RFID
What Does RFID Stand For?
RFID stands for Radio Frequency Identification, a technology that uses radio waves to identify and track tagged items. Learn how RFID works, the difference between RFID tags, labels and inlays, and how the technology supports inventory visibility, asset tracking and operational efficiency.
Beyond the Beep: 5 Real Ways RFID is Transforming Loss Prevention in 2026
For years, stores relied on a simple model: put a tag on an item, install pedestals at the door, and react when something beeped. That traditional EAS model no longer holds up against today's environment — where theft is faster, more organized, and often intentional.
RFID in Retail: What It is and How It is Used
The acronym RFID stands for Radio Frequency Identification. It’s a type of technology that has a similar function as a barcode: it is used to identify objects (or animals, or people). Whereas a barcode is printed on a sticker or product packaging that can be scanned using an optical scanner, RFID uses what’s called an inlay inside a label or plastic tag, and is “scanned” (actually read) by a reader that uses radio waves. RFID labels may look exactly like barcode labels or price stickers.