Online grocer Rohlik Group and Sereact tie up aims to scale AI robotics beyond pilots and single sites
Sereact, a specialist in AI driven robotics, and Rohlik Group, a European online grocer, are teaming up.
A roll-out begins with 24 robots across Rohlik’s German and Austrian brands - Knuspr and Gurkerl - operating in Berlin and Vienna fulfilment centres, with Frankfurt to follow. The programme is designed to expand quickly, with both companies aiming to deploy more than 100 robots as the partnership grows.
This will allow Rohlik to optimise key parameters such as throughput, reliability, and the coordination between fresh and dry food zones.
“Rohlik is showing how AI robotics can scale beyond pilots and single sites,” says Ralf Gulde, CEO at Sereact. “With 24 additional robots committed and a roadmap targeting more than 100 across its European network, Rohlik is setting a new benchmark for what large scale robotic fulfilment can look like in grocery e-commerce.”
2025 RTIH INNOVATION AWARDS
AI and automation were key focus areas at the 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards.
We received a record number of entries and many fantastic examples of the continued resilience and dynamism of the retail space during hugely challenging times.
For a full rundown of all of the shortlisted entries, click here.
Our 2025 hall of fame entrants were revealed during a sold out event which took place at The HAC in Central London on 16th October and consisted of a drinks reception, three course meal, and awards ceremony presided over by award winning comedian, actress and writer Tiff Stevenson.
In his welcome speech, Scott Thompson, Founder and Editor, RTIH, said: “This is the awards’ fifth year as a physical event. We started off with just 30 people at the South Place Hotel not far from here, then moved to London Bridge Hotel, then The Barbican, and last year RIBA’s HQ in the West End.”
“But I’m conscious of the fact that, to quote the legend that is Taylor Swift, You’re only as hot as your last hit, baby. So, this year we’ve moved to our biggest venue yet, and also pulled in our largest number of entries to date and broken attendance records.”
He added: “This year’s submissions have without doubt been our best yet. To quote one of the judges: The examples of innovative developments across both traditional and digital retail spaces were truly remarkable.”
Congratulations to our winners, and a big thank you to our sponsors, judging panel, the legend that is Tiff Stevenson, and all those who attended our 2025 gathering.
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