Shopic news and trends

Wegmans Replaces Scan-and-Go With Smart Cart Pilot Amid Self-Service Push
Retail // February 07, 2023

Wegmans is not done with pay-as-you-go self-service yet; now, the retailer is testing smart carts. The Rochester, N.Y.-based regional supermarket chain, which includes 110 East Coast locations, is testing out smart carts at two New York State locations, the retailer confirmed to PYMNTS via email....

Half of Grocers Are Boosting Their Omnichannel Data Capabilities
Retail // January 30, 2023

As grocers invest in their omnichannel offerings, PYMNTS research shows data analytics are a priority. The Context Grocers are looking to unify their capabilities across digital and in-store experiences, and to do this, they need a clear picture of how shoppers behave across different channels....

Smart Carts Meet in-Store Demand for eCommerce-Like Convenience
Technology // December 28, 2022

With consumers accustomed to frictionless digital experiences, smart carts bring increased convenience to physical stores. Raz Golan, CEO and co-founder of Shopic, a company that offers smart carts, retail media integrations and store analytics, spoke with PYMNTS about how these technologies can help grocers meet...

EMEA Daily: AstroPay Launches Affiliate Program; Shopic Bags $35M for Smart Cart Grocery Tech
emea // August 09, 2022

In today’s top news from Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), U.K.-based online payments firm AstroPay launched a new affiliate program, Israeli smart grocery cart startup Shopic raised $35 million in a Series B round and more. Capify Announces £40 Million Fund in Response...

Interviews & Exclusives
Why Cashierless Tech Means Cutting The Line And Reducing Theft

June 22, 2020
Raz Golan, CEO of Israeli-based mobile checkout company Shopic, says his company started out with the mission of shortening lines in grocery stores — a crowded space in and of itself these days. But with a recent $7.6 million in funding, the startup is on track to bring a unique blend of artificial intelligence (AI) and […]

Quick Reads
Shopic Bags $35M for Smart Cart Grocery Tech

August 09, 2022
Tel Aviv-based grocery tech startup Shopic has raised $35 million in a Series B funding round led by Qualcomm Ventures, which saw participation from Vintage Investment Partners and Clal Insurance. Existing investors IBI Tech Fund, Tal Ventures, Claridge Israel and Shufersal also supported the round, Tech Funding News reported Tuesday (Aug. 9). The company will […]