In this Omni Talk Retail episode, Vipul Chawla, CEO of Singapore's FairPrice Group, reveals how their "Store of Tomorrow" has eliminated four critical friction points and delivered jaw-dropping results.

From smart shopping trolleys that auto-generate your list to Vision AI that learns unusual patterns without programming, Vipul breaks down how omnichannel retail innovation drives an 70-80% increase in basket size and 82% self-checkout adoption. He shares insights on frictionless experiences, AI-powered store management tools, endless aisle integration, and why even senior customers are embracing these technologies.

If you've ever wondered what purposeful retail innovation looks like at scale, this interview is for you!

🔑 Topics covered:

- The four customer friction points killing grocery basket size Smart shopping trolleys with personalized navigation and recommendations

- How electronic shelf labels guide customers to products and offers Vision AI that detected shoplifting without being programmed for it 70

-80% basket size increase and 82% self-checkout adoption rates

-Grocer Genie: AI-powered store management on smartphones

- Endless aisle strategy connecting physical stores to digital inventory

-Why 31% of labor hours at cashiering can be redeployed elsewhere Scaling innovation across nine retail banners in 2026

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FairPrice's Store of Tomorrow: 80% Bigger Baskets & 82% Self-Checkout Smart Cart Adoption | NRF 2026

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