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Barcodes are about to go extinct
The classic striped UPC barcode may soon disappear from retail shelves. A piece in The Hustle argues that traditional one-dimensional barcodes are nearing the end of their fifty-year run, as retailers and standards bodies push toward richer 2D codes that can hold far more product information. Discussion is focused on what the transition means for shoppers, stores and the global supply chain.
Why now: The retail industry is preparing a widely reported shift from 1D barcodes to 2D codes, making the familiar symbol's future a topic of debate.
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- Barcodes are about to go extinct · rmason · 61
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