The announcement was widely welcomed as a refreshing new technological initiative and media and consumers inundated the supermarket group with requests for further information to explore all the possibilities. The group announced that although the 'GPS smart trolley' is not in-store yet, the technology is available.
A spokesperson said, "The group's R& D department is constantly looking at introducing technology-based innovation into the business to enhance the customers shopping experience.
"Furthermore, Shoprite and Checkers currently do have mobile Apps that give consumers access to additional savings through mobile coupons as well as in-store Wi-Fi in selected stores as part of a pilot programme.
"R&D is working on developing the smart phone app further to enable consumers to scan product prices in-store and report on out-of-stocks to enable corrective action."
In response to this huge interest in this 'GPS smart trolley', the group is inviting technology entrepreneurs to contact it with innovative and forward-thinking ideas. The contact e-mail is az.oc.etirpohs@noitavonni, ensuring the next announcement will not be an April Fool's prank but viable technology.
