General Merchandise
From music and entertainment to office supplies and sports and leisure equipment, Australia has a thriving and diverse retail sector.
Today's connected customer has high expectations when it comes to general merchandise. They expect a seamless experience, regardless of when or where they buy. This means retailers and online marketplaces are under increasing pressure to adopt emerging technologies, and to facilitate smooth transactions with suppliers and trading partners.
GS1 standards enable businesses to increase efficiency and significantly improve traceability in their supply chains.
We are committed to using the GS1 system to help retailers achieve more streamlined and effective supply chains, and to facilitating open standards for eCommerce.
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The General Merchandise Industry Guideline - version 1.1
A group of likeminded retailers, suppliers, solution providers and Associations collaborating to ensure that Australian retail remains competitive on a global scale. Working together to improve visibility and inventory accuracy in the Australian retail marketplace.
Implementing RFID: A standards-based approach
With a well thought-out RFID implementation plan, the benefits speak for themselves.With a well thought-out RFID implementation plan, the benefits speak for themselves.
Training & events
2D Advisory Group
Join a collaborative group of retailers and suppliers, working towards the adoption of next generation barcodes in Australia by 2027.
Message Implementation Guidelines (MIGs)
Like a copy of the Consumer Electronics and General Merchandise MIGs?
Take an Interactive Journey Through GS1 Standards in Apparel
Explore how business processes are becoming more efficient and seamless, transforming the way we work and live. Start here
The RFID Coalition video
Selling Online?
If you are selling your products online and the marketplace is asking you to provide barcodes (in GS1 language, GTINs), you can get these through GS1 Australia.
GS1 standards in action
RFID Coalition
A community of companies dedicated to working together to improve visibility and inventory accuracy in Australian supply chains.
Who We Work with in General Merchandise Industry
We work with the key industry body to ensure best practice in the Apparel industry.