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QR codes forge link between consumer demand and product transparency

Over half of UK consumers would find it useful if point of origin and sustainability information could be accessed via a QR code on packaging.

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22/03/2024

Mars Wrigley: achieving 100 per cent data accuracy with GS1 standards

How global data synchronisation and verification is powering seamless sales and boosting brand loyalty for the world's leading manufacturer of chocolate, chewing gum, mints and fruity confections.

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20/03/2024

Scan, sort, sustain: how GS1 standards support effective recycling systems

GS1 standards offer enormous benefits to recycling as the interoperability and transparency they deliver powers informed decision making and collaboration across the supply chain.

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18/03/2024

GS1 UK collaborates with TikTok to help SMEs join growing community of 1.5 million UK businesses

The two organisations will work together to provide SMEs with exclusive content, guidance and support designed to help them join the 1.5 million UK businesses now trading on TikTok Shop.

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13/03/2024

TRIP: building a community with TikTok

How TikTok has helped one of the fastest growing drinks brand in the UK achieve over 50 million organic impressions.

Industry news

12/03/2024

How GS1 standards power TikTok Shop UK

TikTok Shop UK has joined the millions of companies around the world who use GS1 standards to power eCommerce.

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11/03/2024

RFID: the tagging technology that is transforming construction

The use of GS1 powered RFID tags in construction continues to gain momentum as industry and regulators seek to create safer, more efficient and more sustainable supply chains.

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01/03/2024

NHS England reinforces drive for point of care scanning with launch of new Scan4Safety website

NHS England has launched a new NHS Scan4Safety website as a central resource to support trusts to adopt and optimise scanning processes.

Industry news

14/02/2024

The power of the pop-up shop

Want to boost brand awareness, increase sales and get crucial, real-time customer feedback? Pop-up shops provide a fantastic opportunity to do just that.

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14/02/2024

Leading patient safety expert, Ted Baker, joins GS1 UK healthcare advisory board

Professor Baker will offer vital support to the GS1 UK healthcare team as they work with senior NHS stakeholders and clinicians across the four nations to drive the adoption of GS1 standards.

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13/02/2024

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