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By 2027, all retail checkout systems must be able to scan 2D barcodes (GS1 DataMatrix / QR) alongside the traditional 1D UPC/EAN codes.

• This is a retail POS upgrade, not a supply chain change.
• GS1-128 barcodes for cartons & pallets stay the same.
• What’s new is that stores will capture richer data at checkout: expiry dates, batch numbers, traceability, and even consumer info like sustainability or promotions.

Many businesses in New Zealand are asking whether Sunrise 2027 retail barcode upgrades mean they need to change their GS1-128 supply chain labels. The answer is no. This initiative is focused on retail POS scanners and 2D barcode scanning at checkout, not logistics labels used in the supply chain. In short: Sunrise 2027 is about smarter retail scanning, not replacing your supply chain barcodes.

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