The trial marked the first deployment of the smart trolleys by a British supermarket, offering customers a different way to shop and monitor their spending. Although the technology had been considered for wider use, Instacart’s withdrawal means Morrisons shoppers elsewhere will not see the trolleys introduced as originally anticipated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Caper Cart<\/strong>s were introduced at Morrisons’ Riversway store in Preston in July 2026. Equipped with cameras, sensors, weighing scales and touchscreens, they could automatically identify products as customers placed them inside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Fresh fruit and vegetables could be weighed directly in the trolley, removing the need to use separate scales. A touchscreen <\/strong>displayed a running total of the basket, allowing shoppers to keep track of their spending while moving through the store.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The technology also worked with Morrisons More Cards, displaying relevant promotions, personalised offers and product recommendations. At the end of their shop, customers received a barcode on the trolley screen, which they could scan at a dedicated checkout to complete payment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n