Seattle, WA – October 27, 2025 – Ethosphere, voice AI for retail operations, announced it will be attending The National Retail Federation's 2026 Big Show as part of the Innovators Showcase, a highly selective, invite-only segment of Retail’s Big Show that highlights the most advanced, market-ready technologies shaping the future of retail. This exclusive showcase will prominently spotlight Ethosphere’s technology alongside select cutting-edge retail innovation at the industry’s largest event, taking place January 11 - 13, 2026, in New York City.

The event brings together global retail leaders, tech innovators, and solution providers to showcase the latest trends, strategies, and futuristic technologies.

“The future of retail is now,” said Evan Smith, CEO and Co-Founder of Ethosphere. “AI has moved beyond theory and is already the most powerful tool for driving in-store performance and customer engagement. We’re excited to share, firsthand, how seamlessly our technology integrates into daily operations to deliver immediate, measurable impact.”

Ethosphere’s recognition by NRF follows a year of milestones, moving rapidly from an inspiring idea to a high-impact product. In addition to partnering with numerous major retailers, it has earned repeated recognition from prominent industry leaders, earning:

• The Startup Innovation Award from the Retail AI Council. Ethosphere competed against 20 finalists, initially selected from over 1,000 applicants. A direct vote from participating brands determined this highly coveted award, underscoring industry validation.

• Plug and Play’s Retail and Brand 2025 Batch of innovators. Ethosphere was invited to join an exclusive 3-month fellowship program connecting startups, corporations, venture capital firms, universities, and government agencies around retail innovation.

The momentum is a testament to the speed at which voice AI is redefining in-person retail. Ethosphere’s innovation is an essential tool that positions retailers for competitive advantage in the new era of customer engagement and in-store performance.

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About Ethosphere
Ethosphere provides a new way for retailers to support their teams. Using LLMs and advanced voice AI to turn actual in-store conversations and customer interactions into specific, actionable operational insights. This human-centric technology gives frontline sellers clear, personalized guidance, redefining the way leaders provide feedback and coach their teams. Ethosphere’s solution strengthens vital human connections between your brand and customers, driving both customer and employee loyalty, and sales. By enhancing these authentic interactions, Ethosphere helps your people excel where it matters most. Support your people. Understand your stores. All in one place, with AI.

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Evan Smith
Evan@ethosphere.ai