We explain the mechanism of 2D barcodes, their differences from QR codes, and how they compare to 1D barcodes. We also ...

The next generation of barcodes includes a heavy emphasis on QR codes and smartphone-use. Fifty years ago, on June 26, 1974, the first universal product code (UPC) was scanned at a Marsh Supermarket ...

Manufacturers have a strategic opportunity to unlock operational efficiency, supply chain transparency and direct consumer engagement by taking tangible steps in their 2D barcode journey.

Under the Sunrise 2027 initiative, the goal is for retail point-of-sale systems to be capable of processing GS1-compliant 2D barcodes by the end of 2027.

Beep. We’ve come a long way since June 26, 1974 when the first bar code was scanned at a grocery store in Troy, Ohio. That legendary pack of Juicy Fruit proved that even the smallest of items could ...

On June 26, 1974, a cashier at a Marsh supermarket in Troy, Ohio, scanned a pack of Wrigley’s Juicy Fruit gum and changed the way we buy things forever. That first-ever barcode transaction brought ...

One of the most widely used technologies in retail is now 70. On this day in 1952, a patent was granted for the optically scanned barcode. It’s now universally recognized as a series of vertical lines ...

Bar codes are traded all over the world among companies and the codes are not a conclusive way to determine a product’s country of origin. Bar code prefixes are assigned based on the location of the ...

Target’s free iPhone app now offers a barcode-scanning feature.Target BYOBS. That stands for “bring your own bar code scanner,” and more and more shoppers like the concept–so much so that Target has ...

When you buy the same plastic bottle at different stores, the price can sometimes be different. However, the barcode on the ...