Auchan Retail Romania has launched a smart cart pilot powered by shopreme snap cart software on Hanshow tablets. Twenty four tablets are now available at one Auchan store, providing an additional self-checkout option alongside shopreme's mobile Scan & Pay solution, which has been available at the retailer since 2022.

As the pilot store also operates shopreme Scan & Pay, no separate integration was required for the new touchpoint. The smart carts deployment builds on the retailer’s existing PoS and loyalty integrations, employee processes, and backend environment. 

Shoppers scan their loyalty card to unlock a tablet at a charging station. They then scan products as they shop, follow their live basket on the smart cart screen, and get personalised offers and loyalty benefits. At the end of the journey, the digital basket is transferred to the self-checkout kiosk, where the shopper completes payment.

Age verification, spot checks, and identification of customers who need assistance can be handled through an app that is already in use and also established workflows.

"Through the smart cart project, we continue to invest in digitalising the shopping experience, offering customers a simpler, faster, and more convenient shopping journey," says Gabriela Gealapu, National Checkout & Scan & Go Manager at Auchan Romania.

2026 RTIH Innovation Awards

Smart carts will be a key focus area at the 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards.

The awards, which celebrate global retail technology innovation in a fast moving omnichannel world, have now closed for entries. Our winners will be revealed at the 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards Ceremony, taking place at The HAC in Central London on Wednesday, 4th November.

Check out our 2026 shortlists and finalists here.

We received a record number of entries this year and many fantastic examples of technology excellence driving transformative change across the global retail sector.

Congratulations to all those who made it through the initial submission process! It’s now over to our star studded judging panel who will decide the winners to be announced at the 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards Ceremony, taking place at The HAC in Central London. 

The event will be held on Wednesday, 4th November and consist of a drinks reception, three course meal, awards ceremony presided over by award winning stand-up comedian, presenter, actor and broadcaster, Aurie Styla, and after party until 1am.

Click here to book your place at the 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards Ceremony on Wednesday, 4th November.