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The Building Safety Act: what’s new and how to prepare
Expert insights on how to adhere to the legislation, the actions you need to take and the deadlines you need to meet in coming months.
Industry news
09/04/2024
Woolworths Australia: reducing waste and boosting productivity with 2D barcodes
How Woolworths reduced food waste by up to 40 percent and improved productivity by up to 21 percent with 2D barcodes.
Industry news
04/04/2024
How to start a wellness brand
The wellness industry is experiencing significant growth and this shows no sign of slowing down.
Industry news
28/03/2024
QR codes forge link between consumer demand and product transparency
Over half of UK consumers would find it useful if point of origin and sustainability information could be accessed via a QR code on packaging.
Industry news
22/03/2024
Mars Wrigley: achieving 100 per cent data accuracy with GS1 standards
How global data synchronisation and verification is powering seamless sales and boosting brand loyalty for the world's leading manufacturer of chocolate, chewing gum, mints and fruity confections.
Industry news
20/03/2024
Scan, sort, sustain: how GS1 standards support effective recycling systems
GS1 standards offer enormous benefits to recycling as the interoperability and transparency they deliver powers informed decision making and collaboration across the supply chain.
Industry news
18/03/2024
GS1 UK collaborates with TikTok to help SMEs join growing community of 1.5 million UK businesses
The two organisations will work together to provide SMEs with exclusive content, guidance and support designed to help them join the 1.5 million UK businesses now trading on TikTok Shop.
Industry news
13/03/2024
TRIP: building a community with TikTok
How TikTok has helped one of the fastest growing drinks brand in the UK achieve over 50 million organic impressions.
Industry news
12/03/2024
How GS1 standards power TikTok Shop UK
TikTok Shop UK has joined the millions of companies around the world who use GS1 standards to power eCommerce.
Industry news
11/03/2024
RFID: the tagging technology that is transforming construction
The use of GS1 powered RFID tags in construction continues to gain momentum as industry and regulators seek to create safer, more efficient and more sustainable supply chains.
Industry news
01/03/2024