While the media coverage of the new SmartLabel initiative has focused on shoppers’ enthusiasm (or lack, thereof) for scanning QR codes as they shop, or whether it’s just an elaborate ruse by ‘big food ...

In today’s fast-paced commercial environment, businesses keep looking for new ways to make product security better, improve ...

Plastics manufacturers and processors now have access to smart packaging technology that promises to shift the tide of the industry's sustainability efforts. Radio-frequency identification (RFID) is a ...

Approximately 1.7 million packages are lost or stolen every day. Traditional tracking methods rely on barcodes or QR codes, scanned at specific points, but they offer little visibility between stops.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Nikki Baird is a top global retail innovation and technology advisor. Two big consumer spending indicators were released last week ...

The reasoning behind the push for QR code labels is manifold. At a surface level, lengthy clothing tags can be uncomfortable and wasteful–requiring the apparel industry to “produce so much label tape ...

In 2026, label design is evolving into a powerful mix of aesthetics, technology, and sustainability. Brands are embracing ...