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AI Grocery Assistants Are Changing Shopping | Johannesburg News
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- Jul 14, 2026
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- 96
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AI is rewriting the grocery game—Shoprite’s Pixie just helped one customer spend R1,500 in 15 seconds, predicting their needs so accurately it delivered 10 items in under 31 minutes. With 98% adoption among Xtra Savings Plus members and over 4 million items added to carts, Pixie proves AI-driven convenience wins big. Meanwhile, Pick n Pay’s Penny lets you chat, snap fridge pics, or upload scribbles for meal plans—all while staying on budget. It’s not just speed—it’s smarter shopping, bigger orders, and a clear win for both shoppers and stores. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/e59cf11010b6d7ef