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WorkJam secures $20m investment from Export Development Canada and preps EMEA region growth
WorkJam secures $20m investment from Export Development Canada and preps EMEA region growth

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Funding newsStaff WriterAugust 1, 2024WorkJam, Export Development Canada, Employees, 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards, Digitalisation, Funding news, Funding roundsComment
Yum! Brands set to expand voice AI technology to hundreds of Taco Bell US drive-thru locations in 2024
Yum! Brands set to expand voice AI technology to hundreds of Taco Bell US drive-thru locations in 2024

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AIStaff WriterAugust 1, 2024Yum! Brands, Taco Bell, AI, 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards, Voice AI technology, Drive thrus, Hospitality and leisure, US retailComment
Instacart and Albertsons Companies expand US partnership to include pickup services and rapid delivery
Instacart and Albertsons Companies expand US partnership to include pickup services and rapid delivery

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Grocery deliveryStaff WriterAugust 1, 2024Instacart, Albertsons Companies, 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards, Rapid delivery, Grocery delivery, PICKUP, US retailComment
Cybersecurity firm WatchGuard Technologies brings in new channel sales and marketing leadership talent
Cybersecurity firm WatchGuard Technologies brings in new channel sales and marketing leadership talent

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AppointmentsStaff WriterAugust 1, 2024WatchGuard Technologies, Cybersecurity, Appointments, Derek Maggiacomo, Rich Workman, Karen Ray, Sales and marketingComment
Asos CTO Clifford Cohen departs fast fashion giant for new challenge in renewable energy sector
Asos CTO Clifford Cohen departs fast fashion giant for new challenge in renewable energy sector

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On the moveStaff WriterJuly 31, 2024Asos, Clifford Cohen, CTO, Chief Technology Officer, On the move, Asos PR Showroom, Online retail, Fast fashion, Influencers, Events, Renewable energyComment
Festivals, fish and chips, and sausage rolls: RTIH runs through July’s coolest retail technology plays
Festivals, fish and chips, and sausage rolls: RTIH runs through July’s coolest retail technology plays

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Retail innovationStaff WriterJuly 31, 2024Retail technology, Retail innovation, Future of retail, July 2024, Aldi Süd, Caper, Sam's Club, Parklife Festival, Boxbar Tech, Nibble, Asos, SYKY, Walmart Realm, Emperia, Jellycats, Olio, Gander, Monzo, Greggs, Amazon Rufus, Zara, Bambuser, The O2, Amazon, Snap, Selfridges, REWE Group, TrigoComment
Pay and Go Down Under: 7-Eleven Australia goes live with first stores to use Grabango checkout-free system
Pay and Go Down Under: 7-Eleven Australia goes live with first stores to use Grabango checkout-free system

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Checkout free storesStaff WriterJuly 31, 20247-Eleven, Grabango, Checkout free stores, Stores, Australia, My 7-Eleven App Pay and Go 2.0, 2024 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Australian pharmacy brand TerryWhite Chemmart moves into retail media space with Zitcha powered network
Australian pharmacy brand TerryWhite Chemmart moves into retail media space with Zitcha powered network

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Retail mediaStaff WriterJuly 31, 2024TerryWhite Chemmart, Zitcha, Retail media, Pharmacies, Australia, 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards, StoresComment
The Very Group veteran and Head of Technology Tony Rourke departs to recharge, reflect and seek new challenge
The Very Group veteran and Head of Technology Tony Rourke departs to recharge, reflect and seek new challenge

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On the moveStaff WriterJuly 31, 2024The Very Group, Tony Rourke, 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards, Head of Technology, Online retail, On the moveComment
IKI and REWE digital bring Baltic retail technology firms and investors together for Startup Night event
IKI and REWE digital bring Baltic retail technology firms and investors together for Startup Night event

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StartupsStaff WriterJuly 31, 2024IKI x REWE digital Retail Startup Night, IKI, REWE Digital, Startups, 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards, Anika Vooes, Retail technologyComment
John Lewis partners with Epsilon on launch of new retail media capabilities to connect brands and customers
John Lewis partners with Epsilon on launch of new retail media capabilities to connect brands and customers

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Retail mediaStaff WriterJuly 31, 2024John Lewis, Epsilon, Retail media, Omnichannel retail, WaitroseComment
City Chic taps Cart.com third-party logistics and retail technology solutions and Dallas warehouse facility
City Chic taps Cart.com third-party logistics and retail technology solutions and Dallas warehouse facility

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Omnichannel retailStaff WriterJuly 31, 2024City Chic, Cart.com, 2022 RTIH Innovation Awards, 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards, Omnichannel retail, US retail, 3PL services, Warehouses, OMS, WMSComment
Snappy Shopper and Allwyn UK team up for UK National Lottery scratch cards online delivery first
Snappy Shopper and Allwyn UK team up for UK National Lottery scratch cards online delivery first

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Home deliveryStaff WriterJuly 31, 2024Snappy Shopper, Allwyn UK, UK National Lottery, 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards, Home delivery, Independent retailers, StoresComment
Just Eat ramps up partnership with Morrisons amid huge appetite for on-demand grocery from consumers
Just Eat ramps up partnership with Morrisons amid huge appetite for on-demand grocery from consumers

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Rapid deliveryStaff WriterJuly 31, 2024Morrisons, Just Eat, Online delivery, 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards, Grocery delivery, On demand delivery, Rapid deliveryComment
Focus on online ordering as home and leisure retailer The Range goes live with new iOS and Android mobile app
Focus on online ordering as home and leisure retailer The Range goes live with new iOS and Android mobile app

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Mobile retailStaff WriterJuly 30, 2024The Range, 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards, Mobile apps, Mobile retail, Online retail, Warehouses, Supply chainComment
Post-purchase software provider parcelLab announces tech veteran Giles Whiting as new CEO
Post-purchase software provider parcelLab announces tech veteran Giles Whiting as new CEO

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AppointmentsStaff WriterJuly 30, 2024parcelLab, CEOs, Appointments, Online delivery, Parcel delivery, Post purchase experiences, Tobias Buxhoidt, 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards, Giles Whiting, AIComment
East of England Co-op deploys Trust Retail Inventory and Stock Management solution across its stores
East of England Co-op deploys Trust Retail Inventory and Stock Management solution across its stores

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Inventory managementStaff WriterJuly 30, 2024Trust Retail, East of England Co-op, Stores, 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards, Inventory management, Stock management, Inventory and stock managementComment
Instacart achieves Carrot Tags first as electronic shelf label software launches chainwide at Schnuck Markets
Instacart achieves Carrot Tags first as electronic shelf label software launches chainwide at Schnuck Markets

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ESLsStaff WriterJuly 30, 2024Instacart, Schnuck Markets, Instacart Carrot Tags, Stores, US retail, ESLs, Electronic shelf labels, 2024 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Virtual dorm rooms: Emperia powered Walmart Realm experience reinvents back to college shopping
Virtual dorm rooms: Emperia powered Walmart Realm experience reinvents back to college shopping

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Immersive experiencesStaff WriterJuly 30, 2024Walmart Realm, Walmart, Immersive experiences, Students, Back to college, Emperia, Social media, Pinterest Predicts, TikTok, Walmart+, 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards, Justin BretonComment
Exceptional Jellycat fish and chips pop up at Selfridges London praised for creative store experience
Exceptional Jellycat fish and chips pop up at Selfridges London praised for creative store experience

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StoresStaff WriterJuly 30, 2024Jellycat, Pop ups, Selfridges, Stores, Brittain Ladd, 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards, Physical 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
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May 12
May 12, 2026
Food & Drink Trends & Innovations Conference
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May 12, 2026
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May 26
May 26, 2026 – May 27, 2026
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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
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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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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
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
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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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Swedish sports retailer Stadium taps Exotec Skypod robotics system at Norrköping warehouse
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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 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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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
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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
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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
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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
RFID

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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
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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
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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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