snabble

Snabble is a technology platform and company that provides in-store mobile checkout and shopping assistance for retailers. The core offering is a smartphone-based solution that enables consumers to add items to a digital cart, scan products during shopping, and complete payment through the app, with the aim of reducing queue times and enabling contactless shopping. The platform is designed to integrate with existing retailer point-of-sale systems, inventory data, and loyalty programs, and it provides dashboards and analytics for store operators.

The service targets retail environments such as supermarkets, convenience stores, and other formats seeking to streamline checkout and improve customer experience. Transactions typically use in-app payment methods and may involve a QR code or other digital verification at exit, depending on retailer implementation. The company emphasizes privacy and security in handling payment data and cart contents.

History and development: Snabble has expanded to partner with multiple retailers in Europe, adding features such as improved speed, offline functionality, and multilingual support. The system supports multi-store operations and centralized management for retailers.

Adoption and impact: Snabble is part of a broader shift toward self-checkout and contactless shopping, aiming to compete with other mobile checkout providers by offering scalable deployment, easy onboarding, and integration with existing retail ecosystems. The extent of adoption varies by retailer and market.

See also: Self-checkout, mobile payment, QR code, contactless payment.