Samsung America Expands Color E-Paper Lineup with 13-Inch Display March 27, 2026 by Antonia Hamberger Samsung has introduced a smaller-format addition to its color e-paper portfolio, with the U.S. launch of a 13-inch display aimed at commercial signage applications. The EM13DX is positioned for use across retail, restaurants, hospitality, and workplace environments, where it can be used for applications such as promotions, menus, schedules, and internal communications. Like other e-paper-based …
Demand for Low-Power Signage Pushing E Ink to Expand Large-Format E-Paper Production March 16, 2026 by John Berkovich Taiwan-based display technology firm E Ink is ramping up investment in large-format e-paper displays amid growing demand for energy-efficient alternatives to conventional digital signage. As reported by Tapei Times, the company communicated its investment plans in a recent earnings call: It plans to spend between NT$5 billion and NT$8 billion (US$157 million to $251 million) …
Walmart Gears Up for Chain-Wide ESL Roll-Out March 9, 2026 by Antonia Hamberger What began as a pilot project covering in 2024 is now turning into a chain-wide roll-out: Walmart is set to take its pricing and inventory management fully digital, announcing plans to implement Electronic Shelf Labels (DSLs) across all 5,200 U.S. stores within the next year. Over the past two years, Walmart has already swapped static …
Institut Pasteur Deploys Low-Power Philips E-Paper and Eco Design Displays February 26, 2026 by John Berkovich Institut Pasteur, a center for biomedical research, has upgraded internal communications at its Paris headquarters with a new network of low-energy digital signage powered by Philips, delivered by PPDS in partnership with integrator Exaprobe and software provider Telelogos. The deployment introduces 20 displays across the biomedical institute’s 538,000-square-foot (50,000-square-meter) campus, supporting wayfinding, institutional messaging, and …
Global Ad Spend Forecast to Accelerate in 2026 February 26, 2026 by John Berkovich Global advertising and marketing spending is expected to accelerate sharply in 2026, driven by major sporting events and political elections worldwide, according to a new forecast from media research firm PQ Media. The company projects global ad and marketing investment will grow 9.8% in 2026, after rising 6.6% in 2025, to reach $1.92 trillion (all …
Solum Expands European Retail Push Through Multiple Strategic Partnerships February 23, 2026 by John Berkovich Ex-Samsung subsidiary and ESL manufacturer Solum is strengthening its position in the European market through a series of strategic partnerships announced around Euroshop 2026, aimed at accelerating integrated in-store digital communication and connected retail environments. The company has entered into a partnership with Italian digital signage specialist M-Cube to deliver integrated digital signage and electronic …
Digital Signage Awards Celebrate Innovation, Impact — and a Lifetime of Leadership February 2, 2026 by John Berkovich The Digital Signage Awards returned with a packed ceremony celebrating the people, companies, and projects shaping the future of visual communications across retail, transportation, workplace, and public spaces worldwide. The evening’s most prestigious honor — the Outstanding Indivdual of the Year — was presented to Peter Critchley, UK CEO of Trison, in recognition of decades of …
Chichester Introduces Smart E-Ink Signage in City Center Trial January 26, 2026 by John Berkovich Chichester, England, City Council rolled out a pilot scheme to test modern E-Ink digital displays in the heart of the city center as part of efforts to enhance wayfinding and public information for residents and visitors. The initiative sees three battery-powered, 13-inch E-Ink screens installed at key sites, including along North and East Streets, to …
AUO Display Plus Unveils Full E-Paper Retail Suite at ISE 2026 January 26, 2026 by Antonia Hamberger AUO Display Plus, the solutions arm of panel maker AUO, will focus on e-paper-based displays for its ISE 2026 showcase – the result of a partnership with fellow Taiwanese company E Ink, the pioneer of anything and everything e-paper-related. At the center of the presentation will be the Aecoretail Suite, featuring the Aecopost and Aecotag …
Visix Expands E-Paper Signage Line with Larger Desk Display and Design Services January 22, 2026 by John Berkovich Visix has introduced a new generation of e-paper workplace signage with the launch of its EPS 37 desk sign and an expanded professional design service that brings full-color branding and custom graphics to battery-powered displays. The Atlanta, USA-based digital signage company says it is the first in the industry to offer dedicated graphic design services …
