The AI-powered smart trolleys that let shoppers scan, weigh, and track items in real time while earning loyalty rewards.
Instacart,a grocery technology company in North America, and Morrisons, one of the UK’s largest supermarket chains, announced that Caper Carts, Instacart’s AI-powered smart trolleys, are coming to the UK.
Caper Carts will become available starting in early 2026 at one initial Morrisons store, with the potential for a further rollout. This marks Instacart’s first retail partnership in the UK to bring Caper Carts to British customers.
Designed to elevate the in-store experience, Caper Carts let customers scan items as they shop, track their running total in real time, and check out seamlessly. The trolleys feature interactive screens, built-in scales, and AI-powered sensors that guide customers through scanning and placing items directly into the basket – including weighing fresh produce directly in the trolley.
As items are scanned, the trolley identifies them instantly, helping customers keep track of their spending and move through the store at their own pace. To complete their purchase, customers simply scan the barcode displayed on the trolley’s screen at the store’s self-checkout area.
For Morrisons customers, the smart trolleys are integrated with the Morrisons More Card loyalty program, delivering added savings and convenience during their trip.
“As we continue to expand internationally, we’re thrilled to partner with Morrisons to bring Caper Carts to the UK for the first time,” said David McIntosh, Chief Connected Stores Officer at Instacart. “Shopping is no longer solely online or in-store – it’s a hybrid of both – and Caper Carts offer a seamless way to combine the convenience and personalisation of ecommerce with the inspiration and discovery that happens in physical stores.
Retailers like Morrisons are transforming the in-store shopping experience with new technologies such as Caper Carts that help customers shop faster, easier and in more inspiring ways while deepening loyalty along the way.”
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“We’re constantly looking for ways to bring innovation to the weekly shop to enhance the experience for our customers, and the cutting-edge technology of Caper Carts brings the best of digital and physical retail together in-store,” said Gordon Macpherson, Productivity Director of Morrisons.
“We’re excited about bringing the first fully-integrated AI-powered trolleys in the UK to a first store soon, and look forward to testing customer response and building understanding of how the technology works within the Morrisons store estate.”
Caper Carts are fully-integrated smart trolleys that enable retailers like Morrisons to deliver a more seamless, hyper-personalised shopping experience. As part of Instacart’s Connected Stores suite, they bridge the convenience of online shopping with the familiarity of browsing in-store.
Caper Carts are now deployed in nearly 100 cities across 15 states, including major retailers like Coles, Kroger, Schnucks, and Wakefern – highlighting growing demand from retailers and customers. With a digital screen that can surface personalised deals, suggest product pairings, and serve as a new retail media touchpoint right in the aisle, the trolleys not only enhance the customer experience but also unlock new opportunities for monetisation and incremental basket growth for retailers.
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