Innovation at Aldi: Other retailers are also testing Scan&Go
There are basically three different methods of self-scanning. At the first one you get a professional scanning device at the entrance, which is given back at the end. Alternatively, the shopping trolleys are equipped with appropriate systems. With the third option offered by Aldi, customers use their own smartphone in combination with a suitable app.
In addition to Aldi, many other retailers are currently testing self-scanning concepts. The different options are often combined. With 320 branches, Rewe offers Scan&Go at most locations throughout Germany. Globus, on the other hand, is the only retailer that offers this technology in each of its branches, currently there are 57.