From January 11 to 13, NRF 2026: Retail's Big Show, the world's premier retail industry event, was held in New York City. NEXGO, the international brand of XGD Inc., made a strong appearance with a comprehensive portfolio of intelligent terminals and innovative payment solutions, demonstrating the advanced capabilities of China-originated payment technology across digital and intelligent retail scenarios to a global audience.
The Global Barometer of Retail:
NRF 2026 Gathers the Industry's Driving Forces
Organized by the National Retail Federation (NRF)—the world's largest retail trade association headquartered in Washington, D.C.—Retail's Big Show is widely regarded as the global barometer of retail industry trends. The event brings together leading retailers, technology providers, financial institutions, and decision-makers from around the world to explore key topics including retail digital transformation, payment innovation, and consumer experience evolution.
As intelligence and digitalization accelerate across the industry, payments have evolved from a single transaction function into a central hub connecting consumers, merchants, and data ecosystems. NRF 2026 served not only as a showcase for cutting-edge technologies, but also as a critical platform for global collaboration and forward-looking dialogue on the future of retail.
Highlights at a Glance:
End-to-End Solutions Across Multiple Scenarios
At NRF 2026, NEXGO focused on high-frequency scenarios such as retail, food service, and transportation, presenting an integrated payment ecosystem composed of intelligent terminals, cloud-based platforms, and scenario-driven solutions. Through live demonstrations, NEXGO illustrated how digital payments enhance operational efficiency and elevate service experiences.
Next-Generation Smart POS Terminals
NEXGO's latest smart POS terminals feature comprehensive upgrades in performance, security, and scalability. Designed to support diverse payment environments and localization requirements, they provide reliable and flexible hardware foundations for global commercial applications.
NEXGO Cloud Platform
The NEXGO Cloud software platform addresses large-scale terminal deployment and operational efficiency needs by enabling centralized device management, application distribution, and remote collaboration—helping partners and merchants reduce management costs while improving operational effectiveness.
Unattended Payment Solutions
Powered by the UN20 smart terminal, NEXGO's unattended payment solutions support automated scenarios such as self-service retail and public services. With real-time monitoring and remote management capabilities, the solution meets global market demands for high availability and security in unattended operations.
SoftPOS Solutions
NEXGO's SoftPOS solution embeds payment capabilities directly into smartphones and tablets, offering merchants a lightweight, cost-efficient acceptance method. By significantly lowering hardware investment thresholds, the solution expands payment acceptance boundaries and accelerates adoption across diverse use cases.
Through scenario-based demonstrations and in-depth engagement with attendees, NEXGO showcased the real-world deployment of its products and solutions across multiple international markets—covering traditional checkout, mobile payments, and unattended services. These deployments underscore the stability, scalability, and adaptability of NEXGO solutions in complex and diverse commercial environments.
Global Expansion in Action:
Strengthening NEXGO's International Footprint
As a core pillar of XGD's global strategy, NEXGO has established a worldwide sales and service network spanning Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, and Africa, and has formed partnerships with banks, acquirers, payment service providers, and large merchants across regions.
Backed by strong localization capabilities, NEXGO's terminals and solutions have achieved scaled deployment in retail, food service, public services, and self-service scenarios. Notably, the lightweight SoftPOS solution has entered commercial use in multiple overseas markets, while terminals connected to the NEXGO Cloud platform have exceeded one million units, demonstrating high replicability and long-term commercial sustainability.
Through continuous deployment across diverse markets and operating conditions, NEXGO continues to strengthen its ability to support multiple payment standards, regulatory frameworks, and complex network environments—delivering secure, stable, and scalable payment infrastructure to global partners while steadily enhancing its international competitiveness and brand influence.
