Smart Trolley, Smooth Weekend: Checkers launches SA’s first scan-and-go cart
In a move that will surely be welcomed by shoppers, Checkers has launched South Africa’s first smart shopping trolley
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In a move that will surely be welcomed by shoppers, Checkers has launched South Africa’s first 'smart' shopping trolley, aiming to make grocery shopping faster and easier.
According to Checkers, the Xpress Trolley allows shoppers to scan and bag items as they go, track a live running total, and pay directly on the trolley, with no need to queue or pack at a traditional checkout.
In a statement released to the media on Wednesday, Checkers said the trolley, built by the ShopriteX innovation team, the Xpress Trolley, is designed to put customers in control of their shopping experience from check-in to check-out.
"A user-friendly screen guides shoppers through their journey, displaying real-time product details, personalised promotions, and a running total that helps them keep tabs on their spending as they go"
The retail giant also added that the screen assists with in-store navigation by indicating where products are located within the store.
"The screen also assists with in-store navigation by indicating where products are located within the store, making it easier for shoppers to find what they want and need without trawling the supermarket," the retailer said.
The retailer revealed that "following initial testing with Home Office employees at Checkers Hyper Brackenfell from mid-August, 10 trolleys will be made available to customers at this store, as well as another 10 trolleys at Checkers Constantia".
Neil Schreuder, Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer at the Shoprite Group, said the pilot “allows us to reimagine the in-store journey using technology for a more frictionless shopping experience.”
"The Xpress Trolley enhances convenience, improves speed, and keeps customers in control from the moment they enter the store to the moment they leave. Smart trolleys aren’t about the novelty of screens on trolleys – they’re about giving shoppers real-time control, creating a compelling shopping experience".
“We are also excited about the potential it holds for Sixty60’s in-store pickers, specifically the additional speed and accuracy with which the in-store picking process can be completed.”
Here’s how the Xpress Trolley works:
- Scan an Xtra Savings card below the screen mounted on the trolley to start shopping.
- Place the shopping bags provided into the trolley.
- Scan each item’s barcode before placing it into the trolley.
- Track a live basket total, view product info and activate personalised promotions.
- Head to the dedicated checkout lane and pay directly from the trolley using the bank card saved on a customer’s Checkers Sixty60 profile.
- Take the printed till slip and exit via the checkout gate – no need to visit a till point – with a concierge on hand for support.
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