Insight ReportRFID Update: Mature Technology Finds New Applications in CPG, Analytics and Inventory Tracking Coresight Research May 14, 2020 Reasons to ReadWe explore the use of radio-frequency identification (RFID) systems in retail, with applications of this 70-year-old technology still expanding due to recent innovations. This report highlights key developments in the following areas: Extension of product categories using RFID—through microwave-safe tags Loss prevention and frictionless returns Predictive analytics and real-time insights into merchandise availability Data analytics and inventory tracking We also discuss a major initiative in Japan, through which convenience-store retailers such as 7-Eleven and FamilyMart have committed to introducing RFID tags across their entire inventory portfolio. Click here to read more about RFID and NFC technology in retail. Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in: Where Shoppers Live vs. Where They Shop: US Consumer Survey Insights ExtraSector Focus: Department Stores—Data GraphicWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 12: Openings Up 50+% Year Over YearThe State of AI: What’s Possible, What’s Theoretical and What It All Means for Retail
