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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 At the end of January 2019, GS1 UK and the Office fo
12/02/2019

Seller Sessions Corner - February 2019
GS1 UK has teamed up with Seller Sessions to bring you a monthly round-up for Amazon sellers.
Industry news
06/02/2019


Poor product data impacts purchasing
Accurate product data is becoming increasingly important to consumers, particularly with the rise of online shopping. This infographic explores why poor product data could affect your sales.
Industry news
01/02/2019

Preparing for changes at the UK border
If you’re in the food industry, it’s pays to be prepared for any eventuality on changes to the border process, after 29 March 2019. GS1 UK have been working with key UK government departments, to provide
Industry news
31/01/2019

Spotlight on Commerce Connections Ltd
We are fortunate to work with a wide range of accredited partners, with a shared commitment to using GS1 standards And, as the number of SMEs joining our community grows, it’s vital for us to conn
Industry news
29/01/2019

GS1 General Specifications version 19 now available
Find out the latest updates to GS1 standards – or just explore what they can do for you and your business
Industry news
25/01/2019

What does no deal mean for…
In 2019, the United Kingdom (UK) is set to leave the European Union (EU) after 46 years of membership, but after almost three years of negotiation the UK’s exit strategy is still worryingly unclear In rec
Industry news
21/01/2019

Four strategies to overcome poor food labelling
Errors in product labelling can cause a raft of serious problems for brands and consumers alike, but there are straightforward fixes to this industry-wide concern Ongoing turbulence in the retail industry
Industry news
15/01/2019

Unifying product data for small business success
productDNA represents a milestone for data management in the retail industry for businesses both great and small.
Industry news
10/12/2018