Why should fast-food chains have all the fun when it comes to cutting-edge tech innovations?

In particular, youronline grocery shoppingat America’s largest grocery chain.

Pretty neat, right?

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The Trace Grocery is a perfect example of this.

By 2024, BrightDrop expects full-scale availability of the technology, with advanced customizable capabilities planned for the future.

The eCarts aren’t the only new pieces of technology that Kroger has unveiled in stores.

BrightDrop Trace Grocery eCart

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Additionally, a bagger will be present to help pack up customers' groceries.