Smart lockers for Retail

Connected infrastructure
for omnichannel retail

Connect online orders with autonomous in-store pickup, temperature-controlled storage and structured exchange processes.

TALK TO AN EXPERT
Customer using a touch screen interface on a retail smart locker
THE CHALLENGE

stores become fulfillment nodes

Retail is no longer divided between online and offline. Physical stores now act as pickup points, return hubs, micro-fulfillment nodes or customer experience spaces. Without infrastructure, this convergence creates operational pressure

KEY OPERATIONAL CHALLENGES
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Limited flexibility tied to store opening hours

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Queue congestion during peak hours

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Manual order handovers and staff overload

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High last-mile delivery costs

After Columat
Before Columat
THE SOLUTION

 Automated Delivery and Pickup with Smart Lockers

By combining modular Smart Lockers, monitoring software and system integrations, retailers can automate pickup, returns and temperature-sensitive exchanges within a single ecosystem. Orders flow from e-commerce to secure storage, from storage to autonomous pickup — all tracked, logged and monitored in real time.

Omnichannel-ready
infrastructure

Seamlessly connect e-commerce, in-store pickup and return flows within a single, structured system fully integrated into your retail operations.

Increased
in-store traffic

Transform pickup and return interactions into additional store visits, creating new engagement opportunities and reinforcing customer loyalty.

Automated
order handover

Eliminate counter dependency by enabling secure, self-service pickup and return processes that reduce staff workload and operational friction.

Real time
operational control

Monitor orders, exchanges and system activity in real time, gaining full visibility and control across your entire retail network.

Platform integrations

API GATEWAY COLUMAT

Applications

Smart Lockers Applied in Retail Environments

Columat Smart Locker for Click & Collect of fresh products in supermarkets

SUPERMARKETS & GROCERY

Temperature-controlled Click & Collect (chilled, frozen and ambient) with autonomous pickup of fresh and short-shelf-life products — without counters or queues.
Customized Columat smart locker for in-store order pickup in retail shops

ECOMMERCE & MARKETPLACES

Expanding sales channels through strategic pickup points without the need for a physical store.
Columat Smart Locker delivery point in a shopping mall hallway

SHOPPING CENTERS

Shared infrastructure deployed as a strategic network of pickup and return points for multiple brands and operators.
COLUMAT IMPACT

Retail stores become connected exchange hubs, not just sales points.

  • Express QR-based collection
  • Cold or ambient pickup zones
  • Reduced last-mile delivery cost
Customer using a touch screen interface on a retail smart locker
Use cases

KEY RETAIL USE CASES

RETAIL STATS

Measurable operational improvement

Connected infrastructure transforms pickup and return flows into structured, scalable processes.

-37%

Last-mile delivery costs

+41%

Delivery and pickup flexibility

+26%

Cross-selling opportunities

+15%

Omnichannel customer recurrence

SUCCESS STORIES

“Columat allows us to offer a convenient and connected experience to our customers and employees, while optimizing processes without losing control.”

Maite

Ecommerce Manager

Columat Smart Locker for Click and Collect at Motocard store
“Thanks to Columat, we offer a delivery alternative that enhances user experience and operational efficiency, while supporting SMEs with world-class technology.”

Carles

Director of OOH (Out-of-Home) at Paack

"Columat has modernized the logistics network of Barcelona and Catalonia's municipal markets, guaranteeing accessibility, traceability and product preservation in urban and rural environments, bringing local and km0 commerce closer to citizens."

Marta

Commerce

How do Smart Lockers work for click & collect in retail?

In retail, Columat Smart Lockers receive online orders and let the customer collect them 24/7 with a code, independent of store hours or staff. The order is dropped into the Smart Locker — at the storefront or an external location — and the customer picks it up whenever suits them. This extends effective trading hours to 24/7 and increases delivery flexibility by around 41%.

Do Columat Smart Lockers integrate with the e-commerce platform or ERP?

Yes. Columat Manager is API-first and integrates with Shopify, Magento, PrestaShop and retail ERPs. The online order is automatically assigned to a compartment, and collection updates the ERP as proof of delivery. Click & collect becomes fully automated, with no manual handling in store.

What is the cost model for a retail chain?

Columat works on a hardware purchase plus a software subscription that includes ongoing support and maintenance through Columat Operational Services. The subscription keeps the network running and connected to e-commerce; the hardware investment is offset by savings in collection handling and the new 24/7 sales capacity. The network is rolled out in phases, in batches of points.

Can a Smart Locker extend coverage without opening a new store?

Yes, at a fraction of the cost. Opening a new store requires a large investment; a Smart Locker in a strategic location (storefront, petrol station, transport hub) extends coverage for roughly one-twentieth of that cost and operates 24/7. It is a low-CAPEX route to reach areas without a physical presence.

Do Columat Smart Lockers maintain the cold chain for fresh or refrigerated products?

Yes. Columat offers temperature-controlled Smart Lockers (2-8 °C) that secure the cold chain at the collection point for groceries, pharmacy or flowers. Temperature is monitored continuously, preventing the quality losses that fresh deliveries suffer in the last mile.

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Optimize your delivery, pickup and exchange processes with our Smart Lockers Ecosystem