# Streamlined POS Experiences Instacart, DUMAC and TRUNO Enhance AI-Powered Smart Cart Adoption By Kalin Ned | Published 2025-01-14 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aipowered-smart-cart References: [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/instacart-partners-with-leading-pos-providers-to-accelerate-caper-cart-adoption-302349074.htmlhttps://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/instacart-partners-with-leading-pos-providers-to-accelerate-caper-cart-adoption-302349074.html)  Leading grocery technology company [Instacart](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-shopping-cart-1) has joined forces with two leading point-of-sale (POS) providers to enhance the adoption of its AI-powered smart carts for grocers of all sizes across North America. The collaborators on this pivotal project that streamlines the POS experience are "DUMAC Business Systems, a leading POS solutions provider for independent grocery and convenience stores, and TRUNO Retail Technology Solutions, a leading provider powering over 13,000 retail locations across North America." Instacart's AI-powered smart carts are called [Caper Carts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instacart-4) and both DUMAC and TRUNO will integrate this feature into their grocer networks. The innovation promises to streamline and improve the in-store shopping experience. Caper Carts allows customers to automatically scan items as they shop. This capability will help consumers keep track of their budget while in the store and "easily access discounts directly on the cart." Image Credit: Instacart ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 34% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [AI](https://www.trendhunter.com/ai) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **AI-driven Retail Automation:** AI is being leveraged to revolutionize traditional retail environments with innovations like smart carts that enhance customer experience and operational efficiency. - **Enhanced Customer Self-service:** Self-service technology in retail, such as smart carts, offers new avenues for improving customer satisfaction by providing seamless checkout experiences. - **Data-enabled Shopping Insights:** Advanced POS systems are unlocking data-driven insights that allow retailers to optimize pricing and inventory management in real-time. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Retail Technology:** The integration of smart cart technology into retail systems represents a significant leap toward more adaptive and responsive retail operations. - **Artificial Intelligence:** AI advancements are becoming crucial in retail, providing tools for analytics and enhanced customer interactions through smart devices. - **Grocery and Convenience Stores:** Convenience and grocery stores are adopting innovative tech solutions like AI-powered carts to improve the shopping experience and streamline operations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Powered Smart Trolleys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instacart-4.md) - [Gamified Shopping Carts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-shopping-cart-1.md) - [AI-Enhanced Grocery Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instacart-ai-features.md) - [Connected Grocer Shopping Carts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instacart-and-wegmans.md) - [Unified Grocery Shopping Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/connected-stores-1.md) - [Smart Shopping Cart Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caper-carts.md) - [AI-Powered Personalized Shopping Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instacart-ai-solutions.md) - [AI-Powered Checkout Carts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/checkout-carts.md) - [AI-Backed Grocery Recommendations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instacart-smart-shop.md)