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Smartshops: retail that works when traditional stores stop

16.02.2026

Smartshops: retail that works when traditional stores stop

Smartshop — A Store That Doesn’t Depend on the Clock

A smartshop is an autonomous, staff-free microstore operating 24/7.
Compact, self-sufficient, and fully automated.

In essence, it consists of several vending machines integrated into one unified system with a single payment module (additional modules can be added if required). It is a полноцен retail point that does not require personnel, does not close at night, and has no days off.

Smartshops naturally fit into modern lifestyles: people buy when it is convenient for them, and businesses sell when others are already closed.

Who Smartshops Are Designed For

Smartshop as a Start-Up Business

A smartshop offers an opportunity to enter retail without complex infrastructure.
No large team, no spacious rented premises, no lengthy launch process.

This format allows you to:

quickly test a business idea;
understand demand (by analyzing interest in both the format and the product range);
scale gradually by adding modules instead of opening new stores.

Smartshop for Retail Chain Owners

Smartshops often serve as an extension of a traditional store. Sales continue even after the main store closes, and the assortment works longer than staff schedules allow.

This is a way to:

enter new locations;
capture impulse demand;
increase turnover without expanding staff.

Smartshop as Automation for Gas Stations

Gas stations are no longer just fuel points. A smartshop allows operators to sell food, drinks, and related products around the clock — even without a night shift.

The result: a higher average ticket and additional revenue from every visit.

Smartshop for Business Centers

In business centers, a smartshop functions as a service.

Employees can grab a snack, buy flowers, or purchase small everyday items without leaving the building — at any time.

For property owners, this means:

minimal operational expenses;
additional income;
improved tenant comfort.

Smartshop for Residential Complexes

In gated residential communities, a smartshop becomes part of the infrastructure.

Residents appreciate the ability to purchase essentials late at night or early in the morning — without driving elsewhere or waiting in lines.

For developers or management companies, it enhances property attractiveness without creating operational burden, while also increasing resident loyalty.

Where smartshops operate

Smartshops are not tied to a specific type of space. They can be installed:

in residential complexes;
at gas stations;
in business and shopping centers;
in hotels and apart-hotels;
in hospitals;
at transport hubs;
indoors or outdoors.

What can be sold

In short — almost anything.

Smartshops do not limit the assortment:

food products;
chilled goods;
snacks and beverages;
ready-to-eat meals;
flowers;
electronics;
pet supplies;
over-the-counter medical products (pain relievers, antiseptics, bandages, hygiene items, etc.);
cosmetics;
souvenirs and everyday essentials.

The assortment is tailored not by template, but according to the specific location and its audience.

Smartshop as a modular system

A smartshop is not a fixed format.
It is a modular system.

The number of machines, their types, shelf configuration, temperature zones, payment solutions, design, and branding are all selected individually.

You can create a compact microstore with two modules or a fully developed retail zone with multiple product categories.
The system scales easily as the business grows.

Why It Is Profitable

Low operating costs — no staff and no unnecessary processes
24/7 sales — revenue is not limited by store hours
Efficient space usage — maximum return from minimal area
Analytics & Smart Data — real-time control of sales, inventory, and demand

A smartshop does not replace traditional retail.
It complements it where conventional formats can no longer operate efficiently.

Smartshop investment: where it starts

AVANGARD offers three standard smartshop configurations. The basic model, Basic, starts from approximately €19,000. This is a ready-to-launch solution.

However, most projects go beyond standard packages.

Each smartshop can be configured according to specific products, sales scenarios, and installation space. The number of modules, temperature zones, dispensing systems, and payment solutions are all customized based on business objectives.

In practice, the budget depends not on the “model name,” but on the function the smartshop is expected to perform and the revenue goals behind it.

Why AVANGARD?

AVANGARD is a Ukrainian manufacturer with over 20 years of experience in retail automation and payment solutions. The company operates a full-cycle in-house production facility, ensuring quality control at every stage — from development to final assembly.

All smartshops come with proprietary, secure software that provides:

stable system performance;
sales accounting;
analytics;
remote monitoring (telemetry).

An in-house R&D department enables the creation of customized solutions upon request — from standard configurations to unique design concepts.

A smartshop does not force a business to adapt to a fixed format.
The format adapts to the business.

Smartshop as a strategic step

In a world where store hours limit sales and staffing costs continue to rise, autonomous retail is no longer an alternative — it is a logical evolution.

A smartshop is:

an additional revenue channel;
a scalable business tool;
a service for customers;
a solution for forward-thinking companies.

Smartshops respond to changing consumer behavior and new time and space limitations — allowing businesses to stay close to customers exactly when it matters.

Contact us, and we will send you the price list and presentation.

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Smartshops: retail that works when traditional stores stop

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Smartshop — A Store That Doesn’t Depend on the Clock

Who Smartshops Are Designed For

Smartshop as a Start-Up Business

Smartshop for Retail Chain Owners

Smartshop as Automation for Gas Stations

Smartshop for Business Centers

Smartshop for Residential Complexes

Where smartshops operate

What can be sold

Smartshop as a modular system

Why It Is Profitable

Smartshop investment: where it starts

Why AVANGARD?

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