Nedap and HEMA Transform Retail with RFID Implementation Across Europe

2025-04-15 data

Netherlands, Tuesday, 15 April 2025.
Nedap is deploying its iD Cloud RFID platform in over 740 HEMA stores across the Netherlands, Belgium, and France. This integration revolutionizes inventory management, providing real-time product availability.

Strategic Partnership Between Dutch Retail Giants

This collaboration unites two historic Dutch companies, with HEMA operating since 1926 and offering over 30,000 proprietary products, while Nedap, founded in 1929 and headquartered in Groenlo, has established itself as a global leader in RFID solutions [3]. The partnership represents a significant advancement in retail technology, with Nedap currently managing over 14,000 stores on its iD Cloud platform [3].

Comprehensive Implementation Timeline

The roll-out plan extends beyond the initial implementation, with all HEMA stores across six countries - the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, France, Germany, and Austria - scheduled to be fully operational with the RFID solution by mid-2026 [1][2]. This strategic deployment comes at a time when the global RFID technology market is experiencing substantial growth, projected to reach US$40.6 billion by 2030 [7].

Enhanced Customer Experience and Operational Efficiency

The implementation delivers immediate practical benefits for both customers and staff. Through the HEMA app or website, customers can access real-time information about product availability in specific stores [4]. For store employees, the technology significantly improves inventory management efficiency, enabling faster and more accurate stock counts [5]. This enhancement in operational capability directly supports HEMA’s extensive network of over 17,000 employees across their stores [3].

Future-Focused Technology Integration

The partnership extends beyond basic inventory management, establishing a foundation for future technological advancement. As emphasized by Hilbert Dijkstra, General Manager iD Cloud at Nedap, ‘This partnership is special: two Dutch companies with a rich history, innovative spirit, and strong customer focus are joining forces’ [6]. The collaboration is structured as a long-term initiative, with built-in flexibility to incorporate additional RFID applications as retail technology continues to evolve [5].

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RFID Inventory