FairPrice Stores Use New AI Technology

Apr 23, 2026, 05:56

Introduction

FairPrice Group will put new technology in 48 stores. They will use AI to help people shop. This will happen by late 2026.

Main Body

The stores will use Smart Carts. These are shopping trolleys with screens. The carts scan items and check the weight. Shoppers pay with a phone app. They do not wait in long lines. Now, paying takes only 36 seconds. The carts use Google AI. Shoppers can ask the cart for help with food or find items. The AI also gives special offers to shoppers. The stores will also use digital price tags. This saves money and time. Managers will use an app called Grocer Genie to check stock. Also, 900,000 people can now get discounts automatically using MyInfo.

Conclusion

FairPrice wants to use more technology. This makes shopping faster and easier for people in Singapore.

Vocabulary Learning

help

To assist someone帮助

Example:The AI can help you find items.

pay

To give money for something you buy付款

Example:I pay with my phone app.

save

To keep something, like money or time節省

Example:Digital tags save time and money.

shop

To buy things from a store購物

Example:I shop for food at the supermarket.

use

To employ something for a purpose使用

Example:I use a phone to call my friends.