# Independent Grocers Adopt Touch-Free Technology

- Link: https://www.widthness.com/independent-grocers-adopt-touch-free-technology/
- Published: 2020-05-07T09:00:36-05:00
- Author: Curated by Theresa Wysocki

Photo caption: Shoppers use their smartphones to scan and bag items with FPR’s solution. Article by Abby Kleckler. Contactless technologies have garnered a lot of attention during the COVID-19 pandemic, with many large food retailers adopting new systems. Now, independent grocers can have access to some of these solutions. Associated Wholesale Grocers (AWG) and FutureProof Retail (FPR) are providing FPR’s mobile self-scanning checkout and counter service solutions as a no-touch technology solution to AWG member retailers. The solution allows shoppers to use their smartphones to scan and bag items while they’re shopping. They can then pay on their phones and skip the lines at checkout. Customers can also pre-order prepared food or deli items at in-store service counters and receive a notification when the orders are ready for pickup. […] Click here to view original web page at progressivegrocer.com Curated by Theresa Wysocki Director of Art & Design See Full Bio