RFID Is a Fundamental Step for Digital Store Success

Today, consumers are more informed, empowered and demanding. As the line between the physical and digital worlds blurs, brands must differentiate themselves to drive customer loyalty. That means delighting customers beyond expectation while getting them the goods they want to purchase quickly. With all the talk of connected stores and digital integration, retailers may be…

Checkpoint Systems Announces C&A International RFID Roll-Out With Full DC Integration

Checkpoint Systems, Inc.a leading global supplier of merchandise availability solutions for the retail industry, today announced that it is rolling out its RFID solution to C&A’s 164 stores in France, together with full distribution center (DC) RFID integration. Having successfully introduced the technology in Germany and recently added RFID source tagging to new product categories,…

RFID Wristbands Score at Super Bowl Parties

Montreal-based startup Connect&Go distributed more than 35,000 RFID-enabled wristbands for VIP Super Bowl parties last week, including a concert headlined by Dave Mathews and Pharrel Williams. The RFID wristbands allowed attendees to access different zones and utilize cashless payment systems at the massive pop-up nightclub on Pier 70. “This means patrons could connect their credit…

Fashion Retailer Gerry Weber Puts New Focus on RFID

Germany-based fashion retailer Gerry Weber is replacing its RFID system with Tyco Retail Solution’s technology, as it looks to gain a more accurate view of stock across its business operations. Tyco describes the retailer as “an RFID pioneer in the fashion sector” because it has been using the technology since 2009, and already has around…