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Simplifying the exchange of product data in the NHS
Department of Health’s recent Demonstration of Technology shows how GS1's Global Data Synchronisation Network (GDSN) will meet the requirements of the NHS
10/02/2017
Working with our members to set new standards
At our recent AGM and annual review, we celebrated our 40th year of serving the UK retail sector. After looking back at how barcodes became ubiquitous in the UK, we also looked forward, to how we’re working with the industry to meet the new challenges posed by omnichannel retail.
Industry news
08/12/2016
Speaker line-up announced for our AGM and annual briefing event
All GS1 UK members are invited to join us at our 40th AGM and annual briefing session.
Industry news
25/10/2016
eBay connect 2016
We supported eBay’s UK business seller event where eBay announced new plans for the platform and sellers shared their experiences
Industry news
22/08/2016
The Department of Health eProcurement Supplier Workspace is now open
The Department of Health has launched an eProcurement workspace for suppliers.
Industry news
25/05/2016
Deep dive on Google Shopping’s bigger, richer and more accurate ad listings
Google’s recent announcements to include GTINs for entries to their Google Shopping ad network is yielding simpler, richer and more accurate paid search results.
Industry news
15/04/2016
New rules approved by the European Parliament require safety features on the packaging of medicines
The Falsified Medicines Directive requires safety features to be on packaging by February 2019
Industry news
23/02/2016
RFID: Proving the case
So you’re interested in the benefits RFID can bring to your business – but how do you move from this idea to making it happen?
Opinion piece
04/01/2016
EPC the cheaper, faster and better way to do RFID
In retail, the success of getting a product from the point of manufacture to the customer is reliant on the supply chain. For this reason supply chain efficiency can be a key determinant in the success or failure of a retail business.
Opinion piece
15/12/2015
Dealing with the demands of Black Friday
Gary Lynch, CEO at GS1 UK, examines how retailers can deliver what consumers want
Industry news
25/11/2015