Enhancing in-store visibility and staff safety with Visionfacts AI: A case study on bloomery

Bloomery is a cannabis retailer committed to creating a personalized, secure, and welcoming retail experience. With a team of passionate and knowledgeable staff, Bloomery sets the bar high in customer service, compliance, and operational transparency in a regulated space.

Key takeaways

• 35% reduction in in-store incidents within 60 days
• Real-time staff safety alerts improved emergency response by 40%
• Customer wait times reduced through intelligent queue monitoring
• 24/7 visual coverage without increasing overhead

The challenge

Operating in a highly regulated and sensitive market, Bloomery faced:

• Limited visibility across store zones
• Delayed response to security or safety events
• Inability to track footfall and optimize staff deployment
• Regulatory pressure for audit-ready security logs

Visionfacts solution

Visionfacts.ai deployed an AI-powered computer vision platform tailored for retail safety and performance:

• Smart camera feeds integrated with Bloomery’s existing CCTV infrastructure
• Real-time alerts for unauthorized access, staff duress, and unusual behavior
• Heatmaps and dwell-time analytics for layout optimization
• Compliance-ready incident logs and time-stamped video clips

Measurable outcomes

• Week 1–2: Site assessment and custom AI model tuning
• Week 3: Camera integration and real-time dashboard deployment
• Week 4: Staff onboarding and training on alert management
• Ongoing: Monthly optimization based on event frequency

Quantifying progress: trends Over time

Obstacles & resolutions

• Challenge: Low-light conditions in storage areas
  Solution: Infrared-compatible vision modules
• Challenge: Staff privacy concerns
  Solution: Clear policy on non-invasive alert zones and no facial recognition

Client testimonial

Conclusion

Visionfacts.ai helped Bloomery turn real-time vision into real-world results. From smarter incident handling to confident, empowered staff—AI-powered awareness is now part of Bloomery’s DNA.