Comparison · For fashion retailers with 30+ stores
Nedap vs Retail Reload: which fits your stores
Both track every item in your stores. They differ in hardware, scale and focus.
| Nedap | Retail Reload | |
|---|---|---|
| Hardware | Supplies its own RFID readers and connected EAS, installed by partners | Hardware independent. Software only, or equipment through infrastructure partners |
| Scale | 25,000+ connected stores, 60+ brands | 855 stores and 4 DCs in 15 countries |
| Retail focus | Fashion, sports, luxury and value retail | Fashion retailers |
| Where it runs | iD Cloud | In the cloud, or on small servers in your stores |
Written by Retail Reload. Nedap facts from nedap.com. Updated November 2026.
Check your fit
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1 · How many stores do you run?
2 · What should RFID fix first?
3 · Where should the software run?
4 · Do you have RFID readers already?
Your result
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Side by side
Where each one stands out
Both cover the core: RFID counts, item search, sellable status for online orders, returns, receiving checks and loss prevention at the exit.
Nedap
Scale, and its own hardware
- Very large estates. 25,000+ connected stores and 60+ brands.
- Own hardware. Its own readers and EAS security gates.
- Warehouse checks. Orders are checked against packing lists before they leave the distribution centre.
Retail Reload
Fashion focus, and your choice of hardware
- Hardware independent. Software only, or a partner-supported deployment.
- Mid-size chains. Etam, Jennyfer, Undiz and Lunettes pour Tous run 50 to 580 stores.
- Assisted selling. Published results at Lacoste. Lacoste →
- Where it runs. In the cloud or on small servers in your stores.
- QR codes too. QR checkout and Scan & Go alongside RFID.
Nedap sources: nedap.com retail, iD Cloud, readers, supply chain and omnichannel pages, November 2026.
Assisted selling at Lacoste
“When every product and every customer matter we cannot afford the imperfections of the mass-market retail model.”Sébastien FayetCEO of Lacoste France at the time of the project. Customer waiting time at the Champs-Élysées flagship fell from 7 to 2.51 minutes; conversion rose from 14% to 18%.
Published results
Results with Retail Reload
Across 855 stores and 4 distribution centres in 15 countries.
Nedap publishes results too: on-shelf availability for the main sizes above 98%, a 30% shrink reduction after fixing a high-shrink store exit, and 73% more products available online by combining DC and store stock. Source: nedap.com, November 2026. The two sets of figures come from different retailers and measures, so they aren't directly comparable.
Before you choose
Six questions to ask both suppliers
Open each one for Retail Reload's answer. Ask Nedap the same, in writing.
01 · Can we keep our current readers and gates?
Retail Reload: It's hardware independent and connects to fixed RFID readers, including EAS gates and self-checkout, through its API. The team reviews compatibility with your equipment before deployment. If you need new equipment, the partner-supported option covers equipment, network communications and technical support.
02 · What happens to an item that doesn't match the count?
Retail Reload: Items that are really lost are corrected automatically. Items missed in the count go to a guided search. Damaged items and removed labels are handled separately. Stocktaking guide →
03 · Can items in a fitting room or on a mannequin stay off online stock?
Retail Reload: Yes. Reserved, displayed, damaged and fitting-room items aren't counted as sellable online. Click-and-collect guide →
04 · Which of our systems have you connected before?
Retail Reload: SAP S/4 (ERP), KBRW (OMS), Inconso (WMS), SAP BW (BI), Cylande (POS) and Avery Dennison (tag serialization).
05 · Which fashion customers run at our store count?
Retail Reload: Lacoste, Etam, Undiz, Jennyfer and Lunettes pour Tous. Etam runs 580 stores, Jennyfer 400, Undiz 180 and Lunettes pour Tous 50.
06 · How long from pilot to the last store?
Retail Reload: Under 7 months from pilot to live rollout. It works in three stages: Pilot, Smart Store and Unified Omnichannel. The schedule for your stores is discussed with the project costing.
Is Nedap or Retail Reload better for fashion retail?
It depends on your estate and what you want to fix first. Nedap fits very large estates, and loss prevention with its own exit gates. Retail Reload fits fashion chains like Etam, Jennyfer, Undiz and Lunettes pour Tous (50 to 580 stores), and adds assisted selling and the option of servers in your stores.
Is Retail Reload an alternative to Nedap iD Cloud?
Yes, for the software. Both track item-level inventory in stores. Nedap also supplies its own readers and EAS; Retail Reload provides equipment through infrastructure partners.
Can Retail Reload use our existing RFID hardware?
Yes. Retail Reload is hardware independent and works with: handheld RFID readers, for store counts (up to 27,000 items an hour) and tag encoding; fixed RFID readers, including EAS security gates and self-checkout, through its API; always-on readers that track moves between back stock and the sales floor, and smart fitting rooms; and RFID printers or your store's label printer for tags. The team confirms your exact models before deployment.
How many stores run Retail Reload?
Retail Reload runs in 855 stores and 4 DCs in 15 countries. Named customers include Lacoste, Etam, Undiz, Jennyfer and Lunettes pour Tous.
How much do they cost?
Neither publishes prices on its website. Retail Reload prepares a costing for your pilot and full rollout, and a personalised ROI simulation for your setup.
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About Retail Reload. Retail Reload is an RFID platform for fashion retailers. It tracks each item's status and location in the store, supports fast stocktaking and replenishment, and powers click-and-collect and ship-from-store. It works with existing RFID hardware and connects to OMS, ERP, WMS and BI systems.
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