20/08/2025
Checkers has unveiled South Africa’s first smart trolley equipped with a range of technology designed to enhance the shopping experience.
Called the Xpress Trolley, it lets shoppers scan as they shop and skip the checkout queue by paying directly on the cart.
The trolleys are being trialled at two Checkers stores in the Western Cape.
Checkers has launched South Africa’s first smart shopping trolley, pioneering a major step towards a frictionless, technology-led in-store experience.
Called the Xpress Trolley, it allows shoppers to scan-and-bag items as they go, track a live running total, and pay directly on the trolley without needing to stand in a queue or bag products at a traditional till point.
Built by the ShopriteX innovation team, the Xpress Trolley is designed to put customers in control of their shopping experience from check-in to check-out. A user-friendly screen guides shoppers through their journey, displaying real-time product details, personalised promotions, and a running total that helps them keep tabs on their spending as they go.
The screen also assists with in-store navigation by indicating where products are located within the store, making it easier for shoppers to find what they want and need without trawling the supermarket.
