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Check out the best grilling gadgets for Dad
Check out the best grilling gadgets for Dad

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FoodStaff WriterJuly 10, 2024Grilling gadgets, Dads, Fathers, Gadgets, Food, BBQs, CookingComment
Kammac Bergen Logistics tie up targets logistics and fulfilment services for UK fashion and lifestyle industries
Kammac Bergen Logistics tie up targets logistics and fulfilment services for UK fashion and lifestyle industries

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Supply chainStaff WriterJuly 10, 2024Kammac, Bergen Logistics, Logistics, Supply chain, Fulfilment, Fashion, Lifestyle retailersComment
Skipify hires payment industry veterans from Visa, Airbnb, PayPal as company's new COO and VP of Sales
Skipify hires payment industry veterans from Visa, Airbnb, PayPal as company's new COO and VP of Sales

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AppointmentsStaff WriterJuly 10, 2024Skipify, Payments, PayTech, PayPal, Appointments, Checkouts, Chief Operating Officer, FinTech, Visa, Airbnb, Vice President of Enterprise SalesComment
Food retail technology firms Upshop and Invafresh announce merger and prep launch of new solution
Food retail technology firms Upshop and Invafresh announce merger and prep launch of new solution

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Food retail techStaff WriterJuly 10, 2024Gelson’s Markets, Food, FoodTech, Mergers, Upshop, Invafresh, Supply chain, Food retail, Food retail techComment
Checkout firm Bold Commerce appoints Chief Financial Officer and Head of Sales and Agency Partnerships
Checkout firm Bold Commerce appoints Chief Financial Officer and Head of Sales and Agency Partnerships

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AppointmentsStaff WriterJuly 10, 2024Bold Commerce, Checkouts, Steven Guevarra, Wink, Brandon Biggs, CFOs, Head of Sales and Agency Partnerships, AppointmentsComment
Alan Dickson, Principal Technology Partner for Retail, BT/EE joins 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards judging panel
Alan Dickson, Principal Technology Partner for Retail, BT/EE joins 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards judging panel

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RTIH Innovation AwardsStaff WriterJuly 9, 2024Alan Dickson, BT, EE, 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards, RTIH Innovation Awards, Retail technology, Retail innovationComment
Irish luxury retailer Brown Thomas Arnotts gears up to deploy Aptos Sales Audit and CRM solutions
Irish luxury retailer Brown Thomas Arnotts gears up to deploy Aptos Sales Audit and CRM solutions

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Omnichannel retailStaff WriterJuly 9, 2024Brown Thomas Arnotts, Ireland, Aptos, Aptos Sales Audit and CRM solutions, Luxury retail, Loyalty, Customer engagement, SaaS, Omnichannel retailComment
UK-based FoodTech firm OSY Group bags Innovate UK funding to support international growth plans
UK-based FoodTech firm OSY Group bags Innovate UK funding to support international growth plans

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Funding newsStaff WriterJuly 9, 2024OSY Group, FoodTech, Innovate UK, Funding news, Food, Fruit, Green retailComment
RTIH’s secret shopper experiences the mixed bag that is TK Maxx’s online retail and Click and Collect offering
RTIH’s secret shopper experiences the mixed bag that is TK Maxx’s online retail and Click and Collect offering

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Omnichannel retailStaff WriterJuly 9, 2024RTIH secret shopper, TK Maxx, Primark, Click and Collect, Omnichannel retail, Stores, Online retailComment
RTIH interview: Beck Besecker, CEO and Co-founder, 3D Cloud, talks retail technology innovation and shifting sands
RTIH interview: Beck Besecker, CEO and Co-founder, 3D Cloud, talks retail technology innovation and shifting sands

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InterviewsStaff WriterJuly 9, 2024Beck Besecker, 3D Cloud, 3D, 3D technology, Retail technology, Retail innovation, Interviews, RTIH Retail Technology Innovations ReportComment
Zippin Walk-Up store live at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium, home of Super Bowl champs Kansas City Chiefs
Zippin Walk-Up store live at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium, home of Super Bowl champs Kansas City Chiefs

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Checkout free storesStaff WriterJuly 9, 2024Zippin, Zippin Walk-Up, GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City Chiefs, Super Bowl, Barclays Center, Checkout free stores, US retailComment
Unified Commerce Group teams up with HotWax Commerce as it creates omnichannel retail technology stack
Unified Commerce Group teams up with HotWax Commerce as it creates omnichannel retail technology stack

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Omnichannel retailStaff WriterJuly 9, 2024Unified Commerce Group, HotWax Commerce, Shopify, Omnichannel retail, Order management, Stores, Online retail, OMS, Shopify PoS, Frank And OakComment
Currys boosts shopping experience for those with disabilities as it extends WelcoMe trial to London stores
Currys boosts shopping experience for those with disabilities as it extends WelcoMe trial to London stores

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InclusionStaff WriterJuly 8, 2024Currys, WelcoMe, Disabled people, Customers with disabilities, Stores, Inclusion, Online retail, Omnichannel retail, London, BirminghamComment
AI in employment law: navigating the legal implications of automation in the workplace
AI in employment law: navigating the legal implications of automation in the workplace

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AIStaff WriterJuly 8, 2024AI, Artificial Intelligence, Automation, LawComment
North and South: Dr. Christian Bock focuses on shaping the future of shopping as he heads to Aldi Süd
North and South: Dr. Christian Bock focuses on shaping the future of shopping as he heads to Aldi Süd

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AppointmentsStaff WriterJuly 8, 2024Dr. Christian Bock, Aldi Süd, Aldi Nord, Trigo, Computer vision, Stores, Appointments, Aldi Shop & GoComment
Understanding physical traffic: Men's apparel brand UNTUCKit taps RetailNext in-store analytics platform
Understanding physical traffic: Men's apparel brand UNTUCKit taps RetailNext in-store analytics platform

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StoresStaff WriterJuly 8, 2024UNTUCKit, RetailNext, Stores, Data analytics, Online retail, Bricks and mortar retail, Physical retail, AnalyticsComment
Roblox move sees Superdrug create positive brand experience for gamers interacting with it for first time
Roblox move sees Superdrug create positive brand experience for gamers interacting with it for first time

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GamingStaff WriterJuly 8, 2024Superdrug, Roblox, Superdrug Obby obstacle game, Gaming, Immersive experiences, MetaverseComment
Focus on influencers as online fashion retailer boohoo taps LoudCrowd technology for social commerce journey
Focus on influencers as online fashion retailer boohoo taps LoudCrowd technology for social commerce journey

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Social commerceStaff WriterJuly 8, 2024LoudCrowd, boohoo, Online retail, Influencers, 2023 RTIH Innovation Awards, 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards, Social commerceComment
Snapchat connects with sports fans as its AR locker room comes to life at Selfridges Oxford Street London store
Snapchat connects with sports fans as its AR locker room comes to life at Selfridges Oxford Street London store

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ARStaff WriterJuly 8, 2024Snap, Selfridges, Stores, AR, Augmented reality, QR codes, Sports, Social media, 2024 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Tea, biscuits and preserves: Fortnum & Mason launches Fortnum's Dispatch online subscription service
Tea, biscuits and preserves: Fortnum & Mason launches Fortnum's Dispatch online subscription service

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Subscription servicesStaff WriterJuly 8, 2024Fortnum & Mason, RELEX Solutions, Fortnum's Dispatch, Subscription services, Lisa Camm, Digital retail, Online retail, Omnichannel retailComment
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2026 RTIH Innovation Awards
Feb 27
Feb 27, 2026 – Nov 4, 2026
2026 RTIH Innovation Awards
Feb 27, 2026 – Nov 4, 2026
Feb 27, 2026 – Nov 4, 2026
Food & Drink Trends & Innovations Conference
May 12
May 12, 2026
Food & Drink Trends & Innovations Conference
May 12, 2026
May 12, 2026
Retail Technology Expo 2026
May 26
May 26, 2026 – May 27, 2026
Retail Technology Expo 2026
May 26, 2026 – May 27, 2026
May 26, 2026 – May 27, 2026
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
RTIH AI in Retail Awards
Jul 6
Jul 6, 2026 – Feb 11, 2027
RTIH AI in Retail Awards
Jul 6, 2026 – Feb 11, 2027
Jul 6, 2026 – Feb 11, 2027
NRF 2026: Retail's Big Show Europe
Sep 15
Sep 15, 2026 – Sep 17, 2026
NRF 2026: Retail's Big Show Europe
Sep 15, 2026 – Sep 17, 2026
Sep 15, 2026 – Sep 17, 2026

TRENDING: AI

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Diesel owner OTB Group and Google Cloud partner on AI powered personalised shopping experiences
AI
Diesel owner OTB Group and Google Cloud partner on AI powered personalised shopping experiences
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AI
Alibaba overhauls CoCreate Pitch startup competition for 2026 with a focus on AI innovation
AI
Alibaba overhauls CoCreate Pitch startup competition for 2026 with a focus on AI innovation
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AI
Sopra Steria research flags the rise of agentic commerce within European online retail space
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Sopra Steria research flags the rise of agentic commerce within European online retail space
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AI
Woolworths, Coles and other Aussie retailers take AI search fight to Amazon, Jaywing analysis shows
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Woolworths, Coles and other Aussie retailers take AI search fight to Amazon, Jaywing analysis shows
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Rithum research: Gen Z shoppers act on AI recommendations without third party verification
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Rithum research: Gen Z shoppers act on AI recommendations without third party verification
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Papa Johns lays claim to industry first with launch of Lou AI digital pizza assistant via Google Cloud
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Papa Johns lays claim to industry first with launch of Lou AI digital pizza assistant via Google Cloud
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AI

TRENDING: AUTOMATION

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Delivery Hero launches Herogen autonomous software delivery agent as part of firm's everyday app push
Automation
Delivery Hero launches Herogen autonomous software delivery agent as part of firm's everyday app push
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Automation
Two thumbs up for Zebra Technologies tech powered Lowe's automated paint buying solution
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Two thumbs up for Zebra Technologies tech powered Lowe's automated paint buying solution
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Automation
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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Circa Resort & Casino and VenHub Global team on first of its kind autonomous store deployment
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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

TRENDING: RTS 2026

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Retail Technology Show hits London ExCeL in April and delivers event's biggest ever innovation showcase
RTS 2026
Retail Technology Show hits London ExCeL in April and delivers event's biggest ever innovation showcase
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RTS 2026
RTS 2026 conference review: agentic commerce changing the rules of the game amid retailer transformations
RTS 2026
RTS 2026 conference review: agentic commerce changing the rules of the game amid retailer transformations
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RTS 2026
Retail Technology Show 2026 conference review: Tesco Lab's Ross Arnone discusses ideation and delivery
RTS 2026
Retail Technology Show 2026 conference review: Tesco Lab's Ross Arnone discusses ideation and delivery
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RTS 2026
RTS 2026 conference review: shift to AI aids efficiency and CX, say New Look, Aroma Zone, Fortnum & Mason
RTS 2026
RTS 2026 conference review: shift to AI aids efficiency and CX, say New Look, Aroma Zone, Fortnum & Mason
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RTS 2026
RTS 2026 conference review: CPTO job title reflects the centrality of technology in modern retail space
RTS 2026
RTS 2026 conference review: CPTO job title reflects the centrality of technology in modern retail space
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RTS 2026
RTS 2026: focus on leadership in uncertain times amid technology, economic and resiliency challenges
RTS 2026
RTS 2026: focus on leadership in uncertain times amid technology, economic and resiliency challenges
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RTS 2026

TRENDING: RTIH INNOVATION AWARDS

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Warner Bros. Senior Director Christiana Hawes joins 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards judging panel
RTIH Awards
Warner Bros. Senior Director Christiana Hawes joins 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards judging panel
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RTIH Awards
The Retail Tea Break podcast host Melissa Moore joins 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards judging panel
RTIH Awards
The Retail Tea Break podcast host Melissa Moore joins 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards judging panel
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RTIH Awards
RTIH retail technology innovation awards return for 2026, deadline for submissions is 2nd October
RTIH Awards
RTIH retail technology innovation awards return for 2026, deadline for submissions is 2nd October
RTIH Awards

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RTIH Awards
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
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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
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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

TRENDING: RETAIL MEDIA

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US grocery retailer Stater Bros. Markets connects with In-Store Marketplace for in-store retail media launch 
Retail media
US grocery retailer Stater Bros. Markets connects with In-Store Marketplace for in-store retail media launch 
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Retail media
Kevel, Dollar General, and The Trade Desk tie up lays claim to first of its kind retail media solution
Retail media
Kevel, Dollar General, and The Trade Desk tie up lays claim to first of its kind retail media solution
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Retail media
MediaMarktSaturn expands store retail media offering to eight European markets with One Tech Group
Retail media
MediaMarktSaturn expands store retail media offering to eight European markets with One Tech Group
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Retail media
Australian retailer JB Hi-Fi taps Broadsign technology to build and scale its in-store retail media network
Retail media
Australian retailer JB Hi-Fi taps Broadsign technology to build and scale its in-store retail media network
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Retail media
Henkel enlists WPP Media on launch of full-funnel commerce strategy for company's Bloo brand
Retail media
Henkel enlists WPP Media on launch of full-funnel commerce strategy for company's Bloo brand
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Retail media
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

TRENDING: RFID

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JD Sports Fashion's Dan McGrath: many retailers are looking at RFID technology through the wrongs lens
RFID
JD Sports Fashion's Dan McGrath: many retailers are looking at RFID technology through the wrongs lens
RFID

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RFID
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
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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

TRENDING: STORES

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VenHub flags progress since Nasdaq debut including smart store deployments and tech enhancements
Stores
VenHub flags progress since Nasdaq debut including smart store deployments and tech enhancements
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Stores
Self-scanning solution Lidl & Go now available in seven UK stores following friends and family pilot
Stores
Self-scanning solution Lidl & Go now available in seven UK stores following friends and family pilot
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Stores
East of England Co-op reflects on 2025 including first fully cashless store launch at Ipswich train station
Stores
East of England Co-op reflects on 2025 including first fully cashless store launch at Ipswich train station
Stores

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Stores
Virgin Media O2 opens doors to new 1,900 sqft experiential store located at Liverpool ONE shopping centre
Stores
Virgin Media O2 opens doors to new 1,900 sqft experiential store located at Liverpool ONE shopping centre
Stores

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Stores
Ikea China announces expansion in eastern Beijing as retail giant opens doors to first small store
Stores
Ikea China announces expansion in eastern Beijing as retail giant opens doors to first small store
Stores

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Stores
Lekkerland switches on self-checkouts centric Rewe To Go store at new Frankfurt Airport terminal
Stores
Lekkerland switches on self-checkouts centric Rewe To Go store at new Frankfurt Airport terminal
Stores

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Stores

TRENDING: APPOINTMENTS

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McDonald's veteran Will Mason takes on Senior Vice President, Analytics and Insights role at Dairy Queen
Appointments
McDonald's veteran Will Mason takes on Senior Vice President, Analytics and Insights role at Dairy Queen
Appointments

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Appointments
Signicat brings in Emma Bauer as Global Chief Product Officer to scale cross-border identity platform
Appointments
Signicat brings in Emma Bauer as Global Chief Product Officer to scale cross-border identity platform
Appointments

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Appointments
X (formerly Twitter) veteran Greg Owens joins Pinterest as Vice President of International
Appointments
X (formerly Twitter) veteran Greg Owens joins Pinterest as Vice President of International
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Appointments
QSR operations veteran Rob Honey takes of Head of Technology - Canada role at The Wendy's Company
Appointments
QSR operations veteran Rob Honey takes of Head of Technology - Canada role at The Wendy's Company
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Appointments
Former Boots UK and bp exec Iona Blake joins Marks and Spencer as Head of Security and Fraud
Appointments
Former Boots UK and bp exec Iona Blake joins Marks and Spencer as Head of Security and Fraud
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Appointments
Mustafa Husain takes on SVP and Chief Information Officer role at fast food giant McDonald’s USA
Appointments
Mustafa Husain takes on SVP and Chief Information Officer role at fast food giant McDonald’s USA
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Appointments

TRENDING: FUNDING NEWS

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Including Profitmind and Croissant: 12 retail technology funding rounds you need to know about
Funding news
Including Profitmind and Croissant: 12 retail technology funding rounds you need to know about
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Funding news
Grocery technology startup Vori secures $22 million Series B for autonomous supermarkets push
Funding news
Grocery technology startup Vori secures $22 million Series B for autonomous supermarkets push
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Funding news
DTC platform ZyG announces blockbuster $60 million Series A funding round led by Accel
Funding news
DTC platform ZyG announces blockbuster $60 million Series A funding round led by Accel
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Funding news
Agentic commerce specialist ReFiBuy raises $13.6 million seed round led by NewRoad Capital Partners
Funding news
Agentic commerce specialist ReFiBuy raises $13.6 million seed round led by NewRoad Capital Partners
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Funding news
Agentic supply chains specialist Corvera lands £3 million in seed funding to scale its platform
Funding news
Agentic supply chains specialist Corvera lands £3 million in seed funding to scale its platform
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Funding news
MarTech firm Hightouch bags $2.75 billion valuation as it secures $150 million in Series D funding
Funding news
MarTech firm Hightouch bags $2.75 billion valuation as it secures $150 million in Series D funding
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