Convenience firm Lekkerland has opened a first-of-its-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.”