A2Z Cust2Mate Solutions Corp Dossier
Qualitative Analysis
Business overview
A2Z Cust2Mate Solutions Corp. (NASDAQ: AZ) is a global leader in smart retail technology, specializing in the development and commercialization of AI-powered smart shopping cart solutions. Formerly known as A2Z Smart Technologies Corp., the company rebranded in August 2024 to align with its core focus on the Cust2Mate platform. The Cust2Mate system integrates advanced algorithms, computer vision, and touchscreens directly onto shopping carts, enabling in-cart product scanning and instant payment. This allows shoppers to bypass traditional checkout lines while providing retailers with a powerful platform for in-store digital engagement, loss prevention, and retail media monetization.
Research as of 20 Jun 2026
Strategic Initiatives
Growth programs, investments, and their expected impact
Expanding logistics hubs in Bulgaria and Panama, and transitioning to smart cart kits assembled at a dedicated large-scale facility in China.
Expected impact: Streamlines global supply chain logistics, reduces per-unit manufacturing costs, and accelerates international delivery timelines.
Launching and scaling the Retail Media Division to monetize in-store digital advertising assets on smart cart screens through exclusive commercial rights with retail partners.
Expected impact: Establishes a high-margin, recurring software-as-a-service (SaaS) and advertising revenue stream to complement hardware sales.
Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships
Recent deals and strategic collaborations
Strategic Partnerships
A five-year agreement to deploy 4,000 Cust2Mate smart carts across Carrefour Israel stores, starting with six flagship locations in Q3 2026.
Terms: Valued at approximately $50 million over five years, built on a recurring revenue model.
Secured a $55 million order for 5,000 next-generation Cust2Mate 3.0 smart carts, including a data, retail media, and digital services collaboration.
Terms: Exceeds $55 million; A2Z will also purchase Yochananof's existing Gen 2.5 carts for $7 million as the Gen 3 rollout progresses.
Collaborating to sell the Cust2Mate 3.0 smart cart system with integrated Nayax payment technology as a unified, end-to-end solution globally.
Terms: Revenue share or other commercial arrangements established per country of deployment.