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EM ESL electronic shelf labels for independent retailers.

EM ESL electronic shelf labels sync directly with EM Cloud™ and EM POS™ so price changes, promotions, and markdowns update automatically across every label in your store — no paper, no labour, no mismatches.


What is EM ESL?

EM ESL is GaP Solutions' electronic shelf label solution for independent retailers. Each label is synced with EM Cloud™ and EM POS™, updating automatically when prices, promotions or markdowns change in the back-office system.

EM ESL eliminates the manual labour of printing and replacing paper shelf labels for every price change, removes the risk of pricing mismatches between shelf and POS, and integrates with EM Expiration Date Management to flash visual alerts on near-expiry stock and apply markdown pricing instantly.

Labels are available in eight sizes from 1.6 to 11.6 inches, with a 10-year battery life, IP67 dust and water protection, and frozen department suitability to −25°C.

Why EM ESL

One price change. Every label updated.

Save on labour costs

Update pricing across every label with a touch of a button, eliminating the cost of printing, walking and replacing paper labels for every promotion or price change.

Consistent margins

Act immediately when wholesale prices change, keeping shelf prices accurate and protecting margins without delay.

Optimise pricing

Adjust prices dynamically as costs change — for example, applying different labour-cost-adjusted pricing on evenings and weekends.

Eliminate pricing mismatches

EM ESL ensures the shelf price always matches the POS price, removing a common source of customer disputes and revenue leakage.

EM ESL electronic shelf label updating price in real time from EM Cloud™ back-office system, eliminating manual paper label replacement

For fresh produce: automatic markdowns, LED alerts, and zero expired sales.

EM ESL is a core component of GaP Solutions' fresh food date-check workflow. As products approach their use-by date, EM ESL labels:

  • Flash a coloured LED alert — 7-colour LEDs, visible at 180 degrees — to signal staff for picking or markdown action
  • Update automatically when a markdown is applied via the EM Omnia PDE or EM Cloud™
  • Signal out-of-stock and stock shortage conditions to staff in real time

This removes the risk of expired products reaching the register and reduces food waste through faster, more visible markdown workflows.

EM ESL electronic shelf label with LED flash indicator highlighting a near-expiry fresh food product for markdown or removal

Eight sizes. 10-year battery. IP67 protection.

SizeKey specification
1.6 inch188 dpi — highest resolution in the range; compact shelf edge
2.2 inch156 dpi — versatile for dry goods and standard shelf use
2.6 inch152 dpi · IP67 rated — dust-proof and water-resistant to 1 m for 30 minutes
2.9 inch144 dpi · 7-colour LED indicator, visible at a 180-degree angle
4.3 inchLarger display for more product detail and promotional content
6.0 inchBuilt-in protection cover — handles 323 kg/m² shock resistance
7.5 inchExtended battery with 2× standard battery life
11.6 inchLarge-format display for featured products or high-traffic end bays

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All EM ESL labels feature

10-year battery life with replaceable batteries
10× faster update speed — up to 45,000 label updates per gateway per hour
Industry-leading display resolution — up to 30% higher DPI than competitors
7-page storage — normal price, special price, multi-buy, product details, allergen info, out-of-stock and more
Built-in NFC for mobile device interaction — recipes, reviews, product pairing, voucher pages
7-colour LED indicator with a 180-degree viewing angle
Page flip via EM ESL Remote, PDA app, built-in buttons or server — schedulable in advance for flash sales
IP67 dust-proof and waterproof, with frozen protection to −25°C
323 kg/m² shock resistance with front window cover option
Real-time synchronisation with EM Cloud™

Already trusted by independent retailers across Australia.

EM ESL is installed and operating at:

IGA Quay Quarters
Foodland Pasadena
Foodland West Lakes
IGA Atherton
Wilson's Fruit and Veg Supermarket
House of Health Collective
"Electronic shelf label technologies have enhanced efficiency and improved the overall shopping experience for customers." John Goodacre — Founder, GaP Solutions

Who it's for

Grocery and supermarket stores · fresh food and produce departments · liquor retailers · any store with high promotional frequency, multiple price change cycles per week, or fresh food date-check requirements.

Works with EM Cloud™ and EM POS™, EM Omnia and Ezi Scale.

Frequently asked questions

What is EM ESL? +
EM ESL is GaP Solutions' electronic shelf label solution, synced directly with EM Cloud and EM POS. When prices, promotions, or markdowns change in EM Cloud, every connected shelf label updates automatically — removing the labour cost of manual label changes and eliminating price mismatches between the shelf and the register.
How does EM ESL integrate with EM Cloud? +
EM ESL labels sync with EM Cloud in real time. When a price is changed, a promotion activated, or a markdown applied in EM Cloud (or via the EM Omnia PDE), the relevant shelf labels update immediately — no manual trigger, no delay, no risk of a shelf price being left behind.
How does EM ESL help with fresh food and date-check management? +
EM ESL integrates with EM Expiration Date Management. As products approach their use-by dates, EM ESL labels flash a 7-colour LED indicator to signal staff for picking or markdown action. When a markdown is applied via the EM Omnia PDE, the ESL price updates instantly, and the POS automatically reflects the new price at checkout.
What sizes are EM ESL labels available in, and how long does the battery last? +
EM ESL labels are available in 1.6, 2.2, 2.6, 2.9, 4.3, 6.0, 7.5 and 11.6 inch sizes. All models have a 10-year battery life, 10x faster update speed than standard ESLs, 7-page storage, and IP67 dust and water protection. Labels also withstand temperatures as low as -25C for frozen department use.
Can EM ESL labels display more than just the price? +
Yes. Each EM ESL label stores up to 7 pages of content — including normal price, special price, multi-buy price, product details and reviews, allergen information, and out-of-stock status. Pages can be flipped remotely via the server, PDA app, built-in buttons, or the EM ESL Remote — and page flips can be scheduled in advance for flash sales.

Eliminate manual label changes. Keep every shelf price accurate.

See how EM ESL works with EM Cloud™ for your store.

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