Hungary’s First Hybrid Smart Store Launches in Szeged

Customers can shop in the nonstop smart store with a mobile app and a QR code. The new system cost nearly 300 million forints to develop. According to the owners, it may be worth it.

Customers, especially those living in smaller towns, have to learn a new concept.

Hungary’s First Hybrid Smart Store Launches in Szeged

Hungary’s first hybrid smart store officially opened on Thursday in Szeged’s Saint Stephen Square. Operated by Coop Szeged Ltd, the store functions with traditional customer service during standard business hours and switches to fully automated, staff-free operation at night. At the opening, Coop Szeged CEO János Kelemen said the goal from the outset was to modernize the decades-old store in a cost-efficient way that would allow for extended ope…

The operation of the smart store opens a completely new chapter in retail.

Hungarian retail chain opens Hungary's first 24/7 unstaffed smart shop!

Hungary’s first unstaffed, 24/7 smart shop opened in Szeged by the Hungarian-owned retail chain Coop. The shop is located in Szeged’s downtown, in Szent István Square. Here’s how it works. Hungarian retail chain opened Hungary’s first 24/7 unstaffed smart shop According to Telex, the customers must register first. Afterwards, they can enter the shop with an app and QR code to collect what they need and pay for the goods with a credit card with t…

In unmanned mode, the store can be used with a phone app.