Checkpoint Systems introduces SFERO™ RFID Checkout, the first RFID Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS) antenna directly integrated into the checkout lane.
This innovation expands the SFERO™ portfolio and marks a new milestone in store protection by extending security directly to the POS. Designed primarily for grocery and CPG retailers, SFERO™ RFID Checkout illustrates the rapid evolution of RFID applications beyond apparel toward increasingly diverse and complex retail environments.
The innovation will be showcased in preview at the Checkpoint booth (Hall 6 / E23) at the upcoming EuroShop trade show.
RFID protection extended to every strategic point in the store
Historically restricted to exit-based EAS pedestals, RFID technology is reaching a new milestone by transitioning from the storefront to the heart of the checkout experience.
With SFERO™ RFID Checkout, loss prevention doesn’t stop at the exit. It also protects your store right at the checkout, where fraud risk is highest.
Directly integrated into the checkout lane, SFERO™ RFID Checkout stands out for its discreet yet highly deterrent design. It enables precise identification of RFID-tagged items in the event of a theft attempt, delivering granular traceability and faster response from store staff. Detection occurs earlier in the shopper journey, facilitating quicker intervention and reducing losses before merchandise even reaches the exit.
Designed for seamless integration, the antenna requires no floor cutting or heavy installation work. Cabling is fully integrated into the checkout lane, simplifying store reconfigurations and preserving the store’s visual appeal with clean, uncluttered checkout areas. SFERO™ RFID Checkout is powered by next-generation electronics, delivering high detection performance and extensive connectivity, enabling integration with other SFERO™ modules as well as third-party solutions such as CCTV systems. Furthermore, it is important to note that Checkpoint already offers a wide range of ALPHA accessories compatible with SFERO™ RFID Checkout solution.
Beyond its loss prevention capabilities, the electronics embedded in SFERO™ RFID Checkout can also function as an RFID POS reader. Retailers therefore benefit from a unified checkout solution that combines theft prevention and faster transaction processing. The solution is already undergoing testing with major food retailers.
SFERO
, the most comprehensive RFID EAS platform on the market
This new checkout solution completes the SFERO™ ecosystem, joining the existing pedestals and overhead antennas designed for store perimeters. By combining these modular components, retailers can protect entrances up to 10 meters wide with a fully customizable configuration.
With this latest addition, the SFERO™ range now offers retailers one of the most comprehensive and flexible RFID EAS platforms on the market, providing seamless protection from the checkout lane to the store exit.
“With SFERO™ RFID Checkout, we are taking a new step forward in securing the store environment, and particularly the checkout lane. This innovation perfectly reflects our ability to anticipate market shifts and support our customers with increasingly intelligent, integrated, and high-performance RFID solutions. At Checkpoint, we don’t simply follow trends—we shape them to help retailers, especially grocery, meet today’s and tomorrow’s challenges,” said Mariano Tudela, VP sales MAS Worldwide at Checkpoint Systems.
The continued expansion of the SFERO™ portfolio, including the addition of SFERO™ RFID Checkout, reaffirms Checkpoint’s role as a pioneer in retail RFID. Backed by a strong R&D strategy, the company develops next-generation solutions to improve operational performance, in-store security, and the customer experience. Checkpoint Systems continues its mission to support retailers over the long term with the most advanced technologies on the market.
