A2Z Cust2Mate Solutions Corp. (NASDAQ: AZ) announced a series of business updates that underscore the company's rapid growth in the smart retail technology sector. The company reported record smart cart purchase orders exceeding $175 million over the life of contracted deployments, excluding retail media revenue, representing more than 17,000 smart carts for leading retailers in Israel and Central America. This milestone highlights strong market demand for the company's AI-powered shopping cart platform, which transforms traditional carts into connected commerce devices.
In the first quarter of 2026, A2Z delivered 500 smart carts, bringing total deliveries to 2,500 units. The company expects all current retail partners to have deployments in place by no later than the third quarter of 2026, supported by a dedicated large-scale assembly plant expected to come fully online by then. This production capacity is critical to meeting growing demand and ensuring timely fulfillment of orders. Additionally, more than 1 million transactions have been processed through the Cust2Mate platform, indicating strong shopper adoption and tangible retail performance gains.
A2Z also generated initial retail media revenue in the first quarter of 2026, marking a new revenue stream that leverages the platform's ability to deliver targeted advertisements and promotions to shoppers at the point of purchase. This capability allows retailers and brands to engage customers in real time, potentially increasing basket size and loyalty. The company has established new operational hubs in Bulgaria and Panama, and plans to establish a European subsidiary, positioning itself to serve a broader customer base and streamline logistics. Furthermore, A2Z announced an upcoming shift to U.S. GAAP financial reporting beginning in the first quarter of 2026, which will enhance transparency and comparability for investors.
The implications of these announcements are significant for the retail technology industry. The record order volume suggests that brick-and-mortar retailers are increasingly investing in digital solutions to compete with e-commerce giants. By embedding technology into the shopping cart, A2Z enables retailers to gather real-time data on shopper behavior, optimize store operations, and reduce loss. The expansion into retail media also positions the company to capture a share of the growing in-store advertising market, which is projected to reach billions of dollars. For investors, the shift to U.S. GAAP and the establishment of production and logistics infrastructure signal a maturation of the business model and a path to profitability.
For more details, the full press release is available at https://ibn.fm/LVxo2. Additional information about A2Z Cust2Mate Solutions Corp. can be found at www.cust2mate.com.
