Macy's RFID deployment may make for a text book case

May 26, 2017

Radio frequency identification technology isn't new, but RFID hasn't taken deep root in retail given a slew of challenges. That may change, however, given the…

IoT proving valuable in driving customer experience, savings and operational efficiencies

by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com

Retailers not using Internet of Things technology may soon want to investigate its potential given big opportunities to boost the customer experience and save…

Don't miss: Live webinar on how in-store customer experience starts and ends with the network

With today's consumers tapping devices before they hit a brick-and-mortar or hop online to shop, retailers need to ensure apps are performing well and the…

The Internet of Things to come: How Nespresso, Apple, Nest grind out predictability

by Bryan Pearson — President, LoyaltyOne

The adaptation of digital technology across products, from clothing to coffee, is slowly reshaping what today's consumers expect from brands and their retail…

Talking With: Zebra Technologies on why Wi-Fi is a must-have retail technology

by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com

Implementing a free guest Wi-Fi can pay off in more ways than one and by 2017 an estimated 56 percent of retailers will be on board. But every retailer needs…

Target to add RFID tag technology

May 21, 2015

Target will begin its RFID rollout in a small number of stores late this year.

Levi Strauss and Lululemon detail RFID expansions

April 20, 2015

Both companies are fully migrating to the technology for their garments in stores.

Radius Networks and R2-D2 Builders Club launch beacon-powered interactive experiences

April 17, 2015

At this year's Star Wars Celebration event, visitors will be able to find the droids they are looking for and participate in special Jawa Scavenger Hunts using…

Ingenico, Intel to work on products for the Internet of Things

April 6, 2015

The companies will jointly develop a mobile tablet that supports EMV and NFC payment functionalities.

Ingenico preps merchants for EMV migration with new products

April 3, 2015

The point-of-sale provider announced two new additions to its line of products to help retailers and restaurants ease into chip card acceptance.

Pyrim intends to educate merchants about mobile commerce

April 2, 2015

The company introduced what what it calls the Mobile Commerce Education Resource Kit, a guide designed to teach merchants about the mobile commerce ecosystem.

Survey says nearly half of product manufacturers implementing item-level RFID

March 23, 2015

For retailers, RFID provides greater than 95-percent inventory accuracy, improved sales, decreased out-of-stocks, increased margins and expedited returns…

GameStop buying customer gift cards issued by other retailers

March 11, 2015

More than 90 retail branded gift cards are accepted, including Barnes & Noble, Gap, JCPenney and Target.

Nedap introduces cloud-based RFID solution for retail stores

February 13, 2015

According to the company, !D Cloud is the first solution in the market that enables retailers to significantly improve their on-shelf merchandise availability…

GS1 publishes new retail RFID guidelines

January 6, 2015

Developed by retailers, suppliers and technology solution providers, TIPP offers a standardized system to benchmark the performance of RFID-tagged items in…

Ralph Lauren takes over Harrods displays using mobile proximity tech

October 30, 2014

The brand is striving to connect with shoppers via their smartphones by offering exclusive and interactive content as well as an out-of-hours opportunity to…

Tyco updates retail RFID tools

August 21, 2014

The new features enable retailers to maximize existing investments in iOS devices for RFID inventory transactions and to support in-store mobility strategies.

Fashion retailer Zara adds RFID-based inventory intelligence

July 21, 2014

Tyco Retail Solutions announced that Inditex Group, one of the world’s largest fashion retailers, has awarded Tyco a chain-wide contract for RFID-based…

Checkpoint Systems unveils new RFID label for apparel

April 8, 2014

Checkpoint Systems, a global supplier of merchandise availability solutions for the retail industry, has announced its new Zephyr 2 RFID label, which is…

Impinj introduces Monza R6 RFID tag chip for retail

April 2, 2014

UHF radio frequency identification platform provider Impinj Inc. has announced its Monza R6 tag chip to drive high-volume applications in retail stores and…