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  • Retail Robotics Announces Rapid Expansion with New Robotic Delivery Solutions

    Retail Robotics Announces Rapid Expansion with New Robotic Delivery Solutions

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    As customers move to online shopping, one thing is clear: Retail Robotics is the next technology company to watch in 2022.

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    Apr 5, 2022

    Retail Robotics, one of the top-rated companies in innovative tech solutions for retailers and logistic services providers, shares new insights on robotic innovations, which can solve problems of so-called “last-mile” and revolutionize global delivery infrastructure for e-commerce and e-grocery. It addresses big challenges the market is currently facing. 

    The market is booming and the forecasts show the growth to $7.385 trillion of global e-commerce sales by 2025. While demand for online deals could grow without limits, the current infrastructure cannot handle the increased volumes. Everything indicates that robotic pick-up points will become one of the key answers to the expectations of online retailers and consumers.  

    “Classic solutions have low capacity and occupy large space. Whereas home delivery causes higher traffic in cities and generates air pollution. With today’s rapid growth of online shopping, many retailers still lack the efficient delivery options in terms of costs, footprint, capacity, and consumer experience,” explained CEO and Founder at Retail Robotics, Łukasz Nowiński. With the multichannel technology from Retail Robotics, retailers can reduce costs and boost their sales, ultimately contributing to the sustainable development of cities. “Today’s consumers have high expectations for more convenient options allowing them to collect their orders 24/7, safe, fast, easy and for free,” Nowiński added. 

    For e-grocery retailers, the company provides Arctan technology, the most efficient click-and-collect robotic solution that increases profitability and customer experience, and at the same time offers the lowest footprint. In fact, one Arctan (capacity 202 logistic bins and 28 freezer lockers) replaces 14 classic refrigerated lockers. Arctan Drive version for e-grocery curbside pickup has a high capacity of 896 logistic bins or more (capacity of 56 classic lockers), can fit eight standard parking spots and serve seven customers at a time. It can be integrated with Micro Fulfillment Center for remote loading, enabling a very efficient process.

    In the parcel delivery market, Retail Robotics enables logistics providers to reduce costs by up to 90% with its other flagship innovation PickupHero, a robotic parcel locker. It fits 90% of local stores and gives a top customer experience without the involvement of a salesperson. The additional advantage for local shops is a 70% pick-up to purchase ratio.

    PickupHero allows rapid expansion in agglomerations such as NY, Paris or London  – just by allowing the use of large local store networks like 7-Eleven, without interfering with the city’s architecture. After the successful debut at NRF 2022 Innovation Lab, the company announced plans to implement them on several European markets in 2022.

    This kind of transition from home delivery to robotic solutions remains crucial to continued success in the retail landscape ahead. “Retail Robotics carved its path by staying ahead of the competition. I am proud to begin talks with the world’s biggest players to change traditional logistics to robotized parcel lockers, automated machines for e-grocery and click-and-collect pickup points, that will drastically reduce the number of home deliveries, congestion and pollution in cities and increase the efficiency of retail. We all need to be on board to make a significant impact,” announced Łukasz Nowiński. 

    About Retail Robotics 

    Retail Robotics is a leading company that creates robotic solutions for retailers and providers of logistic services. Its convenient delivery and collection technologies unleash the full potential of retail, reduce the costs and remove the bottleneck of last-mile delivery.

    For more information visit: www.rrobotics.co or www.linkedin.com/company/retail-robotics/.

    Media Inquiries: 

    Anna Dostatnia: anna.dostatnia@rrobotics.co  

    Aleksandra Wach: aleksandra.wach@rrobotics.co

    Source: Retail Robotics

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  • VCs Deliver $5.5M to Lula Delivery

    VCs Deliver $5.5M to Lula Delivery

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    Lula raises seed funding to digitize the convenience store industry and offer an all-in-one delivery solution

    Lula, the all-in-one delivery solution for convenience stores, today announced $5.5M in seed funding co-led by Ripple VenturesOutlander VC, and Up Partners. The round also had participation from SOSVsimple.capital()NZVCStonks.comEasyPostPark City AngelsAlumni VenturesBroad Street AngelsBen Franklin Technology Partners, and a number of high-profile angels. Lula is democratizing e-commerce for stores (convenience, gas stations, liquor, general retail, cannabis) that traditionally have not had the means to deliver online using third-party delivery platforms. The funding will be used to expand the rapidly growing network of convenience stores, hire talent, and expand the technology that makes it easy for stores to access every major delivery platform through a single easy-to-use software.  

    Founded by Drexel University graduates Adit Gupta and Tom Falzani, Lula closed a $1M pre-seed round in summer 2021 and grew to offer delivery in over 30 cities, bringing their total raise to $6.5M within a year. Lula was founded after Gupta’s parents’ convenience store in New Jersey closed down in mid-2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Gupta and Falzani spent weeks trying to help the store survive but were never able to use delivery to boost sales. This drove both to build their own solution that was optimized for an industry that has been underserved by technology giants. Growing their store count over 30% month-over-month, Lula is working to expand to all 50 U.S. states in 2022. 

    “There are over 150,000 convenience stores across the United States, and over 90% of the population lives within one mile of a store. It’s baffling how hard it is for stores to take advantage of online delivery. Lula aims to make convenience stores just a little more convenient by helping them deliver on every delivery platform online in the easiest way possible,” said Adit Gupta, co-founder and CEO of Lula. 

    Lula is the only platform in the convenience store segment offering a 0% commission experience for merchants. Hundreds of companies are using the proprietary platform to deliver their store’s items on Uber Eats, DoorDash, Postmates, Grubhub, and other marketplaces directly to customers. Lula was also highlighted by the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) ahead of its NACS Conference, which is known to be the largest convenience store industry gathering globally. 

    “I have worked hard for over 10 years to build my stores, and could never start delivering. It’s just too hard. Adding thousands of my items to several platforms, and managing multiple tablets is close to impossible. I am thankful for Lula to manage my inventory and let me manage all my delivery needs from a single tablet. Lula is a must-have for all retail stores with some of the best customer service I have experienced,” said Mike S., owner of Shell Gas Stations and Convenience Stores.

    The pandemic has accelerated the demand for delivery services, at the same time presenting a massive challenge for local convenience store operators. Convenience is no longer the store down the road — it’s delivery. Lula was created to bridge the gap between local convenience stores and delivery services so that online shoppers can order everything from snacks to toilet paper while supporting small local businesses. 

    “I’m excited to see Lula ramping up to make delivery services accessible to local businesses. The pandemic has hit Main Street hard, and Lula is a great way for local merchants to access the rapidly growing delivery space. Adit and Tom have identified a huge opportunity and I’m extremely proud of Adit’s journey through Ripple X,” said Matt Cohen, Managing Partner of Ripple Ventures.

    About Lula

    Headquartered in Philadelphia, PA, Lula provides delivery solutions for convenience stores, pharmacies, and CPG brands that lack a secondary sales channel, offering the first multi-vendor 30-minute delivery platform to retail stores. Learn more about Lula at www.luladelivery.com.

    Lula is hiring across multiple roles. We’re building an incredible team to make the convenience store industry a little more convenient. Apply here to build the future of convenience: https://careers.luladelivery.com/.   

    Press Contact
    Frank Spence
    Frank@west-comms.com
    (415) 294-1157

    Source: Lula

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