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The future’s bright for UK high streets as physical retailers have big opportunity to create personal experiences
The future’s bright for UK high streets as physical retailers have big opportunity to create personal experiences

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StoresStaff WriterJuly 19, 2024Asif Aziz, EE, Stores, High streets, UK retail, Online retail, Personalisation, 2023 RTIH Innovation Awards, 2024 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
QR codes, cash prizes and discounts: SPAR UK Make Me a Champion SCAN-MATCH-WIN competition goes live
QR codes, cash prizes and discounts: SPAR UK Make Me a Champion SCAN-MATCH-WIN competition goes live

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StoresStaff WriterJuly 19, 2024SPAR UK, Stores, UK retail, Online retail, QR codes, SPAR Make Me a Champion SCAN-MATCH-WIN competitionComment
Boku announces appointment of NatWest Group veteran Rob Whittick as its new Chief Financial Officer
Boku announces appointment of NatWest Group veteran Rob Whittick as its new Chief Financial Officer

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AppointmentsStaff WriterJuly 19, 2024Boku, Mobile payments, Payments, FinTech, Appointments, Rob Whittick, CFOs, NatWestComment
Beef 'O' Brady's and SoundHound deploy AI technology to make ordering food as simple and natural as possible
Beef 'O' Brady's and SoundHound deploy AI technology to make ordering food as simple and natural as possible

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AIStaff WriterJuly 19, 2024Beef 'O' Brady's, SoundHound, AI, Restaurants, US retail, Voice AI technologyComment
Amazon Prime Day 2024 sends online spending soaring as UK shoppers splash out £1.3 billion across two day period
Amazon Prime Day 2024 sends online spending soaring as UK shoppers splash out £1.3 billion across two day period

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Shopping eventsStaff WriterJuly 19, 2024Adobe, Adobe Analytics, Amazon Prime Day, Prime Day 2024, Shopping events, UK retail, Online retailComment
Drone delivery company Wing works with DoorDash and Walmart as it makes progress in Australia and USA
Drone delivery company Wing works with DoorDash and Walmart as it makes progress in Australia and USA

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Drone deliveryStaff WriterJuly 19, 2024Wing, Walmart, QIC, DoorDash, USA, Australia, Drone delivery, DronesComment
CultureAI announces $10m Series A funding round to stay at forefront of emerging field of human risk management
CultureAI announces $10m Series A funding round to stay at forefront of emerging field of human risk management

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Funding newsStaff WriterJuly 18, 2024CultureAI, Funding rounds, Funding news, Startups, Human risk management, Cyber risksComment
Diebold Nixdorf provides self-service checkouts for Dorfladen Freckenfeld – Powered by EDEKA Paul store
Diebold Nixdorf provides self-service checkouts for Dorfladen Freckenfeld – Powered by EDEKA Paul store

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Store technologyStaff WriterJuly 18, 2024Diebold Nixdorf, Dorfladen Freckenfeld – Powered by EDEKA Paul store, AI, Stores, Self service checkouts, Age verification, Germany, Payments, In-store technologyComment
Including Studenac, Currys, and FreedomPay: check out our biggest retail technology articles on LinkedIn this week
Including Studenac, Currys, and FreedomPay: check out our biggest retail technology articles on LinkedIn this week

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Social mediaStaff WriterJuly 18, 2024LinkedIn, Social media, Retail technology, Studenac, Kea, LS Retail, FreedomPay, EE, EE Experience stores, Westfield White City, Coldcart, POC, Centra, Regatta, One iota, Brightpearl by Sage, CurrysComment
Vista Technology Support acquires Irish retail technology support company Store Computer Technology (SCT)
Vista Technology Support acquires Irish retail technology support company Store Computer Technology (SCT)

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AcquisitionsStaff WriterJuly 18, 2024Vista Technology Support, Store Computer Technology, Acquisitions, Stores, Retail technology, Hospitality and leisure, UK retailComment
Bambuser partners with fashion retailer Zara for video commerce and live shopping push in Europe and US
Bambuser partners with fashion retailer Zara for video commerce and live shopping push in Europe and US

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Live shoppingStaff WriterJuly 18, 2024Bambuser, Zara, Currys, Video commerce, LIve shopping, Social commerce, Omnichannel retail, Live streaming, Online retail, Customer engagementComment
UK omnichannel home décor brand Lick selects NetSuite as its global enterprise resource planning system
UK omnichannel home décor brand Lick selects NetSuite as its global enterprise resource planning system

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ERPStaff WriterJuly 18, 2024Lick, NetSuite, ERP systems, Enterprise resource planning, Oracle NetSuiteComment
EY research: consumers return to stores for personal service even as retail technology boosts online shopping
EY research: consumers return to stores for personal service even as retail technology boosts online shopping

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StoresStaff WriterJuly 18, 2024EY, Research, Stores, AI, Online retail, Retail technologyComment
Etihad Guest extends partnership with Pointspay as it preps launch of first of kind solution in the UAE
Etihad Guest extends partnership with Pointspay as it preps launch of first of kind solution in the UAE

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LoyaltyStaff WriterJuly 18, 2024Etihad Guest, Etihad Airways, Pointspay, Loyalty, Rewards, Loyalty programmes, Online retail, Middle EastComment
Adobe Analytics data: Amazon Prime Day once again proves to be biggest online shopping event for UK market
Adobe Analytics data: Amazon Prime Day once again proves to be biggest online shopping event for UK market

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Shopping eventsStaff WriterJuly 18, 2024Adobe, Adobe Analytics, Online retail, Prime Day 2024, Amazon, Buy now pay later, Shopping eventsComment
‘A huge piece of retail technology innovation’: wagamama brings soul club loyalty programme to life
‘A huge piece of retail technology innovation’: wagamama brings soul club loyalty programme to life

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LoyaltyStaff WriterJuly 18, 2024wagamama, Loyalty, Loyalty programmes, Loyalty apps, Mobile apps, Restaurants, Retail technology, wagamama soul clubComment
RTIH Innovation Awards winner Cart.com secures $105 million in debt refinancing from BlackRock
RTIH Innovation Awards winner Cart.com secures $105 million in debt refinancing from BlackRock

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Funding newsStaff WriterJuly 17, 2024Cart.com, Funding news, 2022 RTIH Innovation Awards, 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards, Retail technology, Omnichannel retail, Unified commerce, Logistics, BlackRockComment
Psycho Bunny teams with Metaverse Group and Super League to launch Summer Splash storefront in Roblox
Psycho Bunny teams with Metaverse Group and Super League to launch Summer Splash storefront in Roblox

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MetaverseStaff WriterJuly 17, 2024Psycho Bunny, Roblox, Metaverse, Metaverse Group, Super League, Summer Splash on Roblox, Resort Tycoon 2, Gaming, Summer Splash Flagship StoreComment
Sweet smell of success: AS Watson Group's The Perfume Shop brings in Scurri as delivery management partner
Sweet smell of success: AS Watson Group's The Perfume Shop brings in Scurri as delivery management partner

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Delivery managementStaff WriterJuly 17, 2024The Perfume Shop, Scurri, Omnichannel retail, Online retail, Stores, Ship from store, Delivery management solutions, Online deliveryComment
GlassesUSA.com launches Pairfect Match AI technology to deliver personalised online customer experience
GlassesUSA.com launches Pairfect Match AI technology to deliver personalised online customer experience

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AIStaff WriterJuly 17, 2024GlassesUSA.com, Eyewear, Online retail, US retail, AI, Pairfect Match AI technology, Personalisation, Customer experienceComment
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2026 RTIH Innovation Awards

2026 EVENTS

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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
AI

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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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AI
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
Automation
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
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

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
RTS 2026

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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
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

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
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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
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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
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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
Appointments

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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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