EPC RFID Label Printing & Encoding

Retailers are rapidly moving beyond traditional UPC barcodes and mandating EPC-encoded RFID labels for improved inventory accuracy, faster receiving, and real-time supply-chain visibility.

At WePrintBarcodes.com, we make RFID easy.

We don’t just print RFID labels — we handle the entire EPC encoding process for you, ensuring your tags arrive retailer-ready, compliant, and verified.

What Is EPC RFID (and Why Retailers Require It).

EPC (Electronic Product Code) is a standardized RFID data format that uniquely identifies each individual item — not just the product style, but every single unit.

Unlike a UPC barcode:

• EPC RFID does not require line-of-sight
• Hundreds of items can be read instantly
• Inventory accuracy jumps from ~65% to 99%+

Retailers are adopting EPC RFID to:

• Eliminate receiving bottlenecks
• Reduce shrink and mis-shipments
• Enable omnichannel fulfillment (BOPIS, ship-from-store)
• Gain real-time inventory visibility

EPC RFID is no longer optional for many suppliers. Major retailers now require or strongly enforce RFID tagging at the item level:

• Walmart – EPC RFID required for apparel, home goods, and expanding categories
• Target – RFID mandated across owned & national brands
• Macy’s – Chain-wide RFID deployment
• Nordstrom – RFID required for apparel & footwear
• Kohl’s – Supplier-level RFID compliance
• Dick’s Sporting Goods – Expanding RFID mandates
• Lululemon – Item-level RFID tagging
• Dillards – Item-level RFID tagging for soft goods and apparel
• Kroger’s – Kroger requires RFID tagging on products such as apparel, footwear, and accessories sold in Fred Meyer stores.
• Lowes – Lowe’s is requiring item-level RFID tagging using GS1 EPC standards with a January 2025 deadline for key product categories.

Many small and mid-sized retailers are starting to embrace the cost and time savings of RFID and EPC technologies.

Many retailers follow ARC / GS1 EPCglobal standards, and non-compliance can result in:

• Chargebacks
• Rejected shipments
• Delayed payments

We Handle 100% of the RFID Encoding — You Don’t Have To

This is where WePrintBarcodes.com stands apart. You do not need RFID expertise, specialized software, or in-house printers.

We handle:

• EPC data structure validation (SGTIN-96, etc.)
• Serial number generation
• GTIN / UPC to EPC conversion
• ARC & retailer-specific formatting
• Tag commissioning & lock-down
• Read-rate verification & QA testing

You send us your data — we ship tags that work.

Contact a barcode labeling expert today at (800)433-0309

Our RFID Services Include

• EPC-encoded RFID labels & hang tags
• Serialized item-level tagging
• Human-readable + barcode + RFID on one label
• Small runs or high-volume production
• Fast turnaround for retail deadlines

Why Brands Choose WePrintBarcodes.com

• Retail compliance expertise — not just printing
• One-stop shop for print + encode + verify
• No RFID software or hardware required on your end
• Proven reliability for mission-critical retail shipments
• Scalable — from pilot programs to national rollouts

Whether you’re onboarding your first RFID-mandated retailer or expanding across multiple chains, we make EPC RFID simple, accurate, and stress-free.

Ready to Get RFID-Compliant?

EPC RFID isn’t the future — it’s already here.

Let WePrintBarcodes.com handle the complexity so you can focus on selling.

• Email us and request a quote today
• Ask us about retailer-specific RFID requirements
• Get encoded, compliant RFID labels — done right the first time

Contact us today at (800) 433-0309