Convenience firm Lekkerland opens first of kind AI powered unmanned REWE ready store in Germany
Lekkerland, part of REWE Group, has opened its first Smart BOX, an unmanned REWE ready convenience store at an EnBW fast charging park in Kamen, Germany.
In a LinkedIn post, Lekkerland said: “Go in, take items, go out - that's how convenient shopping in the shop is. Artificial intelligence (AI) makes it possible: cameras record which items customers take out. After completing the purchase, the invoice amount is automatically debited from a cashless means of payment that was recorded upon entry.”
It added: “The store that has now opened is the first of its kind in Lekkerland. So far, we operate unmanned shops at more than 20 locations that use different technologies.”
The fast charging park near the Kamener Kreuz, which opened in 2021, is the largest in the EnBW HyperNetz.
Volker Rimpler, Vice President E-Mobility Construction & Rollout at EnBW, commented: “Our expansion of the largest fast charging network in Germany not only includes modern charging stations. The range of on-site services is also becoming increasingly important.”
“This varies depending on your location. Drivers look forward to snacks and refreshments when quickly charging on long journeys. The practical shop solution from our partner Lekkerland not only offers a comprehensive range of groceries. It is also based on a fully digital concept for a special shopping experience, which is now also available to our customers.”
2024 RTIH INNOVATION AWARDS
Autonomous stores are a key focus area for the sixth edition of the RTIH Innovation Awards, which are now closed for entries.
The awards, sponsored by Vista Technology Support, Scala, CADS, 3D Cloud, Brightpearl by Sage’s Lightning 50, Business France, and Retail Technology Show 2025, celebrate global tech innovation in a fast moving omnichannel world.
Key 2024 dates
Friday, 25th October: Award entry deadline
Tuesday, 29th October: 2024 shortlist revealed
30th October-6th November: Judging days
Thursday, 21st November: Winners announced at the 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards ceremony, to be held at RIBA’s 66 Portland Place HQ in Central London.
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