Retail no longer manages pricing with paper tags — it runs on real-time
data. As of 2026, electronic shelf labels (ESL) have become the standard
across a wide range of sectors in Turkey, from supermarkets to tech
retailers, from musical instrument stores to food chains, with over
1,600 active installations.
5 min read2026RF-Paper Team
01 · Overview
In 2026, ESL Is No Longer Optional — It's Standard
In an inflationary environment, frequently changing prices have added
to the operational burden of multi-branch businesses, and electronic
shelf labels have become the infrastructure that removes that burden
entirely. The defining trend of 2026 is that ESL is no longer limited
to large supermarket chains — it is now being adopted by businesses of
every scale, from tech retailers to musical instrument stores.
At RF-Paper, with over 1,600 active ESL installations across Turkey, we
have proven our locally manufactured hardware and locally developed
software across thousands of stores over the years.
02 · Key Trends
6 ESL Trends Shaping Retail in 2026
A shift toward local manufacturing and software
Businesses are choosing ESL systems that are locally manufactured and run on domestic software, for supply security and faster technical support.
Full integration with ERP/POS
Price updates are no longer manual — they sync to the shelf instantly and automatically straight from the existing ERP/POS system.
Broader sector adoption
Beyond supermarkets and fuel stations, ESL is spreading into sectors like technology, musical instruments, food production, and stationery.
Multi-branch management
Pricing across dozens of branches can now be managed centrally, consistently, and without error from a single panel.
Faster rollout through a wide dealer network
A wide dealer network across Turkey speeds up installation and technical support regardless of city.
A sustainability-driven choice
By eliminating paper label waste, ESL is increasingly chosen as a solution that supports businesses' sustainability goals.
03 · Why RF-Paper
The Leader in Turkey's ESL Market
RF-Paper combines locally manufactured electronic shelf labels with a
domestic software platform, backed by a wide dealer network across
Turkey that delivers fast installation and technical support —
positioning us as the leader in the sector.
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1,600+ active installations — Proven performance in the field, across businesses of every scale and sector nationwide.
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Local manufacturing, local software — Hardware and software developed in-house speed up supply and support processes.
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Wide dealer network — Local reach for installation and technical support across every region of Turkey.
04 · Our References
Strong References Across Sectors
From fuel retail to tech retail, from food production to musical
instruments, leading brands across many sectors have rolled out their
electronic shelf label infrastructure with RF-Paper.
Opet
Instant, fast, and error-free price updates at fuel stations.
İtopya
Accurate, fast pricing across a wide product range in tech retail.
Siemens
Reliable, consistent price and product-info display at enterprise scale.
Mado
Multi-branch price management for food and ice cream retail.
Pelit
Easy management of daily-changing products and prices in food retail.
Kronotrop
Branch-level consistency of products and prices in coffee retail.
Ceviz Ağacı
A solution for fast price updates in restaurant and food chains.
Yamaha
Accurate display of technical product information in musical instrument retail.
05 · Impact on Businesses
What Switching to ESL Brings Businesses in 2026
What You Get by Working with RF-Paper
Nationwide technical support
Local manufacturing, local software
A wide dealer network
Multi-branch management panel
1,600+ active installations of experience
Fast installation process
06 · FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Alongside established use cases like supermarkets and fuel
stations, ESL adoption rose notably in tech retail, musical
instrument stores, food production, and coffee chains.
We serve businesses across sectors nationwide with over 1,600
active ESL installations across Turkey.
Yes, RF-Paper electronic shelf labels are developed on locally
manufactured hardware with a domestic software platform.
Our wide dealer network enables on-site installation and technical
support for businesses across different regions of Turkey.
Let's Get Your Business Ready for the 2026 Trends
Tell us about your store size and requirements, and we'll recommend the
right electronic shelf label package for your business.
