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Lords report backs two-dimensional barcodes to strengthen medicines security
The House of Lords Public Services Committee has called for faster digitisation of the medicines supply chain and for 2D barcodes to be mandated on medicine packs.
Industry news
04/02/2026
Amazon listing optimisation: SEO gets you seen, conversion gets you sales
The team at Amazon listing specialists eCommerce Nurse explore how optimisation has shifted from SEO to conversion and share practical ways to turn views into sales.
Guest opinion piece
03/02/2026
My GS1: exciting changes coming soon
The new My GS1 is coming soon, bringing everything together in one hub to make everyday tasks faster, clearer and easier.
Industry news
29/01/2026
The retailer’s checklist: five steps to getting your beauty brand pitch-ready for the UK
The retailer’s checklist: five steps to getting your beauty brand pitch-ready for the UK.
Guest opinion piece
27/01/2026
Barcode removal on UK medicine packs raises patient safety concerns
New rules mean more medicines are reaching NHS hospitals without scannable GS1 DataMatrix barcodes, creating risks for patient safety and disrupting digital workflows that clinical and pharmacy teams rely on every day.
Industry news
21/01/2026
QR codes: the smart pack revolution consumers and manufacturers can’t afford to miss
As the retail indutry shifts to QR codes powered by GS1, a single scan is set to transform how consumers choose and how manufacturers compete.
Opinion piece
20/01/2026
The core relevance of trusted identification and data in an AI-driven world
The latest GS1 global report explores why reliable product information is becoming essential as AI plays a greater role in how products are discovered, managed and understood.
Industry news
23/12/2025
Retail and e-commerce in 2026: the trends shaping the future of trade
We explore six trends set to redefine retail and e-commerce in 2026, from AI-driven shopping and social commerce to sustainability and smarter supply chains.
Industry news
11/12/2025
Own the EAN, own the catalogue: why GTIN management defines marketplace success in Europe
Ondrej Hradec, CEO of Operator One, explains why mastering GTIN management is the key to thriving on Europe’s marketplaces.
Guest opinion piece
09/12/2025
Making shopping fairer
Why accessibility matters and how QR codes powered by GS1 can help.
Industry news
08/12/2025