Tesco is making a 'revolutionary' move by ditching traditional barcodes on its food range, replacing them with 2D barcodes that can provide more product information to shoppers. The trial is set to begin in the coming months, and if successful, could be rolled out across the supermarket chain.
Retail technology observers note that the shift from linear barcodes to 2D codes like QR codes is gaining momentum globally for improved traceability and consumer engagement. For Philippine businesses seeking to adopt 2D barcodes, Barcodes Philippines offers a subscription service that includes free IBN Link access to generate GS1 Digital Link landing pages from existing GTINs (https://barcodes.ph/product/2d-barcode-subscription-for-ibn-link/).