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Innovative RF/RFID Solution for
Inventory Management and Loss Prevention
While theft continues to be an issue at many apparel
retailers, having the right product available at the
right place at the right time is also essential to
enhance shoppers’ in-store experience, and increase
sales.
The
EVOLVE Exclusive E10, a range of Radio Frequency (RF)-
and
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)-based antennas
has high quality fabric panels adaptable to fashion
retailers’ store aesthetics and in-store promotions. A
major European chain store is currently rolling out the
solution across 50 of its stores around the world.
 The EVOLVE Exclusive E10 range has been specifically
designed to provide retailers with a straightforward
transition to RFID from existing RF technologies, while
preserving current EAS label investment. Available in
electronic article surveillance (EAS) RFID-ready mode,
RFID only and dual-mode RF/RFID, the solution is ideal
for retailers wanting a smooth, affordable transition to
RFID that simultaneously supports loss prevention and
merchandise visibility with a single smart tag. The E10
antenna is also leading the industry in terms of design,
with its high quality printed fabric graphics panels
allowing the retailer to customize advertising messages
and promotional offers at the store's point of
entry/exit.
Working closely with retail partners, the E10 was
designed to improve inventory accuracy, merchandise
availability and shoplifting protection at the same
time. The dual-mode RF/RFID antenna not only raises an
alarm when a theft has been detected, it also identifies
exactly which items have been taken from the store. This
enables retailers to replenish store shelves quickly and
not lose potential sales. In addition, the system will
now help identify when a stolen item is returned to the
store for a refund, helping to fight return fraud and
organized retail crime.
One innovative feature of the antenna is the ability to
set different alarms based on the value and quantity of
merchandise stolen, giving in-store security and
personnel the information required to respond according
to their policies. The E10 antenna also supports
Checkpoint’s
Wirama Radar technology, which tracks the location
and direction of tags in the store and determines if an
apparel item is simply hanging nearby an exit door, or
potentially being stolen. With this technology, stores
can now increase their selling area by utilizing the
space close to the antennas without any false alarm
affecting the consumer shopping experience.
Contact:
George Cohen
GCC, Inc
george@gccpr.com
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