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People are Talking About RFID Again…Here’s Why

Retail TouchPoints

You’ll likely recall the famous Walmart RFID mandate, announced in 2003 with an effective date of January of 2005. So why did the first wave of RFID rollout fail to deliver on its promises of perfect inventory accuracy and complete product traceability throughout the supply chain? Let’s start with the costs.

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eCommerce Expo 2023 Preview

365 Retail

Founded in 2003, Siteimprove leads in four major enterprise G2 categories and is actively involved with major accessibility groups, including the International Association of Accessibility Professionals (IAAP), the Worldwide Web Consortium (W3C), and the European Commission’s Horizon 2020 Program.

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Four buzzwords that will define 2025: Tariffs, AI, RFID and aesthetic shopping

Inside Retail

Buzzword two: RFID and Inventory management With overall retail return rates averaging almost 15 percent, online returns reaching about 18 percent, and new Environmental Protection Agency sustainability reporting regulations for brands beginning in 2025, inventory management has been climbing up retailer radars for more and more reasons.

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