Sainsbury's Grocery Shopping App Lets You Skip the Checkout Counter
Laura McQuarrie — November 10, 2014 — Tech
References: j-sainsbury & engadget
Sainsbury's will soon be launching a trial of a grocery shopping app that could save you from having to wait around in line ever again. The app has several neat features, such as tools to help consumers better navigate the store, and most impressively, scan items at the shelf and pay for them with their mobile devices, rather than having to wait to be checked out by a cashier. In testing, the app has proved successful at cutting down the time it takes to go shopping for groceries.
Although there are self-serve checkouts that have been introduced to some stores, this app means that you wouldn't have to make an extra stop at the cash register on your way out of the store.
Although there are self-serve checkouts that have been introduced to some stores, this app means that you wouldn't have to make an extra stop at the cash register on your way out of the store.
Trend Themes
1. Mobile Self-checkout - The introduction of grocery shopping apps that enable customers to scan and pay for items with their mobile devices disrupts traditional checkout processes.
2. In-store Navigation Tools - The integration of in-store navigation tools within grocery shopping apps provides customers with a more seamless and efficient shopping experience.
3. Time-saving Solutions - The implementation of apps that cut down on the time it takes to go grocery shopping offers convenience and improved customer satisfaction.
Industry Implications
1. Retail - The adoption of grocery shopping apps with mobile self-checkout features disrupts traditional retail checkout systems and enhances customer convenience.
2. Mobile Technology - The inclusion of in-store navigation tools and mobile payment capabilities in grocery shopping apps drives innovation in the mobile technology industry.
3. Customer Experience - The integration of time-saving solutions in grocery shopping apps transforms the customer experience by reducing wait times and enhancing convenience.
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