The UPC barcode, appearing as a sequence of vertical lines on a product label, revolutionized the retail industry 50 years ago by automating price lookup at checkout. While the technology has endured, ...

June 26, 1974 was an historical milestone that changed the shopping experience: That’s the date the first item was ever scanned with a barcode. Juicy Fruit gum at a supermarket in Troy, Ohio, became ...

The pinstriped lines of barcodes past are going the way of the vinyl LP – at least for many applications. Instead of the staid black-and-white bars, you are likely to find a chaotic looking area of ...

Next year will mark 50 years since the first product barcode was scanned. The simple system of lines, spaces, and numbers has helped track inventory and scan physical product prices. But what if it ...

In brief: The barcode has been a familiar sight for almost 50 years, found on packaging for virtually every consumer item in the world. But it's set to be phased out by 2027 in favor of a more capable ...

Benjamin Claeys is CEO of QR TIGER, MENU TIGER and GiftLips. He also hosts Stay QRious, a podcast about QR code best practices. Barcodes have been a staple of commerce since the first UPC barcode was ...

Analyst Insight: In the ever-evolving landscape of global supply chains, the need for increased efficiency and adaptability has never been more crucial. The amalgamation of digital literacy, ...

By the beginning of 2027, every point of sale (POS) system must be able to scan 2D barcodes such as QR codes in the GS1 ...

Retailers are revisiting their reliance on self-checkouts, driven by a need to address shrink, reduce losses, and deliver a better customer experience. As new technologies change the landscape, it’s ...

So how cool is this....the Japanese have long been in love with gadgets and now finally we have a mainstream company that seems to be putting some effort into playing catchup. So you've seen those new ...