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Over decades of collaboration with leading U.S. retailers,B&G International has built a reputation as a trusted partner across the retail ecosystem. Known for its role in the accessories category, the company has supported brands from the ground up by developing packaging programs, RFID solutions and helping retailers navigate global market shifts. As retail landscapes evolve, so has B&G. It has proactively adapted to changing tariff structures by realigning production footprint across China, India, Cambodia, Vietnam, and Bangladesh. This agility allows it to meet the evolving needs of retailers while ensuring every solution remains within budget and is developed in-house at no additional cost. With a team of skilled engineers, packaging designers, and graphic artists, the company is equipped to handle even the most complex and specialized needs of customers, making it a reliable partner for any retail challenge. From sporting goods and alcohol to apparel and automotive parts, B&G’s expertise across a wide range of industries offers customized packaging options, RFID tagging, and EAS services. The company’s advanced engineering capabilities are the key to delivering these cost-effective and functional solutions. The engineering team has relentlessly developed modern production technologies, including a high-speed RFID printer and encoder. These innovations allow B&G to produce up to 40,000 printed and encoded RFID labels per hour. “Each customer defines our partnerships, our focus and the reason we strive for excellence every day,” says Keith Cedro, national account manager. “Whether it is a specialized packaging need or an RFID solution, we deliver both innovation and compliance, ensuring all necessary approval requirements are met at every step.”
Top MTM Apparel Solution 2025
Made-to-measure (MTM) clothing is no longer confined to luxury boutiques. FormcutAt FORMCUT we use 3D body scan technology to make Made-to-Measure shirts. Download our App or contact us to learn more about our business solutions. , a retail apparel and fashion technology company with decades of experience in the apparel industry, is unlocking the lucrative potential of MTM for retailers of all sizes and bringing single-unit manufacturing to every price point. “Our private-label, scan-to-factory program empowers specialty menswear retailers and department stores to deliver made-to-measure and mass-customized garments at scale,” says Andre D’Elia, Formcut’s Chief Product Officer. For many retailers, efficiently scaling the MTM processes remains a challenge. When multiple staff members take measurements, inconsistencies arise, which can impact the fit and quality of garments. Traditional single-unit manufacturing is also known to be a slow process, rendering retailers unable to cater to customers in volume. Formcut’s platform comes with a proprietary body scanning application that captures 249 body measurements in under a minute using any smartphone or iPad. Then, Formcut’s proprietary fit logic converts body measurements into finished garment dimensions, accounting for body shape and customer preferences, which are shared with partner factories to produce garments that fit perfectly. For many clients working with Formcut, the results are already visible. Customers are actively engaged through the body measurement capture process, customization of finished products and a more confident shopping experience. The result is increased customer loyalty, higher average order value, and greater repeat purchases. Its turnkey, on-demand solution is available in two forms, designed for the distinct needs of in-store and e-commerce retailers. In physical stores, an iPad installed in the fitting room scans customers as they pose from the front and the side. From the scan, the customer can create MTM clothing using Formcut’s 3D configurator or can see recommended sizes by that store’s brands.
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IN FOCUS
Retail RFID Packaging Solutions Transforming Commerce
Retail RFID packaging solutions boost inventory accuracy, reduce shrinkage, enable automated checkouts, and support omnichannel fulfillment while improving sustainability, analytics, customer experience, performance, and profitability.
Revolutionizing Fashion with Made-to-Measure Apparel Solutions
MTM apparel solutions combine technology, personalization, and sustainability, offering tailored clothing experiences while improving efficiency, reducing waste, and meeting rising consumer demands for individuality and eco-friendly fashion.
EDITORIAL
Scaling MTM and RFID for Competitive Gain
Make to Measure is redefining how demand is captured. By aligning production to confirmed customer choices, MTM eliminates size gambling, reduces returns and strengthens brand credibility. It shifts investment toward products that are purchased, not predicted, creating a healthier margin structure and a much more reliable customer experience.
RFID packaging extends this precision across the supply chain. When each garment carries data identifying its exact location and status, retailers can execute omnichannel strategies with confidence. Stock accuracy improves, shrinkage decreases and fulfillment decisions are driven by facts instead of estimates. Visibility becomes a strategic resource that drives revenue rather than a weakness that erodes it.
Service partners are evolving in step. They integrate tagging, compliance, automation, and data workflows into enterprise systems without disrupting speed-to-market. Their contribution is measurable in terms of smoother operations, stronger accountability, and clarity at every checkpoint.
Technology is accelerating this shift. RFID is scalable and cost-effective. Cloud platforms simplify deployment and collaboration. Analytics converts movement into insight that supports real operational improvement. Sustainability goals also benefit from traceable products that verify responsible sourcing and reduce waste.
The industry’s trajectory is unmistakable. MTM provides demand certainty. RFID delivers operational truth. Together, they equip apparel retailers to operate with confidence, respond with agility and meet a higher standard of performance in a market that rewards precision.
In this edition, we feature insights from Cameron McDonald, vice president of merchandising, planning & inventory (MP&I) | business intelligence + AI at Batteries Plus, and Chief Product Officer at Sam’s Club. We hope these insights help you make informed decisions as you navigate a rapidly evolving retail and supply chain landscape.
