World's Largest Autonomous Store

Innovation, State-of-the-Art Technology, Energy Saving, and Seamless Experience and Operations, JORDAO partners up with Retail Next Generation's New Store.

JORDAO is proud to be at the forefront of what is recognized as the world's largest autonomous store, contributing innovative refrigeration solutions, cutting-edge technology, and equipment designed to promote energy efficiency and deliver a truly revolutionary shopping and operational experience.

Located in Leiria, central Portugal, the groundbreaking supermarket officially opens its doors today, marking a pioneering milestone in the retail sector. Spanning an area of 1,200 m², the store combines seamless operations with an immersive shopping experience, supported by 1,676 cameras, approximately 2,000 intelligent scales, and various other state-of-the-art technological features.

This new store is part of the PT Smart Retail Consortium's agenda, which aims to set a new standard for the future of shopping. The consortium comprises 19 partners from various sectors, including research, industrial development, retail, IT, and Jordão for commercial refrigeration equipment. [with key participants such as Sonae, Sensei, and, of course, Jordão].

JORDAO's Contribution
Among the innovative equipment developed and supplied by JORDAO for this pioneering store are the new compact mid-height vertical displays, the Futuro 2 series, and refrigerated, frozen, and hot food models.

These merchandisers, recognized for their attractive product presentation and benchmark ultra-low energy consumption, are now equipped with innovative smart features to provide an unparalleled experience. Customers can select their products directly from the displays, complete their payments, and leave the store autonomously.

Where to Find JORDAO® Equipment in the Store?

In the Take-Away section, featuring semi-vertical cold and hot displays;
In the vertical displays aisles, Dairy, Meat, and Fresh Produce;
In the Frozen Food and Fish sections, semi-vertical displays;
In the Wine section, vertical refrigerated displays.

A Testament of Commitment
For Joana Jordão Lobo, Jordão's R&D&I Director, "We couldn't be prouder and more honoured to see our collaboration with this revolutionary store come to life. This project was an exciting endeavour that involved extensive research, creativity, and hard work. It serves as an excellent example of the impact we aim to achieve regarding the challenges facing the next generation of retail. Our team is geared up to tackle new challenges, drive innovation, and make great things happen."

A revolutionary experience not to be missed!