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Visually impaired consumers faced with major accessible food packaging challenges in supermarket aisles
Visually impaired consumers faced with major accessible food packaging challenges in supermarket aisles

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InclusionStaff WriterOctober 10, 2024World Sight Day, Roland DG, Inclusion, Supermarkets, Stores, Visually impaired, 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards, Food industry, Accessibility, PackagingComment
UK jewellery retailer Orelia deploys Origin product data solution using Retail247 Accelerate Programme
UK jewellery retailer Orelia deploys Origin product data solution using Retail247 Accelerate Programme

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Product dataStaff WriterOctober 10, 2024Orelia, Retail247, Retail247 Origin, Retail247 Accelerate Programme, Jewellery, Product data, 2024 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Why you should use Chrome VPN for SEO
Why you should use Chrome VPN for SEO

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SEOStaff WriterOctober 10, 2024SEO, VPNs, Chrome VPN, GoogleComment
How to choose the best free VPN for online shopping
How to choose the best free VPN for online shopping

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Online retailStaff WriterOctober 10, 2024Online retail, E-commerce, VPNs, Security, Online shoppingComment
What are the best hiking trails in China for adventure seekers?
What are the best hiking trails in China for adventure seekers?

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ChinaStaff WriterOctober 10, 2024China, Hospitality and leisure, TravelComment
How automated dispensing systems are changing the retail space

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AutomationStaff WriterOctober 9, 2024Automated dispensing systems, Automation, Robotics, Stores, Digital transformationComment
Understanding batch payouts: streamlining global payments with different types of payout solutions
Understanding batch payouts: streamlining global payments with different types of payout solutions

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PaymentsStaff WriterOctober 9, 2024Batch payments, Payments, PayTech, FinTechComment
Schuh, Unilever and Specsavers onboard as Retail Technology Show 2025 unveils first advisory board members
Schuh, Unilever and Specsavers onboard as Retail Technology Show 2025 unveils first advisory board members

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EventsStaff WriterOctober 9, 2024Retail Technology Show 2025, Events, Conferences, 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards, Katya Denike, Claire Hennah, Justin Lodge, Dean Sanderson-Williams, Adam Cotgreave, Holland & Barrett, Unilever, Schuh, Specsavers, Seasalt CornwallComment
Tesco Media unveils retail media developments at Upfront event including video advertising on Tesco.com and app
Tesco Media unveils retail media developments at Upfront event including video advertising on Tesco.com and app

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Retail mediaStaff WriterOctober 9, 2024Tesco Kensington ExtraTesco Media and Insight Platform, Tesco Media, dunnhumby, Retail media, Online retail, Grocery retailers, 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards, Omnichannel retailComment
Focus on AI and APIs as Topsort technology powers new El Puerto de Liverpool retail media offering
Focus on AI and APIs as Topsort technology powers new El Puerto de Liverpool retail media offering

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Retail mediaStaff WriterOctober 9, 2024Topsort, AI, APIs, Retail media, Mexico, Latin America, 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards, El Puerto de LiverpoolComment
Calling all retail technology superstars! Time is fast running out to enter the 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards
Calling all retail technology superstars! Time is fast running out to enter the 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards

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Furniture brand Dorel Home taps 3D Cloud technology for product visualisation and lifestyle imagery push
Furniture brand Dorel Home taps 3D Cloud technology for product visualisation and lifestyle imagery push

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3D technologyStaff WriterOctober 9, 2024Dorel Home, Dorel Industries, 3D technology, 3D Cloud Room Planner, 3D Cloud, 2024 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Online marketplace OnBuy turns to Google Cloud for expertise in cloud management, data analytics and AI
Online marketplace OnBuy turns to Google Cloud for expertise in cloud management, data analytics and AI

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Cloud solutionsStaff WriterOctober 9, 2024OnBuy, Google Cloud, Online marketplaces, Online retail, 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards, AI, Cloud management, Data analytics, DataComment
EE opens extended reality retail playground in its flagship store at Westfield, White City, London
EE opens extended reality retail playground in its flagship store at Westfield, White City, London

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StoresStaff WriterOctober 9, 2024EE, Extended reality, XR, Stores, 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards, Immersive experiences, Westfield White City, Shopping centresComment
Domino’s partners with Amazon’s Twitch and Olive & June to bring Emergency Pizzas programme to life
Domino’s partners with Amazon’s Twitch and Olive & June to bring Emergency Pizzas programme to life

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Online retailStaff WriterOctober 9, 2024Domino's Emergency Pizza, Domino's, Pizza, Amazon Twitch, Olive & June, Gamification, 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards, FortniteComment
Sustainable deliveries firm HIVED appoints logistics and supply chain veteran Andrew Baker as VP Sales
Sustainable deliveries firm HIVED appoints logistics and supply chain veteran Andrew Baker as VP Sales

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AppointmentsStaff WriterOctober 9, 2024HIVED, Appointments, Electric vehicles, 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards, Logistics, Supply chain, Andrew Baker, Sustainable delivery, Green retailComment
Tips for caring for your commercial building
Tips for caring for your commercial building

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Building maintenanceStaff WriterOctober 9, 2024Commercial buildings, Buildings, Offices, HQs, sustainability, Safety, SecurityComment
Helping your business flourish with a heavier focus on customers
Helping your business flourish with a heavier focus on customers

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Customer serviceStaff WriterOctober 9, 2024Customer service, Customer experience, Employees, Omnichannel retail, LoyaltyComment
Wine gifting service Di-vine launches in UK with European and US markets expected in time for Christmas
Wine gifting service Di-vine launches in UK with European and US markets expected in time for Christmas

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StartupsStaff WriterOctober 9, 2024Di-vine, Wine, Online retail, Online delivery, Pepper Sells, UK retail, Gifting retailers, 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards, StartupsComment
Home improvement retailer Kingfisher taps Fivetran automated data movement platform
Home improvement retailer Kingfisher taps Fivetran automated data movement platform

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May 12
May 12, 2026
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May 26, 2026 – May 27, 2026
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Shoptalk Europe 2026
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Shoptalk Europe 2026
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RTIH AI in Retail Awards
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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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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
AI

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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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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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AI
Papa Johns lays claim to industry first with launch of Lou AI digital pizza assistant via Google Cloud
AI
Papa Johns lays claim to industry first with launch of Lou AI digital pizza assistant via Google Cloud
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One in four retail technology providers at RTS 2026 say AI is overhyped, ASPR research finds
AI
One in four retail technology providers at RTS 2026 say AI is overhyped, ASPR research finds
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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
Automation

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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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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
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RTS 2026
RTS 2026 conference review: agentic commerce changing the rules of the game amid retailer transformations
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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
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RTS 2026 conference review: shift to AI aids efficiency and CX, say New Look, Aroma Zone, Fortnum & Mason
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RTS 2026 conference review: CPTO job title reflects the centrality of technology in modern retail space
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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
RTIH Awards

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

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RTIH Awards

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
RFID

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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
RFID

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RFID

TRENDING: STORES

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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
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
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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
British grocery retailer Heron Foods deploys connected in-store communications platform from x-hoppers
Stores
British grocery retailer Heron Foods deploys connected in-store communications platform from x-hoppers
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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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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