By Paul Muller, RAIN-enabled Smartphone Leader, RAIN Alliance Over the past few months, through conversations and presentations at RAIN in Action, Wireless IoT Tomorrow, the IEEE World Forum on IoT, and our recent RAIN Alliance The Future of Retail webinar, I’ve been struck by how consistently the same themes are
Shopping as we know it is about to change. In the near future, the first smartphones with embedded RAIN reader capabilities will become available to mainstream shoppers. RAIN is a battery-free wireless technology that connects everyday items to the internet for instant identification and engagement, giving every consumer the
RAIN is simply technology that provides powerful data. Leveraging RAIN provides inventory accuracy and automation capabilities. The new retail experience will be supported by RAIN. Retailers have been investing in technology for some time, but now they must embrace digital transformation. While retailers were on a track, the pandemic accelerated
Encuentro Moda embraces RFID to optimize digital merchandise availability and unlock omnichannel potential. Nedap announced that Spanish womenswear brand Encuentro Moda selected Nedap’s !D Cloud software platform. The main objective is to achieve full supply chain visibility and merchandise visibility within its 125 stores across Spain. The RFID rollout began
RAIN can support retail staff in-store, as well as the broader e-commerce platform, as it includes an automated checkout that enables customers to ring up multiple items simultaneously without the need to scan each one individually. Faster than barcode scanning, this speeds up the checkout process which saves valuable employee
The skID (Model R1280IE, R1280IU) is a portable RAIN reader of the easy2read©️ product line with integrated antenna for medium range applications. The reader hosts an internal rechargeable battery and can operate both in wired mode, using a USB cable, or in wireless mode through the Bluetooth®️ interface. The reader is based
In the retail context RFIQ measures the IQ of an organization, or an individual, regarding RFID. RFIQ can also be thought of as a litmus test. It creates a new standard for people to apply when they consider which articles, reports, webinars, books, and conferences are worthy of their precious time
Avery Dennison (NYSE: AVY) today announced that the AD-332u8 inlay has passed the ARC category H requirements for demanding retail environments. Having launched in 2019 prior to the category H specifications coming into force, this is the first inlay in the market with proven high volume deployments. AD-332u8 offers superior
For those discovering the ways RFID is helping to simplify their workflows and lives, the how-to guide offers users plenty of inspiration, ideas and examples of how to get started and turn their own RFID projects into reality. To read more, follow the link below to the source. Source: simplyrfid.com
The claim: Victoria's Secret tags contain chips that track customers after purchasing a product A new trend has made its way to social media platforms: Women cut open a Victoria's Secret tag and pull out a metal-like tag and claim it is a tracking chip. The post includes a photo of a tag that says RFID