A Better Way to Buy

Ever go into a grocery store for three items and end up stuck behind 10 people with carts full? Everyone has been there at least once or twice. Wouldn’t it be nice if the line could be skipped? Well, now, it can be with a smartphone app called ScanOut.

Avoiding those Long Lines

Any phone that can take a picture should also have the capability to scan an item. Most often, this is for smartphones only, so people who do not have this ability may want to consider a phone upgrade. When the item is scanned, it is entered into the person’s phone as a possible item to buy. They can even review the quantity, color, and size of the item.

After the item is scanned, the consumer has the chance to add or delete it from the “cart.” Once all the items are entered into the “cart”, people only have to enter their payment information. ScanOut will even scan a coupon. This gives people the savings they want in a timely manner.

Impact on Businesses

A grocery store manager can literally feel the contempt when dozens of people are waiting in line for checkout. Now, they can tell their customers about ScanOut and help them get in and out faster than ever before. This keeps traffic moving steadily and happily at the grocery store. Management sees it and the customers can feel it, too.

Time is so important nowadays that it seems a waste of time to be standing in line trying to buy an item. People can give themselves the gift of time by having apps like ScanOut on their phone. Men and women can pick out their items, give them a quick scan, and then show their digital receipt to the personnel while walking out the door. It’s time to move past the checkout lane.

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Shopping With a Smartphone

A man is running late for a business meeting when he spills coffee on his tie and shirt. He hurries to the nearby store where he quickly finds a replacement shirt and tie. However, when he gets to the checkout line, there is only one cashier working and five people ahead of him. He can either be late with coffee on his tie or he can take things into his own hands and shop from his smartphone with an app called ScanOut.

Skip the Line

With an app like ScanOut, the man with the messy appearance becomes the well-dressed employee who arrives on time. Here is how it works with the man and the tie example:

● The man chooses a shirt and tie he wants to purchase
● Using his smartphone, he scans both barcodes
● He then goes to the cart on ScanOut
● There he can review the item picture, description, cost, and quantity
● He picks a credit card for the payment method
● A receipt can then be displayed on the phone while walking out of the store

It is just that easy, and shopping should be easy. It shouldn’t be a hassle of an experience, atleast not with the advancements in technology.

On the Side of the Merchant

While the ScanOut app is great for customers, it is a win-win scenario for merchants as well. It could cut down on the cost and boost customer service. With employees able to better maintain the store and assist customers, the customer experience becomes heightened. It will probably even lead to more positive online reviews. This is great for businesses, as word of mouth can truly make or break a business these days.

With both the business and the customer happy, not too much else is needed. Save the time and save the hassle with an app like ScanOut.

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