Instacart partners with POS providers to accelerate caper cart adoption

Instacart is teaming up with with two point-of-sale providers: Dumac Business Systems, a provider for independent grocery and convenience stores, and Truno Retail Technology Solutions, a provider powering more than 13,000 retail locations across North America. 

Through these new partnerships, Caper Carts aims to transform the in-store shopping experience by letting customers automatically scan items as they shop, track spending for budget management and access discounts directly on the cart. Dumac and Truno provide a turnkey service, including Caper Cart referrals, implementation, maintenance and ongoing technical support—creating a streamlined path for grocers to bring smart carts to their stores, the companies said.

"Grocers are the backbone of communities across the U.S., and we're committed to getting them the tools and technology they need to succeed," said Nick Nickitas, general manager of local independent grocery at Instacart. "By teaming up with established POS leaders like Dumac and Truno, we're making it easier than ever for grocers of all sizes to partner with Instacart, unlocking a modern shopping experience with Caper Carts while serving their communities." 

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"As a company committed to empowering independent retailers, Dumac is excited to partner with Instacart to deliver Caper to our network of grocers," said Rory McCarthy, chief operating officer of Dumac. "With our successful implementation at Geissler's Supermarket, we've seen firsthand how this partnership allows us to offer our customers innovative in-store tech that not only grows baskets and increases affordability, but also delivers the personalized shopping experience that today's customers demand. By offering Caper Carts as part of our retail technology portfolio, we're helping grocers enhance their stores and compete effectively in the evolving retail landscape."

"Truno has long been at the forefront of retail technology solutions, and we're proud to now offer Instacart's Caper Carts to our retail partners," said Steven Watters, president at Truno." As we actively roll out this technology across our network, we're making it possible for independent retailers to provide seamless, AI-powered shopping experiences that drive customer loyalty and business growth. Our deep implementation expertise combined with Instacart's innovation creates an exciting new offering for the retailers we serve."

This partnership also opens up opportunities to bring additional Instacart Connected Stores technologies to independent retailers—including FoodStorm and Carrot Tags—continuing to power innovation and growth opportunities for retailers across the grocery ecosystem, the companies said.