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 | | Protecting your brand in a world of multiples
Andy Houghton, e-commerce director at Unilever, talks about the challenges facing brands and retailers in a cross channel world
Multi-channel retail is not a new concept.... |
 | | Where can the NHS make savings without compromising patient care?
Frontline losses
The NHS is at the forefront of many people’s minds at the moment, not least because of its dramatic restructure and ongoing battle to save money. Whilst the organ... |
 | | Click and collect: integrating the two worlds of retail
Until recently, there has been a fairly clear distinction between shopping online and bricks and mortar retail. The click and collect concept blurs this division and enables consumers to pur... |
 | | The secrets of self scanning checkout technology
Self scanning checkouts are now an integral feature of many supermarkets, particularly in cities where footfall can be overwhelming at peak times. The first self scanning store in the UK ... |
 | | Meet a member: Explorama Ltd
Each month we’re going to feature an interview with one of our members. We interviewed Vic Christod from Explorama Ltd to find out about his experiences of trading online and words of advice... |
 | | Meet a member: PreciousBags
Each month we’re going to feature an interview with one of our members. We interviewed Tejal Lodhia from PreciousBags to find out about her experiences of trading online and words of advi... |
 | | GS1 global healthcare update
GS1 Healthcare is now 5 years old. With our colleagues from other GS1 national member organisations, we set up the user group to bring together companies who operate in the healthcare sup... |
 | | New GS1 UK report investigates apps, data quality and consumer attitudes
GS1 UK regularly conducts groundbreaking research on topical subjects to help us gain key insights into our members’ industries. Our latest research focuses on the world of smart phones, ... |
 | | GS1 UK members invited to Food and Drink Logistics Show
GS1 UK members are invited to the Food and Drink Logistics Show 2011 in Birmingham and can register for free. The event is designed for logistics professionals who are looking for innovat... |
 | | Solving the growing counterfeits crisis
The World Customs Organisation (WCO) estimates that counterfeiting accounts for 5 to 7% of world trade, equivalent to lost sales of as much as $512 billion last year. Meanwhile, the World He... |
 | | Meet a member: BibbleDribble
Each month we’re going to feature an interview with one of our members. We interviewed Sarah Le Long from BibbleDribble to find out about her experiences of trading online and words of advic... |
 | | GDSN gets Sainsbury’s seal of approval
Momentum is building behind the Global Data Synchronisation Network (GDSN) after Sainsbury’s announced the rollout of GDS with its suppliers. ... |
 | | Tackling small business issues with GS1 standards
They may be small, but together they have a huge impact on the UK economy. Small businesses employ around 50% of the UK workforce and contribute more than 50% of UK GDP, according to the Fed... |
 | | Members gather for GS1 UK’s AGM, Keynote and Reception
GS1 UK members gathered for the 34th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of GS1 UK at the Grand Connaught Rooms in London on Tuesday 9th November. The event was an opportunity for members to be upd... |
 | | How can the NHS do more with less?
The UK Government’s Comprehensive Spending Review confirmed that the NHS budget will not be cut in the next 4 years. The healthcare budget is expected to grow by 0.1% above inflation, which ... |
 | | Food Services industry serves up trusted data
We might be living in more austere times, but our love of eating out shows no sign of diminishing. As a nation we work increasingly long hours and have a lot less free time on our hands. Thi... |
 | | Transforming healthcare with global GS1 standards
Healthcare spending typically amounts to 7-8% of gross domestic product in developed countries. Unlike other industries of this size, the global healthcare industry has no universal system o... |
 | | Reap the benefits of electronic transactions
Despite the universal use of technology and the Internet, it’s surprising how many organisations still rely on paper-based manual processes. Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) is a well estab... |
 | | Mobile commerce: looking to the future
There are currently over 70 million mobile phones in use in the UK - more than 1 phone per person. For many businesses, they represent a huge commercial opportunity, but what is their potent... |
 | | Make your supply chain more sustainable
Despite the credit crunch, the global recession and the debt crisis, sustainability is still a central part of business strategy and it’s increasingly important to consumers too. Business le... |