Just Around The Corner autonomous store launches in Portugal with media firm Impresa Group
Just Around The Corner has opened a new store in conjuntion with Portuguese media conglomerate Impresa Group.
The company was launched by former Sensei executive Miguel Murta Cardoso with the aim of "simplifying your day by bringing the best of modern retail closer to you".
The Portugal-based startup specialises in autonomous mini-markets that are open 24/7 and situated in offices and condominiums, offering the likes of snacks, meals, milk and bread, frozen, fresh, drinks, hygiene and cleaning products.
In a LinkedIn post, Cardoso said: "We are very happy to bring more convenience and healthy options to the daily lives of the teams that make brands such as SIC, SIC Notícias, Expresso, among others, happen."
"Each new store is an important step in our mission to make access to good products easier, closer and smarter. Thank you to the Impresa Group for the trust, it is a privilege to be part of your space. And next week, there is more news in the north of the country."
2025 RTIH INNOVATION AWARDS
Autonomous stores were a key focus area 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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