The barcode celebrates its 50th anniversary, having been a key element in global capitalism for decades. With the introduction of the new Digital Link standard, the barcode is evolving to provide richer data context for daily product scans, as the shift to 2D barcodes transforms shopping experiences and opens new possibilities for retailers and brands.
The barcode turns 50. Where it's used may surprise you https://t.co/FdAKZpGWrU https://t.co/yat2T1JXi5
The essential and revolutionary tool often goes overlooked but after half a century of utility, the barcode is evolving with the times. https://t.co/kUtgSR9SsC https://t.co/J7Ob9xCVe9
GS1 Digital Link URI is triples all the way. Great session today, @JarnoVanDriel, @philarcher1, @cyberandy and @wordliftit - Thank you! Unlock the full potential of your eCommerce strategy. https://t.co/5eTxnjyDVv
In a world where phones become outdated after just a few years, the barcode has lasted for 50. Earlier this year, @HannaRosin spoke with @Saahil_Desai about how the tiny symbol could be replaced: https://t.co/xhxRl8dwKc https://t.co/tqgObGfX1L
Now, more than 50 years after the introduction of the first linear barcode, the shift toward 2D barcodes is dramatically changing the way people eat, shop and live and is opening powerful new capabilities for retailers and brands. https://t.co/J5lDMf4RBV
The barcode turns 50 years old today. For decades, the tiny symbol has been the plumbing of global capitalism. Now it might finally be replaced: https://t.co/Dii29fvMa0 https://t.co/66AUcvaovG
🎉🎊Happy 50th @Gs1 barcode scanversary! May the next 50 years bring to those 10 billion daily product scans an even richer data context with the new Digital Link standard we proudly support! https://t.co/zJR7KXQSw0