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Wine retailer Vinoteket agrees partnership with SCAYLE as it preps new website and mobile app launch
Wine retailer Vinoteket agrees partnership with SCAYLE as it preps new website and mobile app launch

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E-commerceStaff WriterOctober 24, 2024Vinoteket, SCAYLE, Wine retailers, E-commerce, Online retail, 2024 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
A step-by-step guide to conducting a comprehensive website audit
A step-by-step guide to conducting a comprehensive website audit

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E-commerceStaff WriterOctober 24, 2024Website audits, Websites, E-commerce, Online retail, SEO, Google, Mobile commerceComment
McDonald’s UK extends Uber Direct tie up as fast food giant chases more app delivery orders
McDonald’s UK extends Uber Direct tie up as fast food giant chases more app delivery orders

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On demand deliveryStaff WriterOctober 23, 2024McDonald’s UK & Ireland, McDonald’s, Fast food, Food delivery, Uber, Uber Direct, 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards, On-demand delivery, Rapid delivery, Mobile apps, UK retail, McDeliveryComment
Avery Dennison and The Kroger Co. set to embark upon RFID inventory automation technology partnership
Avery Dennison and The Kroger Co. set to embark upon RFID inventory automation technology partnership

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RFIDStaff WriterOctober 23, 2024Avery Dennison, The Kroger Co., Kroger, RFID, Inventory, Automation, 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards, Supply chainComment
Amazon Just Walk Out technology powered Hudson Nonstop checkout-free store opens at JFK Airport T4
Amazon Just Walk Out technology powered Hudson Nonstop checkout-free store opens at JFK Airport T4

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Checkout free storesStaff WriterOctober 23, 2024Amazon Just Walk Out technology, Airports, Hudson Nonstop, John F. Kennedy International Airport, JFK Airport, 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards, Checkout free stores, NBAComment
Paint specialist Farrow & Ball boosts customer experience with deployment of Proximity digital tools
Paint specialist Farrow & Ball boosts customer experience with deployment of Proximity digital tools

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Customer experienceStaff WriterOctober 23, 2024Proximity, Farrow & Ball, 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards, Customer experience, Customer serviceComment
Autonomous retail technology firm Sensei raises €15 million and preps European expansion and new store
Autonomous retail technology firm Sensei raises €15 million and preps European expansion and new store

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Funding newsStaff WriterOctober 23, 2024Sensei, Checkout free stores, Autonomous stores, Stores, 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards, Funding rounds, Funding news, AI, Computer visionComment
Trinny London deploys Fivetran technology as beauty brand puts new data movement solution in place
Trinny London deploys Fivetran technology as beauty brand puts new data movement solution in place

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DataStaff WriterOctober 23, 2024Trinny London, Trinny Woodall, Fivetran, Data, 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards, Data operations, Online retailComment
Understanding the role of smart contracts in blockchain and cryptocurrencies
Understanding the role of smart contracts in blockchain and cryptocurrencies

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CryptocurrenciesStaff WriterOctober 23, 2024Blockchain, Blockchain technology, Cryptocurrencies, Smart contracts, NFTsComment
Manage retail technology documents with ease by merging PDFs
Manage retail technology documents with ease by merging PDFs

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PDFsStaff WriterOctober 23, 2024Retail technology, PDFs, Documents, Document management systemsComment
The power of downloadable shopping catalogs in e-commerce
The power of downloadable shopping catalogs in e-commerce

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E-commerceStaff WriterOctober 23, 2024E-commerce, Online retailComment
Revolutionising retail: the role of Shopify agencies in driving tech innovation
Revolutionising retail: the role of Shopify agencies in driving tech innovation

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E-commerceStaff WriterOctober 23, 2024Shopify, Shopify agencies, E-commerce, Retail technology, Retail innovation, Online retailComment
Mangopay research: Gift-Shift January a huge opportunity as it drives increase in pre-loved clothing sales
Mangopay research: Gift-Shift January a huge opportunity as it drives increase in pre-loved clothing sales

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Online marketplacesStaff WriterOctober 23, 2024Mangopay, Research, Gift-Shift January, Pre-loved products, Second hand marketplaces, Cost of living crisis, Clothing, 2024 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Rithum research flags rise in retailers and brands increasing third-party selling amid challenging times
Rithum research flags rise in retailers and brands increasing third-party selling amid challenging times

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3P commerceStaff WriterOctober 23, 2024Rithum, Research, 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards, 3PL, 3PL commerce, E-commerce, Third-party sellingComment
AiFi cements position as leading provider of autonomous store solutions in sports stadium vertical
AiFi cements position as leading provider of autonomous store solutions in sports stadium vertical

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Autonomous storesStaff WriterOctober 23, 2024AiFi, Checkout free stores, NFL, Sports stadiums, 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards, Autonomous retailComment
Walmart launches nationwide same-day pharmacy delivery service with speedy option coming soon
Walmart launches nationwide same-day pharmacy delivery service with speedy option coming soon

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Online deliveryStaff WriterOctober 23, 2024Walmart Pharmacy Delivery, Pharmacies, Walmart, 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards, Online delivery, US retailComment
The digital coupon craze: how Black Friday shopping frenzies are shaping retail strategies
The digital coupon craze: how Black Friday shopping frenzies are shaping retail strategies

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Black FridayStaff WriterOctober 23, 2024Black Friday, Shopping events, Online retail, Digital coupons, Digital retail, Stores, AI, Personalisation, Machine learning, Social media, Influencers, Loyalty, ExpressVPNComment
How an effective monitoring system protects your organisation
How an effective monitoring system protects your organisation

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MonitoringStaff WriterOctober 22, 2024Sai Nikhil Chandra Kappagantula, Network and system infrastructure monitoring, Monitoring, IT networks, Application performance monitoring, Data, Payments, GDPR, Networks, IT management, APIs, AI, NLP, GlobalNOC Indiana UniversityComment
How a marketing degree can accelerate your career in the digital age
How a marketing degree can accelerate your career in the digital age

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MarketingStaff WriterOctober 22, 2024Marketing, Degrees, Digital retail, SEO, Social media, Data, StudentsComment
Amazon Just Walk Out tech powering 100+ stores in sports stadiums across US, UK, Australia, and Canada
Amazon Just Walk Out tech powering 100+ stores in sports stadiums across US, UK, Australia, and Canada

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Checkout free storesStaff WriterOctober 22, 2024NBA, Amazon Just Walk Out technology, Basketball, Checkout free stores, 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards, Stores, SportsComment
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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
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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, 2026 – Feb 11, 2027
RTIH AI in Retail Awards
Jul 6, 2026 – Feb 11, 2027
Jul 6, 2026 – Feb 11, 2027
NRF 2026: Retail's Big Show Europe
Sep 15
Sep 15, 2026 – Sep 17, 2026
NRF 2026: Retail's Big Show Europe
Sep 15, 2026 – Sep 17, 2026
Sep 15, 2026 – Sep 17, 2026

TRENDING: AI

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Diesel owner OTB Group and Google Cloud partner on AI powered personalised shopping experiences
AI
Diesel owner OTB Group and Google Cloud partner on AI powered personalised shopping experiences
AI

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AI
Alibaba overhauls CoCreate Pitch startup competition for 2026 with a focus on AI innovation
AI
Alibaba overhauls CoCreate Pitch startup competition for 2026 with a focus on AI innovation
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
AI
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
AI
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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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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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
RTIH Awards

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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
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

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
Retail media

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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
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
Appointments

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Appointments
Former Boots UK and bp exec Iona Blake joins Marks and Spencer as Head of Security and Fraud
Appointments
Former Boots UK and bp exec Iona Blake joins Marks and Spencer as Head of Security and Fraud
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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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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Funding news
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