Key takeaways
- Perfect Union Northside became the first licensed cannabis retailer in California approved to use RFID-powered self-checkout technology on the sales floor.
- The EXO platform supports faster checkout while improving inventory visibility, compliance integration and retail security in a regulated environment.
Perfect Union Northside dispensary in Sacramento has become the first licensed cannabis retailer in California approved by the California Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) to launch RFID-powered self-checkout technology through EXO, marking a significant milestone in the evolution of cannabis retail.
Following a successful observation and review by state regulators, Perfect Union Northside received confirmation that the EXO self-checkout system could remain on the sales floor and continue operating while maintaining compliance with California cannabis regulations.
The launch reflects a broader evolution in cannabis retail, as technology continues to play an increasingly important role in improving speed, accuracy, and operational efficiency, according to company officials. As consumer expectations continue to evolve, innovations like RFID-powered retail solutions are helping shape the future of the dispensary experience.
California Regulators Approve RFID Self-Checkout for Cannabis Retail
During the review, the system successfully communicated with both the dispensary’s point-of-sale platform and Metrc, California’s cannabis track-and-trace system.
“Cannabis retail is maturing fast, and we intend to lead that shift,” said Tom Sheridan, Esq., CEO of MWG Holdings. “Bringing RFID-powered self-checkout to Perfect Union Northside gives our guests a faster, more seamless experience while giving our teams sharper inventory control and stronger security. We’re proud to be setting a new standard for what cannabis retail can look like in California.”
Perfect Union Says RFID Checkout Improves Speed, Security and Inventory Control
The self-checkout checkout experience is designed to move guests through the purchasing process faster while providing real-time inventory visibility, enhanced operational efficiency and stronger retail security.
Powered by EXO’s RFID retail platform, the system identifies multiple products simultaneously, reducing manual scanning and streamlining checkout. Beyond self-checkout, the technology provides the Perfect Union team with improved inventory visibility, simplified inventory counting and additional operational controls, bringing technology widely adopted across mainstream retail into California’s regulated cannabis industry.
“Perfect Union recognized the opportunity to modernize the cannabis retail experience, and we’re proud to help bring that vision to life,” said Jon Heard, EXO. “Together with Treez and Riot Insight, we’ve delivered a fully integrated RFID platform that streamlines compliance while providing self-checkout, loss prevention, and inventory management in a single solution. We’re grateful to the Perfect Union team for their partnership and vision in helping establish a new standard for California cannabis retail.”