Attention, shoppers: Tags monitor inventory, deter theft-raise privacy fears

Article Abstract:

The radio-frequency identification (RFID) technology is expected to explode in the next few years fitting more data on smaller and smaller computer chips and on cutting the price of manufacturers pay for each RFID tag. Wal-Mart Stores Inc. emerged as the leading proponent of using RFID to track cases and pallets of goods as they come into warehouses and stores.

General services, Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing, Radio & TV communications equipment, Radio Frequency Detector Eqp, Usage, Safety and security measures, Technology application, Control, Shoplifting, RFID equipment, Radio frequency identification (RFID), Radio frequency identification

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A real supermarket, but not in a suburb

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The Fresh Grocer, a supermarket operator based in Drexel Hill opened its eighth store in West Philadelphia since there was an acute need for a modern market. The store is 52,000-square foot, which costs about $11.5 million, and it has increased employment with 200 new jobs.

Facilities & equipment, FOOD AND KINDRED PRODUCTS, Food industry, Buildings and facilities, Food and beverage production/distribution software, Fresh Grocer

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Wal-Mart gets plaudits and pickets

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Wal-Mart Stores Inc. often has been met by protestors and union organizers when it expands into new areas. But the expansion of Wal-Mart, which is the world's largest company, into the Philadelphia area was met with enthusiasm by shoppers seeking bargains.

Marketing procedures, Economic aspects, Marketing, Company marketing practices, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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