# Queue-Jumping Retail Apps Sam's Club's 'Scan & Go' App Helps Black Friday Shoppers Avoid Lines By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2016-11-08 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scan-go References: [cetureon](http://cetureon.com/business/as-black-friday-2016-approaches-sams-club-launches-app-that-lets-members-bypass-checkout-lines/698) & [samsclub](http://www.samsclub.com/sams/pagedetails/content.jsp?pageName=scan-and-go) With Black Friday just around the corner, bulk retailer [Sam's Club](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sams-club-3) has launched its new 'Scan & Go' app. The app is designed to help fight 'Black Friday fatigue' by making it easier for customers to get in and out of stores quickly. The Scan & Go app is a free application available for iOS and Android. Once downloaded, the app allows Sam's Club members to simply can the item they wish to purchase and [pay directly from their mobile phone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/philz-coffee-app-clip). On their way out of the store, customers simply have to show a digital receipt to the staff to verify their purchases. While the app is indented to become a permanent check-out solution, the app will be particularly useful for Black Friday shoppers who are eager to [skip lengthy lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jointhequeue). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 44% | Freshness: 8% - 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) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Mobile Checkout:** The 'Scan & Go' app from Sam's Club is a prime example of the trend towards mobile checkout, allowing customers to purchase items and pay directly from their phone, avoiding traditional check-out lines. - **Frictionless Shopping:** The 'Scan & Go' app exemplifies the growing demand for frictionless shopping experiences, enabling customers to swiftly navigate stores without the need for physical check-out processes. - **Convenience Technology:** The rise of apps like 'Scan & Go' highlights the trend of using technology to enhance convenience for customers, providing them with an efficient way to make purchases while avoiding long wait times. ### Where This Applies - **Retail:** The 'Scan & Go' app presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for the retail industry to streamline in-person shopping experiences, reducing waiting times and improving customer satisfaction. - **Mobile App Development:** The development and advancement of mobile checkout applications like 'Scan & Go' offer significant opportunities for entrepreneurs and developers in the mobile app development industry, catering to the growing demand for seamless shopping experiences. - **E-commerce:** The 'Scan & Go' app showcases the potential for e-commerce platforms to integrate mobile checkout features, delivering a seamless shopping experience for online shoppers who prefer to make purchases in physical stores. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Line-Free Walk-Out Grocery Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amazons-just-walk-out.md) - [Mobile Ad-Supported Checkouts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sams-club-3.md) - [Contactless Shopping Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartshop-pick-and-go.md) - [Customizable Retail Mobile Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightspeed-scanner.md) - [AI-Powered Exit Technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-powered-exit-technology.md) - [Automated Retail Receipt Checkers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sams-club-receipt-verification.md) - [Early-Access Shopping Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jcrew-app.md) - [Discount Retailer Mobile Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/family-dollar-app.md) - [Inventory-Scanning Retail Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sams-club-1.md)