# Hofer to Expand Self-Service Checkouts in Austria October 25, 2026 at 07:33 PM > Hofer plans to install self-service terminals in over 170 branches by 2027 to meet growing consumer demand for faster grocery shopping. **Hofer** is significantly expanding its self-service checkout infrastructure across **Austria**. The retailer plans to install these automated terminals in more than 170 branches by the end of 2027, allowing customers to scan and pay for their goods independently. The terminals handle items without barcodes, like loose produce or bakery goods, via an intuitive screen. While employees remain available for assistance, Hofer will also retain its traditional staffed checkout lanes to provide shoppers with multiple options. Data from **Handelsverband** and **Thalia** shows 47 percent of Austrians favor self-service, with preference rising to 82 percent for **Generation Z**. Shoppers cite time savings as the primary benefit, with 31 percent using these systems for daily grocery shopping. #Hofer [#Retail]() [#Austria]() #SelfService #Shopping ## Related news ## [Foreign-Born Residents Reach 23% in Austria]() October 25, 2026 at 03:16 PM ## [Austria to Anchor Integration Map in New Law]() October 25, 2026 at 12:02 PM ## [Hofer to Expand Self-Service Checkouts in Austria]() October 21, 2026 at 03:46 PM ## [Austria Proposes Expanded Shop Opening Hours]() October 20, 2026 at 09:49 AM ## [Handelsverband Petition Fights Austria Parcel Tax]() October 19, 2026 at 09:22 AM