Checkpoint Systems Chosen by Fashion Retailer Moods of Norway as Premier Supplier for RFID Source Tagging Global Rollout
November 17 2015 - 8:02AM
Business Wire
Tracking Apparel from Source to Store and
Omni-channel for Merchandise Availability
Checkpoint Systems, Inc. (NYSE:CKP), a leading global supplier
of merchandise availability solutions for the retail industry,
today announced that fashion retailer Moods of Norway has selected
it as the premier supplier for its global RFID source tagging
program rollout.
As a result, the fashion retailer, which has stores in Norway,
the Unites States and Sweden, will be able to further speed up the
tagging process and continue to track apparel from source to store
and omni-channel, ensuring merchandise availability so that
shoppers can always find what they need.
Moods of Norway implemented RFID in 2014 in its stores in Norway
and Sweden. Beyond in-store use, Moods of Norway also uses RFID for
omni-channel online orders. For example, more than 90 percent of
its SS15 (spring/summer 2015) collection was tagged with RFID, and
about 20 percent of the online orders are fulfilled from the
stores.
Moods of Norway is using Checkpoint’s Zephyr 2 RFID labels for
all SKUs. It is one of the first generation of new global tagging
solutions approved in multiple apparel and hardline categories for
the U.S. and Europe. This allows Moods of Norway to use the same
tag globally across many categories, streamlining its source
tagging operations.
The fashion retailer is also using Checkpoint’s Check-Net online
ordering service to tag its entire fashion collection at source for
70+ manufacturers based in China, Turkey, Holland, India, etc.
Source tagging shifts the security tag application process from a
manual labor-intensive process at the store to a centralized
process at the point of manufacture, allowing store associates to
focus on servicing their shoppers rather than applying tags.
Check-Net facilitates the complete end-to-end process, from
order entry to production. With its enhanced graphic interface,
users can easily navigate through the web page to select the
required items, enter necessary variable information, and complete
the shopping cart with peace of mind.
Many of Check-Net production facilities have a unique system
that is eight times faster than industry-standard thermal transfer
printers and offers higher accuracy (99.9 percent) and quality.
This makes Checkpoint’s source tagging program ideal for apparel
retailers with global operations that require a large number of
labels for their stores around the world. Moreover, Check-Net
enables Moods of Norway to check order status in real time to see
when labels have been printed, picked up by the courier and shipped
to vendors.
The project was initially coordinated together with Newtrims
International AB.
According to Hans Petter Hüber, Supply Chain Manager for Moods
of Norway, “A high-quality, high-speed source tagging process is
important to us since we believe RFID is a nearly perfect system to
keep control of the stock for in store and online orders.
Checkpoint’s source tagging program is thus crucial for us, since
it eliminates delays and ensures quality. With Checkpoint, our
stores see RFID as a crucial tool, rather than extra work.”
“We have a constant focus on processes, quality and innovation
to ensure the speed of fashion, so that the right merchandise is
there for shoppers when they want it,” said James Wrigley,
President and Chief Operating Officer, Apparel Labeling Solutions,
Checkpoint. “We are excited to partner with Moods of Norway so it
can deliver shelf-ready merchandise for in-store and online
purchases as quickly and accurately as possible.”
About Mood of Norway (moodsofnorway.com):
In the creative cellars of the picturesque town of Stryn, Norway
(population 6750), the two local designers Simen Staalnacke and
Peder Børresen, after years of global travels, international
studies and nights of sizzling cocktails, gave birth to a concept
soon to be known, worn, and adored; the Norwegian fashion lifestyle
brand “Moods of Norway”. Soon the duo met up with the third
musketeer, Stefan Dahlkvist and drew their lines for the coming
collections. Since this magical year of 2003, they have built a
strong brand and healthy retail business. As of this golden minute,
Moods of Norway is presented in some of the most polished and happy
stores around the world, and in 18 fully owned stores in Norway,
Sweden and the US. In 2014 the turnover reached NOK 304,3
million. Our main goal is to make happy clothes for happy people
around the world by blending our Norwegian heritage with
international lifestyle in a contrast-filled and fun universe.
Welcome to Our Universe!
About Checkpoint Systems, Inc.
(www.checkpointsystems.com)
Checkpoint Systems is a global leader in merchandise
availability solutions for the retail industry, encompassing loss
prevention and merchandise visibility. Checkpoint provides
end-to-end solutions enabling retailers to achieve accurate
real-time inventory, accelerate the replenishment cycle, prevent
out-of-stocks and reduce theft, thus improving merchandise
availability and the shopper’s experience. Checkpoint's solutions
are built upon 45 years of radio frequency technology expertise,
innovative high-theft and loss-prevention solutions, market-leading
RFID hardware, software, and comprehensive labeling capabilities to
brand, secure and track merchandise from source to shelf.
Checkpoint's customers benefit from increased sales and profits by
implementing merchandise availability solutions to ensure the right
merchandise is available at the right place and time when consumers
are ready to buy. Listed on the NYSE (NYSE: CKP), Checkpoint
operates in every major geographic market and employs more than
4700 people worldwide.
Twitter: @CheckpointSys
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