In accordance with the teachings described herein, systems and methods are
described for monitoring the open stock merchandising. A product label
may be used that includes an electronic identification device that
outputs information identifying one or more products to be stocked on one
or more retail display structures, such as a shelf. A wireless
communication device may be used that communicates with a wireless
communication system. The product label may also include one or more
connectors for electrically coupling the electronic identification device
to the wireless communication. The wireless communication device may be
configured to receive the information identifying the one or more
products via the one or more connectors and wirelessly communicate the
information to the wireless communication system. The information may be
used to determine if a first product is adjacent to a second product on
one or more retail display structures.