A2Z Cust2Mate Solutions Corp. (NASDAQ: AZ) announced a five-year agreement to deploy 2,000 Cust2Mate smart shopping carts with Israeli home goods retailer HaStock, beginning in Q3 2026. The deployment will span three stores in Haifa, Beer Sheba, and Petach Tikva, and is expected to generate more than $21 million in smart cart revenue. The agreement includes a broader collaboration covering data, retail media, and digital services, with shared revenue opportunities as the companies build a scalable, real-time in-store engagement platform.
HaStock, a leading home goods retailer in Israel, will leverage Cust2Mate's AI-powered smart carts to transform the shopping experience. The carts provide personalized recommendations, real-time promotions, and seamless checkout, while retailers gain actionable data on shopper behavior. According to the press release, the platform "helps retailers and brands grow revenue through targeted retail media and real-time shopper engagement at the moment purchase decisions are made." The partnership aims to enhance customer loyalty and operational efficiency.
This deal underscores the growing adoption of smart retail technology. A2Z Cust2Mate's CEO noted that the collaboration with HaStock represents a milestone in the company's expansion within the Israeli market. The smart cart platform is designed to reduce friction in the shopping journey, mitigate loss, and optimize store operations. By integrating digital services with physical retail, the companies hope to set a new standard for in-store engagement.
For more details, the full press release is available at https://ibn.fm/9ZbjZ. Additional information about A2Z Cust2Mate Solutions Corp. can be found at www.cust2mate.com.
The announcement highlights the potential for smart cart technology to reshape retail, offering benefits for both shoppers and retailers. As the deployment moves forward, the partnership will serve as a case study for scaling AI-driven commerce solutions in brick-and-mortar environments.
