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REWE Group Chief Digital and Technology Officer talks retail store innovation challenges and takeaways
REWE Group Chief Digital and Technology Officer talks retail store innovation challenges and takeaways

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Retail innovationStaff WriterOctober 15, 2024Christoph Eltze, REWE Group, 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards, Stores, Retail innovation, Checkout free stores, REWE Pick&GoComment
Retail Technology Startup Stories Interview: Ross Finman, Founder and CEO at Augmodo
Retail Technology Startup Stories Interview: Ross Finman, Founder and CEO at Augmodo

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StartupsStaff WriterOctober 15, 2024Startup Stories, Retail technology, Interviews, Stores, Augmodo, Ross Finman, StartupsComment
Dobbie co-founder Daniel Rees slams ‘bad for business’ UK and heads Stateside to pursue American dream
Dobbie co-founder Daniel Rees slams ‘bad for business’ UK and heads Stateside to pursue American dream

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StartupsStaff WriterOctober 15, 2024Daniel Rees, Dobbies, Startups, E-commerce, UK, USA, Retail innovation, Retail technology, 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards, AIComment
Deliveroo agrees on-demand delivery tie up with UK home and garden retailer wilko
Deliveroo agrees on-demand delivery tie up with UK home and garden retailer wilko

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On demand deliveryStaff WriterOctober 15, 2024wilko, Deliveroo, Rapid delivery, On demand delivery, Stores, Mobile retail, 2024 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
All eyes on Aarhus, Denmark as retailer føtex opens its first autonomous store, powered by AiFI technology
All eyes on Aarhus, Denmark as retailer føtex opens its first autonomous store, powered by AiFI technology

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Autonomous storesStaff WriterOctober 15, 2024AiFi, føtex, Sailing Group, Denmark, Aarhus, 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards, Stores, Autonomous stores, PaymentsComment
New Mapp AI Chat tool aims to simplify data analysis for marketers and e-commerce managers
New Mapp AI Chat tool aims to simplify data analysis for marketers and e-commerce managers

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AIStaff WriterOctober 15, 2024Mapp, AI, 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards, Mapp AI Chat tool, E-commerce, MarketingComment
'A huge loss:' Former technology journalist and Zapp SVP of Strategy and Communications Steve O’Hear passes away
'A huge loss:' Former technology journalist and Zapp SVP of Strategy and Communications Steve O’Hear passes away

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ObituaryStaff WriterOctober 15, 2024Steve O’Hear, Zapp, TechCrunch, Obituary, O’Hear & Co Advisory, 2024 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Delivering Joy Christmas trees go up at Dunelm stores as retailer kickstarts 2024 gift giving initiative
Delivering Joy Christmas trees go up at Dunelm stores as retailer kickstarts 2024 gift giving initiative

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ChristmasStaff WriterOctober 15, 2024Dunelm, Stores, Christmas, Christmas 2024, Delivering Joy Christmas trees, Giving, Cost of living crisisComment
Primark notches up a self-service checkouts first in Portugal as retailer opens its 452nd store globally
Primark notches up a self-service checkouts first in Portugal as retailer opens its 452nd store globally

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StoresStaff WriterOctober 14, 2024Primark, Stores, Portugal, Self-checkouts, 2024 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Retail technology startup Wayvee Analytics bags $5 million in pre-seed funding as it emerges from stealth
Retail technology startup Wayvee Analytics bags $5 million in pre-seed funding as it emerges from stealth

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Funding newsStaff WriterOctober 14, 2024Wayvee Analytics, Stores, AI, Startups, Funding news, Customer satisfaction, 2024 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
FTAO all retail technology trailblazers! Don’t miss your chance to enter the 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards
FTAO all retail technology trailblazers! Don’t miss your chance to enter the 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards

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RTIH Innovation AwardsStaff WriterOctober 14, 2024RTIH Innovation Awards, 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards, Awards, Retail technology, Retail innovationComment
So, farewell then, Grabango - checkout-free technology firm shuts down after failing to bag sufficient funding
So, farewell then, Grabango - checkout-free technology firm shuts down after failing to bag sufficient funding

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StartupsStaff WriterOctober 14, 2024Grabango, Startups, Checkout free stores, Stores, 7-Eleven Australia, 2024 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Women’s fashion retailer Windsor taps Manhattan Active Point of Sale cloud native solution across store network
Women’s fashion retailer Windsor taps Manhattan Active Point of Sale cloud native solution across store network

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PoS solutionsStaff WriterOctober 14, 2024Windsor, Manhattan Associates, Manhattan Active Point of Sale, PoS solutions, 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards, Stores, Omnichannel technology, Omnichannel retailComment
How technology shapes the hybrid workplace
How technology shapes the hybrid workplace

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WorkplacesStaff WriterOctober 14, 2024Technology innovation, Workplaces, Offices, Hybrid working, VR, AR, Cybersecurity, Automation, AI, Health and wellbeing, EmployeesComment
‘We couldn’t make the economics work’: Just Walk Out tech powered Amazon Go stores shuttered in NYC
‘We couldn’t make the economics work’: Just Walk Out tech powered Amazon Go stores shuttered in NYC

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Checkout free storesStaff WriterOctober 14, 2024Amazon, Amazon Go, Amazon Just Walk Out technology, New York, Checkout free stores, Stores, 2024 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Coles Group sees double as it goes live with another Ocado online customer fulfilment centre in Australia
Coles Group sees double as it goes live with another Ocado online customer fulfilment centre in Australia

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Grocery deliveryStaff WriterOctober 14, 2024Ocado Group, Coles Group, Australia, Tesco, Transcend Retail Solutions, Customer fulfilment centres, CFCs, Grocery delivery, Automation, AIComment
Focus on frictionless shopping and curbside and home delivery orders as Sam’s Club preps a physical first
Focus on frictionless shopping and curbside and home delivery orders as Sam’s Club preps a physical first

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StoresStaff WriterOctober 14, 2024Sam’s Club, Sam's Club Scan & Go, Curbside pickup, Home delivery, Online delivery, Stores, 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards, Walmart, Sam’s Club MAPComment
parcelLab and Metapack announce tie up that provides retailers with end-to-end delivery experiences
parcelLab and Metapack announce tie up that provides retailers with end-to-end delivery experiences

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Delivery managementStaff WriterOctober 14, 2024parcelLab, Metapack, 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards, Delivery experiences, E-commerce, Online deliveryComment
Augmented reality in retail: bridging the gap between online and offline shopping
Augmented reality in retail: bridging the gap between online and offline shopping

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ARStaff WriterOctober 14, 2024Augmented reality, AR, Online retail, Stores, Omnichannel retail, Immersive experiences, Customer experience, Ikea, Sephora, Nike, AIComment
How digitalisation has revolutionised the loan market
How digitalisation has revolutionised the loan market

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DigitalisationStaff WriterOctober 14, 2024Loans, Lending platforms, FinTech, Payments, Digitalisation, Open Banking, Banking, Mobile technologyComment
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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
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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
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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
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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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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