Electronic Shelf Labels Gain Ground In U.S. Grocery Stores As Walmart, Kroger And Amazon Adopt The Tech

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Electronic shelf labels are replacing paper tags as Walmart, Whole Foods, Amazon Fresh, and Kroger expand the technology. The $1.85 billion market is projected to quadruple by 2033, with Walmart targeting 2,300 stores by 2026. Retailers tout efficiency and waste reduction, though critics warn of potential surge pricing.

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00:00It's Benzinga, bringing Wall Street to Main Street.

00:02Electronic shelf labels are quickly replacing paper tags in U.S. grocery stores with major retailers

00:07like Walmart, Whole Foods, Amazon Fresh, and Kroger rolling them out nationwide.

00:12The global market is valued at $1.85 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow to $7.54 billion by

00:172033, according to Grandview Research. Walmart plans to introduce the technology to 2,300 stores

00:23by 2026, saying digital tags reduce price updates from days to minutes.

00:27Supporters argue dynamic pricing could help reduce food waste, while critics warn it could

00:31enable surge pricing on essentials.

00:33Retailers counter that no such practices are taking place.

00:36For all things money, visit Benzinga.com.

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