The expansion follows a testing phase where the Tally robot reduced controllable out-of-stocks by 58 percent and cut physical inventory audit times from three days to less than one. For HomeBase, which stocks hardware and ranch supplies in regions where alternatives are often miles away, the technology serves as a critical link in maintaining shelf availability. CEO Joel McLiney noted that the rapid adoption was driven by integrating the platform into daily routines rather than treating it as a standalone tech project.

Store managers now receive prioritized lists of shelf issues, allowing staff to pivot from manual auditing to customer service. This operational shift aligns with broader industry trends identified by Coresight Research, which estimates that in-store inefficiencies cost U.S. retailers $196.4 billion annually. HomeBase joins a growing international cohort of Simbe clients, including Kroger and BJ’s Wholesale Club, as retailers increasingly lean on automated visibility to manage complex store inventories.