QR codes and next-gen product information delivery

GS1-powered QR codes are set to replace traditional barcodes over the next decade, creating a new layer of product information delivery that spans recycling instructions, accessibility features, and location-aware content.

Who it affects: CPG brands, grocery retailers, consumers

Notable: 3 mentions, all from Retail Disrupted. QR codes will provide recycling instructions customized to the consumer's local infrastructure. They will also aid consumers with visual impairments and language barriers. The transition envisions both barcodes and QR codes coexisting for a period before full adoption.

Mentions across sources: 3