Big trolley change coming to Woolies
The Scan&Go trolleys were first introduced to 10 supermarkets across NSW in August last year, giving shoppers the chance to scan and bag their goods as they go, tracking their spending as they shop.
Customers with an Everyday Rewards card can unlock a tablet-style device from the wall at the front of the supermarket, which attaches to their trolley and can be used while shopping.
Shoppers can then take their items to the self-serve checkout, pay and leave. Woolworths has announced the launch of the country's first digital trolleys across supermarkets in three states. Credit: NewsWire
The devices were already available in 10 supermarkets across NSW – Kellyville, Kellyville Grove, Kellyville North, Lane Cove, North Parramatta, Oran Park, Schofields Town Centre, The Ponds, Warringah Mall, and Windsor.
The supermarket giant has now announced it will be adding the Scan&Go trolleys to an additional 25 supermarkets, expanding into Victoria and Queensland. The trolleys will roll out in Victoria and Queensland following a successful trial in NSW. Credit: NewsWire
In NSW, the Scan&Go trolleys will be rolled out to supermarkets in Neutral Bay Village, Richmond, Menai, Mortdale, Revesby, Hornsby, Rutherford, Kotara, Green Hills and Erina.
In Victoria, the trolleys will be installed in supermarkets at Chirnside Park, Malvern, Mornington East, Rye, St Helena and Thrift Park.
Scan&Go will also be added to the Woolworths in Moonee Ponds in September.
In Queensland, the trolleys will roll out across supermarkets in Burleigh Heads, Caloundra, Capalaba Park, Currimundi, Nambour, Noosa, North Lakes and Warner. Shoppers can attach the tablet-style devices to their trolley and begin shopping. Credit: NewsWire
Woolworths360 managing director Rob McCartney said the initial rollout of the Scan&Go trolleys proved a success, prompting the rollout interstate.
'After the initial rollout to 10 stores across NSW, customers have told us using the Scan&Go Trolley has resulted in a faster and more convenient shopping experience,' he said.
'We have noticed that over 70 per cent of Scan&Go Trolley users are repeat customers, which supports our expansion into Victoria and Queensland respectively.
'To add, young families in particular have told us Scan&Go Trolley is helping them balance their budget, as they can track their spending in real time.'
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