Jenny Johnson on LinkedIn: This AI-powered shopping cart is replacing the checkout line (2024)

Imagine walking into a store, grabbing what you need, and leaving without ever waiting in a checkout line. Thanks to Caper's AI-powered shopping carts, this streamlined shopping experience could fast become a reality.𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐃𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐞𝐫'𝐬 𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤? Caper’s smart cart incorporates cutting-edge technology, including barcode scanners, three cameras for advanced image recognition, integrated scales, and built-in point-of-sale systems for instant checkout. This means you can simply toss items into your cart, and the cart handles the rest - identifying items, tallying your total, and processing your payment seamlessly.𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 𝐁𝐞𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞:>> Image Recognition: Caper is advancing its image-recognition models to identify up to 50,000 items, making it possible for the cart to recognize products quickly without the need for traditional barcodes.>> Self-Checkout: Each cart doubles as a mobile checkout station. Shoppers can scan items and pay directly at the cart, bypassing long lines and making shopping trips faster and more enjoyable.𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐑𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬: For retailers, Caper’s smart carts mean improved customer satisfaction, reduced queue times, and enhanced data on shopping habits. Shoppers enjoy a more convenient, frictionless shopping experience, blending the best of online shopping convenience with the satisfaction of in-store selection.Caper’s technology mirrors innovations seen in Amazon Go stores but brings the convenience directly to conventional retail settings without the need for extensive store redesigns or infrastructure overhauls.🤔 How do you see AI technology like this transforming the retail industry further? What other innovations do you think could enhance the shopping experience?#innovation #technology #future #management #startups

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Smart shopping carts!If you spend as much time thinking about the in-store retail experience as we do, you've probably thought about smart shopping carts at some point.Imagine a cart that not only collects your groceries as you shop but also helps you find what you're looking for in-store, shows you featured deals (perhaps informed by the items you've already placed in your cart), and makes it easy to check out at the end of your shopping trip.Where's the downside? And why aren't we using smart shopping carts today?This well-written Forbes article discusses some of the challenges preventing this intriguing idea from coming to a grocery store near you and how AI might finally make it possible.It's worth the read.#brickandmortar #grocery #retail #technology #shoppingcart

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Do you ever wonder what the grocery shopping experience of the next 5, 10 or 20 years will be like? No matter what technology reigns supreme, there's no doubt that consumers can look forward to a more seamless and personalized experience. I recently connected with The Food Institute to discuss what shoppers are looking forward to (and unsure about) regarding the future of digital technology in grocery stores here: https://lnkd.in/e8vyvJ3h

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🔔 ShopRite Expands Smart Cart Deployment:I'm excited to share the latest advancements in digital transformation at ShopRite with the deployment of AI-equipped Caper Carts. Here’s how this innovation aligns with the four tiers of digital transformation:Tier 1: Operational EfficienciesThe smart carts streamline the shopping experience, reducing checkout times and improving inventory management.Tier 2: Advanced Operational EfficienciesCaper Carts collect and analyze shopping patterns and inventory usage data, providing insights for better stock management.Tier 3: Data-Driven Services from Value ChainsIntegrating smart cart data with supply chain systems optimizes the entire value chain, ensuring efficient restocking and reducing wastage.Tier 4: Data-Driven Services from Digital PlatformsExpanding smart carts creates a more connected and personalized shopping experience, offering tailored services and promotions through digital platforms.💡 Key Highlights:✒ ShopRite is deploying AI-equipped Caper Carts in its stores.✒ Parent company Wakefern Food Corp. is adding these smart carts at four stores in the Philadelphia area, expanding from a recent rollout in Hoboken, N.J.✒ Since debuting in June 2023, Caper Carts are now available at 11 ShopRite locations.✒ Caper Carts feature an interactive screenthat tracks spending, provides coupons and deals, and allows checkout from anywhere in the store.✒ They offer personalized recommendations and gamification rewards, enhancing the shopping experience.✒ Customers can link their ShopRite Price Plus loyalty membership for savings and deals, by scanning the cart's barcode at self-checkout.🤯 How do you think the deployment of smart carts like ShopRite's Caper Carts can contribute to sustainability efforts in retail, particularly in optimizing resource use? I'd love to hear your thoughts! 🧐 #QuickTake#FantasticFriday#industryreadiness#trusttheprocess#CampusToCorporate#YouVersion2PointO#100daysTransformationChallenge

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I love seeing technology come to life! Retail prices can now jump in seconds with high-tech store price tags.The digital revolution in retail is changing the way we shop. The adoption of digital price tags in grocery stores is part of a larger trend toward dynamic pricing in various industries. From ride-sharing apps like Uber and Lyft to airline tickets and fast food, the recent The Wendy's Company highlights the shift towards more fluid pricing structures. It raises questions about how consumers will adapt to these changes in their day-to-day purchases.At HKC Construction, we embrace technology and innovation. Our leadership team constantly pushes the boundaries of innovation in construction, leading to our recognition as a great place to work! If you're looking for a company that maximizes ROI on every project, let's connect and bring value to your next project.#retail #retailinnovation #innovation #grocery #groceryinnovation #ai #construction #greatplacetowork #greatwork Read more: [Link to the article]

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To minimize losses resulting from long #checkout lines, numerous brick-and-mortar retailers have embraced #selfcheckout solutions. However, many shoppers encounter inconvenience with self-checkout, often requiring assistance from store staff to operate the machine.What if we integrate #AI-powered image recognition into the self-checkout system, allowing AI to instantly "view" and "identify" all checkout items within seconds? This approach not only simplifies the checkout process but also eliminates the need for retailers to transform their stores into a grab-and-go model, thereby avoiding substantial setup costs.▼ Explore an optimal AI solution for both retailers and consumers in the article below ▼#grabandgo #retailer #retailAI #AIcheckout #retail #artificialintelligence #computervision #deeplearning #machinelearning #visionAI #visualcheckout #visioncheckout #technology #future #futuretrend

🛒 Revolutionizing Grocery Shopping: The Smart Cart 🛒This week, let's explore the transformative impact of Smart Cart technology in the grocery sector, where innovation meets convenience to enhance the shopping experience and streamline operations. Smart Carts are reshaping the grocery landscape by offering customers a seamless, efficient, and personalized shopping journey.Join us as we delve into the strategic benefits of Smart Carts, uncovering how leading technologies from innovators like Cust2Mate - A2Z (Nasdaq:AZ), SwiftGo, and Imagr are revolutionizing the way we shop for groceries. These solutions provide advanced features such as automated checkout, real-time inventory management, and personalized recommendations, making grocery shopping faster and more enjoyable. 🛒✨💡 Why Invest in Smart Cart Technology? It's about boosting customer satisfaction, increasing operational efficiency, and driving higher sales through a modernized, frictionless shopping experience.💬 Share Your Insights: How do you envision Smart Cart technology transforming the grocery shopping experience? We invite you to share your thoughts and experiences in the comments!Ready to embrace the future of grocery shopping with Smart Carts? Discover innovative solutions with us at www.retailhub.ai. Connect with a dynamic community of over 3500 startups spanning 26 sectors.🚀#SmartCart #GroceryInnovation #CustomerExperience #RetailTechnology #RetailHub

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#Warsaw-based ZeroQs secures €457k in funding. The money raised as a follow-on investment from Freya Capital will be put toward #further developing smart shopping cart #technologies.Entities like Społem and Centrum Retail are already using ZeroQs’ system, which promises to enhance consumer #shopping experiences and #eliminate shopping waits.With the goal of revolutionizing consumer shopping #experiences, ZeroQs has created and introduced intelligent shopping carts to the market. Customers can avoid waiting in line at #stores thanks to their solution, which also helps retail chains enhance customer satisfaction and more effectively manage security and #inventory.Retail networks may do a number of #additional things with access to consumer activity data, such as personalizing the #purchasing process and enhancing the #shopping experience even further.ZeroQsare the firm that developed the mobile self-checkout technology used in #SmarCart. By cutting down on wait times, this technology improves customer satisfaction while shopping, #boosts retail #profitability through lower labor costs, higher average basket values, and theft prevention, and boosts revenue for FMCG producers through #customized in-store marketing.ZeroQs Freya Capital Michał Lewandowski Jarosław Kaczmarczyk To share your startup story write us on -contact@startuprise.co.uk#zeroqs #funding #eustartup

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Sam’s Club is making significant strides in retail innovation with the rollout of AI-powered checkout technology, developed by our HP Tech Ventures' portfolio company, AiFi Inc. This groundbreaking system leverages AI and computer vision to optimize the checkout process, enhancing the shopping experience by reducing exit times by 23% and boosting customer satisfaction by 11%. By implementing this technology, transactions are more seamless and employees can dedicate more time to personalized customer service, rather than conducting manual checks.It's a glimpse into the future of retail and a practical solution enhancing the way we shop today.https://lnkd.in/g_iFVgbu

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In our industry, whether it’s C-store operations or broader enterprises, the distinction between mere vendors and true partners is pivotal. Partners understand the full spectrum of store tech stack, ensuring holistic solutions that address the entirety of business needs. This approach is not just about solving problems but enhancing customer experiences and operational efficiency.

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