Carrefour Belgium reports that it has hit the milestone of 12 autonomous BuyBye stores.

A Carrefour Belgium spokesperson said: "Making our customers' lives easier is also being present where a traditional store cannot be. With the opening of two new modules in the heart of the Charleroi hospital and soon three units in Lyon in partnership with Carrefour France, our AI driven autonomous concept is a new strategic milestone."

They added: "Why choose a hospital environment? To meet the very specific needs of caregivers and visitors, with fresh, balanced and affordable meal solutions, 24/7. At the reception desk of the hospital: a module accessible to patients, employees and visitors."

"Close to the entrance to the operating theatre: a solution especially for the 200 to 300 professionals who are constantly working there, so that they can quickly eat something during their shifts. This strengthens our network, which is already present in hospitals, army bases, stations, airports, campuses and corporate offices."

Lucky number seven

Earlier this year, Carrefour Belgium opened its largest automated BuyBye store to date in Hasselt, featuring eight refrigerated display cases and also a cash machine.

This is located at the Corda Campus in Hasselt, one of the largest technology and innovation campuses in Europe. It is open seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. and was at that point the seventh BuyBye location to go live.

Carrefour had previously opened BuyByes at its Service Center in Zaventem, at the Carrefour Express in Yvoir, at the ibis hotels at Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris and at Brussels-South Station, at the NATO base SHAPE in Mons, and at the MontLégia Hospital in Liège.

2026 RTIH Innovation Awards

Checkout free stores will be a key focus area at the 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards.

The awards, which celebrate global retail technology innovation in a fast moving omnichannel world, have now closed for entries. Our winners will be revealed at the 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards Ceremony, taking place at The HAC in Central London on Wednesday, 4th November.

Check out our 2026 shortlists and finalists here.

We received a record number of entries this year and many fantastic examples of technology excellence driving transformative change across the global retail sector.

Congratulations to all those who made it through the initial submission process! It’s now over to our star studded judging panel who will decide the winners to be announced at the 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards Ceremony, taking place at The HAC in Central London. 

The event will be held on Wednesday, 4th November and consist of a drinks reception, three course meal, awards ceremony presided over by award winning stand-up comedian, presenter, actor and broadcaster, Aurie Styla, and after party until 1am.

Click here to book your place at the 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards Ceremony on Wednesday, 4th November.