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December 4, 2025 51 mins

The interest in RFID has never been higher, but what's driving it, and how can the channel capitalize on this momentum? This week, we have an all-star panel: Zebra's Patti Blessing, AIM Global's Mary Lou Bosco, and GS1 US's Teresa Williams. What does the RFID market look like from a broad perspective and within the channel? How are standards and mandates helping guide RFID adoption in industries like retail and healthcare? Is RFID the solution for fighting organized retail crime? Listen to find out why RFID is like a vegetable.

 

Around the Nation: Check out next week's NRF Prep episode with Intel's Mariya Zorotovich

#VARValue - Final thoughts on the future of RFID and how Zebra, AIM, and GS1 are helping the channel grow and prepare.

 

On Our Radar

Teresa - NFC tags around the home

Mary Lou - Ja'Marr Chase suspension

Patti - Shopping with RFID

Dean - AI country artist

John - Gabb smart watch for kids

 

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