Walmart is in the process of replacing the paper price labels with Electronic Shelf Labels having E Ink displays. The change, as Reuters stated, is being implemented across 2,300 of its stores in the US. It is being estimated to take around 2026 for the entire process to be completed. The retail giant operates 4,700 stores in the US. With ESLs in place, things are going to … [Read more...] about Walmart to complete the transition to ESLs by 2026
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New Kobo e-readers listed at Amazon and Walmart, disappears thereafter
Here is something for Kobo enthusiasts to rejoice in. The new generation Kobo devices that the company stated will officially make their market debut on April 30th is already available for pre-order on Walmart. What is intriguing is that the new Kobo devices also came to be listed on Amazon as well though such pages have since been made inaccessible. You have the main Kobo page … [Read more...] about New Kobo e-readers listed at Amazon and Walmart, disappears thereafter
Books-A-Million Expands Same-Day Delivery with Walmart
Books-A-Million, the second-largest bookstore chain in the USA, has rolled out same-day delivery to all its stores with Walmart GoLocal. Last year in September, the bookstore introduced same- and next-day delivery across 231 locations countrywide with the help of the Walmart white-label GoLocal “delivery-as-a-service” platform. Pete Zophy, senior vice president of … [Read more...] about Books-A-Million Expands Same-Day Delivery with Walmart
With Walmart adopting ESL, E Ink is on a roll
E Ink Holdings Inc, the world's leading supplier of e-paper displays, is anticipating explosive revenue growth in the coming year. This surge is driven by the strong demand for e-paper displays used in electronic shelf labels (ESLs), particularly after Walmart Inc joined other retailers in adopting digital price tags, Taipei Times reported. E Ink's positive outlook follows an … [Read more...] about With Walmart adopting ESL, E Ink is on a roll
Walmart to use SES-imagotag’s smart ESL tech for digitization of store shelves
SES-imagotag announced it has entered into a partnership with Walmart where it will lend its expertise in digital solutions to allow for digitalization of the store shelf edge across all of Walmart's retail outlets. SES imagotag has already been working to implement its digital solutions using E Ink electronic shelf labels in Walmart's pilot store in Arkansas which has proved … [Read more...] about Walmart to use SES-imagotag’s smart ESL tech for digitization of store shelves
Walmart is discounting Kobo ebook gift cards
Walmart is running a sale for Kobo gift cards right now. You can buy a $50 card for $40, so you can save $10. This deal is only available for US residents and can be purchased online and the redemption code is sent via email. This is a very solid deal because the code will basically add $50 worth of credit to your Kobo account and you can purchase any ebooks you want, even … [Read more...] about Walmart is discounting Kobo ebook gift cards
Walmart launches Kobo Aura – Exclusive Walmart eBooks Edition
Walmart is the lone distributor for Kobo in the United States. In order for Walmart to sell more ebooks, they have just launched the Kobo Aura Walmart eBooks Edition, which actually has the Kobo store preloaded on the device. The only difference between this version and regular Aura Edition 2 is the price. The Exclusive Walmart Edition is selling for a paltry $69.00, which … [Read more...] about Walmart launches Kobo Aura – Exclusive Walmart eBooks Edition
Walmart Onn 8 inch Android Tablet Review – A Respectable e-Reader
Walmart has never had their own tablet before, but this all changed with the advent of the 8 inch Onn Android tablet. This is a very affordable $64 dollar device that has Android 9.0 and full access to Google Play. Our review primarily focuses on the audiobook and e-reading experience with the Walmart ebooks app. Hardware and Software The 8 inch Walmart tablet has an … [Read more...] about Walmart Onn 8 inch Android Tablet Review – A Respectable e-Reader
Walmart is going to release two tablets
Walmart will be releasing two Android tablets soon that will have the stores ONN brand. Walmart’s ONN store brand mainly sells accessories like headphones, charging cables and television soundbars. The tablet will be made by a Chinese supplier and will have Google Play. Walmart has already attained FCC approval for the devices. The two tablets will have two different screen … [Read more...] about Walmart is going to release two tablets
Kobo Clara HD and Kobo Forma Sold out on Walmart
The Kobo Forma has only been available for a few days, but the main Walmart website in the United States says it is already sold out. Walmart only sells the Forma on their website, they do not carry it on a retail level. It is hard to say exactly why Walmart is already sold out of the Forma e-Reader. I believe that they were not allocated a significant amount of devices. … [Read more...] about Kobo Clara HD and Kobo Forma Sold out on Walmart
Did Walmart just leak the new Kobo e-reader?
Walmart has started to sell Kobo e-readers, audiobooks and ebooks in 1,000 of their retail locations in the United States last week. They have been promoting their foray into digital content in a big way and they even took out a full page advert in the print edition of the New York Times Book Review. I think they might have inadvertently tipped the new Kobo e-reader that will … [Read more...] about Did Walmart just leak the new Kobo e-reader?
Exclusive: Here is everything you need to know about Kobo at Walmart in the US
Rakuten Kobo and Walmart signed a deal earlier this year that will see audiobooks, ebooks and e-readers be available at Walmart stores in the United States. Walmart is installing Kobo ereader stations in over 1,000 stores and will be selling audiobook and ebook gift cards in over 3,500 locations. They also have developed a co-branded app with Kobo and is selling digital … [Read more...] about Exclusive: Here is everything you need to know about Kobo at Walmart in the US
Walmart will start selling Kobo e-readers and e-books on August 21st
Walmart signed an agreement with Rakuten Kobo earlier this year to sell e-readers and ebooks online and carry a number of electronic readers in their retail locations in the United States. Walmart has just developed an ebook retail page and an e-reader page on their online website, but everything is placeholder right now. There is no word yet on the co-branded e-reader app for … [Read more...] about Walmart will start selling Kobo e-readers and e-books on August 21st
Kobo e-readers will be in US Walmart stores in August
Walmart is been expanding the tech department in many of their retail stores and expanding the floorplan to put a bigger emphasis on laptops and its massive wall of flat-screen TVs. The company is also more focused on bringing in top-selling brands at an affordable price, like Lenovo. Walmart sources have disclosed to Good e-Reader that in the first two weeks of August Kobo … [Read more...] about Kobo e-readers will be in US Walmart stores in August