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eMAG marketplace: managing exponential growth with trusted product data

Duplicate product listings, incorrect associations, invalid brands, concerns about counterfeits and IP infringement—eMAG saw it all in the early years of their marketplace.

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15/11/2023

Over 900 suppliers benefitting from productDNA powered by Syndigo

GS1 UK and Syndigo have been working in close collaboration to enhance the service and identify new opportunities for data sharing.

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13/11/2023

Julianne Ponan MBE joins GS1 UK as a non-executive director to help SMEs harness the power of NextGen QR codes

Julianne will use her deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing UK SMEs to help GS1 UK members grow their businesses and harness the power of next-generation barcodes.

Industry news

09/11/2023

GS1 UK appoints Stephen Bush as non-executive director to support deeper clinical engagement

With his proven track record of successfully implementing GS1 standards to improve patient safety and many years of clinical experience, Steve will provide vital support as GS1 UK collaborate with stakeholders across the NHS to enable the delivery of better and safer services.

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09/11/2023

Robert Barbour, group Data and Insights Director for Travis Perkins plc, joins GS1 UK board to aid standardisation of construction data

A high-impact leader committed to changing the culture surrounding the use of data in construction, Robert will help GS1 UK develop and refine blueprints for agreements and standards implementation across the industry.

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09/11/2023

GS1 India: building trust and boosting efficiency with verified product data

Retailers and marketplaces in India are finding a range of important ways to use the product data available in Verified by GS1.

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02/11/2023

Charlie Bigham's: becoming the fastest growing grocery brand in the UK

Charlie Bigham, founder of the UK’s fastest growing UK grocery brand, shares insights from its 27 years of growth.

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31/10/2023

re-universe: powering pioneering reuse and recycling initiatives

How re-universe's ground-breaking digital reuse pilot at Blenheim Palace provides a blueprint for the future of returnable containers.

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19/10/2023

GS1 UK win team of the year at the Memcom Excellence Awards

The award recognises excellence in teamwork, demonstrating how GS1 UK’s collaborative, inclusive and strategic approach has driven growth with purpose and greater value to the totality of their membership.

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10/10/2023

Building Safety Act 2022: what to expect from upcoming legislation

October 2023 is an important month for the UK construction sector with a variety of legislative changes expected to come into force.

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27/09/2023

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