# Robot-Run Stockrooms This Futuristic Shoe Store by Solebox Employs Robots in the Stock Room By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2016-05-16 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solebox References: [retail-innovation](http://retail-innovation.com/robot-working-in-german-shoe-store/) & [solebox](https://www.solebox.com/) In one of its retail locations in Germany, fashion retailer Solebox is now using robots to staff its back shoe stockroom. A bot is able to pick out a customer's preferred size and style and make a delivery to the shop floor so that a consumer may try on a desired piece of footwear. Typically, [shoe stockrooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rotating-shoe-rack) are the mysterious places that retail employees disappear to for a time, but Solebox's retail environment makes this functional back room a feature with a glass panel. This display allows consumers to see the incredible robot at work. This Shoebox store sets a new precedent for retailers who deal in shoes and beyond. As well as helping to automate a simple task, Solebox transforms the experience of fetching shoes into a [theatrical retail event](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sportsshoes). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 60% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Robot-run Stockrooms:** The use of robots in stockrooms to fulfill customer orders and provide a unique retail experience. - **Automated Retail:** The integration of automation technology in retail environments to optimize efficiency and enhance customer engagement. - **Transparent Back Rooms:** Creating transparent stockrooms that allow customers to observe the behind-the-scenes operations and add an interactive element to the shopping experience. ### Where This Applies - **Retail:** The retail industry can adopt robot-run stockrooms to streamline inventory management and enhance customer satisfaction. - **Fashion:** Fashion retailers can utilize automated systems to improve the efficiency of stockrooms and create a unique shopping experience. - **Technology:** The technology industry can develop advanced robotics and automation solutions to cater to the growing demand for automated retail operations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Automated Retail Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/venhub.md) - [Advanced Robotic Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moonwalkers-x.md) - [Shelf-Mounted Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deming.md) - [Asian Retail Automation Technologies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikea-south-korea.md) - [Factory-Ready Cargo Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dex-autonomous-robot.md) - [Next-Gen Sneaker Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/store-of-the-future-concept.md) - [Employee-Free Smart Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teo-smart-stores.md) - [Robotic Knitting Factories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robotic-knitting-factory.md) - [Experiential Running Shoe Shops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sportsshoes.md)