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AI powered technology startup Salesfire raises £2.75 million to help e-commerce stores boost sales
AI powered technology startup Salesfire raises £2.75 million to help e-commerce stores boost sales

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Funding newsStaff WriterNovember 13, 2024AI, Salesfire, E-commerce, Online retail, Startups, 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards, Funding news, Funding roundsComment
Luxury retailer Harrods partners with Global-e as it looks to enhance its global e-commerce offering
Luxury retailer Harrods partners with Global-e as it looks to enhance its global e-commerce offering

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Online retailStaff WriterNovember 13, 2024Harrods, Global-e, 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards, Online retail, DTC, E-commerceComment
How to streamline IT support and remote monitoring for maximum efficiency
How to streamline IT support and remote monitoring for maximum efficiency

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IT supportStaff WriterNovember 13, 2024IT support, Digital transformation, IT operations, RMM solutionsComment
Streamlining retail transactions: the impact of emerging payment solutions
Streamlining retail transactions: the impact of emerging payment solutions

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PaymentsStaff WriterNovember 13, 2024Payments, Digital payments, PayTech, PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Venmo, Mobile paymentsComment
Foodstuffs partners with Lobyco for launch of new currency-based loyalty programme across 140 stores
Foodstuffs partners with Lobyco for launch of new currency-based loyalty programme across 140 stores

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LoyaltyStaff WriterNovember 12, 2024Lobyco, 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards, New Zealand, Loyalty programmes, PoS, E-commerce, Loyalty, Grocery retail, FoodstuffsComment
DPD lays claim to UK first as company launches autonomous ‘locker on wheels' robot deliveries
DPD lays claim to UK first as company launches autonomous ‘locker on wheels' robot deliveries

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Autonomous deliveryStaff WriterNovember 12, 2024DPD, Robot deliveries, Robots, Autonomous deliveries, Ottobot, Online delivery, UK, OttonomyComment
Tackling complex operational challenges: Brain Corp autonomous robot fleet hits 250bn square feet milestone
Tackling complex operational challenges: Brain Corp autonomous robot fleet hits 250bn square feet milestone

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AutomationStaff WriterNovember 12, 2024Brain Corp, 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards, Automation, Robots, AMRs, Inventory management, Autonomous retailComment
Luxury apparel brand DSQUARED2 announces international DTC tie up with e-commerce specialist ESW
Luxury apparel brand DSQUARED2 announces international DTC tie up with e-commerce specialist ESW

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DTC channelsStaff WriterNovember 12, 2024DSQUARED2, ESW, DTC, Omnichannel retail, E-commerce, 2024 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Focus on retail media as Glovo and Mars expand global partnership across Europe, Central Asia, Africa
Focus on retail media as Glovo and Mars expand global partnership across Europe, Central Asia, Africa

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Retail mediaStaff WriterNovember 12, 2024Mars, Glovo, Retail media, Rapid delivery, Quick commerce, 2024 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
SAP veteran Oliver Grob bids farewell to retail technology giant and steps in to the world of retirement
SAP veteran Oliver Grob bids farewell to retail technology giant and steps in to the world of retirement

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On the moveStaff WriterNovember 12, 2024SAP, Oliver Grob, 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards, Digital transformation, Emerging technologies, On the moveComment
As Tony Hoggett joins Marc Lore’s Wonder, here’s why Amazon is struggling in the physical grocery space
As Tony Hoggett joins Marc Lore’s Wonder, here’s why Amazon is struggling in the physical grocery space

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Grocery retailStaff WriterNovember 12, 2024Amazon, Grocery retail, Stores, Tony Hoggett, Marc Lore, Wonder, Brittain Ladd, 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards, TescoComment
ReBound Returns survey: Many Christmas shoppers not influenced by Black Friday Cyber Monday sales
ReBound Returns survey: Many Christmas shoppers not influenced by Black Friday Cyber Monday sales

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Holiday shoppingStaff WriterNovember 12, 2024ReBound Returns, Shopify Aspiring Entrepreneurship 2024 Report, Black FRiday, Cyber Monday, Research, TikTok Shop, Holiday shopping, Supply chain, Social mediaComment
TSB issues festive fraud warning ahead of busy sales period as social media scams target shoppers 
TSB issues festive fraud warning ahead of busy sales period as social media scams target shoppers 

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Online retailStaff WriterNovember 12, 2024TSB, Online retail, Fraud, Security, Black Friday, Christmas, Research, 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards, Social media, Holiday shoppingComment
Social and digital transformation specialist Michelle Goad takes on Chief Digital Officer role at Athleta
Social and digital transformation specialist Michelle Goad takes on Chief Digital Officer role at Athleta

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AppointmentsStaff WriterNovember 11, 2024Athleta, Chief Digital Officer, Appointments, Michelle Goad, Social media, Digital transformation, 2024 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
2024 RTIH Innovation Awards Ceremony set for Thursday, 21st November: book your place today!
2024 RTIH Innovation Awards Ceremony set for Thursday, 21st November: book your place today!

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RTIH Innovation AwardsStaff WriterNovember 11, 20242024 RTIH Innovation Awards, RTIH Innovation Awards, Retail technology, Retail innovation, EventsComment
OTTO veteran Dr. Frederike Fritzsche focuses on AI as she steps in to Chief Tech Transformation Officer role
OTTO veteran Dr. Frederike Fritzsche focuses on AI as she steps in to Chief Tech Transformation Officer role

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AppointmentsStaff WriterNovember 11, 2024OTTO, Dr. Frederike Fritzsche, AI, 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards, Appointments, Chief Tech Transformation OfficerComment
Customer engagement technology never felt so good: Andrew Busby takes on adviser role at BOXTEC
Customer engagement technology never felt so good: Andrew Busby takes on adviser role at BOXTEC

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Staff WriterNovember 11, 2024Andrew Busby, BOXTEC, Customer engagement, Appointments, 2024 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
QR codes and hashtags key as Tesco grocery delivery vans receive a Coca-Cola festive makeover
QR codes and hashtags key as Tesco grocery delivery vans receive a Coca-Cola festive makeover

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Retail mediaStaff WriterNovember 11, 2024Tesco Media and Insight Platform, Tesco, Grocery delivery, QR codes, Hashtags, Coca-Cola, Christmas, Online delivery, 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards, Retail mediaComment
Redefining retail: autonomous stores firm Sensei hits milestone in Italy as DAO Cooperativa location turns one
Redefining retail: autonomous stores firm Sensei hits milestone in Italy as DAO Cooperativa location turns one

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Autonomous storesStaff WriterNovember 11, 2024Sensei, Checkout free stores, Autonomous stores, Italy, DAO Cooperativa, Stores, 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards, VeronaComment
Bullring Birmingham here we come! EE preps opening of latest Experience store in UK’s second largest city
Bullring Birmingham here we come! EE preps opening of latest Experience store in UK’s second largest city

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StoresStaff WriterNovember 11, 2024EE, Bullring Birmingham, Birmingham, Stores, 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards, EE Experience storesComment
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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
AI

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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Funding news
MarTech firm Hightouch bags $2.75 billion valuation as it secures $150 million in Series D funding
Funding news
MarTech firm Hightouch bags $2.75 billion valuation as it secures $150 million in Series D funding
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Funding news
Shopify Plus agency Swanky pulls in £7.6 million from YFM to support next phase of growth
Funding news
Shopify Plus agency Swanky pulls in £7.6 million from YFM to support next phase of growth
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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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