Electronic Shelf Labels (ESLs) are transforming grocery operations by automating price updates, improving accuracy, and reducing labor costs. Most retailers see 12–24 month ROI, with up to 90% reduction in manual pricing work and measurable gains in shrink reduction and execution efficiency.
Why Store Deployment & Lifecycle Teams Are the Real Champions of ESLs in Retail By Mike Thornton, Senior Account Executive, IW Technologies Most ESL conversations start the same way. Operations talks about promo timing. Merchandising talks about accuracy....
IW Technologies Announces Reseller Agreement With SOLUM Agreement enables IW to deliver SOLUM’s Electronic Shelf Label (ESL) to retailers with deployment and integration support April 7, 2026, Elgin, IL: IW Technologies, a provider of...
The Hidden Link Between Shelf Errors and Shrink. And How Electronic Shelf Labels Fix It TL;DR: Small shelf mistakes from wrong prices to missed markdowns add up fast, driving millions in grocery shrink every year. Electronic shelf labels reduce shrink by keeping...
How Operations Leaders Use ESLs to Unlock Labor Capacity (and Turn Tag Changes into Service Hours) By Justin Lockefeer Vice President of Domestic and International Sales at IW Technologies Electronic shelf labels labor savings in grocery stores become most visible...
Infrastructure Is the New Loyalty Engine By Christian Cestone, National Account Executive, IW Technologies Why QSR Infrastructure for Digital Ordering Is Under Pressure After a year in QSR and hospitality, one thing is obvious: QSR infrastructure for digital ordering...
KDS and label printers for QSR don’t fix chaos by existing. When routing, labeling, and execution are disciplined, remake rates drop and peak-hour control returns.
5 Ways Grocery Chains Use Electronic Shelf Labels Beyond Price Tags Electronic shelf label use cases in grocery often show up in small operational breakdowns. By Rory Walsh, Senior Client Executive) If you’ve spent time inside grocery stores at the operational level,...
Electronic Shelf Labels (ESLs) do far more than replace paper price tags. Retailers use ESLs to improve inventory accuracy, reduce labor hours, automate markdowns, protect omnichannel price parity, and improve store efficiency. Here’s how connected shelves drive measurable operational ROI.
Refurbished Toshiba, NCR, HP, Lenovo, Epson, and Oracle POS Systems: Extending Hardware Lifecycles Without Breaking Budgets The New Reality of Technology Refresh Cycles Refurbished Toshiba POS hardware, along with NCR, HP, Epson, Lenovo, and Oracle systems, is...
Refurbished HP, NCR, Toshiba, Lenovo, Epson and Oracle POS Hardware: Are They Worth it? Why Refurbished POS Hardware from HP, NCR, Toshiba, Lenovo, Epson, and Oracle Matter More in 2025 and Beyond Refurbished HP POS hardware, along with systems from HP, NCR, Toshiba,...
Why Refurbished NCR, Toshiba, HP, Lenovo, Epson, and Oracle Hardware Is the Smarter Capital Strategy in 2025 The Capital Dilemma Facing CIOs and CFOs in 2025 Refurbished NCR POS hardware, along with Toshiba, HP systems, Epson, Lenovo, and Oracle is becoming the go-to...
Are refurbished POS systems compatible with modern software? The short answer: yes. With proper restoration, testing, and warranty support, refurbished POS hardware integrates seamlessly with today’s applications — delivering 3–5 years of reliable performance at lower cost.
Refurbished POS systems last 3–5 years on average — sometimes longer. Learn what impacts lifespan, how they compare to new hardware, and why many retailers rely on them to extend ROI and reduce CapEx.
Refurbished POS hardware savings can cut costs by up to 50% compared to new systems. Retailers, grocers, and QSRs are extending lifecycles, protecting CapEx, and driving sustainability goals with enterprise-grade refurbished hardware that delivers reliability, warranty coverage, and ROI without compromising performance.
In retail, POS downtime kills revenue and customer trust. Learn the five most common hardware issues — from printer malfunctions to network failures — and discover proactive troubleshooting strategies that leading retailers use to keep checkout lanes moving and customers happy.
Refurbished POS hardware can be as reliable as new — and it comes with warranty options to match. Learn what’s standard and when extended coverage makes sense.
In QSR, speed is the brand promise. Learn the ideal POS speed benchmarks for drive-thru success and how to keep your lanes moving.
Retail POS hardware doesn’t last forever. Learn average lifespans, 5 warning signs of failure, and smart upgrade strategies — including refurbished options.
Checkout friction quietly drains retail profits through lost labor, shrink, and customer frustration. Learn the 5 hidden costs and how to fix them.
AI and machine learning are moving from software into the hardware of retail stores. Learn how intelligent POS terminals, vision-enabled scanners, and predictive loss prevention systems are redefining the modern store—and why forward-thinking retailers are building AI-powered POS ecosystems now.
Refurbished POS hardware isn’t a compromise—it’s a smarter, scalable strategy. Learn how enterprise leaders are cutting costs without sacrificing reliability.
Retailers face increasing pressure to keep their POS hardware secure and compliant with data privacy regulations. This guide breaks down five practical strategies to safeguard customer data, meet PCI DSS standards, and future-proof your in-store systems.
Mobile POS solutions don’t replace fixed checkouts—they extend them. This blog explores how mobile POS enables faster transactions, reduced abandonment, and a better retail experience.
Discover the 8 key POS features that help retailers scale faster, from omnichannel tools to real-time analytics and mobile checkouts.
Explore the pros and cons of Android vs Windows POS systems—from cost and security to flexibility and staff training—to help you choose the right tech for your store.
Discover how POS hardware—scanners, terminals, handhelds—empowers retailers with real-time inventory visibility, smarter reordering, and better forecasting.
Choosing POS hardware isn’t one-size-fits-all. Learn how to evaluate terminals, handhelds, printers, and mobile tools based on your store type and growth plans.
See which ESL companies are leading the charge in retail transformation. Learn who’s building the digital shelf—and how retailers are benefiting.
Explore how modern POS hardware saves costs across labor, inventory, and operations—helping retailers increase efficiency and profitability.
Explore the best POS hardware for high-traffic retail environments. Learn what helps stores handle more customers, faster—with less friction.
Understanding the ROI of Electronic Shelf Labels in Retail The ROI of Electronic Shelf Labels is becoming a clear advantage for retailers facing tight margins, labor constraints, and rising customer expectations. In fact, for decades, nearly 50 years working in the...
Discover how upgraded POS hardware improves speed, reduces errors, and drives real ROI across retail operations—fast.
