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The Herald
12 hours ago
- Business
- The Herald
Checkers trials hi-tech shopping trolleys
The two retailers have been investing heavily in sleek store designs, cutting-edge retail technology and premium product lines. After initial testing by office employees at a Checkers supermarket in Cape Town from mid-August, 20 of the new trolleys will be made available to customers at two of the chain's stores, Shoprite said on Wednesday, without saying how much it had invested. Called the Xpress Trolley, the shopping cart lets shoppers scan items as they go, track a running total on a digital screen and pay directly on the trolley without needing to queue at a checkout. The screen also assists with in-store navigation. Shoprite said the trial was part of its strategy 'to become South Africa's most profitable and seamless omnichannel retailer'. Reuters
TimesLIVE
16 hours ago
- Business
- TimesLIVE
Checkers trials hi-tech shopping trolleys
Shoppers at Checkers supermarkets could soon be cruising the aisles with 'smart' trolleys that let them know how much money they are spending and include inbuilt payment terminals, the chain's owner Shoprite said. Similar hi-tech shopping trolleys have been rolled out or piloted in other countries including Chile via Walmart, and the US and Australia through Coles, but this is the first time they are being trialled in South Africa. The pilot comes as Shoprite's upscale Checkers chain ramps up its challenge to Woolworths for South Africa's mid-to-affluent consumers in the lucrative upmarket retail space. The two retailers have been investing heavily in sleek store designs, cutting-edge retail technology and premium product lines. After initial testing by office employees at a Checkers supermarket in Cape Town from mid-August, 20 of the new trolleys will be made available to customers at two of the chain's stores, Shoprite said on Wednesday, without saying how much it had invested. Called the Xpress Trolley, the shopping cart lets shoppers scan items as they go, track a running total on a digital screen and pay directly on the trolley without needing to queue at a checkout. The screen also assists with in-store navigation. Shoprite said the trial was part of its strategy 'to become South Africa's most profitable and seamless omnichannel retailer'.
The Star
17 hours ago
- Business
- The Star
Shoprite's Checkers trials high-tech shopping trolleys in South Africa
A Checkers smart trolley, called the Xpress Trolley, in Cape Town, South Africa, April 24, 2025. Checkers shoppers may soon use the "smart" trolley, which tracks a running total and allows payment directly on the trolley, Shoprite said on Tuesday. Checkers/Handout via REUTERS JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) -Shoppers at Checkers supermarkets in South Africa could soon be cruising the aisles with "smart" trolleys that let them know how much money they are spending and include in-built payment terminals, the chain's owner Shoprite said. Similar high-tech shopping trolleys have been rolled out or piloted in other countries including Chile via Walmart, and the U.S. and Australia through Coles, but this is the first time they are being trialled in South Africa. The pilot comes as Shoprite's upscale Checkers chain ramps up its challenge to Woolworths for South Africa's mid-to-affluent consumers in the lucrative upmarket retail space. The two retailers have been investing heavily in sleek store designs, cutting-edge retail technology and premium product lines. Following initial testing by office employees at a Checkers supermarket in Cape Town from mid-August, 20 of the new trolleys will be made available to customers at two of the chain's stores, Shoprite said in a statement on Wednesday, without saying how much it had invested. Called the Xpress Trolley, the shopping cart lets shoppers scan items as they go, track a running total on a digital screen and pay directly on the trolley without needing to queue at a check-out. The screen also assists with in-store navigation. Shoprite said the trial was part of its strategy "to become South Africa's most profitable and seamless omnichannel retailer". (Reporting by Nqobile Dludla;Editing by Helen Popper)
IOL News
21 hours ago
- Business
- IOL News
No more queues: Checkers introduces 'smart trolleys' for faster shopping
In a move that will surely be welcomed by shoppers, Checkers has launched South Africa's first smart shopping trolley Image: Supplied. 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. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Next Stay Close ✕ 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".
News24
a day ago
- Business
- News24
New Checkers smart trolley takes payments, avoids tills
A new shopping innovation introduced by Checkers will allow customers to pay for their groceries directly from trolleys. Labelled the Xpress Trolley, the innovation is expected to have a screen that displays promotions and details of products in the store and provides a running total for customers while they shop. The trolley will also come with in-store navigation to direct customers. The trial follows successful testing at Checkers Hyper Brackenfell, Cape Town in August this year, the retailer said in a statement on Wednesday. Ten trolleys will be made available for customers at the branch, while another 10 are expected to be made available at Checkers Constantia, Cape Town. Major retailers in SA, such as Pick n Pay, trialled self-service options at their store checkouts in 2016, with some stores still having the service. The move, however, was heavily criticised by unions who said it would impact jobs. Checkers has also introduced the service at its Uniq Clothing stores. According to Checkers, customers would need to scan their Xtra Savings cards before shopping, with the trolley also able to scan barcodes of store items. After shopping, they will then head to a dedicated checkout lane which will have a concierge for assistance, to pay directly from their trolley with a bank card saved to their Checkers Sixty60 profile. An invoice will then be printed for them. Chief strategy and innovation officer at the Shoprite Group, Neil Schreuder, said the smart trolley will create 'frictionless' shopping experiences for customers. Supplied/ Shoprite Group While it has been used internationally, the retailer said the innovation was the first of its kind in SA. '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,' said Schreuder. '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,' he added.
