Daily roundup: FairPrice trials smart trolleys in pilot plan to integrate AI — and other top stories today

Daily roundup: FairPrice trials smart trolleys in pilot plan to integrate AI — and other top stories today

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PUBLISHED ONJune 03, 2025 10:20 AM

Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today.

1. In-store navigation and personalised recommendations: FairPrice trials smart trolleys in pilot plan to integrate AI

FairPrice Group (FPG) has revealed plans for a large-scale technology overhaul with its Store of Tomorrow programme that aims to revolutionise the retail experience for customers at their supermarket outlets.

According to a press release on Tuesday (June 3), FPG has already begun piloting various digital solutions, such as Smart Carts and digital price cards at one of its FairPrice Finest outlets... » READ MORE

2. Man, 44, charged with murder of 79-year-old woman in Sengkang

PHOTO: Screengrab/Google Map

A 44-year-old man was on Tuesday (June 3) charged with the murder of a 79-year-old woman at a residential unit along Fernvale Road in Sengkang.

Lim Yuen Li, who was arrested on Sunday (June 1), was handed one count of murder at the State Court... » READ MORE

3. Kyoto's viral Kichi Kichi Omurice chef is coming to Singapore, here's how you can meet him

PHOTO: Instagram/gogocoffee_kyoto

Fans of Japanese food would probably be familiar with Kichi Kichi Omurice, a popular restaurant in Kyoto that is hard to get a seat at.

It's helmed by the charismatic Chef Motokichi Yukimura, who is known for his theatrical meal services and delicious omurice... » READ MORE

4. TXT pop-up store at Plaza Singapura opens in June

PHOTO: Instagram/TXT

K-pop boy group Tomorrow X Together (TXT) isn't returning to Singapore just yet but they're bringing something else to the table.

Their Ppulbatu <Finding Moa> Pop-up store opens this Friday (June 6) at Plaza Singapura and will run until June 29... » READ MORE

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