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Digital transformation specialist Vusion among TIME’s top ten most influential retail companies of 2026

Vusion, a specialist in AI powered digitalisation solutions for physical commerce, has been named to TIME’s Top 10 Most Influential Retail Companies of 2026 and the inaugural TIME100 Companies Industry Leaders list. This highlights companies making an extraordinary impact across industries and serves as a precursor to the annual TIME100 Most Influential Companies list. The […]
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What’s next for retail: Technology, transparency and total opportunity

​[[“value”:” Much has been said about retail’s recent transformation into a more data-driven, digital-first industry. Retailers and technology leaders have lauded the returns on digitalization initiatives, touting analytics and connected systems’ potential to provide roadmaps for waste reduction, retail crime mitigation and customer experience enhancements All of this is true; retailers’ investments in digital transformation […]
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AI-Led Legacy Modernization for Retail and CPG: Transforming Applications and Data into an Intelligent Enterprise

It will not be too off the mark to say that retail and CPG organizations find themselves at a crossroads and a critical inflection point in decision-making for future growth. While the fundamentals of success, such as extreme customer-centricity, financial rigor and operational excellence through data-driven decisions remain firmly vital, there are some additional developments […]
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NRF 2026 review: AI grabs the spotlight as retail technology steps into its next chapter

By James Pepper, Vista Technology Support A Brief Introduction to NRF and How the Show Is Structured Every January, the National Retail Federation’s ‘Retail’s Big Show’ transforms New York’s Javits Centre into one of the most influential gatherings in the global retail calendar. Tens of thousands of professionals arrive to explore new technologies, exchange ideas, […]
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Always-On Retail: How MVNOs are Solving the Multi-Location Connectivity Challenge

When the network goes down, so does your business. In today’s cashless, cloud-connected retail environment, a single network outage can halt store operations. Point-of-sale (POS) systems freeze, digital payments fail and customers abandon transactions. The financial impact is staggering: according to Gartner, IT downtime costs businesses an average of $5,600 per minute, while research from […]
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Ambient IoT: The Data Layer Brick-and-Mortar Retail has been Waiting for

Walk into a modern apparel store and the difference from a decade ago is striking. Instead of walls stacked with every size and color of jeans and T-shirts, you see clean displays with just one or two of each SKU on the floor. The rest of the inventory is tucked away in stockrooms or micro-warehouses, […]
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How Smart Shelves are Enabling Real-Time Customer Experiences

Over the past five years, retail has undergone a significant transformation, driven by shifts in consumer behavior, evolving supply chains and the emergence of new technologies. For instance, the increased demand for grocery delivery led to a reorganization of the foodservice industry. Stores and restaurants that historically did not cater to delivery orders, like quick-service […]
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Smartify Everything

One of the most popular cartoons I ever drew was about the Internet of Things, right after Google announced the acquisition of Nest in early 2014. “I think my Nest smoke alarm is going off,” one character tells another. “Google Adwords just pitched me a fire extinguisher and an offer for temporary housing.” iRobot later […]
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German drugstore retailer DM taps VusionGroup AI powered EdgeSense digital shelf tech

VusionGroup reports a new partnership with DM, a German drugstore retailer, to deploy its EdgeSense digital shelf platform.  Powered by IoT, data, computer vision, and AI technologies, EdgeSense supports DM in streamlining processes, with the aim of reducing operational complexity, and improving efficiency and the customer experience over time. DM store associates will benefit from […]
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Asda works with VusionGroup on roll-out of ESLs at over 250 Express convenience stores

Asda is rolling out electronic shelf edge labels (ESLs) across its Express convenience stores. This will see 250 locations tapping the technology. Working with VusionGroup and its partners, Renovotec and HL Display, the deployment follows a three-month trial at Asda’s Oxford Road Store in Manchester. This saw colleagues freed up to spend more of their time […]
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Walmart Invests in Large-Scale IoT Solution to Improve Supply Chain Data Flow

Walmart has deployed a collaborative ambient IoT (Internet of Things) solution from Wiliot in 500 stores and plans a national expansion next year that will cover 4,600 Walmart Supercenters and Neighborhood Markets as well as 40 distribution centers. Wiliot’s IoT Pixels — battery-free Bluetooth sensors — are being used to track Walmart pallets at scale, […]
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Smart Machines Market: Driving the Future of Intelligent Automation

In today’s fast-paced world, the demand for intelligent, autonomous, and self-learning systems is growing at an unprecedented rate. Smart machines, equipped with advanced technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, robotics, and the Internet of Things (IoT), are transforming the way industries operate. From healthcare and manufacturing to transportation and retail, smart machines are paving […]
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Global Market for Smart Water Management: Trends, Growth, and Future Outlook

The global smart water management (SWM) market is rapidly expanding as the world faces increasing water scarcity, climate change, and urbanization challenges. Governments, utilities, and industries are adopting advanced technologies to optimize water usage, reduce wastage, and improve efficiency in water distribution systems. Smart water management leverages IoT, AI, cloud computing, and data analytics to […]
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Smart store infrastructure is powering the future of retail experience

​[[{“value”:” 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 constraints, and rising shopper expectations, one truth is emerging: the in-store shelf is no longer just a place to stock product — it’s a […]
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AI & IoT in 2024: Healthcare, Energy, and Industrial Market Insights

Introduction Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT) are reshaping industries by enabling data-driven decision-making, automation, and real-time monitoring. As these technologies mature, they are being integrated across sectors to improve operational efficiency, reduce costs, and optimize performance. From AI-assisted diagnostics in healthcare to predictive maintenance in oil and gas, AI and IoT […]
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Leveraging technology to elevate customer satisfaction in retail: trends and innovations

In today’s competitive retail landscape, customer satisfaction is more important than ever. With so many opportunities available, customers expect outstanding experiences based on what they are looking for. From a personalised shopping perspective to a seamless omnichannel experience, tech innovations are redefining the retail industry completely. That being said, let’s dive deeper into this article […]
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Fresh Market Aims to Improve Inventory Management with New Tech, Including Electronic Shelf Labels

The Fresh Market will deploy solutions from VusionGroup across all 166 grocery stores in its fleet next year, adding electronic shelf labels (ESLs), improved inventory management technology and analytics designed to better support in-store merchandising decisions, timing of out-of-stocks and prioritizing waste reduction. The retailer’s partnership with VusionGroup will include a suite of Vusion 360 […]
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Exploring the Global IoT Testing Services Market

The Internet of Things (IoT) is revolutionizing how we interact with technology, connecting everyday devices to the Internet and each other. As IoT grows, ensuring these devices and systems work correctly becomes crucial. This is where IoT testing services come into play.
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  1. Department: Food

From pharmacies to bakeries: innovative uses for industrial cooling

Industrial cooling systems are typically associated with warehouses and large scale food storage facilities, but their applications are far more diverse and essential than many realise. From preserving delicate artwork in galleries to ensuring the quality of beverages in breweries, industrial cooling plays a pivotal role across various sectors. In retail, these systems have become […]
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Interview: Filippo Conforti & Seth Bindernagel, Commerce Layer

On February 23rd, 2023, E-commerce Berlin Expo is taking place. This event gave us the opportunity to meet and exchange with E-commerce solutions from all over the world. In this context, I had the opportunity to exchange with Filippo Conforti (CEO & Co-founder) & Seth Bindernagel (VP Marketing), Commerce Layer. We were able to discuss […]
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NRF 2023: Back in person

All the planning, design and execution for NRF 2023 are now behind us, but I returned home from New York feeling like it was worth every ounce of effort we put into it… It was amazing to be, not only back in person, but back to 2020 levels of participation with so much pent-up enthusiasm […]
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AWS Announces General Availability of AWS IoT FleetWise

New service makes it easier for automotive companies to collect, transform, and transfer vehicle data to the cloud in near real time, enabling improved vehicle quality and autonomy Bridgestone, Hyundai Motor Group , LG CNS , and Renesas Electronics Corporation among customers using AWS IoT
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Apple patches nasty security bugs, HBO Max suddenly removes content, and a16z backs Neumann’s next thing

Hello hello! We’re back with another edition of Week in Review, the newsletter where we quickly recap the top stories to hit TechCrunch across the last seven days. Want it in your inbox? Sign up here.  other stuff a16z backs WeWork founder’s new thing: When a company implodes hard enough that it inspires a miniseries, […]
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Our New Partnership with Food-Safety-as-a-Service solution Phenium

Introducing Our New Partnership with Phenium If you run a restaurant, you understand how razor slim profit margins can be easily upset by factors like food waste or inefficient equipment can sink your bottom line. Unfortunately, food waste is an all too common issue that negatively impacts U.S. restaurants: U.S. restaurants generate an estimated 22-33 […]
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A USB standard for satellites? Slingshot 1 takes to orbit to test one

Testing new satellites and space-based technologies has never been easy exactly, but it definitely could be easier. Slingshot 1, a 12U Cubesat mission just launched via Virgin Orbit, is an attempt to make building and testing a new satellite as easy as plugging a new keyboard into your computer. To say it’s “USB for space” […]
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  1. Channel: Ecommerce & Digital

Cooler Screen Builds Visionary Leadership and Advisory Teams for Accelerated Growth

Accomplished executives will accelerate Cooler Screens' mission to transform the consumer experience and solidify its role as a strategic digital media platform for retail. 
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Cooler Screens Partners With Place Exchange to Connect Brands With Programmatic In-store Advertising

Cooler Screens, which is creating the world’s largest in-store digital media platform, unveils a partnership with Place Exchange for programmatic ad buying opportunities of in-store media for omnichannel ad campaigns.
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Walmart to Expand Digital Shelf Labels Chainwide

Walmart will deploy digital shelf labels (DSLs) chainwide this year, doubling the approximately 2,300 U.S. locations currently using the technology (Walmart U.S. operates more than 4,600 stores). With more than 120,000 items in a typical Walmart store, managing price changes manually requires significant associate hours. Additionally, these DSLs are equipped with LED lights that make […]
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