Coming soon: NRF 2026, Retail’s Big Show, will be taking over the Javits Center in New York City, January 11th-13th 2026. According to this National Retail Federation article, “[t]oday’s retail world includes hundreds of stakeholders, influencers and suppliers, creating a diverse and growing value chain.”
Walmart is making waves amongst the retail world, due to an expansive Internet-of-Things overhaul at their retail stores. According to this RetailWire article, “…the introduction of a large-scale inventory operation, one involving the deployment of a massive number of internet of things (IoT) devices throughout
Verkada recently announced a major milestone, they’re now ranked as the number 1 provider for cloud access control in the world. According to their recent blog, “[t]his milestone reflects more than scale. It highlights the trust of more than 30,000 organizations across 160 countries and
As retailers work to keep up with new challenges, studies show that self-service kiosks are playing a major role in shaping the future of shopping. According to a recent Kiosk Marketplace article, “The global Retail Self-Service Kiosk Market is experiencing rapid growth as retailers increasingly
According to this Robin Report article, “…digital end cap displays are generating 37 percent higher engagement rates than traditional signage.” The decline of the traditional end cap isn’t solely tied to technology, but has more to do with the data behind digital end caps. “These
The world-renowned tech trade show ISE 2025 recently took place in Barcelona, where digital signage, especially e-paper displays, proved to be a major focal point for businesses. According to this Invidis article, “It was already clear before the trade fair: E-paper displays were one of
Retailers are now seeing mobile point-of-sale as more than a convenience, but as a key driver for updating their in-store technology. In this Retail TouchPoints article, Nikki Baird of Aptos observed that retailers are “finally investing in
As technology continues to reshape the retail landscape, many businesses are realizing the real challenge lies beyond simply adopting new tools. According to this iTnews article, the challenge for many retailers, “… is no longer about whether to invest but how to integrate and ensure
Large shopping centers with hundreds of stores and millions of annual visitors require detailed planning to maintain security and manage parking operations effectively. According to this Retail TouchPoints article, the Mall of America has recently deployed “…car-counting video analytics across more than a dozen locations,
As travel retail becomes more competitive, businesses are turning to smarter technology to improve the customer experience. According to a recent Commercial Integrator article, “[i]n the fast-paced world of travel retail, every second matters. Technology can no longer be just functional. It must be useful — and
More and more shoppers are taking checkout into their own hands, literally. As technology changes the way we shop, self-checkout is quickly becoming the norm in many stores. According to this CO— by U.S. Chamber of Commerce article, “73% of shoppers prefer self-checkout, and 79.3%
Digital signage is everywhere—but deploying and maintaining these networks has become increasingly complex, driven by the scale of modern rollouts and rapid advancements in technology. According to this Digital Signage Today article, “IoT is quietly reshaping how DOOH networks are deployed and maintained.”