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Smart carts boost shopper spending by 32%, study finds

9/9/2026

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German researchers found smart carts raised average shopper spending by 32%.
The March 2025 study examined 12,418 sessions, of which 9,422 used smart-cart technology.
Smart-cart shoppers bought 25% more items than non-users.
Instacart’s AI-powered Caper Carts operate in over 100 U.S. cities across 15 states and 12 retail banners.
Amazon’s Dash Cart, showing prices and totals, will expand to Whole Foods by end 2026.

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Story summary

German researchers found smart carts raised average shopper spending by 32%.
The March 2025 study examined 12,418 sessions, of which 9,422 used smart-cart technology.
Smart-cart shoppers bought 25% more items than non-users.
Instacart’s AI-powered Caper Carts operate in over 100 U.S. cities across 15 states and 12 retail banners.
Amazon’s Dash Cart, showing prices and totals, will expand to Whole Foods by end 2026.