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Marks and Spencer puts new digital wallet at heart of retailer's revamped Sparks loyalty programme
Marks and Spencer puts new digital wallet at heart of retailer's revamped Sparks loyalty programme

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Loyalty programmesStaff WriterApril 15, 2026M&S, M&S Sparks, Loyalty programmes, AI, Machine learning, 2026 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Wonder Suite announces integration with 3D Cloud to solve one of furniture retail's toughest challenges
Wonder Suite announces integration with 3D Cloud to solve one of furniture retail's toughest challenges

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3D technologyStaff WriterApril 15, 2026Wonder Suite, 3D Cloud, 3D technology, Furniture retailers, Stores, Best Home Furnishings, 2026 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Discounter Lidl GB becomes the first retailer to integrate Neighbourly Pulse hyper-local giving solution
Discounter Lidl GB becomes the first retailer to integrate Neighbourly Pulse hyper-local giving solution

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Ethics and sustainabilityStaff WriterApril 15, 2026Neighbourly, Lidl GB, Social giving, 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards, Ethical retail, PulseComment
Life after Just Walk Out: Amazon continues Dash Carts push at Stateside Whole Foods Market stores
Life after Just Walk Out: Amazon continues Dash Carts push at Stateside Whole Foods Market stores

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Smart cartsStaff WriterApril 15, 2026Amazon Just Walk Out technology, Amazon Dash Cart, Smart carts, Stores, Whole Foods Market, 2026 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Just Eat exits and Uber Eats lands in Denmark starting with Copenhagen and Aarhus and Odense to follow
Just Eat exits and Uber Eats lands in Denmark starting with Copenhagen and Aarhus and Odense to follow

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On demand deliveryStaff WriterApril 15, 2026Uber Eats, Denmark, On demand delivery, Food delivery, 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards, Just EatComment
Rachel Lorraine departs Yum! Brands for VP, Enterprise Insights and Analytics role at Whataburger
Rachel Lorraine departs Yum! Brands for VP, Enterprise Insights and Analytics role at Whataburger

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AppointmentsStaff WriterApril 15, 2026Whataburger, Rachel Lorraine, Appointments, 2026 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Industry veteran Ken Braunbach departs Kroger for a new supply chain challenge at Walgreens
Industry veteran Ken Braunbach departs Kroger for a new supply chain challenge at Walgreens

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AppointmentsStaff WriterApril 15, 2026Ken Braunbach, Walgreens, Kroger, Walmart, 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards, John Storms, AppointmentsComment
Retail industry veteran Stefan Wenzel takes on Strategic Advisor position at ShopAgentic startup
Retail industry veteran Stefan Wenzel takes on Strategic Advisor position at ShopAgentic startup

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AppointmentsStaff WriterApril 15, 2026Stefan Wenzel, ShopAgentic, Appointments, 2026 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
SAI Group to unveil SAI One during Retail Technology Show 2026 at London Excel next week
SAI Group to unveil SAI One during Retail Technology Show 2026 at London Excel next week

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RTS 2026Staff WriterApril 15, 2026SAI Group, SAI One, Retail Technology Show 2026, RTS 2026, StoresComment
Tesco agrees AI partnership with Adobe as it looks to be more responsive to shoppers' needs
Tesco agrees AI partnership with Adobe as it looks to be more responsive to shoppers' needs

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AIStaff WriterApril 15, 2026Tesco, Adobe, AI, 2026 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Durham Brands boosts warehouse operations with Infios Warehouse Management solution deployment
Durham Brands boosts warehouse operations with Infios Warehouse Management solution deployment

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WarehousesStaff WriterApril 15, 2026Durham Brands, Infios, Warehouse management systems, Warehouses, 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards, Supply chain technologyComment
Californian activewear brand Vuori brings in Heather Archibald as new Chief Product Officer
Californian activewear brand Vuori brings in Heather Archibald as new Chief Product Officer

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AppointmentsStaff WriterApril 15, 2026Vuori, Chief Product Officer, Appointments, CPOs, 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards, Heather ArchibaldComment
Instant cashback with ZEN.COM: how to save on shopping without waiting for points?
Instant cashback with ZEN.COM: how to save on shopping without waiting for points?

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Cashback and paymentsStaff WriterApril 15, 2026ZEN.COM, Loyalty, Cashback rewards, PaymentsComment
Grocery retail technology specialist Instacart focuses on international expansion as it snaps up Instaleap
Grocery retail technology specialist Instacart focuses on international expansion as it snaps up Instaleap

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AcquisitionsStaff WriterApril 14, 2026Instacart, Instaleap, Grocery technology, Acquisitions, 2026 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Iceland Foods taps invent.ai platform for inventory and replenishment operations initiative
Iceland Foods taps invent.ai platform for inventory and replenishment operations initiative

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AIStaff WriterApril 14, 2026Iceland Foods, invent.ai, AI, Inventory replenishment, Stores, DCs, 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards, StrongPointComment
Ocado Intelligent Automation hits MODEX with launch of AI powered Ocado IQ software suite
Ocado Intelligent Automation hits MODEX with launch of AI powered Ocado IQ software suite

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Supply chainStaff WriterApril 14, 2026Ocado Intelligent Automation, MODEX, Ocado IQ, Robots, Automation, Supply chain automation, 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards, AI, WarehousesComment
Polish startup Replenit announces pre-seed funding round co-led by Movens Capital and Vastpoint
Polish startup Replenit announces pre-seed funding round co-led by Movens Capital and Vastpoint

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Funding newsStaff WriterApril 14, 2026Replenit, Funding news, Funding rounds, AI, 2026 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Bensons for Beds taps WorkJam as frontline operations platform across stores and head office
Bensons for Beds taps WorkJam as frontline operations platform across stores and head office

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Frontline employeesStaff WriterApril 14, 2026Bensons for Beds, WorkJam, AI, 2026 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Retail247 announces UK omnichannel retailer JoJo Maman Bébé as its latest Origin PIM solution client
Retail247 announces UK omnichannel retailer JoJo Maman Bébé as its latest Origin PIM solution client

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PIM solutionsStaff WriterApril 14, 2026Retail247, JoJo Maman Bébé, Retail247 Origin, 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards, Barron McCannComment
London based restaurant brand atis gears up to launch app in May built on proprietary technology
London based restaurant brand atis gears up to launch app in May built on proprietary technology

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Mobile retailStaff WriterApril 14, 2026atis, Mobile apps, Mobile retail, 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards, Click and Collect, Loyalty programmesComment
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2026 RTIH Innovation Awards
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Feb 27, 2026 – Nov 4, 2026
2026 RTIH Innovation Awards
Feb 27, 2026 – Nov 4, 2026
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Retail Technology Show 2026
Apr 22
Apr 22, 2026 – Apr 23, 2026
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Apr 22, 2026 – Apr 23, 2026
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Apr 22
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Food & Drink Trends & Innovations Conference
May 12
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Food & Drink Trends & Innovations Conference
May 12, 2026
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Retail Technology Expo 2026
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May 26, 2026 – May 27, 2026
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May 26, 2026 – May 27, 2026
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Shoptalk Europe 2026
Jun 9
Jun 9, 2026 – Jun 11, 2026
Shoptalk Europe 2026
Jun 9, 2026 – Jun 11, 2026
Jun 9, 2026 – Jun 11, 2026

TRENDING: AI

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Tesco agrees AI partnership with Adobe as it looks to be more responsive to shoppers' needs
AI
Tesco agrees AI partnership with Adobe as it looks to be more responsive to shoppers' needs
AI

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AI
Iceland Foods taps invent.ai platform for inventory and replenishment operations initiative
AI
Iceland Foods taps invent.ai platform for inventory and replenishment operations initiative
AI

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AI
Next seeks visionary technology leader for Head of AI and Data Science position within online business
AI
Next seeks visionary technology leader for Head of AI and Data Science position within online business
AI

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AI
Frasers Group's fashion and lifestyle brand Frasers launches AI powered online shopping assistant
AI
Frasers Group's fashion and lifestyle brand Frasers launches AI powered online shopping assistant
AI

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AI
Price comparison platform Parcelhero boosts customer support with new AI powered features
AI
Price comparison platform Parcelhero boosts customer support with new AI powered features
AI

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AI
Lingerie brand Somewhere Never deploys Brarista's AI powered sizing chatbot platform
AI
Lingerie brand Somewhere Never deploys Brarista's AI powered sizing chatbot platform
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AI

TRENDING: AUTOMATION

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French robotics unicorn Exotec announces multi-site Skyfleet deal with sports retailer Decathlon
Automation
French robotics unicorn Exotec announces multi-site Skyfleet deal with sports retailer Decathlon
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Automation
Circa Resort & Casino and VenHub Global team on first of its kind autonomous store deployment
Automation
Circa Resort & Casino and VenHub Global team on first of its kind autonomous store deployment
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Automation
Kroger has no time to waste as it inks automated micro-fulfillment solution deal with Fulfil
Automation
Kroger has no time to waste as it inks automated micro-fulfillment solution deal with Fulfil
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Automation
Swedish sports retailer Stadium taps Exotec Skypod robotics system at Norrköping warehouse
Automation
Swedish sports retailer Stadium taps Exotec Skypod robotics system at Norrköping warehouse
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Automation
Exotec teams with KDS to automate new 760,000 sq ft fulfilment centre in Savannah, Georgia
Automation
Exotec teams with KDS to automate new 760,000 sq ft fulfilment centre in Savannah, Georgia
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Automation
Here's why Ocado is the most valuable technology play in grocery, retail and logistics right now
Automation
Here's why Ocado is the most valuable technology play in grocery, retail and logistics right now
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Automation

TRENDING: RTS 2026

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SAI Group to unveil SAI One during Retail Technology Show 2026 at London Excel next week
RTS 2026
SAI Group to unveil SAI One during Retail Technology Show 2026 at London Excel next week
RTS 2026

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RTS 2026
Tenth time at Retail Technology Show for London bound marketing tech and digital signage firm Scala
RTS 2026
Tenth time at Retail Technology Show for London bound marketing tech and digital signage firm Scala
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RTS 2026
Sephora UK MD Sarah Boyd added to Retail Technology Show 2026 headline speaker line-up in London
RTS 2026
Sephora UK MD Sarah Boyd added to Retail Technology Show 2026 headline speaker line-up in London
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RTS 2026
AI generated content boom boosts demand for authentic experiences in social buying journeys
RTS 2026
AI generated content boom boosts demand for authentic experiences in social buying journeys
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RTS 2026
Consumer champion and retail expert Kate Hardcastle to chair Supernova Stage at RTS 2026
RTS 2026
Consumer champion and retail expert Kate Hardcastle to chair Supernova Stage at RTS 2026
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RTS 2026
Pennies marks ten-year tie up with Retail Technology Show as Gold Charity Partner for 2026
RTS 2026
Pennies marks ten-year tie up with Retail Technology Show as Gold Charity Partner for 2026
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RTS 2026

TRENDING: RTIH INNOVATION AWARDS

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Walmart's Prabhat Johl added to 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards judging panel
RTIH Awards
Walmart's Prabhat Johl added to 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards judging panel
RTIH Awards

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RTIH Awards
Call for entries: RTIH's industry leading retail tech innovation awards opens for submissions
RTIH Awards
Call for entries: RTIH's industry leading retail tech innovation awards opens for submissions
RTIH Awards

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RTIH Awards
2026 RTIH Innovation Awards winners to be announced at event in London on 4th November
RTIH Awards
2026 RTIH Innovation Awards winners to be announced at event in London on 4th November
RTIH Awards

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RTIH Awards
2026 RTIH Innovation Awards opens for entries with deadline for submissions Friday, 2nd October
RTIH Awards
2026 RTIH Innovation Awards opens for entries with deadline for submissions Friday, 2nd October
RTIH Awards

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RTIH Awards
2026 RTIH Innovation Awards go live in February, winners to be announced in November
RTIH Awards
2026 RTIH Innovation Awards go live in February, winners to be announced in November
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RTIH Awards
Hanshow bags Tech Vendor of the Year gong at 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards in London
RTIH Awards
Hanshow bags Tech Vendor of the Year gong at 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards in London
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RTIH Awards

TRENDING: RETAIL MEDIA

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Diageo and PepsiCo test Tesco video formats spanning homepage and in-aisle environments
Retail media
Diageo and PepsiCo test Tesco video formats spanning homepage and in-aisle environments
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Retail media
Bec Penn finishes up her 1.5 year run as Head of Product at Coles Group's retail media division Coles 360
Retail media
Bec Penn finishes up her 1.5 year run as Head of Product at Coles Group's retail media division Coles 360
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Retail media
New Snappy Shopper retail media network connects FMCG brands with indie convenience retailers
Retail media
New Snappy Shopper retail media network connects FMCG brands with indie convenience retailers
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Retail media
THG Ingenuity opens up Gift With Purchase retail media solution to external brand partners
Retail media
THG Ingenuity opens up Gift With Purchase retail media solution to external brand partners
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Retail media
Retail media technology firm Zitcha taps former Meta Australia exec Phil Bonanno for APAC role
Retail media
Retail media technology firm Zitcha taps former Meta Australia exec Phil Bonanno for APAC role
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Retail media
Wickes launches home improvement focused retail media platform in tie up with Epsilon
Retail media
Wickes launches home improvement focused retail media platform in tie up with Epsilon
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Retail media

TRENDING: RFID

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Perry Ellis boosts post-picking validation at US distribution centre using RAIN RFID solution
RFID
Perry Ellis boosts post-picking validation at US distribution centre using RAIN RFID solution
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RFID
Anna Marie Blackburn takes her love for RFID to the next level as she makes jump to Nedap Retail
RFID
Anna Marie Blackburn takes her love for RFID to the next level as she makes jump to Nedap Retail
RFID

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RFID
JD Sports inks multi-year global ItemOptix RFID technology deal with Checkpoint Systems
RFID
JD Sports inks multi-year global ItemOptix RFID technology deal with Checkpoint Systems
RFID

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RFID
JD Sports Fashion and Checkpoint Systems tackle challenges using RFID inventory management
RFID
JD Sports Fashion and Checkpoint Systems tackle challenges using RFID inventory management
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RFID
Christmas comes early as Asda pilots Zebra Technologies TC53E RFID device in first store
RFID
Christmas comes early as Asda pilots Zebra Technologies TC53E RFID device in first store
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RFID
RFID and supply chain technology firm SML Group bags FountainVest and CPE as new investors
RFID
RFID and supply chain technology firm SML Group bags FountainVest and CPE as new investors
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RFID

TRENDING: STORES

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QSIC agrees partnership with Dollar General to support in-store audio at more than 12,000 locations
Stores
QSIC agrees partnership with Dollar General to support in-store audio at more than 12,000 locations
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Stores
Marvellous March for AI and computer vision technology powered autonomous stores specialist Zippin
Stores
Marvellous March for AI and computer vision technology powered autonomous stores specialist Zippin
Stores

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Stores
Lidl GB stumps up £600m to strengthen store network with 50+ locations planned
Stores
Lidl GB stumps up £600m to strengthen store network with 50+ locations planned
Stores

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Stores
Inter Miami's newly opened Nu Stadium features AiFi technology powered checkout-free stores
Stores
Inter Miami's newly opened Nu Stadium features AiFi technology powered checkout-free stores
Stores

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Stores
Luxury jeweller Austen & Blake preps reopening of Sheffield Meadowhall store
Stores
Luxury jeweller Austen & Blake preps reopening of Sheffield Meadowhall store
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Stores
Checkout free stores demonstrate good technology but bad value equation as Amazon and Aldi exit UK
Stores
Checkout free stores demonstrate good technology but bad value equation as Amazon and Aldi exit UK
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Stores

TRENDING: ROBOTS & DRONES

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DoorDash and Wing expand on demand food delivery by drone partnership to Metro Atlanta
Drones
DoorDash and Wing expand on demand food delivery by drone partnership to Metro Atlanta
Drones

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Drones
Uber Eats and Starship delivery robots arrive in Sheffield following roll-out in Leeds last year
Robots
Uber Eats and Starship delivery robots arrive in Sheffield following roll-out in Leeds last year
Robots

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Robots
Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits deploys Corvus Robotics drone inventory system in USA
Drones
Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits deploys Corvus Robotics drone inventory system in USA
Drones

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Drones
Zalando preps roll-out of 50 AI powered Nomagic robots across European fulfilment centres
Robots
Zalando preps roll-out of 50 AI powered Nomagic robots across European fulfilment centres
Robots

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Robots
Starship Technologies' Lisa Johnson takes on Robotics Advisory Group adviser role
Robots
Starship Technologies' Lisa Johnson takes on Robotics Advisory Group adviser role
Robots

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Robots
Grubhub scores a drone food delivery first in New Jersey as it kicks off three month pilot
Drones
Grubhub scores a drone food delivery first in New Jersey as it kicks off three month pilot
Drones

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Drones

TRENDING: ESLs

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Grocery retailer INTERSPAR rolls out Vusion electronic shelf labels across stores in Austria
ESLs
Grocery retailer INTERSPAR rolls out Vusion electronic shelf labels across stores in Austria
ESLs

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ESLs
United Food and Commercial Workers International Union slams Walmart's big ESLs move
ESLs
United Food and Commercial Workers International Union slams Walmart's big ESLs move
ESLs

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ESLs
SPAR International keeps faith with SOLUM as it continues ESLs and digital signage tie up
ESLs
SPAR International keeps faith with SOLUM as it continues ESLs and digital signage tie up
ESLs

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ESLs
First for travel retailer Relay down under as it taps Vusion electronic shelf labels for new store
ESLs
First for travel retailer Relay down under as it taps Vusion electronic shelf labels for new store
ESLs

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ESLs
Pricer loses ESLs exclusivity agreement with Carrefour as retailer inks deal with Vusion
ESLs
Pricer loses ESLs exclusivity agreement with Carrefour as retailer inks deal with Vusion
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ESLs
Belgian retailer Extra Shop set to deploy Vusion platform and ESLs across 1,700 plus stores
ESLs
Belgian retailer Extra Shop set to deploy Vusion platform and ESLs across 1,700 plus stores
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ESLs
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