Articles tagged #LABELS
Articles tagged
#LABELS
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.
Maximizing Retail Profit: How Source Tagging Strengthens Your EAS Strategy
In the battle against retail shrinkage, the method used to apply Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS) tags is as important as the technology itself. Source tagging—the process of applying security labels or EAS tags at the point of manufacture or packaging—offers retailers a way to enhance their existing in-store tagging programs by improving consistency, reducing labor requirements, and ensuring products arrive floor-ready.
Retail Security for Small Businesses: Affordable Solutions That Scale
What makes retail security different and tougher for small businesses? You’re fighting chain-level theft with a smaller team and a tighter budget. That means your plan has to be simple and surgical: a visible EAS entrance system, protection on the few SKUs that walk most, and just enough video to validate incidents and coach staff.
The Great Benefits of Retail Security Tags
Retail theft is at an all-time high, costing U.S. businesses over $112 billion annually, according to the National Retail Federation. For store owners, even a small percentage of shrinkage can erase profits, hurt staff morale, and damage customer trust.
Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS): What It Is and How It Works
Electronic article surveillance (EAS) is a type of system used to prevent shoplifting. If you've ever been to a store and heard an alarm when somebody was exiting you've seen the EAS system in action. The system is designed to detect unpaid items in people's pockets or bags as they are leaving the store. It typically consists of two components: the EAS antennas and EAS tags or labels.