In a Mideast first, Al Meera unveils smart shopping carts in Qatar| Gulf Times – Gulf Times

In a Mideast first, Al Meera unveils smart shopping carts in Qatar| Gulf Times – Gulf Times

Al Meera Consumer Goods Company has partnered with Veeve, a Seattle-based tech company, to revolutionise the retail technology landscape by introducing smart carts for the first time in the region.The initial soft launch of the smart carts will be introduced at Al Meera’s Wakrah South branch followed by the Leabaib 1 branch. Customers are invited to experience this new and innovative way to shop from Monday, marking the beginning of a revolutionary era in the retail industry in Qatar.Striving to provide an exceptional shopping experience, the retailer’s latest smart carts come equipped with a touch screen, barcode reader and cameras. Customers can log in, scan items, and add them to the cart, eliminating the need for traditional checkout lines. Moreover, the screen will showcase the best nearby deals and promotions, seamlessly connected to Meera Rewards, enabling customers to shop and save simultaneously.On this occasion, Al Meera stated: “Al Meera customers consistently relish an exceptional experience across all its stores, as we continue our journey of rapid expansion, from the inception of the first fully autonomous and checkout-free Smart store in Qatar to partnering with high-tech global organisations.“For the first time in Qatar and the Middle East, smart shopping carts will