As the retail industry emerged from the pandemic tunnel last year there was an optimistic outlook across the sector, despite 2022 proving to be another challenging year for retailers. The post Taking Stock: How is Retail Developing Throughout 2023? appeared first on SML ..read more

In recent years, the rise of returns has become a growing issue for retailers. As the industry continues to evolve based on consumer demand, retailers have recognized a need to focus on the customer experience across all sales channels. The post Navigating the Challenges of Returns Management appeared first on SML ..read more

Originally published on packagingeurope.com Andrew Manly, communications director at AIPIA , runs us through a number of recent smart packaging developments, including sweet-smelling trash bags set to fight bacteria, market growth in anti-counterfeit packaging, and a warning of an upcoming $500 million theft hit. The post Packaging Europe Smart Packaging Business Bites appeared first on SML ..read more

The global retail industry employs over 150 million people and contributes approximately 9% of global GDP. However, data shows that the retail supply chain currently contributes 25% of global greenhouse gas emissions (GHG). This staggering figure emphasizes the importance of retailers incorporating sustainable initiatives into their operations. The post Charting a Path for ambitious Sustainable Growth:  SML Group’s Commitment to Innovation, Sustainability, and Community appeared first on SML ..read more

SML is excited to announce that it will be exhibiting at Retail Technology 2023 event in Stockholm, Sweden, from 31st May to 1st June. The post Retail Technology 2023: SML Demonstrates 3 Levels of RFID ROI appeared first on SML ..read more

In the current era of retailing, consumer and operational efficiency expectations are radically changing. The post Item-level RFID Technology is Revolutionizing the Retail Sector: A Case Study with SML appeared first on SML ..read more

The second of a two-part series, Returns Management, and the Customer Experience analyzes responses from over 500 senior decision-makers from apparel retailers across the US and UK. The post A Third of Retailers Waste Too Much Time Manually Processing Returned Items appeared first on SML ..read more

SML RFID, an end-to-end RFID solution provider for global retailers, has today announced the launch of part one of its State of Retail 2022/2023 report, finding that 48% of retailers believe frequently out-of-stock items cause the biggest challenge to them serving customers in today’s retail environment. The post Half of Retailers Say Out-of-Stock Items Will be Biggest Challenge in 2023 appeared first on SML ..read more

BOPIS (Buy Online Pick-up In Store) is a key retail offering that provides customers with a hybrid shopping experience combining the convenience of online shopping with quick the benefits of picking up items at a physical store. The post How RFID enables BOPIS appeared first on SML ..read more

SML is thrilled to announce that it will return to the Retail Technology Show at the Olympia London, United Kingdom from the 26th-27th April. The post Retail Technology Show 2023: SML RFID Unmatched ROI appeared first on SML ..read more