SAP, Aramark Launch New 24/7 S.Mart Store

SAP, Aramark Launch New 24/7 S.Mart Store

SAP and Aramark open 24/7 S.Mart store in Germany with tech partners including Diebold Nixdorf and VusionGroup.

A new fully automated, 24/7 S.Mart store from SAP and Aramark opened up recently, after four months in development, at the former’s campus in Walldorf, Germany.

Tech partners include Diebold Nixdorf, VusionGroup, C2RO, payfree, Lenovo, Intel Corporation, and Adyen. The store will offer convenience products and will initially be used by SAP employees.

It features:

  • RFID for fast checkout and fast inventory
  • Computer vision for a personalised customer experience, and also for theft prevention
  • Digital temperature monitoring
  • Cameras checking for stockouts

In a LinkedIn post, Michael Bosch, CEO at Checkout Peak, said, “Imagine walking in, grabbing a jar of Nutella, and heading out – all in under 50 seconds. Thanks to RFID technology and Payfree, every product is automatically detected. The receipt? Seamlessly generated in the background using SAP Customer Checkout.”

He added, “An exciting, forward thinking environment was created right at the SAP campus. We’re proud to have contributed to such a unique project. Stop by and experience the future of retail!”

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