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| founder = {{unbulleted list|Ali Ahmed| Emad Suhail Rahim| Tigran Shahverdyan|}}
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| native_clients = [[iOS]]
| native_clients = [[iOS]]
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'''Robomart''' is a technology company and store-hailing platform headquartered in [[Santa Monica, California]]. <ref>{{cite news |last1=Stern |first1=Matthew |title=Will store-hailing revolutionize grocery delivery? |url=https://www.retailwire.com/discussion/will-store-hailing-revolutionize-grocery-delivery |work=RetailWire |date=7 May 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Baxter |first1=Amy |title=Store-Hailing Platform Robomart Launches in California |url=https://retailleader.com/store-hailing-platform-robomart-launches-california |work=Retail Leader |date=29 June 2021}}</ref> The company has deployed automated stores on wheels that can be hailed to a customer’s home. Instead of delivering products the company delivers the entire store which cuts out order and pickup times giving it advantages over delivery. <ref>{{cite news |last1=Brooks |first1=Ethan |title=Robomart doesn’t deliver products… it delivers the entire store |url=https://thehustle.co/12222020-robomart |work=The Hustle |date=22 December 2020}}</ref>
'''Robomart''' is a technology company and store-hailing platform headquartered in [[Santa Monica, California]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Stern |first1=Matthew |title=Will store-hailing revolutionize grocery delivery? |url=https://www.retailwire.com/discussion/will-store-hailing-revolutionize-grocery-delivery |work=RetailWire |date=7 May 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Baxter |first1=Amy |title=Store-Hailing Platform Robomart Launches in California |url=https://retailleader.com/store-hailing-platform-robomart-launches-california |work=Retail Leader |date=29 June 2021}}</ref> The company has deployed automated stores on wheels that can be hailed to a customer’s home. Instead of delivering products the company delivers the entire store which cuts out order and pickup times giving it advantages over delivery. <ref>{{cite news |last1=Brooks |first1=Ethan |title=Robomart doesn’t deliver products… it delivers the entire store |url=https://thehustle.co/12222020-robomart |work=The Hustle |date=22 December 2020}}</ref>


Customers can use the Robomart app to view different robomart types, view products and pricing, and then order a store to their location. After customers have taken goods from the robomart, their order is automatically calculated, their card on file is charged and they are sent a receipt. <ref>{{cite news |last1=Swedberg |first1=Claire |title=Driverless Mobile Store Leverages RFID to Bring Food to Customers |url=https://www.rfidjournal.com/driverless-mobile-store-leverages-rfid-to-bring-food-to-customers |date=29 January 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Billington |first1=Francesca |title=Traffic Woes? In West Hollywood, the Pharmacy Comes to Your House |url=https://dot.la/robomart-pharmacy-delivery-2653793732.html?utm_campaign=post-teaser&utm_content=i0xmn47h |work=dot.LA |date=15 July 2021}}</ref>
Customers can use the Robomart app to view different robomart types, view products and pricing, and then order a store to their location. After customers have taken goods from the robomart, their order is automatically calculated, their card on file is charged and they are sent a receipt.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Swedberg |first1=Claire |title=Driverless Mobile Store Leverages RFID to Bring Food to Customers |url=https://www.rfidjournal.com/driverless-mobile-store-leverages-rfid-to-bring-food-to-customers |date=29 January 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Billington |first1=Francesca |title=Traffic Woes? In West Hollywood, the Pharmacy Comes to Your House |url=https://dot.la/robomart-pharmacy-delivery-2653793732.html?utm_campaign=post-teaser&utm_content=i0xmn47h |work=dot.LA |date=15 July 2021}}</ref>


== History ==
== History ==
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In January 2019, Robomart announced its first partnership with U.S. grocery chain [[Stop & Shop]] to test its driverless stores.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Frangoul |first1=Anmar |title=Driverless grocery vehicles coming to Boston area |url=https://www.cnbc.com/2019/01/17/driverless-grocery-vehicles-coming-to-boston-area.html |work=www.cnbc.com |date=17 January 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Lee |first1=Dami |title=Stop & Shop is testing self-driving mini grocery stores |url=https://www.theverge.com/2019/1/16/18185598/stop-and-shop-robomart-self-driving-grocery-store |work=The Verge |date=16 January 2019}}</ref>
In January 2019, Robomart announced its first partnership with U.S. grocery chain [[Stop & Shop]] to test its driverless stores.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Frangoul |first1=Anmar |title=Driverless grocery vehicles coming to Boston area |url=https://www.cnbc.com/2019/01/17/driverless-grocery-vehicles-coming-to-boston-area.html |work=www.cnbc.com |date=17 January 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Lee |first1=Dami |title=Stop & Shop is testing self-driving mini grocery stores |url=https://www.theverge.com/2019/1/16/18185598/stop-and-shop-robomart-self-driving-grocery-store |work=The Verge |date=16 January 2019}}</ref>


In December 2020 Robomart deployed the Pharmacy Robomart in a trial in West Hollywood. <ref>{{cite news |last1=Heater |first1=Brian |title=Robomart launches its mobile convenience store in beta for West Hollywood residents |url=https://techcrunch.com/2020/12/15/robomart-launches-its-mobile-convenience-store-in-beta-for-west-hollywood-residents |work=TechCrunch |date=15 December 2020}}</ref>
In December 2020 Robomart deployed the Pharmacy Robomart in a trial in West Hollywood.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Heater |first1=Brian |title=Robomart launches its mobile convenience store in beta for West Hollywood residents |url=https://techcrunch.com/2020/12/15/robomart-launches-its-mobile-convenience-store-in-beta-for-west-hollywood-residents |work=TechCrunch |date=15 December 2020}}</ref>


In June 2021 the company launched its commercial service with a fleet of Pharmacy and Snacks Robomarts operating within West Hollywood and Central Hollywood. <ref>{{cite news |last1=Smith |first1=Kevin |title=Hail a snack? Robomart brings the mini-mart to your door |url=https://www.dailynews.com/2021/07/01/hail-a-snack-robomart-brings-the-mini-mart-to-your-door |work=Los Angeles Daily News}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Smith |first1=Kevin |title=Hail a snack? Robomart brings the mini-mart to your door |url=https://www.dailynews.com/2021/07/01/hail-a-snack-robomart-brings-the-mini-mart-to-your-door |work=Los Angeles Daily News}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Wolf |first1=Michael |title=‘Store-Hailing’ Startup Robomart Launches Fleet of Mobile Mini-marts in West Hollywood |url=https://thespoon.tech/store-hailing-startup-robomart-launches-fleet-of-mobile-mini-marts-in-west-hollywood |work=The Spoon |date=25 June 2021}}</ref>
In June 2021 the company launched its commercial service with a fleet of Pharmacy and Snacks Robomarts operating within West Hollywood and Central Hollywood.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Smith |first1=Kevin |title=Hail a snack? Robomart brings the mini-mart to your door |url=https://www.dailynews.com/2021/07/01/hail-a-snack-robomart-brings-the-mini-mart-to-your-door |work=Los Angeles Daily News}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Smith |first1=Kevin |title=Hail a snack? Robomart brings the mini-mart to your door |url=https://www.dailynews.com/2021/07/01/hail-a-snack-robomart-brings-the-mini-mart-to-your-door |work=Los Angeles Daily News}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Wolf |first1=Michael |title=‘Store-Hailing’ Startup Robomart Launches Fleet of Mobile Mini-marts in West Hollywood |url=https://thespoon.tech/store-hailing-startup-robomart-launches-fleet-of-mobile-mini-marts-in-west-hollywood |work=The Spoon |date=25 June 2021}}</ref>


== Partnerships ==
== Partnerships ==
In September 2019, Robomart partnered with [[Avery Dennison]] to source the RFID tags used to enable its checkout-free shopping experience.<ref>https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2019/09/16/1916175/0/en/Robomart-and-Avery-Dennison-Collaborate-to-Enable-Frictionless-Checkout-Free-Experience.html</ref> In December 2020, Robomart partnered with Zeeba Vans to provide vehicles for its growing fleet.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Heater |first1=Brian |title=Robomart launches its mobile convenience store in beta for West Hollywood residents |url=https://techcrunch.com/2020/12/15/robomart-launches-its-mobile-convenience-store-in-beta-for-west-hollywood-residents/ |work=TechCrunch |language=en}}</ref> In June 2021 Robomart partnered with [[Parkjockey|REEF Technology]] to provide inventory management and restocking services. In addition, REEF’s Light Speed grocery division serves as the first merchant selling products through Robomart. <ref>{{cite news |last1=Wolf |first1=Michael |title=‘Store-Hailing’ Startup Robomart Launches Fleet of Mobile Mini-marts in West Hollywood |url=https://thespoon.tech/store-hailing-startup-robomart-launches-fleet-of-mobile-mini-marts-in-west-hollywood |work=The Spoon |date=25 June 2021}}</ref>
In September 2019, Robomart partnered with [[Avery Dennison]] to source the RFID tags used to enable its checkout-free shopping experience.<ref>https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2019/09/16/1916175/0/en/Robomart-and-Avery-Dennison-Collaborate-to-Enable-Frictionless-Checkout-Free-Experience.html</ref> In December 2020, Robomart partnered with Zeeba Vans to provide vehicles for its growing fleet.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Heater |first1=Brian |title=Robomart launches its mobile convenience store in beta for West Hollywood residents |url=https://techcrunch.com/2020/12/15/robomart-launches-its-mobile-convenience-store-in-beta-for-west-hollywood-residents/ |work=TechCrunch |language=en}}</ref> In June 2021 Robomart partnered with [[Parkjockey|REEF Technology]] to provide inventory management and restocking services. In addition, REEF’s Light Speed grocery division serves as the first merchant selling products through Robomart.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Wolf |first1=Michael |title=‘Store-Hailing’ Startup Robomart Launches Fleet of Mobile Mini-marts in West Hollywood |url=https://thespoon.tech/store-hailing-startup-robomart-launches-fleet-of-mobile-mini-marts-in-west-hollywood |work=The Spoon |date=25 June 2021}}</ref>


== Products ==
== Products ==
The company currently operates two store types - the Pharmacy Robomart offering health and personal care items such as shampoo, hand sanitizer and ibuprofen, and the Snacks Robomart featuring chocolates, chips, soft drinks and other snack items. <ref>{{cite news |last1=Redman |first1=Russell |title=Robomart store on wheels gets under way |url=https://www.supermarketnews.com/online-retail/robomart-store-wheels-gets-under-way |work=www.supermarketnews.com |date=28 June 2021}}</ref>
The company currently operates two store types - the Pharmacy Robomart offering health and personal care items such as shampoo, hand sanitizer and ibuprofen, and the Snacks Robomart featuring chocolates, chips, soft drinks and other snack items.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Redman |first1=Russell |title=Robomart store on wheels gets under way |url=https://www.supermarketnews.com/online-retail/robomart-store-wheels-gets-under-way |work=www.supermarketnews.com |date=28 June 2021}}</ref>


The company plans to introduce additional robomart types such as the Grocery Robomart, Pantry Robomart, Deli Robomart and Cafe Robomart in the near future. <ref>{{cite news |last1=Redman |first1=Russell |title=Robomart store on wheels gets under way |url=https://www.supermarketnews.com/online-retail/robomart-store-wheels-gets-under-way |work=www.supermarketnews.com |date=28 June 2021}}</ref>
The company plans to introduce additional robomart types such as the Grocery Robomart, Pantry Robomart, Deli Robomart and Cafe Robomart in the near future.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Redman |first1=Russell |title=Robomart store on wheels gets under way |url=https://www.supermarketnews.com/online-retail/robomart-store-wheels-gets-under-way |work=www.supermarketnews.com |date=28 June 2021}}</ref>


== References ==
== References ==

Revision as of 08:14, 11 August 2021

Robomart
Type of site
Private
Founded2017; 7 years ago (2017)
Headquarters
Santa Monica, California
,
U.S.
Area servedWest Hollywood, CA
Founder(s)
  • Ali Ahmed
  • Emad Suhail Rahim
  • Tigran Shahverdyan
Key people
  • Ali Ahmed (CEO)
  • Tigran Shahverdyan (CTO)
  • Emad Suhail Rahim (CSO)
IndustryRetail
ServicesGrocery delivery
URLrobomart.co
Native client(s) oniOS

Robomart is a technology company and store-hailing platform headquartered in Santa Monica, California.[1][2] The company has deployed automated stores on wheels that can be hailed to a customer’s home. Instead of delivering products the company delivers the entire store which cuts out order and pickup times giving it advantages over delivery. [3]

Customers can use the Robomart app to view different robomart types, view products and pricing, and then order a store to their location. After customers have taken goods from the robomart, their order is automatically calculated, their card on file is charged and they are sent a receipt.[4][5]

History

The inside of a Robomart in West Hollywood, California

Robomart was founded in 2017 by Ali Ahmed, Tigran Shahverdyan, and Emad Suhail Rahim.[6][7] The company debuted at CES 2018 where it unveiled its concept of a self-driving store.[8]

At GITEX 2018 the company presented its first functional prototype of a fully driverless Robomart. At the 2019 Consumer Electronics Show the company demonstrated the technology behind its autonomous stores and checkout-free shopping experience.[9]

Robomart prototype at CES 2019

In January 2019, Robomart announced its first partnership with U.S. grocery chain Stop & Shop to test its driverless stores.[10][11]

In December 2020 Robomart deployed the Pharmacy Robomart in a trial in West Hollywood.[12]

In June 2021 the company launched its commercial service with a fleet of Pharmacy and Snacks Robomarts operating within West Hollywood and Central Hollywood.[13][14][15]

Partnerships

In September 2019, Robomart partnered with Avery Dennison to source the RFID tags used to enable its checkout-free shopping experience.[16] In December 2020, Robomart partnered with Zeeba Vans to provide vehicles for its growing fleet.[17] In June 2021 Robomart partnered with REEF Technology to provide inventory management and restocking services. In addition, REEF’s Light Speed grocery division serves as the first merchant selling products through Robomart.[18]

Products

The company currently operates two store types - the Pharmacy Robomart offering health and personal care items such as shampoo, hand sanitizer and ibuprofen, and the Snacks Robomart featuring chocolates, chips, soft drinks and other snack items.[19]

The company plans to introduce additional robomart types such as the Grocery Robomart, Pantry Robomart, Deli Robomart and Cafe Robomart in the near future.[20]

References

  1. ^ Stern, Matthew (7 May 2021). "Will store-hailing revolutionize grocery delivery?". RetailWire.
  2. ^ Baxter, Amy (29 June 2021). "Store-Hailing Platform Robomart Launches in California". Retail Leader.
  3. ^ Brooks, Ethan (22 December 2020). "Robomart doesn't deliver products… it delivers the entire store". The Hustle.
  4. ^ Swedberg, Claire (29 January 2019). "Driverless Mobile Store Leverages RFID to Bring Food to Customers".
  5. ^ Billington, Francesca (15 July 2021). "Traffic Woes? In West Hollywood, the Pharmacy Comes to Your House". dot.LA.
  6. ^ Sengupta, Abhishek (16 October 2018). "World's first driverless grocery store in Dubai soon?". Khaleej Times.
  7. ^ "Driverless Mobile Store Leverages RFID to Bring Food to Customers - 2019-01-29 - Page 1 - RFID Journal". www.rfidjournal.com.
  8. ^ Kelly, Heather (11 January 2018). "Do we really need a self-driving on-demand corner store?". CNNMoney.
  9. ^ Albrecht, Chris. "CES 2019: Robby and Robomart are Bringing Mobile Commerce to the Masses". The Spoon.
  10. ^ Frangoul, Anmar (17 January 2019). "Driverless grocery vehicles coming to Boston area". www.cnbc.com.
  11. ^ Lee, Dami (16 January 2019). "Stop & Shop is testing self-driving mini grocery stores". The Verge.
  12. ^ Heater, Brian (15 December 2020). "Robomart launches its mobile convenience store in beta for West Hollywood residents". TechCrunch.
  13. ^ Smith, Kevin. "Hail a snack? Robomart brings the mini-mart to your door". Los Angeles Daily News.
  14. ^ Smith, Kevin. "Hail a snack? Robomart brings the mini-mart to your door". Los Angeles Daily News.
  15. ^ Wolf, Michael (25 June 2021). "'Store-Hailing' Startup Robomart Launches Fleet of Mobile Mini-marts in West Hollywood". The Spoon.
  16. ^ https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2019/09/16/1916175/0/en/Robomart-and-Avery-Dennison-Collaborate-to-Enable-Frictionless-Checkout-Free-Experience.html
  17. ^ Heater, Brian. "Robomart launches its mobile convenience store in beta for West Hollywood residents". TechCrunch.
  18. ^ Wolf, Michael (25 June 2021). "'Store-Hailing' Startup Robomart Launches Fleet of Mobile Mini-marts in West Hollywood". The Spoon.
  19. ^ Redman, Russell (28 June 2021). "Robomart store on wheels gets under way". www.supermarketnews.com.
  20. ^ Redman, Russell (28 June 2021). "Robomart store on wheels gets under way". www.supermarketnews.com.
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