Powershelf Announces Partnership with SES-imagotag
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (PRWEB) August 01, 2018 -- Powershelf, a leading provider of retail technology solutions, and SES-imagotag, the global leader in Electronic Shelf Labels (ESL) and retail IoT solutions out of Paris, France, today announced a strategic partnership.
The partnership will include integrating both companies’ proprietary technologies for digitizing stores in the US. The combined solution will include Smart Retail Labels, allowing consumers full transparency around product information, ingredients and sourcing, and will offer real time engagement at shelf with products for reviews, recommendations, recipes, etc. Additionally, the proprietary hardware and software solutions will address out of stocks, planogram compliance, and accurate pricing. The combined solution is intended to make a better shopping experience for consumers in store and online.
The solution will be installed at some of the current Powershelf retail and CPG customers in the U.S. as well as select, additional launch partners.
"We are excited to join forces with SES-imagotag, the global leader in ESLs. Our customers will really enjoy the new Smart Retail Labels. The ability to engage at shelf on a mobile phone, in real time and without having to find and download a specific app is what consumers told us they want. Well, we have built it with our partners at SES-imagotag. The vision and drive at SES-imagotag matches ours, and our teams work well together," said John White, CEO of Powershelf and Compass Marketing
“The combined forces will allow for quicker adoption in the US. With an installed base of over 170 million ESLs across the world, SES-imagotag is poised to lead adoption in the mobile phone rich US market. Consumers want to engage at the shelf and in real time. Our Smart ESLs and our partnership discussions with Powershelf, which has been in the making for years, will help accelerate just that. Our cultures, partners, and management align very well. I am excited to join forces with them to further bring smart shelves into the US market," said SES-imagotag CEO, Thierry Gadou.
About Powershelf
Powershelf is a leading provider of retail technology solutions. The Powershelf IoT platform includes Qualcomm, Microsoft, SAP and GE integrated solutions to provide constant power and two-way communication to software-enabled applications and devices. The platform enables retailers and manufacturers to improve their operational efficiency, reduce out-of-stock incidents, improve demand forecasting, reduce waste and, ultimately, lower prices. Powershelf was recently featured inside the Microsoft booth at the National Retail Federation show in New York and inside the Qualcomm booth at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas Visit http://www.iotsmartretail.com for more information.
About SES-imagotag
For 25 years, SES-imagotag has been the trusted partner of retailers for in-store digital technology. SES-imagotag, the worldwide leader in smart digital labels and pricing automation, has developed a comprehensive IoT and digital platform that delivers a complete set of services to retailers. The SES-imagotag solution enables retailers to connect and digitally transform their physical stores; automate low-value-added processes; improve operational efficiency; inform and serve customers; ensure information integrity to continuously optimize on-hand inventory; prevent stock-outs and waste and create an omni-channel service platform that builds loyalty and meets evolving consumer expectations.
Julia Flood, Compass Marketing, Inc., http://www.compassmarketinginc.com, +1 (410) 268-0030 Ext: 258, [email protected]
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