Nearly six years ago Walmart sent 500 shelf-scanning robots home after concluding that workers picking online orders could see the
Conversations On Retail
July 20, 2026
Revolutionizing Shopping: How RFID is Transforming Retail
Join Mike Graen for a fascinating conversation about the transformative power of RFID in retail. Explore how this cutting edge innovation is revolutionizing inventory management, improving operational efficiency, and creating seamless shopping experiences for customer.
Mike’s guests include:
Bob Hoheisal – Walmart
Jonathan Aitken – PVH Corp.
Justin Lewis – JCLewis & Company
About Mike Graen (linkedin.com/in/michael-graen-1732604)
With 40 years of experience working for Procter & Gamble, Walmart, and CROSSMARK, Mike Graen has seen the retail industry from every conceivable angle. From helping develop what would become Retail Link to investigating and leveraging the potential of shelf-scanning robots and RFID tech in stores, Graen has made a career out of using technology to solve business problems.
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