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GS1 UK and ONS join forces for incisive retail analysis
Following a turbulent year for the British retail sector, we joined up with the UK’s national statistical institute, to deliver retail industry insight
12/02/2019
GS1 UK recognises industry champions and welcomes a new chair
Taking place on 1 November in the City of London, GS1 UK’s 42nd annual general meeting (AGM) wrapped up a year of prolific growth for the standards and data management organisation.
Industry news
09/11/2018
How to sell online: a guide to turning your high street store into a multi-channel business
Being a bricks and mortar retailer is tough. With almost six thousand UK high street shops closing last year and online retail sales souring, it can feel like you’re fighting a losing battle when it comes to saving the high street.
Industry news
22/10/2018
GS1 asks industry to help develop guidelines for online product images
GS1 is looking for brands and retailers to help create guidelines for a standard way of displaying product images online
Industry news
18/09/2018
Webinar: Expanding globally in ecommerce - VAT and localisation
If you're looking to go cross-border, catch up on this essential webinar from GS1 UK, together with Simply VAT and InterCultural Elements(ICE).
Industry news
18/09/2018
New guidelines to optimise imagery for mobile sales
Our shopping habits are changing rapidly with an increasing amount of transactions carried out online.
Industry news
18/09/2018
Andrew Osborne presented with GS1 UK lifetime achievement award
Andrew Osborne received the first ever GS1 UK lifetime achievement award at the 39th Annual General Meeting and briefing.
Industry news
14/09/2018
Collaborating to transform product data management for today's grocery world
Gary Lynch, CEO of GS1 UK explains why only by working together will retailers and brands finally solve the problem of poor product data in the UK grocery sector
Opinion piece
14/09/2018
Improving safety and efficiency in Orthopaedics at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
One of the issues that University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust (UHPNT) had faced was ensuring that there were robust measures in place for the replenishment of stock.
Industry news
12/09/2018
GTINs now available for every OPCS-4 code
Trusts can now improve and support clinical coding by scanning OPCS barcodes at the point of care
Industry news
08/06/2018