RFID Radio Frequency Identification technology has been making waves in the retail industry, revolutionizing the way products are tracked and managed throughout the supply chain. By using electromagnetic fields to automatically identify and track tags attached to objects, RFID systems
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The Importance of Utilizing a Benchmarking Tool
In the ever-evolving landscape of business, staying ahead of the competition is essential for success. One of the key strategies that companies can use to achieve this is benchmarking. Benchmarking involves comparing your company’s performance against industry standards or competitors
Online Returns: The Hidden Costs of In-Store Returns
In today’s digital age, online shopping has become the norm for many consumers. With the convenience of being able to shop from the comfort of their own homes, more and more people are turning to online retailers to make their
The Benefits of Video CCTV in Retail Stores
With the rise in technological advancements, video CCTV systems have become an essential tool for retail stores to ensure increased security, prevent theft and shoplifting, and enhance monitoring of customer behavior. The use of video surveillance in retail stores has
SELL MORE, WASTE LESS – DISCUSSION GROUP SERIES – JUNE 24TH & 25TH
Over 300 participants from retailers from Europe, USA, South Africa, Latin America and Australia joined in the group discussions on Food Waste & Markdowns. Below you can find a recap of each session and links to the presentations. The next
SELF CHECKOUT IN RETAIL – MEASURING THE LOSS – WEBINAR
This webinar presented the research findings from a comprehensive report that assessed the potential impact of self-checkout (SCO) technologies on retail loss. The report provided best practices and guidance on how to address and balance these risks. The webinar will
SCO DESIGN INNOVATION CHALLENGE
In partnership with UAL and their Design Against Crime team, a panel of retail judges from Asda, Carrefour, Lidl and Tesco will be working with a proven academic team and graduates to create new “blue sky” design concepts that can help “design
PARIS, FEBRUARY 2018
A snowy Paris greeted the delegates for the February team meeting hosted by SES Imagotag. The agenda included store visits, academic research updates and real world retailer case studies. Opening the event on Wednesday, the ECR Chair, John Fonteijn, shared an overview of
INVENTORY RECORD ACCURACY – DOES IT MATTER? NOVEMBER 19TH – 3PM GMT
WEBINAR – TUESDAY NOVEMBER 19th – 3pm GMT Please join this webinar for the official launch of a new research study on the problem of inventory record inaccuracy. The research aimed to answer three key questions: 1) To what extent
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