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Getting started on TikTok Shop

To support GS1 UK members enter this new marketplace, we have partnered with TikTok to guide you through the process of developing your presence and generating sales.

Industry news

13/10/2022

How to improve the potency of online sales using data

Hear from Fruugo on the importance of data for maximising your sales online.

Guest opinion piece

30/09/2022

UK SMEs can now trade on Walmart Marketplace

Walmart has invited UK exporters to join its trusted community of third-party sellers on its well-established online marketplace with more than 120 million monthly U.S shoppers.

Industry news

16/09/2022

Significant milestone reached for combatting falsified medicines in Africa

Rwanda and Nigeria have become the first countries to use serialised vaccines and scan at the point of care to improve patient safety.

Industry news

13/09/2022

One year until Scotland’s deposit return scheme

The Scottish government have announced that Scotland's deposit return scheme, the first to go live in the UK, will launch on Scotland on 16 August 2023.

Industry news

19/08/2022

The Beauty Exchange: meet the founder of Jecca Blac

Jessica Blackler, founder of Jecca Blac, describes how she transformed her vision for an inclusive, gender free makeup range into a successful growing brand.

Industry news

15/08/2022

Competition to gain brand exposure for health and beauty brands

Would you like the chance to put your brand in front of buyers, investors and influencers? Enter our competition to win a headliner spot worth £595 at the POP concept store for six days and gain huge exposure.

Industry news

10/08/2022

Trading with Europe

Want to sell products in Europe? Find out how to grasp the huge eCommerce and retail opportunities right on your doorstep.

Industry news

21/07/2022

MHRA intends to authorise GS1 as a UDI issuing entity

Following a consultation on the future regulation of medical devices in the UK, the MHRA have stated their intention to authorise GS1 as an issuing entity for the unique identification of medical devices.

Industry news

14/07/2022

Deposit return schemes: how will your business be affected?

With DRS set to be implemented across the UK by 2025, we want to find out how prepared are members are.

Industry news

12/07/2022

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