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April 2026: Tesco, first UK supermarket to drop the traditional barcode

Fifty years after its invention, a major retailer moves to QR/2D. When the retailer moves, suppliers follow.

GS1 Sunrise 2027: in 2026, the 2D code becomes unavoidable

48 countries, 88% of global GDP already engaged. Brands must add 2D to packaging; checkouts must read it by the end of 2027.