NTUC FairPrice Co-Operative tests out Cust2Mate smart carts

A2Z Smart Technologies Corp. has announced a pilot programme for its Cust2Mate smart carts with NTUC FairPrice Co-Operative, the largest supermarket chain in Singapore.

The first carts will arrive at a new FairPrice located in a shopping mall in the centre of Singapore on 15th July.

They will be available on a limited basis beginning 1st August and then for all shoppers beginning 1st September.

Fully integrated with the FairPrice PoS ecosystem, Cust2Mate recognises every purchased item and enable in-cart payment so that shoppers skip lines, while also allowing retail grocers to direct people to discounted products and in-store promotions.

Rafael Yam, Chief Executive Officer at Cust2Mate, comments: "We are excited to announce our first pilot programme in Asia with FairPrice.”

“With a rich heritage of technology innovation, FairPrice has over 230 locations throughout the country with a variety of different stores including FairPrice supermarkets, FairPrice Finest, FairPrice Xtra, FairPrice Xpress, and Cheers convenience stores.”

“The agreement provides Cust2Mate with an excellent opportunity to expand our presence and gain exposure in the frictionless retail market in Asia.”

“We are excited to be partnering with FairPrice, and we look forward to both the successful completion of this pilot and to building a strong business partnership with FairPrice."