Here are the major trends in radio frequency identification for the retail market, according to NXP Semiconductors. - Page 1 Jul 26, 2017— While the on-demand economy has led to many brick-and-mortar stores declining, NXP Semiconductors reports that omnichannel services continue to grow. Smart supply chain management with advanced tracking and monitoring
RFID is not going anywhere. It is going to help your supply chain! RFID technology is really making a splash in not just retail but many other markets as well. RFID technology is really making a splash in not just retail but many other markets as well. In the last couple
Back in May, I recounted a panel discussion at the Retail Business & Technology Exposition (RBTE) in London, regarding “RFID (Radio Frequency ID) in Real Life”. The discussion included representatives from Marks & Spencer, John Lewis, and River Island, and the speakers were remarkably candid about the benefits of item-level RFID tagging. As I
A “perfect storm,” “a crossroads,” “a tipping point.” These are all familiar phrases used lately to describe the state of retail. Retail is, in fact, rapidly changing and entering an exciting new phase. But there is much work to be done to effectively deliver on consumer demands for a better,
The technology is not new, but radio-frequency identification is the latest thing to hit the shelves Fashion retailer River Island is attaching radio-frequency identification (RFID) tags to every item of clothing it stocks. The tags enable a store’s staff to identify all items of clothing on the shop’s shelves and racks, and
Steve Wilson argues that talk of cutting edge tech such as AI and drones is overshadowing simpler solutions to consumer engagement Amazon’s recent announcement of additional investments in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and drones in the UK should be a wake-up call for all retailers, from supermarkets to apparel stores. UK
RFID is among the hottest trends in the retail industry, assuming you have the right plan for implementation. RFID, or radio frequency identification, has come a long way since the early 2000s. At that time, Walmart was the first big retailer to experiment with the new technology, which cost an
While retailers tested RFID in the supply chain years ago, things have changed. Here are 5 ways it can make a difference in omnichannel fulfillment. While retailers tested RFID technology in the supply chain over a decade ago, the landscape is much different now. Back then they were trying to
Describing themselves as a technical athletic apparel company for “yoga, running, training, and most other sweaty pursuits,” Canada-based lululemon athletica has become a retail champion in the United States. With products selling so quickly, re-stocking shipments can be a challenge. That’s why, back in 2013, they equipped their entire supply
Having helped retail and other organizations with RFID implementations over the years, I’ve noticed a change in the preliminary questions being asked... Having helped retail and other organizations with RFID implementations over the years, I’ve noticed a change in the preliminary questions being asked about the technology. Rather than asking