EPISODE · Sep 18, 2025 · 9 MIN
Carrefour's Helene Labaume on Innovation at Scale: From Computer Vision to AI Product Formulation
from Omni Talk Retail
EXCLUSIVE: Carrefour's Innovation Director Helene Labaume reveals how one of the world's largest retailers (90+ billion revenue) manages breakthrough technology adoption across 40+ countries.Recorded live from the VusionGroup Podcast Studio on NRF Europe's final day, we discover Carrefour's systematic innovation approach:✅ Why they invested in "immature" computer vision 5 years ago (now scaling to stores)✅ Its venture fund's 4 strategic investment streams✅ Smart glasses "deep dive" with use cases for consumers AND associates✅ AI product formulation: improving recipes and creating vegan alternatives✅ CEO support as the secret weapon for innovation communication✅ Future retail vision: AI + Technology + Human connectionThe philosophy: "If you see a connected barbecue launched by Carrefour, it won't be us"—they focus on disruption, not gimmicks.🎯 Perfect for: Innovation managers, retail executives, VC professionals, and anyone interested in long-term technology adoption strategies.#Carrefour #GlobalRetail #RetailInnovation #ComputerVision #SmartGlassesThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy
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