Labels, RFID, and keeping supply chains moving: CYBRA on the SourceForge Podcast. Its VP of Sales and Marketing, Brian Parrillo, joined the SourceForge Podcast to talk about a part of the supply chain that rarely gets the spotlight: the label. In the episode, he explains how enterprise labeling, barcodes, and RFID connect physical products to the business systems that run warehouses, distribution centers, and manufacturing floors, and how CYBRA's MarkMagic and Edgefinity IoT help teams get it right. A small label with a big job. Every step of receiving, inventory, fulfillment, and delivery depends on the information printed on a label. When that information is wrong, the costs add up fast: rejected shipments, retailer chargebacks, rework, and frustrated customers. Brian makes the case that labeling and tracking deserve far more attention than they get, because they are some of the most practical places to improve operations. From one printer to hundreds. Labeling looks simple on a single desktop printer. It gets complicated across multiple facilities, hundreds of printers, and a different set of requirements for every carrier and retailer. Brian walks through how MarkMagic handles that scale: * Pulls data straight from the source. MarkMagic draws information directly from ERP, warehouse management, and order management systems. * Applies the right rules automatically. Predefined rules generate the correct output for each carrier, retailer, and workflow. * Runs where you run. Built on CYBRA's roots in IBM i, MarkMagic also supports Windows, Linux, and cloud deployments, with a longstanding integration with Manhattan Associates. * Puts design in your team's hands. Visual design tools let trained users update labels and business forms without writing code, cutting reliance on developers and outside vendors. RFID that keeps goods moving. Unlike barcodes, RFID can read many tagged items at once without a direct line of sight. That makes it a natural fit for automating receiving, inventory counts, and outbound shipment checks through portals, conveyor systems, and handheld readers. Edgefinity IoT is CYBRA's RFID platform for tracking inventory, equipment, and assets with more visibility and less manual effort. Automated shipment validation, configurable rules, and integration with existing workflows help teams catch errors before they leave the dock and avoid costly chargebacks. Modernize without starting over. One of the episode's core messages: you don't have to replace your ERP or WMS to improve labeling and tracking. Brian explains why success starts with assessing integrations, planning the migration, and testing thoroughly before rollout. He also shares how Brooks Brothers used MarkMagic to bring label and document design in-house, including customized packing slips with integrated shipping labels for international fulfillment. What's next: RFID mandates and Sunrise 2027. Looking ahead, Brian points to growing retailer RFID requirements and GS1's Sunrise 2027 initiative. Both are pushing toward richer product identification, including 2D barcodes that carry more data and link consumers to online resources. Companies that prepare now will be ready to meet new requirements without disrupting operations. Listen to the episode. Catch the full conversation on the SourceForge Podcast: Listen here. To see how MarkMagic and Edgefinity IoT could fit your operation, contact the CYBRA team.

Holiday shopping near Alexandria: Brooks Brothers and HOKA open at Tanger National Harbor. Two new stores - and a third on the way - give Alexandria shoppers another reason to cross the Wilson Bridge this holiday season. Oct. 21, 2026 10:11 a.m. Tanger Outlets recently welcomed Hoka to its store lineup. Alexandria shoppers getting a jump on their holiday lists have some new options just across the Potomac. Tanger National Harbor, the open-air outlet center at the Maryland foot of the Woodrow Wilson Bridge, has added Brooks Brothers and the D.C. region's first pop-up HOKA store to its lineup, with women's clothing retailer Windsor set to follow this fall. For Old Town residents, the trip is about as easy as cross-river shopping gets - the center sits roughly 3 miles from Alexandria, right off the Capital Beltway. "We love giving our guests even more reason to visit Tanger National Harbor," said Carrie Masich, the center's marketing director. "These openings bring sought-after brands to our mix of top national retailers, reinforcing the center as a must-stop destination for DMV shoppers and visitors." What's new Brooks Brothers is now open at the Tanger Outlets near National Harbor. Brooks Brothers is now open in a 4,700-square-foot space next to Tommy Hilfiger and Skechers. The store carries the heritage brand's classic apparel and accessories for men and women - a natural stop for anyone shopping for a dress shirt, a sweater or a tie for the holiday gift pile. Brooks Brothers has been in business for more than 200 years. HOKA, the running brand known for its thickly cushioned shoes, has opened a pop-up shop next to Famous Footwear. The store offers a curated selection of HOKA road and trail running shoes, apparel and lifestyle styles. With Alexandria's running community in mind, it's worth a look for anyone shopping for the runner in the family - or for themselves after a few laps on the Mount Vernon Trail. Windsor will join the center later this fall in a 3,500-square-foot space next to HOKA and Fragrance Outlet, adding more women's fashion to the mix. Timed for the holidays The openings arrive as the holiday shopping season ramps up. Thanksgiving falls on Thursday, Nov. 26, with Black Friday the next day. Tanger Outlets National Harbor's Tree Lighting Celebration is on Nov. 6 from 6 to 8 p.m. The event will feature Santa, children's crafts, hot cocoa and the chance to win prizes including tickets to the iHeart Media Jingle Ball. The event is sponsored by Prince George's Community Federal Credit Union. The new stores join a roster of more than 80 retailers and restaurants at the 341,000-square-foot center, including Marc Jacobs, Gap, LACOSTE, Coach, Sephora, J.Crew, Michael Kors, Nike, Polo Ralph Lauren, Theory and Under Armour. Shoppers can find extra savings through TangerClub, Tanger's free loyalty program, which offers curated deals and rewards. Make a day of it The outlets sit a short drive from National Harbor's waterfront, which puts on a full slate of holiday events. Shoppers can easily pair a gift run with some seasonal fun. Highlights from National Harbor's holiday lineup: * Nightly tree light show: Starting Saturday, Nov. 7, the waterfront's 60-foot holiday tree comes alive every half hour from sunset to 9 p.m., set to a holiday medley recorded by the U.S. Air Force Band. The show runs through Sunday, Jan. 3. * Saturday fireworks: Fireworks follow the tree show at 5:30 p.m. every Saturday from Nov. 7 through Dec. 26. * Christmas Market and Holiday Craft Show: On Saturdays from Nov. 7 through Dec. 19, noon to 7 p.m., a rotating lineup of local artisans and crafters sells one-of-a-kind gifts. It's a good complement to the brand-name outlets. * Christmas at Gaylord National: From Saturday, Nov. 14, through Sunday, Jan. 3, the Gaylord National Resort hosts holiday displays and shows, plus its signature ICE! attraction, this year themed to Dr. Seuss's "How the Grinch Stole Christmas!" Tickets are required. * Santa at The Capital Wheel: The Capital Wheel hosts photos with Santa over Thanksgiving weekend and on select December weekends, followed by a ride 180 feet above the Potomac. On Saturdays from Nov. 28 through Dec. 19, Santa Paws welcomes pets for photos. Tickets are required for both. The best day for double duty is any Saturday between Nov. 7 and Dec. 19. Shop the outlets in the afternoon, browse the craft market and stay for the tree show and fireworks. If you go: Tanger National Harbor is at 6800 Oxon Hill Road, National Harbor, Md. Store listings, a map, directions and current hours are at tanger.com/nationalharbor. Surface parking is free; if you head over to National Harbor for holiday events or dining, there are several parking garages, street parking and free parking at MGM garage if you become MGM Rewards member (free to join). Otherwise it's a flat rate of $15 to park at MGM. The National Harbor Circulator Bus stops at both Tanger and MGM.

Brooks Brothers and Champion link up for japan-exclusive Reverse Weave(R) capsule. Oct 06, 2026 Brooks Brothers and Champion are bringing together two pillars of American style for their first collaboration, a Japan-exclusive collection that bridges preppy tradition with collegiate sportswear. Founded in New York in 1818 and Rochester in 1919, respectively, the brands draw on their shared American heritage through Champion's signature Made in USA Reverse Weave(R) construction. The men's lineup comprises crewneck sweatshirts, hoodies and sweatpants made from heavyweight 12.5-ounce USA cotton-blend fleece, alongside a Brooks Brothers button-down shirt. The sweats feature arched "Brooks Brothers" graphics reminiscent of vintage collegiate apparel and externally placed dual-brand labels at the back of the collar, with the men's styles offered across classic navy, gray, green, brown, white and black tones. Read more at Hypebeast.