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Digital legislation: unpacking product passports for the construction and metals industries
New digital legislation is set to revolutionise information sharing across the construction and metals industries, with digital product passports (DPPs) playing a pivotal role.
03/12/2024
Enhancing efficiency through data: insights from industry leaders
Insights from including Alice Perkins, global head of digital transformation at Diageo, Matthew Rhind, development and transformation director at Tesco and Iain Walker, director of industry engagement at GS1 UK.
Industry news
26/11/2024
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
18/11/2024
My Numberbank: exciting changes coming soon
We have some exciting news to share about My Numberbank, the GS1 UK member favourite for product identification, barcodes and data management.
Industry news
14/11/2024
Win a pop-up shop opportunity in partnership with IND!E Pop-up
We have teamed up with IND!E Pop-up to offer our members the chance to win a pop-up opportunity with John Lewis or Dobbies Garden Centre.
Industry news
14/11/2024
Vinca Wines: navigating EU regulations with QR codes powered by GS1
How Vinca Wines and SmartLinks harnessed the power of QR codes powered by GS1 to ensure regulatory compliance and deliver enhanced consumer engagement.
Industry news
13/11/2024
By 2030, the retail industry will be completely transformed to combat the collapse of consumer loyalty
The GS1 UK and FT Longitude report of over 500 senior retail industry executives found that a seismic retail transformation is on the horizon that will revolutionise the way we shop.
Industry news
11/11/2024
Right patient, right care: The importance of accurate patient identification
In an interview with Jonathan Daly, key account manager at Dakota, Jon explores how Scan4Safety helps to minimise the risk of misidentification.
Opinion piece
31/10/2024
SmartScan: transforming construction through digital innovation
SmartScan is a cutting-edge digital tool created in collaboration by the University of Salford and GS1 UK to revolutionise data access in the construction industry.
Industry news
24/10/2024
First traceable wool garments powered by QR technology launched in Sweden
Filippa K, the Swedish fashion brand known for its minimalist, timeless designs and commitment to sustainability, recently launched its first wool garments featuring QR codes powered by GS1.
Industry news
08/10/2024