Dillard's launches RFID pilot program

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. Dilard's announced today that it will begin using radio frequency identification (RFID) technology in a tagging pilot program at its stores this month. According to the company, the pilot will consist of certain styles of merchandise being marked with RFID-enabled tags. The RFID/EPC (Electronic Product Code) tags function like an intelligent barcode and contain only the Electronic Product Code unique to each garment.

Dillard's said these new tags will enable store associates to perform more frequent inventory counts on merchandise, with the ultimate goal of more timely replenishment of out-of-stocks. "We believe that the use of RFID technology can enable us to provide an even higher level service to our customers by enhancing our ability to have the right product available at the right time while providing us even more accurate information from our inventory control system.," the company reported.