E Ink has won the 2025 RetailTech Breakthrough Award for Digital Display Solution Provider of the Year! These awards specifically focus on technology that can help to improve customer experience, lower retailer costs, and change the set of tasks required to run a store. E Ink stands out in this category because of our electronic shelf labels and digital signage for retail settings.
How E Ink Enhances Customer Experience
A Future Stores and HR Retail Report revealed that a staggering 94% of retailers have implemented digital signage to improve the in-store experience. But not all digital signage is created equal. Traditional LCD and LED displays, while effective, come with a steep environmental cost—high energy consumption and increasing contributions to light pollution, which grows by 6% globally each year.
That’s where E Ink steps in. By offering ultra-low-power, glare-free digital displays, E Ink’s ePaper technology delivers the impact of digital signage without the environmental toll. Due to ePaper’s bistability, it only consumes power when the image is changing, unlike traditional LCD displays that are continuously consuming energy. E Ink’s ePaper provides a sustainable option for digital displays in all retail environments: shelf labels, digital out of home advertising, and point of purchase signage.
Why E Ink is a Game-Changer in Retail
E Ink’s award-winning ePaper technology is helping retailers strike the perfect balance between customer engagement, operational efficiency, and sustainability. From electronic shelf labels to massive outdoor advertising displays, ePaper is reshaping how businesses connect with consumers.
Major retailers like Aldi, Uniqlo, and Walmart are deploying electronic shelf labels (ESLs) that dynamically update pricing and product information. These displays offer crisp readability in any lighting, function on minimal energy, and operate for years without needing replacement batteries—cutting both costs and waste.
Unlike traditional LCD billboards that require constant power, E Ink’s digital signage uses 99% less energy, maintaining static images without ongoing power consumption. Replacing 100,000 LCD digital displays with ePaper could save 500,000 tons of CO₂ over five years.
E Ink’s full-color point of purchase (POP) displays bring vibrant, attention-grabbing visuals to stores—without the glare of traditional screens. A central content management system makes updating promotions a breeze, cutting labor costs and paper waste. ePaper POP displays allow efficient signage that aligns with both branding and sustainability goals.
In a world where retail must be both efficient and eco-conscious, E Ink is leading the charge. Its technology allows brands to engage customers meaningfully, reduce carbon footprints, and embrace a more sustainable future—without compromising on visual impact.
See the full list of RetailTech Breakthrough Award winners here.