Ever since they were first introduced in the United States in 1973, barcodes have been part of our everyday consumer lives. They helped stores around the world transition to digital, but their days are numbered. 

That’s right, traditional barcodes are due to be gradually replaced by 2D versions as part of a worldwide initiative called Sunrise 2027. It’s led by GS1, the nonprofit standards organization that oversees the barcode industry.

How do barcodes actually work? What’s the difference between barcodes and QR codes? Will it change consumption habits? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !

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