Woolies Scan and Go Tech

Woolies Scan and Go Tech
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Forget long queues! Woolworths is changing the game with its new Scan&Go trolleys. Scan as you shop, pay with ease, and enjoy a faster checkout. It's shopping reinvented!

The next-step technology allows customers to scan products as they shop, providing a faster and more convenient checkout process.

Equipped with a smart screen, the trolley enables shoppers to tally their purchases and pay upon exiting the store. This eliminates the need for traditional checkout lines and empowers customers to manage their spending effectively.
How does it work in practice?

1. Grab a Trolley: Locate a Scan&Go trolley in the designated area of the store.
   
2. Unlock the Device: Insert your Everyday Rewards card into the trolley to unlock the attached tablet.
   
3. Start Scanning: As you shop, scan the barcode of each item you place in your trolley using the tablet's built-in scanner. (no loose fruit and veg)
   
4. Bag Your Groceries: Pack your groceries as you normally would while scanning.
   
5. Checkout: When you've finished shopping, head to a self-serve checkout and complete your payment using the information on the trolley's tablet
   

A couple of thing jump out at me:

• Loose fruit and veg without barcodes?
  
• Bags if you need to buy them?
  
• Can you take the trolley outside with this scanning table attached?
  

But hey this does sound pretty cool… while the technology is currently being piloted in a Sydney store, Woolworths plans to expand the initiative to additional locations nationwide. The company emphasises that the new system is designed to enhance the shopping experience and does not pose a threat to jobs.
As the retail industry continues to evolve, Woolworths' Scan&Go trolley represents a significant step forward in leveraging technology to improve customer satisfaction and efficiency.

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