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Registration opens for Retail Technology Show 2025 as two-day event jumps from London Olympia to ExCel
Registration opens for Retail Technology Show 2025 as two-day event jumps from London Olympia to ExCel

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EventsStaff WriterNovember 6, 2024RTS 2025, Retail Technology Show, Retail Technology Show 2025, Events, 2024 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
M&M’S scores a social first as it launches a TikTok Shop with limited Kate Spade New York collection
M&M’S scores a social first as it launches a TikTok Shop with limited Kate Spade New York collection

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Social commerceStaff WriterNovember 6, 2024M&M’S, TikTok Shop, TikTok, Social commerce, 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards, kate spade new yorkComment
Connected Lions Jersey unveiled by British & Irish Lions and Connected Fanatics for 2025 tour of Australia
Connected Lions Jersey unveiled by British & Irish Lions and Connected Fanatics for 2025 tour of Australia

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Immersive experiencesStaff WriterNovember 6, 2024The British & Irish Lions, NFC, Connected Fanatics, Rugby, Immersive experiences, 2024 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
AdTech industry veteran Sarah Lawson Johnston joins Vudoo as MD or Europe, the Middle East and Africa
AdTech industry veteran Sarah Lawson Johnston joins Vudoo as MD or Europe, the Middle East and Africa

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AppointmentsStaff WriterNovember 6, 2024AdTech, 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards, Appointments, Vudoo, Sarah Lawson JohnstonComment
What role does sustainability play in modern tech retail?
What role does sustainability play in modern tech retail?

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Green retailStaff WriterNovember 6, 2024Green retail, Sustainable retail, sustainability, RecyclingComment
Maximising your retail strategy: the essential role of listing tools in multi-channel e-commerce
Maximising your retail strategy: the essential role of listing tools in multi-channel e-commerce

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E-commerceStaff WriterNovember 6, 2024Omnichannel retail, E-commerce, Online retail, Vendoo, Primelister, Cross listingComment
2024 RTIH Innovation Awards: Sustainable Retail finalists announced including Facilio, Datitude and StrongPoint
2024 RTIH Innovation Awards: Sustainable Retail finalists announced including Facilio, Datitude and StrongPoint

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RTIH Innovation AwardsStaff WriterNovember 5, 20242024 RTIH Innovation Awards, Sustainable retail, Green retail, Anthropics Technology, ChapsVision, Datitude, QSA Partners, East of England Co-op, Retail Insight, Facilio, Robert Dyas, ReaLift, Burju Shoes, Snappy Shopper, StrongPoint, MTG TechnologiesComment
Retail Technology Startup Stories interview: Alex Ovcharov, Co-Founder at Wayvee Analytics
Retail Technology Startup Stories interview: Alex Ovcharov, Co-Founder at Wayvee Analytics

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StartupsStaff WriterNovember 5, 2024Startup Stories, Startups, Wayvee Analytics, Alex OvcharovComment
Visual search technology startup Miros raises €6 million as it looks to expand market reach
Visual search technology startup Miros raises €6 million as it looks to expand market reach

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Funding newsStaff WriterNovember 5, 2024Visual search technology, E-commerce, Funding news, Funding rounds, Miros, AI, 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards, Startups, Online retail, JomashopComment
2024 RTIH Innovation Awards: Inclusive Technology finalists announced including Currys, Ikea and Verifone
2024 RTIH Innovation Awards: Inclusive Technology finalists announced including Currys, Ikea and Verifone

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RTIH Innovation AwardsStaff WriterNovember 5, 20242024 RTIH Innovation Awards, Inclusive technology, Currys, WelcoMe, Ikea, Lynx Educate, Deliveroo, Snappy Shopper, VerifoneComment
2024 RTIH Innovation Awards: Payments Innovation finalists include Riskified, Reshop and Snappy Shopper
2024 RTIH Innovation Awards: Payments Innovation finalists include Riskified, Reshop and Snappy Shopper

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RTIH Innovation AwardsStaff WriterNovember 5, 20242024 RTIH Innovation Awards, Payments, PayTech, JOOR, LeafLink, Leav, payabl., Rain Technology, Reshop, Riskified, Snappy ShopperComment
2024 RTIH Innovation Awards: Digital Transformation Project of the Year UK category finalists announced
2024 RTIH Innovation Awards: Digital Transformation Project of the Year UK category finalists announced

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RTIH Innovation AwardsStaff WriterNovember 5, 20242024 RTIH Innovation Awards, Digital transformation, Centra, Paul Smith, Datitude, QSA Partners, Deliverect, One Stop, Focal, Morrisons, Red Ant, Coty, Xiatech, MossComment
2024 RTIH Innovation Awards: Global Digital Transformation Project of the Year finalists announced
2024 RTIH Innovation Awards: Global Digital Transformation Project of the Year finalists announced

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RTIH Innovation AwardsStaff WriterNovember 5, 20242024 RTIH Innovation Awards, Digital transformation, Agency72, Haribo, Epam, Hugo Boss, NewStore, Clarks, Proximity, Anthony Nicholas Group, Sensei, SOTI, ncc guttermann, SML RFID, Landmark Group, SPAR AustriaComment
RTIH Innovation Awards finalist VoCoVo hires retail tech veteran Martin Smethurst as Chief Customer Officer
RTIH Innovation Awards finalist VoCoVo hires retail tech veteran Martin Smethurst as Chief Customer Officer

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AppointmentsStaff WriterNovember 5, 2024VoCoVo, 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards, Appointments, Chief Customer Officer, Martin Smethurst, Retail communications, IcelandComment
Amazon announces launch of same-day grocery delivery service from FoodMaxx stores in California
Amazon announces launch of same-day grocery delivery service from FoodMaxx stores in California

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Grocery deliveryStaff WriterNovember 5, 2024Amazon, FoodMaxx, Same day delivery, Grocery delivery, 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards, US retail, The Save Mart Companies, StoresComment
Benefit Cosmetics enlists immersive e-commerce company Obsess for its first 3D virtual shopping experience
Benefit Cosmetics enlists immersive e-commerce company Obsess for its first 3D virtual shopping experience

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Staff WriterNovember 5, 2024Benefit Cosmetics, Obsess, 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards, 3D, Immersive experiences, E-commerce, Virtual stores, Holiday shoppingComment
Unlock your entrepreneurial success: essential factors you must consider before buying a business
Unlock your entrepreneurial success: essential factors you must consider before buying a business
EntrepreneursStaff WriterNovember 5, 2024Entrepreneurs, StartupsComment
Building smarter retail apps: application development tools for omnichannel success
Building smarter retail apps: application development tools for omnichannel success
Omnichannel retailStaff WriterNovember 4, 2024Mobile apps, Omnichannel retail, Digital retail, Mobile commerceComment
2024 RTIH Innovation Awards: Customer Experience Excellence finalists include Deliverect and OneStock
2024 RTIH Innovation Awards: Customer Experience Excellence finalists include Deliverect and OneStock

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RTIH Innovation AwardsStaff WriterNovember 4, 20242024 RTIH Innovation Awards, Customer experience, Agency72, The Fragrance Shop, Deliverect, One Stop, Hugo Boss, Epam, Invent Analytics, GNC, OneStock, The Dune Group, Red Ant, Coty, ZippinComment
2024 RTIH Innovation Awards: Global AI Innovation finalists announced including AiFi, Orquest, Nextail
2024 RTIH Innovation Awards: Global AI Innovation finalists announced including AiFi, Orquest, Nextail

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RTIH Innovation AwardsStaff WriterNovember 4, 20242024 RTIH Innovation Awards, AiFi, Belle AI, ConverSight, Gather AI, Lectra, Makip, MeetKai, Guess, Nextail, Orquest, Velou, AIComment
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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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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
AI

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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
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
Live commerce platform Tilt lays claim to an industry first with launch of new AI powered feature Snap
AI
Live commerce platform Tilt lays claim to an industry first with launch of new AI powered feature Snap
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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
RTS 2026

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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
RTS 2026

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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
RTS 2026

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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
RTS 2026

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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
RTS 2026

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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
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
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 
Retail media

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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
Retail media

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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
Retail media

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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
Retail media

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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
RFID

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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
Stores

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Stores
Virgin Media O2 opens doors to new 1,900 sqft experiential store located at Liverpool ONE shopping centre
Stores
Virgin Media O2 opens doors to new 1,900 sqft experiential store located at Liverpool ONE shopping centre
Stores

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Stores
Ikea China announces expansion in eastern Beijing as retail giant opens doors to first small store
Stores
Ikea China announces expansion in eastern Beijing as retail giant opens doors to first small store
Stores

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Stores
Lekkerland switches on self-checkouts centric Rewe To Go store at new Frankfurt Airport terminal
Stores
Lekkerland switches on self-checkouts centric Rewe To Go store at new Frankfurt Airport terminal
Stores

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

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Stores
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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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
Jose Cervero takes on Domain Architect - Digital Customer Experience position at Primark
Appointments
Jose Cervero takes on Domain Architect - Digital Customer Experience position at Primark
Appointments

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Appointments
Former Waitrose Information Technology Operations Manager Austin Jacobs joins Sainsbury's
Appointments
Former Waitrose Information Technology Operations Manager Austin Jacobs joins Sainsbury's
Appointments

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Appointments
Shawn Peddie named as new Sr. Director - Global Merchandising Technology role at Foot Locker
Appointments
Shawn Peddie named as new Sr. Director - Global Merchandising Technology role at Foot Locker
Appointments

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Appointments

TRENDING: FUNDING NEWS

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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
Funding news

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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
Funding news

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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
Funding news

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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
Funding news

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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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Funding news
VAST Data announces $1 billion Series F fund raise, tripling AI tech company's valuation to $30 billion
Funding news
VAST Data announces $1 billion Series F fund raise, tripling AI tech company's valuation to $30 billion
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