AI-powered shopping carts in Europe

In July 2026, French retailer Intermarché introduced AI‑enabled connected shopping carts at a store in Provins, marking the first public rollout of the technology in the region. A few weeks later, in early August, German retailer Kaufland began testing a clip‑on smart‑cart module at a store in Jettingen‑Oberjettingen. The add‑on lets shoppers log in with a loyalty card or mobile app and scan items directly into the trolley, aiming to speed up the checkout process for large purchases. While the system integrates with existing handheld scanners and includes cameras for real‑time item recognition, it lacks weight‑sensor theft protection. Concurrently, Kaufland’s Czech stores have not adopted the smart‑cart but are using AI‑driven scales that visually identify produce and suggest likely items, further illustrating the broader move among European supermarkets to incorporate artificial‑intelligence tools for faster, more automated shopping experiences.