This week’s issue of RFID 24-7 looks at the loss prevention benefits retailers are gaining from deploying RFID. We’ve posted our lead story here, in the event you missed yesterday’s issue. When retailers build a business case for deploying RFID, they often start with the improved inventory accuracy that the technology can deliver. “We were [...]
When retailers build a business case for deploying RFID, they often start with the improved inventory accuracy that the technology can deliver. “We were very focused on inventory accuracy,” says Bill Connell, senior vice president of logistics and operations at Macy’s. “Our journey began with achieving the benefits from accurate data.” Retailers, however, are starting [...]
German fashion retailer Adler is expanding its RFID pilot from one store to four, and will make a decision to roll out the technology to all of its 167 stores by this fall. Previously, Adler had tested RFD at its store in Weiterstadt, Germany. It’s no surprise that Adler is pursuing RFID. The chain was [...]
When American Apparel deployed RFID technology, the goal was all about improved inventory visibility. The technology lived up to its reputation, and the retail chain’s 120 RFID-enabled stores operate at a 99.8 percent inventory accuracy rate, almost unheard of for an apparel chain with so many SKUs. But RFID had an unexpected side effect. By [...]
A new video from German fashion retailer S.Oliver reveals how the company has benefitted from deploying an RFID pilot program at three of its stores and at its distribution center. The video displays how the company tags items, how they travel through its supply chain, and the role RFID plays in eliminating out-of-stocks and increasing [...]
This video examines how German fashion retailer S.Oliver has benefitted from deploying an RFID pilot program at three of its stores and at its distribution center. The video displays how the company tags items, how they travel through its supply chain, and the role RFID plays in eliminating out-of-stocks and increasing store revenue.
A number of readers reached out to us about last week’s blog post on adidas’ use of RFID at its NEO retail stores in Germany. We got in touch with Anil Ramjiani, head of retail operations for adidas group’s NEO chain for some answers. Discuss the decision to deploy RFID in the NEO stores. Has [...]
Looking for evidence that retailers are worried about falling behind their peers when it comes to deploying RFID technology? That’s the main reason why retailer Saks Fifth Avenue recently piloted the technology. According to a blog post in Supply Chain Digest, the retailer is testing the technology in five key areas: shoe audits, denims, fashion [...]
As apparel tagging continues to ramp up Checkpoint Systems, Inc. today announced its expanded and new RFID encoding solutions and the expansion of its RFID tag portfolio for apparel brands and their retail partners, as well as closed-loop apparel retailers and department stores. The new portfolio provides further value for the increasing number of apparel [...]
RFID 24-7 Special Report: Top 10 Developments in Retail RFID in 2011