April 24, 2025
Husky Intelligent Fridges, a market leader in smart retail technology, has announced the acquisition of Blockstore Group, a pioneering company known for its advanced solutions in unmanned retail and pilot programs with autonomous grocery stores.
This strategic acquisition follows Husky’s earlier purchase of Selfly Store, a European frontrunner in intelligent vending technology. Together, these moves show Husky’s ambitious vision to lead the future of retail through automation, data-driven operations, and seamless customer experiences.
Blockstore Group brings proven expertise in unmanned grocery store technology combining RFID, scale and vision-based technologies. The offering includes modular store formats, secure access control, and real-time inventory management, which are all powered by cutting-edge software and hardware integration. With this addition, Husky & Selfly can offer a seamless range of retail formats - from compact, smart cabinets in hospitality and offices to comprehensive, stand-alone food concepts for urban locations, retail chains and real estate centers.
“Our vision is to redefine retail by enabling smart, efficient, and always-available shopping experiences,” said Tim Oldeman, Co-founder & CCO of Husky Intelligent Fridges. “With the combined strength of Selfly Store and Blockstore Group, we are accelerating our mission to serve the growing demand for unmanned and hybrid retail solutions across Europe and beyond.”
Juha Maijala, former CEO and founder of Blockstore agrees: “Our belief has always been that the future lies in multi-sensor technology platforms—and this consolidation significantly strengthens that vision. I’m happy to see our efforts and technology development continuing towards a better future together with Husky, who is now well-positioned to lead the evolution of autonomous shopping experiences.”
The integration of Blockstore’s solutions will allow Husky to better serve current partners while unlocking new opportunities in retail chains, real estate developers, and transportation hubs looking to provide 24/7, staff-free shopping environments. The expanded portfolio also allows retailers to unlock profitable touchpoints previously too complex or costly to operate.
About Husky Intelligent Fridges
Husky Intelligent Fridges is a leading provider of smart retail technology, helping retailers and brands offer automated, data-rich, and scalable shopping solutions. With a growing footprint across Europe, Husky is shaping the future of consumer convenience through innovation. Learn more at https://www.intelligentfridges.com/
About Blockstore Group
Blockstore Group is a Finnish technology company specializing in unmanned store concepts, offering a complete solution for autonomous grocery stores. The company has led successful pilots in European markets, enabling next-generation, cashierless retail environments.