Walmart has used RFID for years (with earlier efforts dating to the early 2000s). It restarted a major item-level push in 2020 focused on apparel, citing major gains in inventory accuracy, reduced out-of-stocks, better omni-channel fulfilment (e.g., buy online/pick up in store), faster replenishment, and improved customer experience. The program has expanded in phases to many general merchandise categories. Non-compliance risks include rejected shipments at distribution centres, chargebacks...
