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Business contract signing

Pricer, JRTech Solutions, Sobeys 51 MUSD Deal

Analysis based on 13 articles · First reported Apr 20, 2026 · Last updated Apr 20, 2026

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The agreement between Pricer, UL Solutions, and Sobeys is expected to positively impact Pricer's order intake and strengthen its market position in North America. Sobeys' digital transformation is likely to improve operational efficiency and customer experience, potentially boosting its market competitiveness.

Retail Technology

Pricer AB, a global leader in digital shelf-edge solutions, announced that its Canadian partner UL Solutions has signed a major agreement with Sobeys, one of Canada's leading supermarket chains. The contract, valued at approximately 51 MUSD for hardware and infrastructure, involves the deployment of Pricer's latest electronic shelf label (ESL) technology and the cloud-based platform Pricer Plaza across an estimated 300-350 Sobeys stores. The deployment is scheduled for an 18-month period, commencing in May 2026. Mats Arnehall, Chief Growth Officer at Pricer, and Diego Mazzone, President and CEO of UL Solutions, both expressed enthusiasm for the expanded partnership, highlighting the deal's confirmation of Pricer's leading position in the North American market and the value of their high-performance system in retail environments. This digital transformation aims to drive operational excellence, unlock real-time intelligence, and create meaningful value for Sobeys and its customers.

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Pricer, a global leader in digital shelf-edge solutions, signed a major agreement with Sobeys through its partner UL Solutions. This deal confirms Pricer's leading position in the North American market and will contribute to its order intake.
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Sobeys, one of Canada's leading supermarket chains, chose Pricer as its long-term strategic partner for a digital store transformation. This will involve deploying electronic shelf label technology across 300-350 stores.
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UL Solutions, Pricer's Canadian partner, signed a major agreement with Sobeys for the deployment of Pricer's technology. This agreement strengthens UL Solutions' position as a leading North American ESL provider.
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Mats Arnehall, Chief Growth Officer at Pricer, expressed gratitude for Sobeys' trust and highlighted the deal's confirmation of Pricer's market leadership.
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Diego Mazzone, President and CEO of UL Solutions, expressed pride in growing the partnership with Sobeys and emphasized the value of their digital smart labels.
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Pricer is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm.
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