The RFID Retail Market

Redefining Conventional Retail Operations, Business Processes and Best Practices

The retail market is possibly the most talked about in the RFID industry. Although Wal-Mart is not the only retailer that has issued an RFID mandate for its suppliers, it is still the most popular subject. This market is expected to be one of the fastest growing RFID verticals. Many people expected the market to grow much more quickly than it has, but it is evolving steadily. This report examines the reasons retailers are adopting RFID and ways they will realize an ROI, as well as the possible business process changes it will bring about. Current market initiatives and possible future applications are discussed in detail. A technology assessment is included for reference. Quantitative forecasts break down the hardware, software and integration markets. The forecasts are also represented by region and application for the forecast period, 2002-2009.

What Questions Does This Report Answer?

  • Why are retailers adopting RFID?
  • How will retailers derive a return on investment?
  • What business process changes will RFID bring about?
  • Which retailers are involved with RFID?
  • What are current retail mandates?
  • How will the market progress over the next four years?
  • In what applications are retailers using RFID?

Who Needs This Report?

  • Retailers
  • Suppliers and Trading Partners of Retailers
  • Retail infrastructure suppliers
  • RFID hardware manufactures
  • RFID software manufacturers
  • RFID integrators