SML RFID, a UK-based RFID tagging solution provider, has launched a new Retail Ideation Space (RIS) where the retailers and brands would be able to test latest tags and software developments and partner technologies.
Along with the latest RFID tagging technology, the centre based in Corby UK will also demonstrate some of its highest performing tags.
The visitors will also be able to experiment with technologies such as inventory execution, omnichannel picking, customer experience, self-check-out and robotics solutions.
Furthermore, there will be ‘Academy’ workshops enlightening retailers and brands about the various technologies and processes required for scalable solutions.
“The UK market is one of the leading regions in the world for the adoption of RFID, with retailers such as Tesco and Matalan implementing significant rollouts of RFID technology across hundreds of their stores nationwide.
Alongside France and Sweden, there has been a hive of retail-based item-level RFID pilots and rollouts by UK retailers, so the RIS in Corby is the perfect location for SML to support our customer’s RFID implementation,” said Shane Clarke, UK General Manager and RFID Advocate.
“With the adoption of item-level RFID solution within the retail industry rapidly accelerating in Europe, specially within the UK, the location of RIS was an obvious choice for SML. Our RIS scheme consolidates SML’s position as the ‘go-to’ total solution provider, as well as offering a platform for retailers to engage with our expert team and see that item-level RFID in retail be simplified and create substantial ROIs,” said Dean Frew, Senior VP and CTO, RFID Solutions, SML Group.
The company is planning to open similar centres in Plano, Texas in June and Shanghai, China in September.
