A2Z Cust2Mate Solutions Secures Major Central American Grocery Deal for Smart Cart Platform

A2Z Cust2Mate Solutions has entered an agreement with a premium grocery retailer operating more than 50 stores in Central America to deploy the A2Z Cust2mate smart cart platform. Initial rollout is planned for early 2026 in two flagship locations, with the shared goal of expanding to a full chain-wide deployment following successful implementation. The company said the agreement marks a significant milestone for large-scale smart cart adoption in Central America, supported by its regional channel partner Trixo, and will help redefine the in-store experience, enhance retail media opportunities, and generate new data insights.

CEO Gadi Graus said the collaboration represents a major leap for smart retail in the region and sets the stage for scalable adoption across the entire chain. 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 more information, visit the company’s website at https://www.Cust2Mate.com.

The deployment represents a strategic expansion of smart retail technology into Central American markets, where such implementations could set industry standards for operational efficiency and customer engagement. By enabling shoppers to bypass traditional checkout lines through in-cart scanning and payment, the technology addresses persistent pain points in physical retail while creating new avenues for personalized marketing and data collection. The partnership with regional channel partner Trixo facilitates local market understanding and implementation support, crucial for adapting the technology to regional shopping behaviors and infrastructure requirements.

The initial focus on two flagship locations allows for controlled testing and optimization before potential chain-wide expansion, minimizing operational risks while demonstrating tangible benefits. Retail media opportunities enabled by the smart carts’ interactive displays could create new revenue streams for retailers through targeted advertising and promotions. Data insights generated from shopping patterns and customer interactions could inform inventory management, store layout optimization, and personalized marketing strategies at scale. Please see full terms of use and disclaimers on the InvestorBrandNetwork website applicable to all content provided by IBN, wherever published or re-published: http://IBN.fm/Disclaimer.