Last week independent retailers and wholesalers, food retail industry executives, food/CPG manufacturers and service providers came together in Las Vegas for The NGA Show, put on by the National Grocers Association.

The presentations at the show covered many helpful topics for grocery store owners and operators, such as the impact of the past 18 months on the retail landscape and the importance of developing a culture of innovation to help best prepare for the challenges that lie ahead. The show paid tribute to the industry and its employees and the strong role of grocery stores during the pandemic. NGA also discussed its new tagline, “At the heart of the community” to reflect how grocery stores and their employees enrich their communities.

This event featured exhibits by some of the most innovative products and services in the grocery industry that help stores create more convenient and safe ways to shop, from e-commerce to in-store technologies. STCR partners with many of these companies in providing solutions that drive better shopper experiences and more value for shoppers and stores.

Here are just some of the companies we were paying close attention to at The NGA Show:

LOC delivers complete store retail solutions through its SMS software. From robust reporting to creative promos and rewards, SMS is the fully connected platform that is the foundation for the future of grocery retail.

Toshiba’s full line of store hardware, including its innovative and user-friendly Self Checkout System 7, integrates with existing point of sale systems, making for fast and easy shopping experiences.

Badger Technologies is helping grocery stores reimagine their stores, with actionable data and analytics through its fully autonomous robots.

SES Imagotag’s electronic shelf labels deliver product information and pricing accuracy while eliminating tedious manual efforts.

And our partners StorAI, Rosie, Shop Hero, Mercato, and Local Express were also at The NGA Show, exhibiting their grocery e-commerce platforms that help stores of all sizes easily build omnichannel retail options.

Learn more about how STCR helps grocery stores find the best technology for their goals, and back it all with unbeatable service and a partnership for the future.