Einzelhandel: Einkaufen rund um die Uhr: Start-up denkt die Nahversorgung im ländlichen Raum neu

Düsseldorf – The retail start-up Yobsti is set to embark on a new era with the acquisition of 35 Teo-mart stores from Edeka, starting from November 1, 2026. This will increase the number of Yobsti locations from the current four to 39, making the Mannheim-based company the third-largest provider of fully automated food outlets in Germany without staff.

Following a brief technical transition period, the markets are expected to reopen on November 6 under the Yobsti brand. Edeka will serve as a partner, supplying the groceries. Talks with regional suppliers are planned to begin in December 2026.

For Yobsti, this acquisition is more than just expanding its retail network. The company aims to demonstrate that its concept of combining food retail and proprietary business software can be applied to a larger number of markets. The focal point is not only on the automation of entry and payment, but also on the organization of the entire processes behind them. The central, proprietary software platform, named 'Logistik', will manage logistics, procurement, and payment for each location automatically.