Grab2Go and Selver announce autonomous outdoor store pilot at Ülemiste City business park in Tallinn, Estonia

Grab2Go reports that a new autonomous outdoor store, in collaboration with Selver, has opened in Ülemiste City, a business park in Tallinn, Estonia.

In a LinkedIn post, Grab2Go Founder Mart Viilipus said: “This pilot project is a significant step forward for our team and an exciting opportunity to push the boundaries of retail innovation.”

“We’re committed to making shopping more seamless and accessible while tackling some of the industry's biggest challenges - like labour shortages, high operational costs for 24/7 service, and overall business efficiency.”

“This project is a chance to showcase our cutting-edge technology in action and test its effectiveness in real-world conditions.”

He concluded: “We’re eager to see how customers respond to the convenience of shopping anytime, quickly, and easily. We’re just getting started, and I’m excited to see how this technology continues to evolve and transform the future of retail.”

2024 RTIH INNOVATION AWARDS

Autonomous stores are a key focus area for the sixth edition of the RTIH Innovation Awards, which is now open for entries.

The awards, sponsored by CADS, 3D Cloud, Retail Technology Show 2025, and Business France, celebrate global tech innovation in a fast moving omnichannel world.

It’s free to enter and you can do so across multiple categories.

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.