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Tesco further their commitment to productDNA
Tesco has strengthened its long-term commitment to the industry’s product data management platform, productDNA, and made it easier for brands to share product data, by establishing a direct integration into myProduct: Induct This integration is the culmination of many months work, on be
Industry news
27/10/2020

Do you have a master-data strategy?
We all know data is becoming increasingly important, particularly with shoppers demanding more and more about information on products they buy.
26/10/2020

What we learnt from AmafestUK 2020
On 8 October 2020, GS1 UK joined a panel at the annual Amazon sellers conference, AmafestUK, a virtual event designed to support sellers grow their online businesses.
Industry news
15/10/2020

Your most asked barcode and standards questions answered
The world of barcodes and global supply chain standards can be confusing. That is why we asked our resident barcoding expert, Ben Clarke, to provide the answers to some of your most asked barcode and standards questions.
Industry news
14/10/2020

Introducing the first cohort of GS1 UK Approved partner products
Following the relaunch of the partner programme, head of partnerships, Robert Flack, highlights the changes to the programme and what this means for members.
Opinion piece
14/10/2020

A different kind of peak – preparing for the Golden Quarter amid COVID-19
With Prime Day taking place on 13–14 October this year, and Black Friday and Christmas just around the corner, the “Golden Quarter” is officially underway. But what impact has the COVID-19 pandemic had on peak trading? And how can you prepare for a festive period that is unlike any that has come before?
Industry news
13/10/2020

Reflections on World Patient Safety Day 2020
As World Patient Safety Day arrives at this pivotal time for healthcare, head of GS1 UK's healthcare team, Glen Hodgson, reflects on the impact of patient safety and health care worker safety.
Opinion piece
17/09/2020

A place for Scan4Safety in the delivery of the Medicines and Medical Devices database
Following ministerial discussion on the Medicines and Medical Devices Bill on 2 September in the House of Lords, head of healthcare, Glen Hodgson, shares his views on where standards and point-of-care scanning could have a fundamental role to play.
Opinion piece
04/09/2020

How have consumer shopping habits changed the grocery industry in a post-lockdown world?
The UK online grocery market is forecast to grow by a huge 33 per cent in 2020, which equates to an estimated value of £16.8 billion.
Industry news
04/09/2020

GS1 UK and Amazon team up to answer your barcode questions
A few weeks ago, we ran a joint webinar with Amazon where we discussed all things barcode related. It was great session with loads of questions from Amazon sellers, including:
20/08/2020