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Tesco becomes the first UK supermarket to transition an entire product range to QR codes powered by GS1
Tesco’s move to QR codes powered by GS1 marks a quiet but important shift for UK retail, moving the technology from pilots into everyday use at scale.
Industry news
17/04/2026
GS1 UK recognised at Digital Construction Live Awards for Digital Building Logbook
EcoWise’s Digital Building Logbook demonstrates how GS1 standards are improving the way trusted information is managed across the built environment.
Industry news
16/04/2026
The next generation of barcodes is coming to My Numberbank
A Quiet Revolution in how products are identified, shared and experienced.
Industry news
14/04/2026
Every second counts: what two years of QR code pilots taught Tesco and GS1 UK
At the GS1 Global Forum, Tesco and GS1 UK shared two years of learning from live QR code pilots in grocery retail.
Industry news
13/04/2026
UK E-Invoicing Mandate 2029: the roadmap to readiness
Our partner SEEBURGER has produced a white paper exploring the UK government’s upcoming e-invoicing mandate and what it means for businesses.
Industry news
27/03/2026
QR codes unlocked: how a simple scan is transforming global engagement
We explore why QR codes powered by GS1 are fast becoming the most effective way for brands to provide trusted product information and keep pace with rising expectations.
Industry news
26/03/2026
Why barcodes are vital for pharmaceuticals and patients
In the “Talking Pharmaceuticals podcast”, Chris Florey and Amna Khan-Patel explain how unreliable barcodes are disrupting care across the NHS.
Opinion piece
26/03/2026
Pop-up perfection
Offering low-risk, high-impact opportunities to reach new audiences and drive brand awareness, pop-ups are more than just a retail space—for emerging brands they can be a vital a platform to engage with customers in an authentic and immersive way.
Industry news
25/03/2026
How UK marketplaces are using AI to transform customer experience
We explore how AI is reshaping the way online platforms personalise shopping, strengthen data quality, enhance customer experiences and why this shift matters for retailers and brands today.
Industry news
18/03/2026
We’re back at the Retail Technology Show 2026
The retail industry’s premier annual event is back. Here’s what we have in store and how you can get involved.
Industry news
16/03/2026