ALEXANDRIA, Va. Editor’s Note: The story that appeared June 23 regarding the removal of the UPC-A bar code system may not have been clear. UPC-A symbol was slated to be removed from manufacturer ...

After two years of delays, manufacturer coupons bearing the GS1 DataBar as the only bar code are set to enter the marketplace in substantial numbers, with the expectation that most retailers will be ...

LAS VEGAS — The Kroger Co., which is scanning the GS1 DataBar bar code on loose produce and coupons throughout its divisions, recently launched a test of the DataBar on a fresh, random-weight meat ...

Today, millions of businesses around the world power commerce with GS1 Barcode Standards. GS1, the not-for-profit organization behind global barcode standards, has a bold goal designed to help ...

A barcode for fresh food incorporating best before or use-by dates could help cut food waste, says industry facilitator GS1. The barcode - called a DataBar - is already being used in countries ...