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Read our latest news and you will learn how our standards are being applied throughout the UK and globally.
Jacky Broomhead, Market Development Manager at GS1 UK talks to Essential Retail about the importance of customer satisfaction and what measures retailers are taking to meet their needs.
28/06/2017
For many online traders, the U.S. market represents a sizeable opportunity – it’s predicted to be worth $434 bn in 2017. And with no language barriers for UK retailers, localisation is a much easier prospect.
Industry news
19/06/2017
Online marketplaces such as Amazon, eBay or Google Shopping, all now call for sellers to include a product identifier on all their listings.
Industry news
31/05/2017
Following on from our fundraising activities last year where we raised £10,000 for The Silver Line, this year the team are taking on a different challenge – the UK’s highest freefall abseil, the ArcelorMittal Orbit.
12/04/2017
‘Buying British in 2017’ report shows rise in small businesses creating British products driven by consumer demand
Industry news
14/03/2017
We’re pleased to announce our line-up of speakers for our one day industry conference – Supporting vital transformation in healthcare and retail – on Tuesday 16 May 2017 at the London Hilton on Park Lane.
10/02/2017
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
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
All GS1 UK members are invited to join us at our 40th AGM and annual briefing session.
Industry news
25/10/2016
The Department of Health has launched an eProcurement workspace for suppliers.
Industry news
25/05/2016