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HomeByMe research focuses on supercharging home improvement customer experiences
HomeByMe research focuses on supercharging home improvement customer experiences

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3D technologyStaff WriterSeptember 10, 2024HomeByMe, Dassault Systèmes, Home improvement retailers, Customer experience, 3D technology, Omnichannel retail, Online retail, Stores, Cloud solutionsComment
Grocery giant Sainsbury’s enlists SAP, Accenture and AWS for multi-year transformation programme
Grocery giant Sainsbury’s enlists SAP, Accenture and AWS for multi-year transformation programme

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Cloud solutonsStaff WriterSeptember 10, 2024Sainsbury's, SAP, Accenture, AWS, Retail transformation, Retail technology, Stores, Online retail, Cloud solutionsComment
AiFi teams with Delaware North Shift4 on checkout-free location at home of baseball team Chicago White Sox
AiFi teams with Delaware North Shift4 on checkout-free location at home of baseball team Chicago White Sox

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Checkout free storesStaff WriterSeptember 10, 2024AiFi, Checkout free stores, Stores, Baseball, Guaranteed Rate Field, Chicago White Sox, 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards, Delaware North, Shift4, PaymentsComment
Platina Capital throws weight behind B2B payment solutions firm PastPay as it bags €12 million in Series A funding
Platina Capital throws weight behind B2B payment solutions firm PastPay as it bags €12 million in Series A funding

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Funding newsStaff WriterSeptember 10, 2024PastPay, Platina Capital, Payments, PayTech, FinTech, B2B payments, Funding news, Funding rounds, 2024 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Unified commerce specialist NewStore appoints retail technology veteran Pat Deskin as Chief Revenue Officer
Unified commerce specialist NewStore appoints retail technology veteran Pat Deskin as Chief Revenue Officer

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AppointmentsStaff WriterSeptember 10, 2024NewStore, Unified commerce, Omnichannel retail, Appointments, Pat Deskin, Chief Revenue Officer, Shopify Aspiring Entrepreneurship 2024 ReportComment
British fashion retailer Jigsaw tackles returns challenges with deployment of Reveni Instant Refunds solution
British fashion retailer Jigsaw tackles returns challenges with deployment of Reveni Instant Refunds solution

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ReturnsStaff WriterSeptember 10, 2024Jigsaw, Reveni, 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards, Online returns, Returns, Reverse logistics, Online retailComment
British fashion brand Mint Velvet picks Retail247 solution to enhance data management and efficiency
British fashion brand Mint Velvet picks Retail247 solution to enhance data management and efficiency

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Delivery managementStaff WriterSeptember 10, 2024Retail247, Mint Velvet, Retail247 Origin, 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards, Data management, DataComment
Iceland and CALM partner on Missed Birthdays installation at Westfield White City to combat youth suicide
Iceland and CALM partner on Missed Birthdays installation at Westfield White City to combat youth suicide

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Shopping centresStaff WriterSeptember 10, 2024The Campaign Against Living Miserably, CALM, Iceland, Stores, Suicide, Iceland Foods Charitable Foundation, Westfield White City, Shopping centres, Charities, Young peopleComment
Carter research: US shoppers becoming more informed and intentional about their online privacy choices
Carter research: US shoppers becoming more informed and intentional about their online privacy choices

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Online retailStaff WriterSeptember 10, 2024Carter, 2024 Digital Consumer Insights Survey, Data privacy, US retail, Online retail, Cookies, 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards, Data, Data securityComment
NOQ Group lands £3.4 million in funding to further develop its events centric payments and data platform
NOQ Group lands £3.4 million in funding to further develop its events centric payments and data platform

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Funding newsStaff WriterSeptember 10, 2024NOQ Group, Funding news, Events, Funding rounds, Festivals, Payments, PoS, 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards, DataComment
British luxury fashion brand Paul Smith taps Centra order management solution for D2C and wholesale push
British luxury fashion brand Paul Smith taps Centra order management solution for D2C and wholesale push

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OMS solutionsStaff WriterSeptember 10, 2024Paul Smith, Centra, DTC, Wholesale, 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards, Order management solutions, OMS solutionsComment
Primark Data and AI Week event focuses on importance of data governance, data strategy and generative AI
Primark Data and AI Week event focuses on importance of data governance, data strategy and generative AI

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EventsStaff WriterSeptember 9, 2024Primark Data and AI Week event, Primark, Events, AI, Data, Gen AI, 2024 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
The future of logistics and warehousing: UPS teams with Verity to implement autonomous inventory tracking
The future of logistics and warehousing: UPS teams with Verity to implement autonomous inventory tracking

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Autonomous retailStaff WriterSeptember 9, 2024UPS, Ikea, Verity, Logistics, Warehouses, Drones, 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards, Supply chain, Autonomous retail, InventoryComment
Praetura Ventures Operational Partner Mark Roberts joins board of RTIH Innovation Awards winner Ocula Technologies
Praetura Ventures Operational Partner Mark Roberts joins board of RTIH Innovation Awards winner Ocula Technologies

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AppointmentsStaff WriterSeptember 9, 2024Ocula Technologies, Mark Roberts, Praetura Ventures, Appointments, 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards, AIComment
AI powered workplace operations platform SafetyCulture closes $165 million round and eyes global expansion
AI powered workplace operations platform SafetyCulture closes $165 million round and eyes global expansion

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Funding newsStaff WriterSeptember 9, 2024SafetyCulture, Funding news, Funding rounds, AI, Workplace operations, 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards, Frontline workersComment
ZigZag report benchmarks shows how UK retailers are reacting to wider consumer trends via returns policies
ZigZag report benchmarks shows how UK retailers are reacting to wider consumer trends via returns policies

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Online returnsStaff WriterSeptember 9, 2024ZigZag, Online returns, Stores, Online retail, 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards, Reports, ResearchComment
Former Evri and eBay executive Joe Tarragano takes on Interim Chief Operating Officer role at HeliosX Group
Former Evri and eBay executive Joe Tarragano takes on Interim Chief Operating Officer role at HeliosX Group

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Staff WriterSeptember 9, 2024Joe Tarragano, Evri, eBay, GSK, Appointments, 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards, HeliosX Group, Chief Operating Officer., Online retail, PharmaciesComment
Financial literacy for the next generation: preparing our youth for economic success
Financial literacy for the next generation: preparing our youth for economic success

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FinancesStaff WriterSeptember 9, 2024Financial literacy, Education, Young people, Finances, Students, Schools, CollegesComment
Viasox: transforming diabetic foot care with innovation and research
Viasox: transforming diabetic foot care with innovation and research

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Health and wellbeingStaff WriterSeptember 9, 2024Diabetes, Foot care, Viasox, Health and wellbeing, Technology, InnovationComment
E-commerce shipping specialist Sendcloud promotes Ana Silvério Rodrigues to Chief Customer Officer role
E-commerce shipping specialist Sendcloud promotes Ana Silvério Rodrigues to Chief Customer Officer role

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Staff WriterSeptember 9, 2024Sendcloud, Ana Silvério, Chief Customer Officer, Appointments, 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards, E-commerce, E-commerce shippingComment
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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
Feb 27, 2026 – Nov 4, 2026
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May 12, 2026
Food & Drink Trends & Innovations Conference
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May 26, 2026 – May 27, 2026
May 26, 2026 – May 27, 2026
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Shoptalk Europe 2026
Jun 9, 2026 – Jun 11, 2026
Jun 9, 2026 – Jun 11, 2026
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RTIH AI in Retail Awards
Jul 6, 2026 – Feb 11, 2027
Jul 6, 2026 – Feb 11, 2027
NRF 2026: Retail's Big Show Europe
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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
AI
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
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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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

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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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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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
RTIH Awards

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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
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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
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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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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
Scala EMEA’s General Manager Harry Horn discusses why signage in-store is doing more in 2026
Stores
Scala EMEA’s General Manager Harry Horn discusses why signage in-store is doing more in 2026
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
Appointments

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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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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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Funding news
Shopify Plus agency Swanky pulls in £7.6 million from YFM to support next phase of growth
Funding news
Shopify Plus agency Swanky pulls in £7.6 million from YFM to support next phase of growth
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