# In-store Checkout Apps Wal-mart's Scan & Go Technology Helps Customers Skip Busy Checkout Lines By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2017-03-16 | Business Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scan-go1 References: [houstonchronicle](http://www.houstonchronicle.com/business/retail/article/Wal-Mart-tries-new-retail-approaches-in-Houston-11005256.php) In an effort to improve the in-store experience for its customers, Wal-Mart has installed Scan & Go technology in several of its stores. By combining the convenience of online shopping with the intimacy of the in-store experience, the new technology perfectly caters to changing shopper preferences. One of the stores currently testing the Scan & Go technology is in the Houston, Texas, area. In this store, customers can use [carts outfitted with touchscreen pads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-amazon-dash-cart) that allow them to scan and pay for items as they shop. This means that customers can easy [skip busy checkout lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecrs-quickcheck) and enjoy a more seamless shopping experience. At the Wal-Mart store new Tomball, there is even a large touchscreen display that allows customers to order items online and then pick it up two days later at the store. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.7/10 - Popularity: 97% | Activity: 97% | 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) > [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business) > [Retail](https://www.trendhunter.com/retail) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Scan & Go Technology:** The implementation of Scan & Go technology in stores provides an opportunity for retailers to enhance the in-store shopping experience and reduce checkout wait times. - **Seamless Shopping Experience:** The integration of online and in-store shopping through Scan & Go technology presents an opportunity for retailers to cater to changing shopper preferences and provide a more convenient and personalized experience. - **Touchscreen Technology in Carts:** The use of touchscreen pads in shopping carts enables customers to easily scan and pay for items as they shop, offering a more efficient and hassle-free checkout process. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Retail:** The introduction of Scan & Go technology in retail stores opens up opportunities for retailers to streamline operations, improve customer satisfaction, and stay competitive in the market. - **Technology:** The development and implementation of innovative in-store checkout technologies, such as Scan & Go, allows technology companies to disrupt traditional retail processes and create new business opportunities. - **E-commerce:** The integration of online and in-store shopping experiences through Scan & Go technology creates opportunities for e-commerce companies to extend their reach and provide a seamless omni-channel experience for customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Contactless Shopping Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartshop-pick-and-go.md) - [Line-Free Walk-Out Grocery Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amazons-just-walk-out.md) - [AI-Powered Checkout Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/just-walk-out-1.md) - [Checkout-Free Convenience Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/7eleven-australia.md) - [Checkout-Free Grocery Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aldigo.md) - [AI-Powered Checkout Carts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/checkout-carts.md) - [App-Powered Checkout Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/checkoutfree-convenience-store.md) - [Customizable Retail Mobile Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightspeed-scanner.md) - [Text-Based Shopping Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/walmart-4.md)