Retailers have become highly proficient at tracking transactions, pricing and inventory, but have steadily lost visibility into how shoppers actually behave inside the store, according to A2Z Cust2Mate Solutions Corp. (NASDAQ: AZ) CMO Yaniv Zukerman. Most existing systems capture only end results, such as what was purchased and when, leaving the entire in-aisle journey largely invisible. This disconnect creates a growing gap between how well retailers believe they understand their customers and how little they truly know about the decisions, hesitations and trade-offs that shape each shopping trip.
Zukerman points to smart cart technology as a way to close that gap by turning the shopping cart into a continuous, consent-based engagement and insight touchpoint. By capturing real-time basket activity, showing running totals and delivering relevant offers during the trip, smart carts can reduce friction for shoppers while giving retailers a clearer view of movement, decision-making and behavior at scale. This visibility enables retailers to design layouts, promotions and experiences based on how customers actually shop, rather than relying solely on aggregated transaction data after the fact.
The company's flagship innovative smart cart solutions are transforming brick-and-mortar retail, bridging online and in-store shopping through interactive technology that guides and informs customers. Cust2Mate's AI-driven smart carts personalize every in-store journey, turning routine trips into engaging, rewarding experiences. They enable seamless in-cart scanning and payment, allowing shoppers to bypass checkout lines while receiving real-time customized offers and product recommendations. This enhanced customer experience boosts satisfaction and loyalty while helping retailers streamline operations and optimize merchandising through data-driven insights.
The carts are equipped with multiple layers of security for accurate recognition and transaction integrity. Its modular, all-in-one detachable panels transform legacy shopping cart fleets into intelligent platforms that deliver a range of benefits. For business leaders, this technology represents a significant shift from reactive to proactive retail management, allowing for immediate adjustments to store layouts, product placements, and promotional strategies based on actual customer behavior patterns.
For the retail industry, the implications extend beyond individual stores to broader competitive dynamics. Retailers who implement such technology gain a substantial advantage in understanding customer preferences and optimizing operations, potentially reshaping market leadership in physical retail spaces. The technology addresses a fundamental challenge in retail analytics: the disconnect between what happens at the point of sale and what occurs throughout the shopping journey.
Forward-looking statements in the company's communications involve risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from expectations, as detailed in the company's SEC filings available through http://IBN.fm/Disclaimer. The technology's success depends on various factors beyond management's control, including market adoption rates and technological implementation challenges.
The broader impact of this technology extends to global retail operations, potentially influencing how physical stores compete with e-commerce platforms by creating more personalized, data-rich shopping experiences. As retailers seek to understand customer behavior beyond simple transaction records, smart cart technology offers a pathway to bridge the informational divide that has long separated online and offline retail analytics.
