Sobeys' Caper Smart Carts Help Shoppers Skip the Checkout Line
Laura McQuarrie — October 23, 2019 — Business
References: sobeyscorporate & prnewswire
At one of the Sobeys locations in Oakville, Ontario, consumers will now be able to experience a new way to shop with Caper Smart Carts. While still being able to tote around groceries, the shopping cart introduces a new digital experience that doesn't require major changes to infrastructure or operations. The AI-powered cart boasts an interactive screen to alert shoppers of nearby deals, as well as personalized product recommendations and recipes.
With these next-gen carts, shoppers also have the potential to experience a streamlined in-store experience, as they are able to skip the checkout line, as the Caper Smart Carts use deep learning and computer vision to take note of items as they are added.
With these next-gen carts, shoppers also have the potential to experience a streamlined in-store experience, as they are able to skip the checkout line, as the Caper Smart Carts use deep learning and computer vision to take note of items as they are added.
Trend Themes
1. AI-powered Shopping Carts - Innovative shopping carts that utilize artificial intelligence to personalize the shopping experience and streamline operations at brick and mortar stores.
2. In-store Customer Analytics - Utilizing AI and computer vision to gather data about shopping behavior and preferences in real-time.
3. Smart Store Solutions - Integrating innovative technologies like AI-powered carts into traditional retail settings in order to compete with online retailers.
Industry Implications
1. Retail - Traditional brick and mortar stores that can benefit from incorporating AI technologies like Caper Smart Carts into their in-store operations.
2. Grocery - Supermarkets that can utilize AI-powered tools to gather real-time data on products and inventory and improve the customer experience.
3. Technology - Companies developing AI-powered solutions, like shopping carts, that solve challenges in the retail industry and enhance the shopping experience.
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