This startup operates unmanned convenience stores that provide essential goods 24/7 in various locations across Sweden. By utilizing automated retail technology, they offer a local shopping solution that addresses the need for accessible and flexible purchasing options in underserved areas.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Many areas lack convenient access to essential goods, especially outside of traditional business hours, creating challenges for residents and travelers alike. Traditional convenience stores require staffing, limiting their economic viability in certain locations or during off-peak times.
Solution
Never Closed provides a network of unmanned convenience stores offering a wide range of essential goods, available 24/7. Customers access the stores using BankID or other forms of digital identification, scan their selected items, and pay via card or Swish. The stores utilize advanced surveillance technology to ensure safety and security. Never Closed also offers franchise opportunities for entrepreneurs looking to establish their own unmanned stores, including hybrid models and container-based solutions. In addition to unmanned stores, Never Closed provides varuautomater (vending machines) for workplaces and other locations, offering a customizable selection of food and beverage items.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes residents in underserved areas, travelers, franchise entrepreneurs, and businesses seeking convenient, unmanned retail solutions.
Features
- 24/7 availability, providing access to essential goods at any time
- Access via BankID, Finnish BankID, Danish Mit ID, Norsk BankID, or Smart-ID
- Multiple payment options, including card and Swish
- Advanced surveillance technology for enhanced security
- Franchise opportunities for unmanned and hybrid store models
- Container-based store solutions for flexible deployment
- Varuautomater (vending machines) with customizable product selection
- Options to buy or rent varuautomater
- Service packages for varuautomater, including restocking and maintenance
- Remote monitoring and management of store operations