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Shinesty taps Wunderkind Identity to convert unknown site visitors and deliver personalised emails and texts
Shinesty taps Wunderkind Identity to convert unknown site visitors and deliver personalised emails and texts

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Customer engagementStaff WriterOctober 25, 2024Wunderkind, Shinesty., AI, Online retail, 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards, Gamification, Customer engagement, PersonalisationComment
Retail technology innovation of the week: Future Stores brings best of digital and physical shopping together
Retail technology innovation of the week: Future Stores brings best of digital and physical shopping together

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Retail innovationStaff WriterOctober 25, 2024Retail Technology Innovation of the Week, Retail innovation, Retail technology, Future Stores, Stores, 3D Cloud, 2024 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Ulta Beauty announces partnership with Rokt to expand retail media network ahead of holiday season
Ulta Beauty announces partnership with Rokt to expand retail media network ahead of holiday season

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Retail mediaStaff WriterOctober 25, 2024Rokt, Ulta Beauty, Retail media, 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards, Customer experience, UB MediaComment
Millions of ghoulish Brits plan to dress up for Halloween 2024, with each splashing out £49 on costumes
Millions of ghoulish Brits plan to dress up for Halloween 2024, with each splashing out £49 on costumes

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HalloweenStaff WriterOctober 25, 2024Halloween 2024, Halloween, Clearpay, Buy now pay later, 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards, PaymentsComment
The Very Group, Asos, Next, Temu, Shein, Amazon: RTIH rustles up the retail technology week in numbers
The Very Group, Asos, Next, Temu, Shein, Amazon: RTIH rustles up the retail technology week in numbers

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Retail trendsStaff WriterOctober 25, 2024Retail technology, Retail trends, Funding news, Stores, Online retail, Payments, Supply chain, Omnichannel retailComment
Bear Robotics lays claim to major leap in warehouse automation as company launches Carti 100 robot
Bear Robotics lays claim to major leap in warehouse automation as company launches Carti 100 robot

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RobotsStaff WriterOctober 25, 2024Bear Robotics, Carti 100 robot, Robots, Warehouses, Warehouse automation, Automation, Supply chain, 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards, LogisticsComment
How vehicle technology has made driving both safer and more dangerous
How vehicle technology has made driving both safer and more dangerous

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VehiclesStaff WriterOctober 25, 2024Cars, Vehicles, Technology, Vehicle technologyComment
Six tips to make more sales for your business
Six tips to make more sales for your business

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EntrepreneursStaff WriterOctober 25, 2024Sales, Social media, Outsourcing, EntrepreneursComment
Automating warehouse activities: Exotec robots now processing first orders at Auchan Luxembourg
Automating warehouse activities: Exotec robots now processing first orders at Auchan Luxembourg

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WarehousesStaff WriterOctober 24, 2024Auchan Retail Luxembourg, Automation, Warehouses, Exotec, Supply chain, 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards, Robots, LuxembourgComment
Seven priceless gift ideas that mean a lot to your loved ones
Seven priceless gift ideas that mean a lot to your loved ones

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GiftsStaff WriterOctober 24, 2024Gifts, Birthdays, Holidays, Gifting retailers, PersonalisationComment
How UK web developers are shaping e-commerce trends
How UK web developers are shaping e-commerce trends

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E-commerceStaff WriterOctober 24, 2024E-commerce, UK, Online retail, Web developers, Mobile commerceComment
Recycling technology company Polytag hires Jonathan Anderson as CTO and Will Addy as CCO
Recycling technology company Polytag hires Jonathan Anderson as CTO and Will Addy as CCO

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AppointmentsStaff WriterOctober 24, 2024Polytag, Appointments, Recycling technology, Green retail, CTOs, CCOs, Jonathan Anderson, Will Addy, 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards, Supply chain, Waste managementComment
New ways of working: Primark Birmingham High Street store goes live with Click and Collect service
New ways of working: Primark Birmingham High Street store goes live with Click and Collect service

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Click and CollectStaff WriterOctober 24, 2024Primark Birmingham High Street, Primark, Click and Collect, Omnichannel retail, Stores, 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards, Portugal, UK, Self service checkoutsComment
Store intelligence solutions specialist Simbe bags $50 million in Series C round to tackle 'last great data desert'
Store intelligence solutions specialist Simbe bags $50 million in Series C round to tackle 'last great data desert'

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Funding newsStaff WriterOctober 24, 2024Simbe, Simbe Tally, Store intelligence, Stores, Robots, Funding news, Funding rounds, 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards, Goldman Sachs, AutomationComment
Sensei seizes the day: these are our biggest retail technology articles on LinkedIn right now
Sensei seizes the day: these are our biggest retail technology articles on LinkedIn right now

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Social mediaStaff WriterOctober 24, 2024Social media, LinkedIn, Retail technology, Intel, Future Stores, Sensei, 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards, One Stop, Snappy Shopper, Jisp, Retail Insight, Auctane, TrusTrace, Liam Price, AllSaints, FatFace, Lightspeed Commerce, Richard Collins, Peter Rooken-SmithComment
Multi-carrier Quadient parcel lockers to be seen at Co-op stores including Liverpool from this month onwards
Multi-carrier Quadient parcel lockers to be seen at Co-op stores including Liverpool from this month onwards

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Parcel lockersStaff WriterOctober 24, 2024Co-op, Parcel Pending by Quadient, Quadient, Parcel lockers, Stores, 2024 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Tahina plugs into autonomous retail technology as it gives a glimpse into its new flagship London store
Tahina plugs into autonomous retail technology as it gives a glimpse into its new flagship London store

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Autonomous storesStaff WriterOctober 24, 2024Tahina, Stores, London, 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards, Fast food, Emilio Malik, Autonomous stores, AI, Green retailComment
Brightpearl by Sage re-launches search for UK’s fastest growing retail brands with Lightning 50 campaign 
Brightpearl by Sage re-launches search for UK’s fastest growing retail brands with Lightning 50 campaign 

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UK retailStaff WriterOctober 24, 2024Brightpearl by Sage, Lightning 50, UK retail, 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards, UK retailers, UK, Online retailComment
Food ordering and delivery platform Grubhub expands marketing platform with Koddi technology deployment
Food ordering and delivery platform Grubhub expands marketing platform with Koddi technology deployment

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Retail mediaStaff WriterOctober 24, 2024Grubhub, Koddi, 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards, Retail media, Advertising, Food delivery, Online deliveryComment
Restaurant tech startup Checkmate raises $10 million in Series B funding round headed up by Tiger Global
Restaurant tech startup Checkmate raises $10 million in Series B funding round headed up by Tiger Global

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Funding newsStaff WriterOctober 24, 2024Checkmate, Tiger Global, Restaurants, AI, 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards, Funding news, Funding rounds, StartupsComment
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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
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
AI

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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
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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
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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
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
Automation

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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
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
RTIH Awards

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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
RTIH Awards

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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

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
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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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
Stores

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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
Appointments

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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
Appointments

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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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