Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Nikki Baird is a top global retail innovation and technology advisor. Two big consumer spending indicators were released last week ...

The label on a product used to be purely informational — a price, a barcode, a country of origin. That role has expanded ...

A shopping trip in Texas to one of Walmart’s many superstores yielded many items with price points under three dollars, including a couple for less than 75¢. Each of these products shared something in ...

Datallen and Sunlux IoT showcased electronic shelf labels, barcode scanners, and LCD digital signage at two major China ...

Have you noticed how technology is rapidly transforming our shopping experiences? From online marketplaces to self-checkout kiosks, the retail landscape is evolving at breakneck speed. Today, let's ...

As manufacturers and logistics companies prepare to start applying RFID labels to their shipments to meet mandates from retailers and the U.S. Department of Defense, two companies have announced ...

From AI to pop-ups, modern retail hinges on digitization at the shelf — here’s how the right foundation makes innovation scalable. In a retail environment shaped by inflationary pressure, cost ...

Marking its 115th anniversary, NRF 2026 is the world’s most prestigious retail industry exhibition hosted by the National Retail Federation. Attracting over 40,000 industry leaders and decision-makers ...

Press Release WeVend and SandStar Unveil the First QR-Powered AI Smart Cooler — Redefining What Unattended Retail Can Be. Two ...

Food waste is a mounting global concern, and with the planet’s population continuing to grow, so too does the pressure on food systems. While countless initiatives are aimed at reducing waste at ...

As EuroShop celebrates six decades of industry evolution, the conversation is shifting beyond pure efficiency gains toward long-term resilience, energy optimisation, and responsible growth. ZKONG's ...

SOLUM (KOSPI: 248070), a global leader in retail technology, is set to reveal a suite of innovative solutions designed to redefine the future of brick-and-mortar retail at NRF 2026: Retail’s Big Show.