Sainsbury’s, the second largest grocery retailer in the UK has rolled out a mobile version of its scan and go concept. Previously customers would have to pick up a scanning device when they entered the store scanning items as they dropped them into the trolley. This can now be done using the Smartshop mobile app.
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We tested it versus using the retailer’s own device and whilst the accuracy of the scanner was a little less accurate, it was still practical to use.
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Once all items are in the trolley the customer heads to a self checkout til and scans the QR code on the till screen which then displays all items in the trolley and takes the customer straight to payment.