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Retail and e-commerce in 2026: the trends shaping the future of trade
GS1 UK engagement manager for marketplaces, Emma-Michaela Rigby, explores the six trends set to redefine retail and e-commerce in 2026, from AI-driven shopping and social commerce to sustainability and smarter supply chains, and what businesses must do to stay ahead.
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
Seven in 10 visually impaired people find food shopping a challenge – as retailers urged to adopt ‘miracle’ solution
GS1 UK calls on brands and retailers to act as research shows accessibility gaps are impacting independence and confidence – retail tech offers answers.
Industry news
08/12/2025
Glen Hodgson awarded honorary membership by HCSA for outstanding contribution to healthcare
GS1 UK proudly celebrates Glen Hodgson’s honorary membership awarded by HCSA for his decade-long leadership in driving standards adoption across the UK’s health services
Industry news
03/12/2025
Preparing for the UK deposit return scheme: how digital supply chains and EDI can help you stay ahead
Nick Garner, director of business development at AdvanceFirst Technologies, explores how businesses can prepare for the UK deposit return scheme through digital supply chains and EDI.
Guest opinion piece
01/12/2025
The uphill struggle for businesses: what the 2025 Autumn Budget means for GS1 UK members
The Autumn Budget attempts to change the economic narrative but will likely leave many businesses running just to stand still.
26/11/2025
Amazon’s role in a winning retail strategy
In this guest post, Bizon, the European leader in Amazon performance, explains why Amazon remains a critical sales channel for brands and how combining it with a strong multi-channel strategy can drive sustainable growth.
Guest opinion piece
25/11/2025
Amazon expands Transparency programme as industry accelerates shift to 2D barcodes
Amazon’s latest move in the fight against counterfeits sees it team up with Menasha Packaging to scale its Transparency programme, as the packaging industry prepares for a future defined by smarter serialisation and 2D barcodes.
Industry news
17/11/2025
My Numberbank: built for today, ready for tomorrow
Discover how My Numberbank makes product setup faster, simpler and more secure.
Industry news
14/11/2025