“At the time of sale for any product, the built-in integration with our store platform uses the RFID system to tell us what’s in the inventory so it knows it’s not lost or missing.”
Sandeep Baghel
VP of Information Systems Perry Ellis
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Retail
Exceed customer expectations across every channel
Inventory accuracy that leads to great shopping experiences
Whether customers are browsing in-store, shopping online, or picking up orders curbside, they expect products to be available when and where they need them. BarTender combines Labeling and Track & Trace to help retailers maintain the inventory accuracy and visibility needed to support product availability, omnichannel fulfillment, and seamless shopping experiences.
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What is integrated labeling and tracking for retail?
What is integrated labeling and tracking for retail?
Integrated labeling and tracking connects item-level identification at the point of tagging with the systems that receive, count, locate, and report on products across operations. In retail, poor inventory visibility kills profits. Stockouts cost sales, cycle counts take hours instead of minutes, and omnichannel promises break at the point of fulfillment. BarTender Labeling creates accurate barcode and RFID tags, while Track & Trace improves visibility with item-level tracking across stores, distribution centers, and fulfillment channels.
Item-level inventory accuracy across every location
BarTender Track & Trace delivers real-time, item-level visibility from distribution center to store floor. RFID-enabled cycle counts replace the infrequent physical counts that leave retailers operating blind between audits. Counts that took hours happen in minutes, identifying discrepancies immediately. POS, ERP, and WMS integration keeps inventory current as items are received, sold, transferred, or returned. Track & Trace customers achieve 99%+ inventory accuracy, 67%+ reduction in safety stock costs, and 45%+ reduction in shrinkage.
Faster, more accurate receiving from DC to store
BarTender Track & Trace automates receiving with support for both ASN-based and blind receiving workflows. Operators scan RFID tags or barcodes to validate shipments against what was ordered, flagging shortages instantly, while item-level data flows automatically into inventory systems. This helps eliminate manual counting and keying errors at point of entry. Retail deployments report 90%+ faster stock receiving, reducing dock-to-shelf time and freeing labor for the selling floor.
Omnichannel fulfillment powered by real inventory data
Accurate inventory data is the foundation of omnichannel execution. Track & Trace helps eliminate cancelled or diverted orders caused by discrepancies between system inventory and what’s actually on the shelf. Store associates use mobile RFID scanning to locate products on the floor and in the stockroom in seconds, achieving a 65%+ reduction in time to locate inventory. Customers shop with greater confidence, resulting in a 26%+ improvement in cross-channel conversions.
Success Story
BarTender Track & Trace achieves inventory accuracy for Perry Ellis retail stores
Learn how BarTender enabled Perry Ellis International to achieve near‑perfect, real‑time inventory accuracy across U.S. retail stores using RFID item‑level traceability. By integrating BarTender Track & Trace with ERP systems and RFID hardware, PEI increased store cycle counts from once a year to weekly, improved sales and conversion rates, reduced out‑of‑stocks, empowered store associates, and significantly strengthened omnichannel fulfillment and customer satisfaction.
Operate with greater accuracy across every location
Operate with greater accuracy across every location
Reduce shrinkage through continuous visibility
RFID-enabled tracking identifies shrinkage patterns earlier and more precisely than periodic physical counts. Track & Trace supports automated cycle counts integrated with your ERP, so you can pinpoint affected items and respond more quickly. Retailers using item-level RFID report 45%+ reductions in shrinkage.
Improve pricing and signage accuracy across every store
Half of retail stores experience pricing label and signage mismatches, with roughly 5% of checkout prices incorrect. BarTender connects shelf labels and signage directly to POS and ERP data, helping retailers reduce pricing errors by up to 90% and recover 30–50% of signage-related labor.
Enable modern retail operations at scale
Track & Trace is delivered as scalable SaaS with desktop and mobile access, and support for 1D/2D barcodes, RFID EPC, NFC, and other tag types. Intuitive apps help staff receive stock, manage exceptions, and verify inventory, while POS, ERP, and WMS integrations synchronize data automatically.
Better together
Keep production moving—with full visibility, built in
When labeling and tracking are disconnected, errors multiply and visibility disappears. BarTender brings them together—so every label becomes the start of a complete, traceable record.
- One source of truth
Label data flows directly into tracking—no duplicate entry or mismatched records - Instant traceability
Track items from creation through production, storage, and shipment - Faster audits and recalls
Access a complete history of every item, label, and movement - Simplified operations
One platform, one system, one partner for labeling and tracking
Modernize your retail operations with BarTender
Simplify your labeling. Gain real-time visibility. Improve accuracy across every stage of production.
Labeling and tracking for Retail FAQs
Labeling and tracking for Retail FAQs
Track & Trace customers achieve 99%+ inventory accuracy through RFID-enabled cycle counts, automated receiving, and integration with POS, ERP, and WMS systems.
Track & Trace automates item-level receiving with support for both ASN-based and blind receiving workflows. Quantities are validated automatically, shortages are flagged immediately, and inventory data flows directly into connected systems. Retail deployments report 90%+ faster receiving processes.
Yes. Real-time inventory accuracy across stores and distribution centers helps reduce cancelled orders and inventory discrepancies. Store associates can locate products in seconds using mobile RFID scanning, and retailers report a 26%+ improvement in cross-channel conversions.
BarTender is used across a wide range of manufacturing industries, including chemicals, automotive, aerospace, electronics, and industrial equipment—any environment that requires accurate labeling and reliable traceability.
BarTender Labeling creates compliant barcode and RFID tags that identify products at the source, with identifiers, lot data, and encoding standards. Track & Trace receives, counts, locates, and reports on every tagged item across your supply chain and stores. Together, they help retailers maintain item-level inventory visibility across the business.
Yes. BarTender helps retailers deploy standardized label templates across suppliers and vendors. BarTender Cloud enables smaller partners to print compliant labels from a browser while you maintain centralized governance.
Track & Trace integrates with POS, ERP, WMS, and other retail systems. Inventory records are updated automatically in real time as products are sold, transferred, received, or returned.
BarTender Labeling is available as on-premises software (Starter through Enterprise), cloud-based software (Essentials, Automation, Enterprise), or a hybrid deployment. Track & Trace is delivered as a scalable SaaS solution, making it easy to support stores, distribution centers, and retail operations at scale.
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