SOLUM Unveils Large-Format E-Paper Display Lineup at NRF 2026
TECHNOLOGY
SOLUM, a global leader in retail technology unveils its new product lineup including large-format E-Paper displays at the 2026 National Association Retail Show (NRF).
SOLUM, a global leader in electronic shelf labels (ESL), proved that digital transformation isn't just about the small tags on a shelf, it's about the entire store's visual ecosystem.
Unveiling a new lineup of large-format E-Paper displays at Retail's Big Show, NRF '26, SOLUM is signaling its evolution from a hardware manufacturer into a comprehensive, data-driven retail tech platform.
The 32-Inch Milestone: Digital Signage Gets an "E-Paper" Upgrade
The highlight of the showcase was the Newton E-paper 32", a massive leap in low-power display technology. While retailers have long used small ESLs for price updates, these large-format displays (ranging from 25.3 to 32 inches) are designed to replace promotional boards and signage in premium environments like department stores and high-end supermarkets.
The 32-inch model features advanced control functions that allow for smooth screen transitions, ensuring that price changes or advertisements capture customer attention without the jarring flicker of older digital ink. Most importantly, these displays maintain the ultra-low power consumption that has made E-Paper the sustainable choice for the modern storefront.
Ending Vendor Lock-In with an "Open Ecosystem"
Perhaps more revolutionary than the hardware is SOLUM’s strategy for the SOLUM Solution Platform (SSP). Recognizing that retailers often fear being "locked in" to a single vendor's tech stack, SOLUM has built an open collaboration ecosystem.
At the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, SOLUM demonstrated how its infrastructure integrates seamlessly with other global leaders:
Simbe Robotics: Real-time inventory management robots.
Competera: AI-driven pricing optimization.
Upshop: Advanced demand forecasting.
By allowing these third-party solutions to operate on a single integrated platform, SOLUM is giving retailers the freedom to build their own custom "tech stack".
The "Retail in Sync" Vision
The core theme of the SOLUM booth was "Retail in Sync." This vision imagines an environment where ESLs, large signage, robots, and AI pricing systems all move in harmony.
"NRF 2026 is an opportunity to showcase how our vision is realized through tangible hardware and strong partnerships," said a SOLUM representative. With 45 years of engineering heritage, the company is no longer just selling price tags; it’s selling the digital nervous system of the brick-and-mortar store.