Mexican grocery chain Merco teams with Toshiba to introduce new self-checkout solutions

Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions reports that Merco, a supermarket chain in northern Mexico, is implementing its MxP Self-Checkout offering in stores across the region.

The partnership began with a pilot programme in select stores. Merco is now exploring adding Toshiba’s ELERA Security Suite with computer vision and AI powered loss prevention and produce recognition.

"Merco has always been a retail innovator in Monterrey, Mexico. I believe our investment in Toshiba’s self-checkout technology demonstrates our continued commitment to always put the customer first and enhance the service and experience when customers visit our stores,” says Eduardo Lozano, CIO/CFO at Merco.

“We’re proud to support Merco in its mission to elevate the shopping experience for its customers. Toshiba’s MxP Self Checkout is intuitive and easy to use, and it also provides the flexibility and intelligence needed to empower retailers to adapt to the evolving demands of modern retail,” says Eugene Shvartsman, SVP, Global Sales at Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions.

Toshiba worked with partners Swedarey and Microsistemas Californianos on the installation. Swedarey facilitated the sale of self-checkout solutions and services to Merco, complemented by MCSA's software and PoS integration support.

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