De Grisogono Finds a Gem of an Inventory Management Solution with Solid and TAGSYS' Item-Level RFID Jewelry Application
Marseille, France (ContentDesk) February 8, 2006 -- TAGSYS, the global leader in item-level RFID infrastructure, announced today that Geneva-based watchmaking and jewelry company de GRISOGONO has adopted the companys RFID track and trace solution for inventory management across its stores worldwide. Under the terms of the rollout, the luxury retailer will utilize TAGSYS Reliable, Accurate and Secure (R.A.S.) High-Frequency RFID readers and tags in its efforts to reduce theft and minimize loss of its valuable jewels and watches. The project begins immediately in the companys Paris and Geneva branches, with future deployments in the companys European, Asia-Pacific and North American outposts, expected at the rate of one store every two months.De GRISOGONO initially considered the use of traditional bar codes as a means to track individual items, such as gems, from its distribution center through the shipment process to the retail shop. However, the threat of theft or loss of assets required the deployment of a near errorless tracking technology. By leveraging the tagging capabilities of TAGSYS RFID jewelry application, developed in conjunction with system integrator SOLID, the accessories company has enabled a real-time RFID-based detection system that monitors stock location at any point in the supply chain.
As a principle retailer of luxury watches and jewelry, we are extremely concerned by the threat of theft or loss of our assets, said M. Laurent Debief, CFO of de GRISOGONO. When it came to selecting an end-to end RFID application provider to help us streamline our inventory, SOLID and TAGSYS track record for providing accurate and reliable read rates was a huge selling point. By deploying this unique RFID jewelry application across our network of shops, we are better able to manage our inventory down to the item-level by giving us complete visibility of our products from the headquarters to the shop floor. The application consists of TAGSYS ARIO70-SM High-Frequency RFID tags which are affixed to individual jewels. The items are tracked and registered using RFID each time they are moved to a safe or consignment.
By placing the trays with the tagged jewels on the customized TAGSYS reading station, featuring TAGSYS Medio" L100 reader and Aero LC antenna, the tagged items are immediately and automatically read. This replaces the time consuming and often error-prone process of manually reading each item and data entry. Software from SOLID provides inventory information from the scanned tags to a central database housed at de GRISOGONOs headquarters. When it came to developing the first jewelry-specific RFID application for the retail market we knew that our success weighed heavily on our ability to provide customers like de GRISOGONO with the most
accurate, reliable and secure track and trace technology available, said Yves Alimi, CEO of SOLID Solutions en Identification S.A.. TAGSYS impressive history of successfully deploying item-level tagging solutions in specific vertical markets and their R.A.S. approach made them our preferred partner. TAGSYS has built much of its success on delivering high-quality RFID infrastructure that enables the seamless tracking and tracing of valuable assets at the item-level, said Elie Simon, CEO, TAGSYS.
Through our partnership with Solid, it was our intention to develop an RFID application for the jewelry industry that will provide customers with the virtually 100% readability and the security they require. In de GRISOGONOs case, accurate and reliable read-rates cannot be compromised when the management of highly priced assets is involved. About TAGSYSTAGSYS is the global leader in item-level RFID infrastructure. TAGSYS RFID provides RFID systems and tags for end-to-end item-level tracking that automates labor-intensive processes, authenticates and safeguards goods, and enables real-time inventory and asset visibility. With a proven track record of delivering Reliable, Accurate and Secure (R.A.S.) RFID systems and tags, TAGSYS has deployed over 50 million tags and 50,000 reader systems to over 500 customers in more than 40 countries. TAGSYS RFID solutions are currently being deployed in a range of highly specialized vertical markets that include pharmaceutical, fashion apparel, libraries, and textile rental.
The company is headquartered in Frances Smart Valley with offices in the USA (Doylestown, Pennsylvania) and Asia (Hong Kong). More information on TAGSYS can be found at http://www.tagsysrfid.com.About SOLIDSolid Solutions en identification SA is a Swiss company offering complete support and turnkey solutions around "Automatic Identification Technologies" to companies who wish to improve their traceability and the quality of their process. Among several accomplishments, Solid has developed an RFid decoder which will give the unique ability to simultaneously Read/Write to/from an RFID tag, Read a barcode, Print a label, Control I/O port, and offers the capability to communicate directly with any upper applications such as SAP, Oracle and many others.The company is headquartered in Geneva Switzerland, and has a partner certified network all around the globe. More information on Solid can be found at http://www.solid.ch.
Ashanti Includes Plush Jewelry Bag with Launch of New Fragrance
(ContentDesk) September 25, 2005 -- A presenter gift basket item at the 2004 Screen Actor's Guild (SAG) awards, Plush jewelry bags are once again making news.
Inc. recording artist Ashanti has selected Plush's 'Eye Candy' jewelry bag to be included in the media and press gift bags given out at the launch of her new fragrance "Precious Jewel by Ashanti" in New York on September 28, 2005. 'Eye Candy' is made from a designer fabric of embossed silk velvet in a beautiful shade of deep pink. Lined in a crepe back satin of the same deep pink, the bag is accented with a string of pink pearls all around and a dangling cluster of 'jewels' as a trim.
It is a perfect match to the "Precious Jewel by Ashanti" bottle which also comes with a dangling 'jewel'. PlushCreations has been designing, manufacturing and selling women's lingerie and jewelry travel bags since 2000.
Expertly handcrafted in the U.S., Plush's selection of fabrics and trims makes their line of travel accessories...
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Top Fashion Trends for Fall-Winter 2005-2006
(ContentDesk) August 23, 2005 -- According to the fashion experts at www.thefinerblings.com,
the following is the top fashion trend forecast for Fall-Winter 2005-2006.Belts: Look for wide belts studded with grommets,
stone, turquoise, rhinestones or coins. We are seeing them worn low on the waist
on top of knits.
Thin belts worn a little higher (on top of sweaters or jackets) creating a narrow waist is also mod for Fall.Black is back making a comeback after pink's reign. Worn with navy, it is especially chic this season.Bohemian style will continue its dominance through the Fall. Must-haves for the "boho look" are cowboy boots with embroidery, knee-length skirts, long necklaces, men's blouses and horse-riding bags.
Double wrapped necklaces worn, one strand hugging the neck, the other hanging long.Flats are everywhere. Embellished with a buckle, flower, stones, or crystals....
Top Fashion Trends for Fall-Winter 2005-2006
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New Website Enhancements Make it Easier to Find Gift Selections
Hoffman Estates, IL (ContentDesk) August 2, 2006 -- MOL Jewelry, a division of Abernook, LLC, enhances website to make it easier to navigate and find gift selections.Increased advertising has been a focus for MOL Jewelry heading into the holiday season.
Recently, we have been featured in Country Sampler Magazine and Teen Trend Magazine.
We are excited that certain designs can also be purchased online at www.countrysampler.com, says Gina Mahony.
Customer feedback has also caused expansion of the wholesale division.
We are currently working on increasing the number of gift stores selling MOL Jewelry so that customers can purchase the items locally, adds Gina.
MOL Jewelry, a division of Abernook, LLC offers gift givers heart-felt jewelry gift ideas for special events, celebrations and gift occasions.
Further, gift givers can customize jewelry with special colors, charms...
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Jewelry for Bridal Shops Made Easy
(ContentDesk) November 28, 2004 -- Owners of bridal shops are so busy dealing with the dresses, the petticoats and the veils, they have little time or money left for bridal jewelry.
If they do carry any sort of wedding jewelry, most of the time, they have paid too much for it or the designs and quality are not that appealing.
Because of this, their jewelry does not attract much attention or generate many sales.
The owner finally gets discouraged, and this part of her business languishes.Caren Hanson already had a retail website dedicated to selling bridal jewelry.
She had made a science out of building her website to include a huge selection of different styles of costume jewelry for the bridal party with affordable pricing.
Why not sell the same products to bridal shops at discounted wholesale prices.
Thus, her new website, www.WeddingsparklesWholesale...
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