What You Need to Know About Walmart’s Latest RFID Tagging Mandate [Updated for 2024]

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In early 2022, Walmart announced the expansion of its RFID mandate program to additional products and departments. The retail giant is mandating its suppliers to tag home goods, sporting goods, electronics, and toys with RFID. As one of the biggest retailers in the world, this news will have major repercussions with virtually all of Walmart’s manufacturers, distributors, and vendors.

Since the initial mandate Walmart has continued to add to its RFID initiatives with requirements for additional departments going live in early 2024. It is full speed ahead with RFID for Walmart. If you are partners with Walmart, it is imperative that you understand what this mandate  is, and how it will affect your organization’s operations.

Here are a few dates to keep in mind while you and your team prepares for Walmart’s RFID compliance mandate.

June 3rd 2022 – Deadline to submit RFID tag samples to Auburn University.
August 17th 2022 – All RFID-tagged products must arrive to its respective distribution center or facility.
September 2nd 2022 – All products that are going to stores must be tagged.
February 1st 2024 – Compliance mandates expand to general merchandise categories

Download this ebook to discover key information you need to know to best prepare for Walmart’s RFID mandate.