Aldi launches Aldigo checkout-free grocery shopping experience powered by Grabango tech

In partnership with Aldi, Grabango has launched Aldigo checkout-free shopping at a Chicago area grocery store.

Aldi lays claim to being the first major US grocery retailer to deploy checkout-free technology in an existing, full size store.

“The launch of Aldigo is a pivotal moment for the grocery industry,” says Will Glaser, CEO at Grabango.

“Although more challenging, it was important to us to launch this technology in a typical store and not one purpose built for us. Aldi is one of the most innovative retailers in the world, and we are honoured to partner with them to give their shoppers an exciting new way to shop the store.”

The Grabango system was added to an existing store without the need to make any changes to its planogram or product displays.

The technology, which uses computer vision to identify and keep track of every item in the store, allows shoppers to exit the store without waiting in line or scanning items.

“It’s exciting to see a checkout-free capability live in one of our stores,” says Eric Traxler, Vice President of IT at Aldi.

“We are continuously looking for new ways to be innovative and provide a best-in-class experience for our shoppers, and Aldigo is a great example of that in action.”

The aforementioned store is open to the public at 2275 West Galena Blvd., Aurora, IL, a Chicago suburb.

Customers shop as they normally do for their weekly groceries including fresh meat and seafood, organic produce, pantry staples and Aldi Finds.

There are no special shelves, carts, or gates at the entrance. When done, shoppers can pay with either their credit or debit card, or with the Grabango app, at the Grabango pay station near the exit.

Alternatively, they still have the option to check-out with a traditional cashier.