ALDI Nord taps shopreme technology as it tests out self-checkout solutions in Dutch stores

shopreme is working with ALDI Nord on a project across several stores in the Netherlands that involves scan and go, self-checkout kiosks and exit terminals.

The initiative marks the first instance of ALDI Nord testing self-checkout solutions in its stores.

It includes integrating the shopreme SDK into the ALDI customer app. Customers can now use the app to scan products and make payments using such methods as iDEAL, debit cards, credit cards, Google Pay and Apple Pay.

This process culminates with issuing a digital receipt within the app, enabling customers to leave the store by scanning an exit code at the shopreme vector terminal which opens the checkout gate.

An alternative options sees customers scan their products at the shopreme matrix self-checkout kiosk. This dispenses an exit code receipt that opens the vector exit terminal to leave the store after payment.

shopreme says that its Eco Receipt option minimises paper usage by about 80% by offering customers the chance to scan a QR code with their smartphone to obtain a digital receipt.

Age verification happens through shopreme’s Employee App, allowing store personnel to conduct the process remotely.

Nailing the Scan & Go experience is paramount to turning first-time users into regular Scan & Go shoppers. It needs to be responsive from start to finish - even without an internet connection. With shopreme, you don't need to worry about that: https://t.co/988QaqpLNH pic.twitter.com/aZ1p2kQv5C

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Dr. Christian Bock, Team Lead Self-Service Checkout & Cashless Payment at ALDI Nord, says: “We are systematically leveraging the advantages of digitisation and automation. To offer our customers a hassle free experience, we are testing different shopping experiences and evaluating modern checkout systems.”

“shopreme has proven to be a reliant partner to gain a bigger picture of future checkout technologies, also referring to our in-store processes. These aspects play a crucial role when developing a long-term checkout strategy.”

Florian Burgstaller, CEO at shopreme, says: "Working with ALDI Nord to bring our unified self- checkout solutions to their test stores has been a rewarding experience. Our shared focus on creating lean, fast, and valuable solutions for shoppers makes this cooperation a perfect fit.”

“We are particularly excited about all our solutions – from scan and go to SCO and exit terminals – being tested at once and to evaluate their positive impact on customers.”