Reuters: Technology News: Exclusive: Walmart tests iPhone "Scan & Go" feature

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Exclusive: Walmart tests iPhone "Scan & Go" feature Aug 31st 2012, 19:19 Tweet Share this Email Print Related News BRIEF-Wal Mart Stores-tests iphone self-checkout at Arkansas store - memo 2:18pm EDT Walmart gives cardholders gas discount through December 24 Wed, Aug 29 2012 Wal-Mart joins agriculture sustainability group Tue, Aug 28 2012 Walmart brings layaway back early, tweaks fees Mon, Aug 20 2012 Wal-Mart international growth slows, shares fall Fri, Aug 17 2012 A Walmart store, that was destroyed by a tornado and later rebuilt, is seen in Joplin, Missouri May 17, 2012. Credit: Reuters/Eric Thayer By Jessica Wohl Fri Aug 31, 2012 2:37pm EDT (Reuters) - Wal-Mart Stores Inc is testing a "Scan & Go" system that would allow shoppers to scan items using their iPhones and then quickly pay at a self-checkout counter. Earlier this week, Walmart invited employees with Apple Inc iPhones to participate in a test at a Walmart supercenter in Rogers, Arkansas, near the company's headquarters, according to a form on the Survey Monkey website (here). While self-checkout aisles are common at many stores, the ability to scan items with one's mobile phone while shopping is not a typical process. Supervalu Inc's Jewel-Osco chain once let shoppers use hand-held scanners and then enter that information at the checkout to pay, but that test ended years ago. A push to get other participants, including Walmart employees' friends and family, appeared to have also been emailed this week by someone from the company's @WalmartLabs team, but could not be verified on Friday afternoon. "We're continually testing new and innovative ways to serve customers and enhance the shopping experience in our stores," said Wal-Mart spokesman David Tovar. (Reporting by Jessica Wohl in Chicago; editing by Matthew Lewis) Related Quotes and News Company Price Related News Tweet this Link this Share this Digg this Email Reprints We welcome comments that advance the story through relevant opinion, anecdotes, links and data. If you see a comment that you believe is irrelevant or inappropriate, you can flag it to our editors by using the report abuse links. Views expressed in the comments do not represent those of Reuters. For more information on our comment policy, see http://blogs.reuters.com/fulldisclosure/2010/09/27/toward-a-more-thoughtful-conversation-on-stories/ Comments (0) Be the first to comment on reuters.com. Add yours using the box above.

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