Zabka has opened its first store at an airport, launching an unattended, 24-hour Zabka Nano at Wroclaw Airport. The move marks another step in the retailer’s push to make everyday shopping easier, while giving travellers fast access to snacks and essentials when time is short.

The autonomous format is designed to suit passengers passing through the terminal, offering convenience without the need for staff at the checkout. The company said the store is aimed at people who want to buy quickly and move on.

Airport retail operators have increasingly looked for formats that can serve travellers outside normal shopping hours. A 24-hour, self-service model can help fill gaps for early-morning departures, late arrivals and connecting passengers, when traditional shops may be closed or busy.

Zabka Nano is part of the wider Zabka Group strategy to expand its convenience-led network. The company has positioned the format around speed, simplicity and access, with airport locations presenting a natural fit because of the pressure on passengers’ time.

The new outlet adds to the airport’s retail offer and reflects a broader trend in travel hubs towards automated shopping. For airports, the appeal lies in serving high footfall areas with a model that can operate continuously and without large staffing demands.

For travellers, the store offers a familiar brand and a quick way to pick up drinks, snacks and other essentials before a flight. The airport setting also gives Zabka a chance to reach customers who may not normally use the brand’s stores in their daily routines.

Self-service retail has expanded across transport hubs in recent years as operators seek to improve passenger convenience. Formats such as vending, click-and-collect and autonomous stores have become more common as airports respond to changing travel patterns and longer operating hours.

The opening at Wroclaw Airport is notable because it is the first time Zabka has placed one of its stores in an airport environment. The company has made no public announcement in the source text about further airport openings, but the debut suggests the format could be tested in similar locations in future.