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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.

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

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

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

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

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

Unifying product data for small business success

productDNA represents a milestone for data management in the retail industry for businesses both great and small.

Understanding channel management systems

GTIN reuse ends on 31 December 2018

From the start of 2019, you will no longer be able to reuse your GTINs.

Tesco, Ocado, Unilever and Sainsbury’s share why the UK grocery industry is backing productDNA

Last month, GS1 UK hosted a live webinar alongside senior directors from Tesco, Ocado, Unilever and Sainsbury’s to discuss why UK retailers and manufactures are adopting