shelby-Griffin Report's Women of Influence in the Food Industry Award. This prestigious recognition celebrates two standout leaders whose work embodies Toshiba's commitment to driving innovation, operational excellence, and customer success in the evolving food retail industry. 'Leaders like Stacy and Johanna bring that foundation to life every day. Their vision, creativity, and impact reflect the very best of who we are as a company and how we help propel the industry forward.' 'At Toshiba, our strength as a global leader in retail technology is built on a foundation of innovation, deep expertise, and an unwavering commitment to our customers,' said Rance Poehler, President and CEO of Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions. 'Leaders like Stacy and Johanna bring that foundation to life every day. Their vision, creativity, and impact reflect the very best of who we are as a company and how we help propel the industry forward.' As Manager of Hardware Development, Arrington is instrumental in bringing next-generation retail solutions to life, including the new MxP™ Vision Kiosk, an advanced product recognition system designed specifically for high-volume, small-format food retailers. Backed by over 20 years in the industry and recognized as a Toshiba Master Inventor with 20 patents, she blends deep technical expertise with a strong understanding of real-world customer needs. 'I'm proud to be part of a company that not only invests in groundbreaking technology but also in the people who bring those ideas to life,' said Arrington. 'As we build the future of food retail, I hope my journey encourages more women to pursue their passions, lead boldly, and know they belong in every room where innovation happens.' In 2024, Arrington took on a formal leadership role where she now influences product strategy and mentors Toshiba's next generation of engineers and interns. Her ability to lead with empathy, precision, and a relentless focus on customer success underscores her value to the broader retail technology ecosystem. Hinkle is a driving force behind Toshiba's retail innovation strategy, playing a critical role in developing and expanding the ELERA® Security Suite. In her role as Director of AI & Automation Solutions, Hinkle empowers food retailers to tackle shrink, one of the industry's most pressing challenges. Under her leadership, ELERA Security Suite has evolved into a global solution delivering measurable return on investment and operational resilience for retailers. 'Innovation isn't just about building technology—it's about challenging assumptions, empowering others, and solving the problems that matter most. I'm proud to be part of a company that empowers women, champions bold thinking, and is transforming how retailers fight shrink and drive smarter business outcomes. Together, we're redefining the industry's future,' said Hinkle. Known for her ability to translate complex challenges into scalable, effective solutions, Hinkle also serves as a mentor and innovation champion within Toshiba. Her commitment to supporting women in technology and nurturing future innovators exemplifies the company's values of empowerment and leadership. The Shelby Report selects Women of Influence winners for demonstrating a superior level of dedication and professionalism in the success of their company and the industry, as well as leadership through other initiatives such as charity, philanthropy, or civic work. About Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions: Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions empowers retail to thrive and prosper through a dynamic ecosystem of smarter, more agile solutions and services that enable retailers to resiliently evolve with generations of consumers and adapt to market conditions. Supported by a global organization of devoted employees and partners, retailers gain more visibility and control over operations while enjoying the flexibility to build, scale, and transform retail experiences that anticipate and fulfill consumers' ever-changing needs. Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions is a wholly owned subsidiary of Toshiba Tec Corporation, which is traded on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Colombia's Olímpica picks Toshiba to optimise in-store experience
Colombian supermarket chain Olímpica has chosen Toshiba's technology solutions to upgrade and refine the shopping experience within its stores. The Latin American retailer will integrate the complete ELERA Security Suite from Toshiba to mitigate losses and augment store security using advanced AI for image recognition and behaviour analysis at the point of sale. Olímpica will also introduce Toshiba's self-checkout systems along with advanced security measures aimed at increasing operational effectiveness and providing customers with a smooth shopping journey. Olímpica IT manager Omar Villamil stated: "Olímpica is revolutionising stores by partnering with Toshiba for state-of-the-art technology, expert consulting and comprehensive support at every stage of implementation. 'With Toshiba's self-checkout systems, we aim to enrich our customers' shopping experience by offering modern and efficient payment alternatives, including cash, cards or electronic methods like QR codes. We are rolling out this solution to more stores nationwide, re-inforcing our innovation strategy to continue enhancing the customer experience without compromising service quality." Toshiba has maintained a trusted relationship with Olímpica over many years, collaborating closely to understand the retailer's requirements and deliver customised solutions that streamline store functions and foster customer interaction while ensuring smooth integration with existing systems. Olímpica's initiative to improve customer service includes efforts to decrease waiting times and transform checkout operations. The ELERA Security Suite employs advanced AI and computer vision technologies to increase scanning precision, limit manual input and curtail losses through integrated loss prevention at self-checkout stations. These advancements refine checkout efficiency and enable store personnel to concentrate on delivering superior customer service. Toshiba global commerce solutions sales vice-president Manuel Medecigo stated: "By implementing Toshiba's self-checkout and ELERA Security Suite, Olímpica can optimise customer flow, enhance payment accuracy and deliver a faster experience. "The partnership highlights our commitment to supporting retailers with innovative, scaleable, customised technologies that drive long-term success." In February 2025, Chilean supermarket chain Cugat integrated the same Toshiba self-checkout systems into its retail operations. "Colombia's Olímpica picks Toshiba to optimise in-store experience" was originally created and published by Retail Insight Network, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
