A2Z Cust2Mate Expands into Home Goods Retail, Deploying 2,000 Smart Shopping Carts at HaStock
Rhea-AI Summary
A2Z Cust2Mate (NASDAQ: AZ) will deploy 2,000 smart shopping carts with HaStock starting in Q3 2026 across three stores in Haifa, Beer Sheba, and Petach Tikva. The five‑year agreement includes data, retail media and digital services and forecasts smart cart revenues exceeding US$21M.
The collaboration continues a strategic framework from 2023 and creates a revenue‑sharing model for in‑store engagement, targeted offers, and real‑time shopper intelligence.
Positive
- 2,000-cart deployment beginning Q3 2026
- Projected smart cart revenues of over US$21M across five years
- Includes revenue share across data, retail media, and digital services
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- Initial deployment limited to 3 stores in Israel
- Revenue outcome depends on five-year performance and adoption
News Market Reaction – AZ
In the Apr 30 session, AZ declined 1.93%, reflecting a mild negative market reaction. Argus tracked a peak move of +2.4% during that session. Our momentum scanner triggered 7 alerts that day, indicating moderate trading interest and price volatility.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
Key Figures
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | 24h Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 15 | Business update | Positive | +8.3% | Record smart cart orders over $175M and more than 17,000 carts deployed. |
| Apr 07 | Compliance news | Positive | +5.6% | Nasdaq confirmed AZ regained compliance with the annual meeting requirement. |
| Apr 06 | Strategic agreement | Positive | +4.4% | Five-year ~$50M Carrefour Israel deal for 4,000 smart carts and media rights. |
| Apr 01 | Earnings results | Positive | +12.1% | Audited FY2025 results showed revenue growth to $7.9M and higher Q4 sales. |
| Mar 27 | Share repurchase | Positive | -0.8% | Extension of up to $20M share repurchase authorization through July 6, 2026. |
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
Recent news has generally been followed by positive price reactions, especially around financial results, large cart orders, and compliance updates, with only the buyback extension seeing a small negative move.
Over the last month, AZ reported audited FY2025 revenue of $7.9M and growing quarterly sales, extended a $20M repurchase program, and disclosed record smart cart orders exceeding $175M with deployments of more than 17,000 carts. It also announced a $50M five-year, 4,000-cart deal with Carrefour Israel and regained Nasdaq annual meeting compliance. Today’s HaStock agreement adds another multi-year, cart-based deployment and retail media collaboration on top of this expanding commercial pipeline.
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Over the five-year agreement, smart cart revenues are expected to exceed
Building on a strategic framework established in 2023, the partnership reflects a shared vision for the future of in-store retail. With significant advancements in A2Z Cust2Mate's platform and growing demand for smart cart solutions, the collaboration now moves into a formal deployment phase.
This expansion into a new retail vertical underscores the breadth and versatility of the A2Z Cust2Mate platform as an in-store engagement and media solution. Its retail media and digital engagement capabilities enable retailers and brands to interact with shoppers in real time, delivering personalized content, targeted offers, promotions, and brand messaging directly at the point of decision.
"We are entering a phase where execution at scale defines the next generation of smart retail technologies," said Gadi Graus, CEO of A2Z Cust2Mate. "What began as an alignment of vision is now translating into real deployment at scale. Our rollout of 2,000 smart carts with HaStock reflects this shift—enabling retailers to engage shoppers more effectively, unlock new revenue streams, and operate with real-time intelligence. As we expand into new categories, we are positioning smart carts as a foundational layer in the digital infrastructure of in-store retail."
About HaStock
HaStock is a fast-growing Israeli home goods retail chain, offering a broad assortment of affordable, design-driven products for everyday living. With over 50 stores nationwide and continued expansion, HaStock combines value, variety, and a dynamic in-store experience for customers across
About A2Z Cust2Mate Solutions Corp.
A2Z Cust2Mate Solutions Corp. (NASDAQ: AZ) makes in-store retail smarter by connecting retailers, brands, and shoppers at the Smart Cart. Cust2Mate transforms everyday shopping carts into AI-powered, connected commerce platforms that elevate the in-store experience, turning each visit into a seamless, personalized, and rewarding journey. The Smart Cart platform helps retailers and brands grow revenue through targeted retail media and real-time shopper engagement at the moment purchase decisions are made. It delivers actionable, real-time data that provides full visibility into in-store shopper behavior and decision-making. With its modular, state-of-the-art technology, Cust2Mate enables retailers to increase revenue, optimize store operations, and mitigate loss across their chains at scale. For more information on A2Z Cust2Mate Solutions Corp. and its subsidiary, Cust2Mate Ltd., please visit www.cust2mate.com
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