Industries
Groceries & Convenience
Market situation
Food and beverages are the biggest spending categories after housing, water & energy and the category we most frequently shop. While groceries are still predominantly shopped in-store, the online grocery channel has tripled its share over the past decade with the UK leading with a share of 13%, France and the Netherlands with around 10% and Germany and Southern Europe ranging from 5% to 6%.
Expectations
Today’s consumers place greater emphasis on value and expect seamless omnichannel experiences with flexible and more precise delivery. Health, nutrition, and freshness are increasingly top-of-mind, while demand for sustainable, ethical, and transparently sourced products is steadily growing. Personalization through digital tools and AI, smaller basket sizes, and trust-building transparency further define the new landscape of food shopping.
Implications for logistics
P8S highlights for Groceries & Convenience
(Company highlights)
P8S flexible high-density storage, 3x to 5x higher density compared to manual storage.
Our vision for Groceries
Next-generation online grocery fulfillment could be envisioned as follows: decentralised fulfillment centers close to customers, curated assortment of 5,000-20’000 SKUs, essentials/broader assortment, fresh produce, and local specialties plus add-ons for daily needs. From beauty and electronics, home & DIY to pet care. High density, automated storage with fast zero-touch replenishment and a mix of robot and manual picking. Precise and safe (temperature controlled) delivery with flexible options, either fast, scheduled, or 24/7 pickup — embracing sustainability by reducing distances, eDeliveries and supporting circular services like rent-all, re-sell, re-fill, and recycle.
Automate the impossible
Physical AI designed to scale your most demanding tasks, from logistics to manufacturing. Together with mimic of Zurich, we’re tackling the last critical frontier: enabling robots to handle a vast variety of SKUs in dynamic environments. Here’s a first glimpse from March 2025 and it’s only the beginning. More exciting results are on the way.
(Company highlights)
Decentralized Grocery Fulfillment
Alternative to central fulfillment when speed and profitability are key.
Combines high-speed Fulfillment (G2P and robotic picking) plus integration with the central warehouse for zero-handling receiving. Delivering both more speed, high and significant cost savings.
Automated Dark Stores for Quick Commerce
The P8S All-in-One System for Dark Stores delivers maximum speed and efficiency in minimal space.
Its unique combination of automated storage, Goods2Person, and Fast Pick-Wall Picking, enables preparation of six-item orders in under one minute.
Efficient and safe temperature controlled delivery
Fresh and frozen products require temperature controlled storage, picking and delivery.
We offer a flexible solution for temperature-controlled storage and transport: The Tray Box Thermo line.
24/7 Pick-up
Customers expect faster, more convenient delivery options. Shippers need cost-efficient last-mile solutions beyond manual parcel lockers. The solution: P8S Kiosk Station and Mobile Pick-up Container as add-ons to fulfillment centers or standalone units.
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