24/7 Groceries: Leclerc Unveils Automated Drive Revolution
Auneuil, dinsdag, 10 juni 2025.
Leclerc has taken a groundbreaking step in retail automation with the launch of a fully automated Drive location in Auneuil. The innovative concept, developed in collaboration with Ouidrop, enables consumers to independently collect orders outside traditional opening hours. Customers can pick up groceries day and night using advanced scanning equipment and automated collection systems. The location, situated in a former garage next to a petrol station, offers not only convenience but also the ability to send packages. This automated solution represents a significant shift in how retailers approach service delivery, particularly in rural areas where traditional shopping hours can be restrictive.
Location and Technical Innovation
Leclerc’s advanced automated Drive location is situated in Auneuil, a small municipality with approximately 3,000 inhabitants in the Oise region. The facility is strategically positioned along the route between Beauvais and Givors, located in a former garage next to a Leclerc petrol station [1]. The automated system operates through two central technological points: a first scanning board for customer identification and a second board for automated order collection via installed lockers [1].
Operational Concept
Customers can collect their orders 24 hours a day, seven days a week through an advanced automated system. After scanning an order code, they gain access to a special collection area where an automated robot delivers their pre-collected groceries from a storage zone [1]. Moreover, the system offers the unique capability of sending packages, further expanding its functionality [1].
Technological Partner
The technological solution is provided by Ouidrop, a supplier that has previously implemented similar automated Drive concepts, including three other pedestrian Drive locations in Paris [1]. This partnership marks a significant step in retail automation, especially in more rural areas where traditional shopping hours are often restrictive [GPT].