Morrisons has announced plans to launch Instacart\u2019s AI-powered smart trolleys in early 2026 at one store and potentially expand across the UK.<\/p>\n
The trolleys are designed to enhance customer experience by allowing customers to scan while shopping, track their total in real time and check out.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
Customers can scan the barcode on the trolley\u2019s screen at the store\u2019s self-checkout area to complete their purchase.<\/p>\n
Gordon Macpherson, productivity director of Morrisons<\/a> said: \u201cWe\u2019re 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.<\/p>\n Subscribe to Grocery Gazette for free<\/p>\n Sign up\u00a0here to get the latest grocery and food news\u00a0each morning<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cWe\u2019re 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.\u201d<\/p>\n David McIntosh, chief connected stores officer at Instacart added: \u201cAs we continue to expand internationally, we\u2019re thrilled to partner with Morrisons to bring Caper Carts to the UK for the first time.<\/p>\n