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From Barcodes to Bytes: Retailers Prepare for Next-Generation UPC

Retail TouchPoints

It’s hard to believe that the invention of the UPC — first used by railroads almost 100 years ago and then introduced to speed grocery checkout lines back in 1974 — hasn’t changed. And in 2014, Inditex SA, which owns fast-fashion giant Zara, implemented RFID to effectively track all its products at every step in the process.

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How to join the dots between seemingly disparate customer demands; sustainability and value

365 Retail

Between 2014 and 2019, e-commerce returns rose 95% , and in the UK, it is expected to rise by almost another 30% by next year, driven mainly by clothing and footwear returns. This strategy is a nightmare for sustainability, encouraging a fast-fashion mentality and contributing to increased carbon emissions and landfill. .