Morrisons has announced plans to launch Instacart’s AI-powered smart trolleys in early 2026 at one store and potentially expand across the UK.
The trolleys are designed to enhance customer experience by allowing customers to scan while shopping, track their total in real time and check out.
Additionally, the trolleys feature interactive screens, built-in scales and AI-powered sensors to help customers with placing objects into the basket, including weighing fresh produce directly.
Customers can scan the barcode on the trolley’s screen at the store’s self-checkout area to complete their purchase.
Gordon Macpherson, productivity director of Morrisons said: “We’re constantly looking for ways to bring innovation to the weekly shop to enhance the experience for our customers, and the cutting-edge technology of Caper Carts brings the best of digital and physical retail together in-store.
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“We’re excited about bringing the first fully integrated AI-powered trolleys in the UK to a first store soon and look forward to testing customer response and building understanding of how the technology works within the Morrisons store estate.”
David McIntosh, chief connected stores officer at Instacart added: “As we continue to expand internationally, we’re thrilled to partner with Morrisons to bring Caper Carts to the UK for the first time.
“Retailers like Morrisons are transforming the in-store shopping experience with new technologies such as Caper Carts that help customers shop faster, easier and in more inspiring ways while deepening loyalty along the way.”
The move comes after the supermarket retailer announced it was cutting down 650 prices ahead of the festive season as it aims to help household costs in the UK.