> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.visita.co.za/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Retail Intelligence

> Price tracking, grocery list optimization, and local business competition

# Retail Intelligence

Track grocery prices across major retailers, build smart shopping lists, and — if you're a business — set competitive prices to appear alongside national chains.

## For Residents

### Grocery List Builder

Build your shopping list and Visita finds the cheapest combination of stores automatically.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Add Products">
    Search our catalog of 17,000+ products. Add items to your list with quantities.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Optimize">
    Click "Find Cheapest Stores" — the system compares prices across PnP, Checkers, and local businesses.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Shop Smart">
    Get a store-by-store breakdown showing exactly where to buy each item for the lowest total cost.
  </Step>
</Steps>

**Access:** `visita.co.za/grocery-list`

### Price Alerts

Never miss a deal:

1. Tap the 🔔 **bell icon** next to any item in your grocery list
2. Visita checks prices daily at 7am
3. When the price drops below your target, you get notified

<Tip>
  Price alerts are one-shot — once triggered, they deactivate. Create a new alert to keep watching.
</Tip>

### Payday Grocery Digest

On the **25th of every month**, Visita sends you a personalized email:

* Your grocery list with updated prices
* New deals and specials
* Local businesses competing on your items

## For Businesses

### Competitive Pricing Dashboard

If you own a local business (spaza shop, wholesale, or any store), you can set your prices on Visita's platform to compete directly with national retailers.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Claim Your Business">
    Register at `visita.co.za/business/pricing`. Link your directory listing.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Search Products">
    Browse our catalog of 17,000+ products. See what PnP and Checkers charge.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Set Your Price">
    Enter your price. If you're the cheapest, your store appears in residents' grocery lists.
  </Step>
</Steps>

* **Learn more:** [Business Pricing Dashboard](/business/pricing)
* **Developer API:** [Retail Intelligence API](/api/retail)

## Stores Currently Tracked

| Retailer             | Products | Status         |
| -------------------- | -------- | -------------- |
| **Pick n Pay**       | 8,000+   | ✅ Live         |
| **Checkers**         | 9,000+   | ✅ Live         |
| **Local Businesses** | Growing  | ✅ Live         |
| **Shoprite**         | —        | 🔜 Coming Soon |
| **Woolworths**       | —        | 🔜 Coming Soon |
| **Takealot**         | —        | 🔜 Coming Soon |