Wal-Mart rolls out smart tags to track some clothing, raising privacy concerns
By APFriday, July 23, 2010
Summary Box: What’s behind Wal-Mart’s smart tags
WAL-MART’S SMART TAGS: Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is putting electronic identification tags on labels for men’s clothing basics like jeans starting Aug. 1. It plans to roll out the program to other products.
WHAT’S BEHIND THE MOVE: Wal-Mart says it wants to have better control of inventory and improve customer service by having the right products out.
PRIVACY FEARS: Privacy experts say tagging individual items is a breach of privacy.
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