FairPrice Group to expand AI-powered retail innovations across stores by 2026

FairPrice Group (FPG) is set to significantly expand its use of AI-powered retail technologies across its stores by 2026, building on its "Store of Tomorrow" (SOT) program. This initiative, developed in collaboration with Google Cloud, focuses on deploying a range of digital solutions designed to transform the retail experience for customers and streamline operations for staff. Key innovations include smart shopping carts that offer personalized promotions and in-store navigation, digital price cards, and the hybrid "ShopBeyond" retail format. FPG is also introducing "Grocer Genie," an AI-driven staff application intended to boost store management efficiency and empower frontline employees. The SOT program, launched in June 2025, involved piloting numerous digital solutions, with an initial physical SOT outlet opening in August 2025 at Punggol Digital District to serve as a testing ground. Following evaluation, a curated selection of these proven AI solutions will be deployed across more supermarkets, with implementation tailored to each store's specific needs. The ultimate goal of this expansion is to reimagine the shopping journey, remove friction from grocery runs, and offer hyper-personalized experiences, while also enabling employees to work more effectively through AI tools.