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 ...

When it comes to streamlining inventory management and sales, having a reliable wireless Bluetooth 2D barcode scanner can make all the difference. Let’s explore some of the top-rated wireless 2D ...

Supply-chain standards organization GS1 US has released a Barcode Capabilities Test Kit to help retailers gauge their readiness to shift from linear Universal Product Codes (UPCs) to data-rich 2D ...

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 ...

Star Micronics, which specializes in point-of-sale (POS) hardware and customer engagement solutions, has launched a new line of 1D/2D barcode scanners. According to Christophe Naasz, global director ...

The start of the new year brings the retail industry closer to an important inflection point. By the beginning of 2027, every point of sale (POS) system must be able to scan 2D barcodes such as QR ...