BENTONVILLE, AR - With over 120,000 products on its shelves, Walmart has an expansive inventory that boggles the mind. With so much inventory, it makes sense that the retailer would turn to turnkey solutions to enhance its operations. After testing this technology first in Texas, the retailer is set to roll out digital shelf labels (DSLs) to 2,300 stores by 2026.

“The transition to digital shelf labels is a game-changer for Walmart, our customers, and our associates,” remarked Daniela Boscan, Food and Consumable Team Lead. “It is not only about improving efficiency and customer satisfaction, but also about integrating sustainability into our work, in this case, to help reduce operational waste. As we continue to digitalize stores and expand digital shelf labels to 2,300 stores by 2026, we are excited about the positive impact this innovation will have on our operations and the environment.”

According to a blog post written by Boscan, this represents a significant shift in how the company’s store associates manage pricing, inventory, order fulfillment, and customer interactions.

But what does this mean for fresh produce? Admittedly, center store and the fresh department seldom mix. But with reduced operational labor on restocking, perhaps additional adjustments can be made to alleviate price pressures on suppliers as well.

We certainly hope that small decisions like this signal a wider ripple effect that efficiency should always be people-forward.

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