Technology

Wegmans Dewitt debuts Instacart’s Caper Carts

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July 29, 2025

The Wegmans Dewitt in Syracuse, New York now offers Instacart's smart carts to shoppers, the first stage of launching the smart carts at Wegmans store.

The AI-powered smart carts let shoppers track spending and check out without going through a check-out cashier experience, according to a news release.

The carts automatically recognize items as they are dropped into the cart and customers can bag as they shop. The cart technology features Caper Cart cameras, a digital scale and location sensors connected to NVIDIA Jetson hardware.

Wegmans customers log in to their Shoppers Club account on the cart's screen in order to shop with a Caper Cart.

"Caper Carts are transforming everyday grocery shopping into a faster, more personalized experience," David McIntosh, chief connected stores Officer at Instacart, said in the release. "We're excited to partner with Wegmans — known for their exceptional customer and in-store experience — to bring this technology to their store. Together, we're delivering customers a delightful and personalized shopping journey."

The companies first partnered on same-day delivery in 2017, and have since expanded the partnership to include pickup, EBT SNAP acceptance and loyalty program integration.