Unstaffed Convenience: RFID-Powered Frozen Food Checkout in Germany
Jul 17, 2025Challenge
A Munich convenience store struggled with:
30% shrinkage in high-value frozen foods
$65k/year staffing costs for 24/7 operation
Frequent checkout queues during rush hours
Solution
Implemented SeeMore’s frictionless frozen ecosystem:
RL8647-i4116 Cryo-Tags
-25°C readable on frozen pizza/ice cream packaging
Anti-metal design for freezer compliance
AI Checkout System
UHF reader arrays embedded in shelves & checkout counter
Multi-tag discrimination for stacked items
Mobile Governance
Realestock alerts sent to owner’s phone
Technical Triumph
► Tags readable through frost buildup & aluminum packaging
► 99.9% detection rate for items buried in shopping bags
► Zero false positives from adjacent freezers
Results
✓ Shrinkage reduced to 2%
✓ 24/7 operational cost cut by 80%
✓ Checkout speed: 12 seconds/customer
*“Customers love grabbing ice cream at 2 AM without human interaction. Our RL8647 tags survive constant freeze-thaw cycles flawlessly.”*
– Owner, Munich Some RetailStore