Retail: Shopping around the clock: Start-up rethinks local supply in rural areas
The company Yobsti takes over a total of 35 Teo markets from Edeka. In one fell swoop, it becomes the third-largest provider of automated food stores - and has big plans.
Yobsti is set to expand its operations by taking over 35 Teo markets from Edeka, effective November 1, 2026. This will bring the total number of Yobsti locations to 39, making it the third-largest provider of fully automated grocery stores without staff in Germany. The markets are expected to reopen under the Yobsti brand on November 6, after a brief technical transition period, with Edeka serving as a partner to supply food products.
Yobsti plans to engage with regional suppliers starting in December 2026. The acquisition aims to demonstrate the scalability of Yobsti's concept, which combines food retail with proprietary operating software.
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