Displays: Skyworth Takes Over Panasonic’s TV Business February 27, 2026February 24, 2026 by Florian Rotberg Panasonic’s decision to hand over its TV business in Europe and North America to Skyworth marks another step in the decline of Japanese dominance in the global display market. As the consumer TV segment moves into Chinese hands, Panasonic Connect’s professional displays and projectors will remain fully unaffected.
Euroshop 2026: Positive Mood Despite Tight Retail Budgets February 27, 2026February 24, 2026 by Florian Rotberg Düsseldorf | A noticeably positive mood is spreading among exhibitors and visitors at Euroshop 2026. After years of brick‑and‑mortar retail stagnating and digital investments being postponed, many hope that the market is finally turning a corner. The shared sentiment sits somewhere between necessity and renewed optimism. Retailers know they need to keep investing, even if …
Euroshop 2026: First Impressions of Euroshop March 5, 2026February 22, 2026 by Florian Rotberg Düsseldorf | The world’s leading trade fair for the retail industry has opened its doors once again. Euroshop 2026 welcomes 1,900 exhibitors from 60 countries, showcasing innovations across 100,000 square meters of exhibition space. Between mannequins, refrigerated display cases, food service equipment, and highly curated retail architecture, digital signage and retail technology providers are once …
Helsing Altra: Mission‑Critical Digital Signage for the Battlefield February 21, 2026 by Florian Rotberg Defense-Techs like Helsing are reinventing the battlefield as a software‑defined business with platforms connecting drones, sensors, and data streams into one AI‑driven operational picture. What once required hardened military terminals now runs on standard digital signage displays, bringing control‑room visualization into mission‑critical defense environments.
OoH: Defense Sector Discovers Public Spaces February 21, 2026February 21, 2026 by Florian Rotberg Munich | The defense industry is stepping out of the shadows and into the streets – literally. At the Munich Security Conference, towering OoH campaigns signaled a new era of public-facing defense communication.
Euroshop 2026: M‑Cube and Solum Form Strategic Partnership February 21, 2026 by Florian Rotberg Düsseldorf | M‑Cube and Solum are joining forces at EuroShop 2026 to launch a unified platform that merges digital signage and e‑paper CMS’ into one retail‑ready ecosystem. The partnership wants to provide streamlined workflows, scalable retail media capabilities and a new level of in‑store integration for European retailers.
USA: Supreme Court Ruling Triggers New Tariff Turmoil March 4, 2026February 21, 2026 by Florian Rotberg The US Supreme Court’s tariff ruling has plunged global tech supply chains back into uncertainty, with potential USD 175 billion in refunds looming. For the digital signage industry, a new 15% temporary tariff signals fresh disruption instead of long‑awaited stability.
Germany: Downtown Retail Rents Rise Significantly February 24, 2026February 21, 2026 by Florian Rotberg Downtown retail rents in Germany’s major cities are rising sharply again, concentrating demand in fewer but more desirable locations. While premium hotspots boost investments in flagship‑level digital signage, Retail Media Networks are fueling an even bigger boom across supermarkets and big‑box retail.
Retail Inspiration: Five Cool Stores to Watch February 20, 2026 by invidis Editorial Team With Euroshop 2026 just around the corner, retailers and technology enthusiasts are seeking fresh ideas to elevate the in-store experience. From immersive digital displays to clever space design and interactive engagement, the best stores today are blending creativity, technology, and storytelling to captivate shoppers in new ways.
Euroshop 2026: Guided Tours Expand the Trade Show Program February 20, 2026 by invidis Editorial Team The Guided tours at Euroshop 2026 are designed to provide a concise, curated look at selected exhibitors and thematic areas – and, for the first time, include retail concepts in Düsseldorf city center.
