Grabango CEO Predicts Checkout-Free Technology Will Become Ubiquitous

Grabango, a tech company based in Berkeley, California, is making waves in the retail industry with its innovative checkout-free technology. With Amazon scaling back its “Just Walk Out” technology, Grabango has seized the opportunity to partner with major players in the market.

The company recently made headlines for its partnership with German discount grocer Aldi on a pilot project at a store in Aurora, Illinois. This move marks Grabango’s entry into the grocery sector, expanding its reach beyond its previous clients, c-store chains 7-Eleven and Circle K.

Aldi has launched ALDIgo, a checkout-free shopping experience powered by Grabango technology, at one of its Chicago-area grocery stores. The pilot project has been well-received by customers, with high adoption rates and decreased shrinkage since its implementation in November 2023.

Grabango’s founder and CEO, Will Glaser, emphasized the cost efficiency and ease of retrofitting existing stores with their technology, unlike Amazon’s reliance on expensive shelf-sensors. Glaser highlighted the flexibility of Grabango’s approach, allowing for a diverse range of products and promotions in stores.

As Grabango continues to expand its presence in the grocery sector, the U.S. market is getting a taste of AI-powered shopping. Glaser predicts that checkout-free technology will soon become ubiquitous, revolutionizing the retail experience for consumers.

With Grabango leading the way in innovative retail solutions, the future of shopping looks to be seamless and efficient, transforming the way we interact with stores and products.