Romania Auchan

Cloudpick’s AI vision enables a fully autonomous grab‑and‑go store – scan, pick items, and walk out with zero friction.

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Auchan Go Launches Romania‘s First Autonomous Store with Cloudpick

Customer Requirements

As one of Europe’s leading retail groups, Auchan has always been at the forefront of retail innovation. With over 2,000 stores worldwide, the French retail giant continuously explores new ways to enhance customer experience and operational efficiency.

In Romania, Auchan saw an opportunity to introduce a fully autonomous, unattended smart store that would redefine everyday grocery shopping. Traditional retail faces familiar challenges: long queues, limited operating hours, and high labor costs. For modern consumers, especially in urban areas, speed and convenience are increasingly important.

Auchan wanted to create a store where customers could shop anytime, without waiting, without friction – while also gaining real‑time operational insights to run the store efficiently.

Cloudpick Solution

Cloudpick partnered with Auchan to launch Auchan Go – Romania‘s first autonomous cashier‑less store. The store is powered entirely by Cloudpick’s advanced computer vision, deep learning, and multi‑sensor fusion algorithms.

How it works:

True Grab & Go: Customers simply scan their app to enter, pick up their favorite items (from snacks to fresh food), and walk right out. Payment is fully automated.
Zero Lines, Zero Friction: No traditional checkouts, no barcode scanning, no waiting in long queues.
Highly Intelligent Backend: Real‑time inventory tracking and customer behavior insights empower Auchan to operate efficiently 24/7.

The store operates fully unattended, with no cashiers or on‑site staff. Cloudpick’s technology handles everything from entry to exit – tracking every item picked up or returned, and automatically generating orders upon exit.

For Auchan, the solution enables 24/7 operation without additional staffing costs, while providing valuable data on customer preferences and shopping patterns.

Result

The launch of Auchan Go marks a major milestone for retail in Romania. It is the first autonomous store of its kind in the country, bringing cutting‑edge AI technology to everyday grocery shopping.

Key outcomes:

Enhanced customer experience: Shoppers enjoy a seamless, friction‑free journey – no queues, no waiting, no hassle.
24/7 availability: The store operates round the clock, serving customers whenever they need it.
Operational efficiency: Real‑time inventory tracking and automated checkouts significantly reduce operational costs.
Scalable model: The solution can be replicated across other Auchan locations and adapted to different markets.

Auchan Go demonstrates how traditional brick‑and‑mortar retailers can transition into a highly digitized future with Cloudpick’s AI solutions. It is a powerful example of global retail innovation powered by Chinese AI technology.

Customer Testimonial

“Cloudpick’s technology has allowed us to bring the future of retail to Romania. Auchan Go is a game‑changer – our customers love the convenience of walking in, picking what they need, and walking out without waiting. It’s efficient, secure, and truly 24/7. We are proud to be the first in Romania to offer this experience.”

— Auchan Romania Management