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How to keep retailers, suppliers and consumers afloat in the data deluge
The 12th of January 2018 marked the 70th anniversary of the supermarket in the UK, marking seven decades since the London Co-operative Society opened its doors in Manor Park in East London. The concept of helping oneself to produce with your own basket having previously ordered item-by-
14/09/2018
Why productDNA:hub will be as significant as the first barcode scan back in 1974
Last week we announced a major new service for the retail industry – productDNA:hub.
Opinion piece
14/09/2018
What the retail sector can learn from the Oscars
With the 90th edition of the Academy Awards taking place in Hollywood, most eyes were on the main awards – Best Picture, Best Actor in a Leading Role and Best Actress in a Leading Role. The Shape of Water stole the show winning four awards (including Best Picture) while Dunkirk (three w
Opinion piece
14/09/2018
Britain’s food and drink exports are bubbling
Gary Lynch, CEO at GS1 UK, explores new market insights that show how exports of British food and drink continue to grow despite the uncertainties surrounding Brexit. Following the GS1 UK report last year entitled ‘Buying Bri
Opinion piece
14/09/2018
Festival of Female Entrepreneurs 2018
Recently, we announced our partnership with the SME community Enterprise Nation and we’re proud to be supporting their Festival of Female Entrepreneurs event
Industry news
12/09/2018
GS1 UK launches GTIN Check
A new service to help drive the creation of industry trusted data. GTIN Check was launched in early August and has been designed to help GS1 members swiftly and easily verify the
Industry news
12/09/2018
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. Prior to starting to scan at the point of care, a stocktake was conducted to assess stock levels and review the situatio
Industry news
12/09/2018
Technology will upgrade the NHS for the information age
Glen Hodgson, Head of Healthcare at GS1 UK, writes for Public Sector Focus on how GS1 standards will help future-proof the NHS. Take a look at the latest issue of Public Sector Focus to hear how a focus o
Industry news
04/09/2018
GS1 UK partners with Enterprise Nation
As we continue to experience strong growth in our membership from small businesses, we’re delighted to announce a new partnership with SME champions, Enterprise Nation.
Industry news
03/09/2018
From January 2019 GTINs should never be reused again
The standard governing GTIN reuse is changing on 31 December 2018, here’s why and what it means for you. In the apparel and grocery sectors, reusing a GTIN has previously been allowed after 30 months and 48 months of initial issuance respectively.
Industry news
16/07/2018