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Get involved with developing EDI in the UK
EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) – using GS1 standards – is a fundamental business process used by thousands of businesses in the UK and globally. It’s essential for ordering, delivering and paying for goods efficiently.
Industry news
31/07/2017
How industry is tackling the food waste problem
Find out the latest updates to GS1 standards – or just explore what they can do for you and your business.
Industry news
13/07/2017
It’s a great time to be a customer – but at what cost to the retailer?
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
Are you ready to take on ecommerce in the U.S.?
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
All your GTIN questions answered for marketplaces
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
Team from GS1 UK take on highest freefall abseil
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
Small British firms benefit from resurgence in local authentic heritage products
‘Buying British in 2017’ report shows rise in small businesses creating British products driven by consumer demand
Industry news
14/03/2017
Join us at our one day industry conference – and hear from world-class speakers from healthcare and retail
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
Simplifying the exchange of product data in the NHS
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
Working with our members to set new standards
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