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QR codes to lead the way in retail transparency
The new technology would enable consumers to see anything from a product’s environmental impact to the labour standards involved in its production, enabling them to make informed decisions on their purchases.
Industry news
07/01/2025
Tenzing Natural Energy
Launched in 2016, the brand has disrupted the market by combining sustainability with a commitment to natural ingredients, all while drawing inspiration from the spirit of adventure.
Industry news
19/12/2024
Data-driven healthcare: Better outcomes, lower costs
In a joint thought leadership piece, GS1 UK and GS1 UK partner AdviseInc, emphasise the critical role of data standards, spend analytics, and inventory management in addressing challenges in healthcare.
Guest opinion piece
13/12/2024
Nima and the Information Management Initiative (IMI)
How nima’s new Information Management Initiative (IMI) aims to revolutionise the UK construction and infrastructure sectors by driving digital transformation.
Industry news
11/12/2024
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