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Craft of Scandinavia Tests RFID
The Swedish sports apparel company is testing a self-inventorying product display developed by clothing label producer Nilorn Group.

Event Reveals Interest in RFID Is Growing In Canada
More than 400 people attended RFID Journal LIVE! Canada 2007—the second annual conference and exhibition produced by RFID Journal and EPCglobal Canada—held in November.

ADT Announces iREAD Network Antenna System
The company says iREAD improves on current smart shelf designs by making shelf-mounted reader systems even smarter. German retailer Karstadt is testing the system.

Crystal Group Uses RFID Tags to Track Garment Production
The Hong Kong knitwear company has installed RFID interrogators at 8,000 sewing stations in three of its plants, so that it can record the number of garments made by each worker.

RFID-enabled Phones Help London Commuters Make Connections
Using cell phones equipped with Near Field Communication technology and a special application, commuters are evaluating a system for getting quick, personalized directions.

EPCglobal Launches Consumer Web Site
Its mission is to educate the general public about how RFID and EPC technologies can be used to better their lives.

Registration Open For RFID Journal LIVE! 2008
RFID Journal has announced that attendees can register online or by phone for its sixth annual conference and exhibition, being held April 16-18 at the Venetian Hotel in Las Vegas.

Produce Growers and Container Coalition Conduct RFID Field Test
The study will track 3,000 reusable containers carrying goods from produce growers in three states to Wal-Mart stores in Texas, to determine whether RFID tags can survive multiple shipment cycles.

Dollar Store Sees Dollar Signs in RFID
The Dollar Chest and its six franchisees are using the technology to improve order accuracy and visibility into available stock.

Handleman Finds RFID Yields Positive Results for Retailers and CPG Makers
The product distributor is embarking on two upcoming Wal-Mart-related pilots, one involving a video game maker, the other a supplier of health and beauty products.


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