# Smart Internet Connected Bags Twyst Creates Shopping Bag that Charges Customers When Exiting Store By Meghan Young | Published 2016-03-22 | Business Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-internet-connected-bags References: [fastcompany](http://www.fastcompany.com/3057950/in-the-store-of-the-future-your-shopping-bag-connects-to-the-internet) & [twystinc](http://twystinc.com/) The future of retail is a hot topic for many, including [Adobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frakta-bag). The tech company just opened doors to a prototype store in Las Vegas, Nevada, that includes everything from [Smart Internet](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oncampus-smart-fridges) Connected Bags, smart beacons and so much more. The first comes from a startup called Twyst. Its RFID shopping backs automatically inventories whatever a consumer puts in it in order to charge their credit card when they exit the store. By using the Smart Internet Connected Bags, Twyst makes the current [checkout model completely obsolete](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sams-club-4). More than that, it bridges the gap between online and offline shopping beautifully. People will be able to browse and shop effortlessly, enjoying the in-person interaction while not completely sacrificing the time saved online. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 87% | 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 - **Smart Internet Connected Bags:** The integration of RFID technology in shopping bags allows for seamless inventory tracking and automated payment, revolutionizing the checkout process. - **Smart Beacons:** Smart beacons provide retailers with new opportunities for personalized and location-based marketing, enhancing the in-store experience for customers. - **Prototype Stores:** The advent of prototype stores allows retailers to experiment with cutting-edge technologies and creative store designs to enhance customer engagement. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Retail:** The integration of Smart Internet Connected Bags and Smart Beacons offer new ways for retailers to optimize operations, while also providing a more seamless shopping experience for customers. - **Technology:** The development of Smart Internet Connected Bags and Smart Beacons demonstrates the power of RFID technology and the potential for future innovation in retail. - **Design:** The rising popularity of prototype stores presents opportunities for design professionals to explore creative approaches to store design that integrate cutting-edge technology and customer engagement strategies. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Powered Checkout Carts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/checkout-carts.md) - [RFID-Enabled Retail Cabinets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfly-store.md) - [AI Retail Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/augmodo-smartbadges.md) - [Connected Grocer Shopping Carts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-amazon-dash-cart.md) - [Taiwan-Based AI Shopping Carts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/innolux.md) - [Contactless Shopping Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartshop-pick-and-go.md) - [AI-Assisted Aisles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cantaloupe-smart-aisle.md) - [Check-Out Free Grocery Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/getgo.md) - [AI-Powered Checkout Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/just-walk-out-1.md)