MishiPay announces BWG Foods mobile retail pilot

MishiPay has launched its Scan, Pay & Go mobile self-checkout solution in Ireland with BWG Foods.

A pilot scheme will see the tech being tested out at two locations within the retailer’s estate: SPAR Cherrywood in Dublin and Londis Newcastle in Galway.

Upon completion, BWG Foods says it will look to provide the solution to independent retailers across its network of more than 1,000 SPAR, EUROSPAR, MACE, Londis, and XL stores. 

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Chris Donnelly, IT Director at BWG Foods, says: “The current pandemic has accelerated the need for consumer facing businesses to embrace new technologies that make shopping experiences safer, quicker and altogether more convenient.”

“We’ve been exploring a number of different advanced solutions to enhance the convenience of our retailers’ offerings and we believe this innovation represents the next great evolution of grocery retailing in Ireland.”

“We’re delighted to be partnering with a reputable and innovative business such as MishiPay, whose solution marks the ultimate consumerisation of technology and has the potential to deliver major benefits to both consumers and retailers alike,” he concludes.

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