AisleHero

Your grocery list, optimized aisle‑by‑aisle

Pilot: ShopRite Hoboken, NJ

AisleHero turns any grocery input — a typed list, a photo of your list, a recipe, a diet, or a meal‑prep idea — into a clean, optimized route through your store. Shoppers spend less time wandering and more time living.

Email Your List

Send your list, photo, or preferences to theaislehero@gmail.com and you’ll receive your optimized aisle‑by‑aisle path by email.
Note: AisleHero Experts curate routes based on real store layouts; layouts can change, so some details may vary.

How it works — practical examples

User Input (full list):
milk; eggs; gluten free bread; olive oil; pasta; marinara; chicken breasts; blueberries; protein bars; ice cream
What you receive (optimized path):
1) Produce (Front of Store, before aisles) → Blueberries
2) Meat Dept (Front‑to‑Mid Right Wall) → Chicken breasts
3) Aisle 7 → Pasta
4) Aisle 10 → Olive oil, Marinara
5) Aisle 17 → Gluten free bread, Protein bars
6) Aisle 19 → Ice cream
7) Aisle 23 → Milk, Eggs
User Input (a few items):
toilet paper; coffee; peanut butter
What you receive (optimized path):
1) Aisle 12 → Toilet paper, Coffee
2) Aisle 17 → Peanut butter
User Input (recipe):
“I want to make chicken parm and garlic bread.”
What you receive (optimized path):
1) Produce (Front) → Basil (1 bunch), Garlic (1 bulb)
2) Meat Dept (Right Wall) → Chicken breasts (2 lbs)
3) Aisle 6 → Breadcrumbs (1 box)
4) Aisle 7 → Pasta (1 lb)
5) Aisle 10 → Olive oil (1 bottle), Marinara sauce (1 jar)
6) Aisle 17 → Bread loaf (for garlic bread)
7) Aisle 19 → Frozen section – Pre‑made garlic bread (optional alternative)
8) Aisle 23 → Mozzarella (8 oz), Parmesan (8 oz), Eggs (1 dozen), Butter (1 pack)
Suggested Recipe:
1) Pound chicken breasts and coat in beaten egg, then dip in breadcrumbs mixed with Parmesan.
2) Pan fry until golden, then bake with marinara and mozzarella at 375°F (190°C) for 20–25 minutes until bubbly.
3) Boil pasta and serve on the side.
4) Slice bread loaf, spread with butter and minced garlic, bake at 375°F (190°C) for 10 minutes until crisp — or heat frozen garlic bread from Aisle 19 according to package directions.
User Input (meal prep):
“Gluten‑free meal prep for the week: lunches and dinners for two.”
What you receive (optimized path):
1) Produce (Front) → Salad kits (3 bags), Peppers (4), Zucchini (4), Broccoli (2 heads)
2) Meat Dept (Right Wall) → Chicken breasts (3 lbs), Ground beef (2 lbs)
3) Cold Cuts (Front Right near Frozen Seafood / or Deli Front Right near Produce) → Turkey cold cuts (2 packs)
4) Aisle 5 → Protein bars (1 box)
5) Aisle 7 → Gluten‑free pasta (2 boxes)
6) Aisle 8 → Rice (2 lbs), Quinoa (1 lb)
7) Aisle 10 → Olive oil (1 bottle), Marinara (2 jars)
8) Aisle 17 → Gluten‑free bread (1 loaf), Peanut butter (1 jar)
9) Aisle 23 → Yogurt (6 cups), Eggs (2 dozen), Cheese (8 oz)
User Input (dietary restriction):
“Dairy‑free snacks and desserts.”
What you receive (optimized path):
1) Produce (Front) → Fresh fruit (berries, bananas)
2) Aisle 5 → Applesauce, Canned fruit cups
3) Aisle 15 → Cookies/crackers options (check labels for dairy‑free)
4) Aisle 16 → Chips, Salsa
5) Aisle 19 → Non‑dairy frozen desserts (check labels)
User Input (event):
“I want to host a game night for 5 of my friends.”
What you receive (optimized path):
1) Aisle 12 → Sodas (12‑pack), Sparkling water (1 case)
2) Aisle 15 → Cookies (2 packs), Crackers (2 boxes), Candy (2 bags)
3) Aisle 16 → Chips (3 bags), Salsa (2 jars), Popcorn (2 bags)
4) Aisle 17 → Nuts/trail mix (1 large bag), Fruit snacks (1 box)
5) Aisle 19 → Frozen appetizers (2 boxes), Ice cream (2 tubs)
6) Wine & Spirits (Back of Store) → Wine/beer (optional)

Locations reflect our Hoboken pilot knowledge: Produce at the front of store (before aisles), Meat Department on the front‑to‑mid right wall, Cold Cuts in the front right near frozen seafood (or at the Deli in the front right near Produce), Wine & Spirits at the back of the store. Aisle numbering begins at 2.

FAQ

Which stores does this work with?
This is a pilot for ShopRite Hoboken, NJ. We may expand to additional locations.

How accurate is the map?
AisleHero Experts physically map stores and curate lists. Store layouts can change; minor differences may occur.

How do I get my route?
Email your list (or a photo) to theaislehero@gmail.com. You’ll receive an optimized route back by email.

Is it free?
Yes — AisleHero is free for shoppers. In the future, brands may pay for sponsorships in product lists, but the service will remain free for users.