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2024 RTIH Innovation Awards Ceremony takes place in London this week. Don't miss the year's biggest retail tech event
2024 RTIH Innovation Awards Ceremony takes place in London this week. Don't miss the year's biggest retail tech event

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RTIH Innovation AwardsStaff WriterNovember 19, 20242024 RTIH Innovation Awards, RTIH Innovation Awards, Retail innovation, Retail technologyComment
evian x Humanrace by Pharrell Williams limited edition bottles hit stores with SharpEnd powered experience
evian x Humanrace by Pharrell Williams limited edition bottles hit stores with SharpEnd powered experience

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Health and wellbeingStaff WriterNovember 19, 2024evian, Pharrell Williams, evian x Humanrace by Pharrell Williams, SharpEnd, 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards, Connected experiences, Health and wellbeing, Localised experiencesComment
Flying Tiger Copenhagen launches new mobile app and Customer Club with UK one of first markets to go live
Flying Tiger Copenhagen launches new mobile app and Customer Club with UK one of first markets to go live

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Mobile retailStaff WriterNovember 19, 2024Flying Tiger Copenhagen, Mobile apps, Loyalty, Customer experience, 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards, UKComment
Scala sponsors 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards UK retailer category including Currys, Clarks and Tesco
Scala sponsors 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards UK retailer category including Currys, Clarks and Tesco

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RTIH Innovation AwardsStaff WriterNovember 19, 20242024 RTIH Innovation Awards, Scala, UK retail, Currys, WelcoMe, Brompton Bicycles, BigCommerce, Clarks, NewStore, Ikea, Tesco, Agency72, The Fragrance ShopComment
Snappy Shopper and Foodhub rapid delivery partnership launches with phased roll-out in the UK
Snappy Shopper and Foodhub rapid delivery partnership launches with phased roll-out in the UK

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Rapid deliveryStaff WriterNovember 19, 2024Snappy Shopper, Foodhub, Food delivery, Grocery delivery, 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards, Rapid delivery, StoresComment
Lekkerland hits smart store development milestone as REWE To Go location opens in Mönchengladbach
Lekkerland hits smart store development milestone as REWE To Go location opens in Mönchengladbach

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Smart storesStaff WriterNovember 19, 2024Lekkerland, REWE Group, REWE To Go, Smart stores, Autonomous stores, 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards, Germany., Germany, Mönchengladbach, Electric vehicles, REWE readyComment
Bone appétit! Just Eat notches up purrfect first with Just for Pets as demand for rapid delivery continues
Bone appétit! Just Eat notches up purrfect first with Just for Pets as demand for rapid delivery continues

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Rapid deliveryStaff WriterNovember 19, 2024Just Eat, Just for Pets, Pets, 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards, Rapid deliveryComment
RTIH’s Secret Shopper returns: Rituals Cosmetics nails in-store experience but falls down online
RTIH’s Secret Shopper returns: Rituals Cosmetics nails in-store experience but falls down online

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Secret shopperStaff WriterNovember 19, 2024RTIH secret shopper, Rituals, Stores, Online retail, Mobile retail, Customer experience, Retail technology, Loyalty programmesComment
SkinCeuticals teams with video commerce company Bambuser on new digital clienteling experience
SkinCeuticals teams with video commerce company Bambuser on new digital clienteling experience

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ClientelingStaff WriterNovember 18, 2024L’Oréal, SkinCeuticals, Bambuser, Clienteling, Pro 1:1 Virtual Consultation, 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards, Personalisation, Online retail, Video commerce, BooxiComment
Amazon customers can now tap parcel pickup and label free, box free returns at 700 plus Asda stores
Amazon customers can now tap parcel pickup and label free, box free returns at 700 plus Asda stores

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Omnichannel retailStaff WriterNovember 18, 2024Omnichannel retail, Online delivery, Online returns, Stores, Asda, Amazon, 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards, ChristmasComment
Convenience firm Lekkerland opens first of kind AI powered unmanned REWE ready store in Germany
Convenience firm Lekkerland opens first of kind AI powered unmanned REWE ready store in Germany

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Autonomous storesStaff WriterNovember 18, 2024Lekkerland, REWE Group, REWE ready, Autonomous stores, EnBW fast charging park, Germany, 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards, Payments, AIComment
Paul Hornby departs online retailer The Very Group and Digital Customer Experience Director position
Paul Hornby departs online retailer The Very Group and Digital Customer Experience Director position

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On the moveStaff WriterNovember 18, 2024Paul Hornby, The Very Group, On the move, 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards, Digital Customer Experience Director, Online retail, MatalanComment
Inclusive lingerie specialist Adore Me deploys Veesual AI powered virtual try-on experience technology
Inclusive lingerie specialist Adore Me deploys Veesual AI powered virtual try-on experience technology

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Virtual try on techStaff WriterNovember 18, 2024Veesual, Lingerie, Inclusion, Virtual try on, AI, Adore Me, 2024 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Ikea Switzerland launches JobBot on WhatsApp tool with aim of making it easier for people to apply
Ikea Switzerland launches JobBot on WhatsApp tool with aim of making it easier for people to apply

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RecruitmentStaff WriterNovember 18, 2024Ikea, Ikea Switzerland, Ikea JobBot, Recruitments, Chatbots, 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards, AI, Omnichannel retail, WhatsAppComment
Grocery retailer Waitrose extends ATMs collaboration with NCR Atleos as it expands cash access at stores
Grocery retailer Waitrose extends ATMs collaboration with NCR Atleos as it expands cash access at stores

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ATMsStaff WriterNovember 18, 2024NCR Atleos, John Lewis Partnership, ATMs, Cash, 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards, Payments, StoresComment
Laurence William Booth becomes frictionless commerce firm Trust Payments’ Group Chief Executive Officer
Laurence William Booth becomes frictionless commerce firm Trust Payments’ Group Chief Executive Officer

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AppointmentsStaff WriterNovember 18, 2024Trust Payments, CEOs, Laurence Booth, Appointments, 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards, Payments, FinTechComment
EY holiday survey: UK festive shopping starts early but cost-of-living crisis continues to loom large
EY holiday survey: UK festive shopping starts early but cost-of-living crisis continues to loom large

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Holiday shoppingStaff WriterNovember 18, 2024EY, Research, Holiday shopping, Christmas, Cost of living crisis, Social shopping, Online retail, Stores, Sustainable retailComment
The evolution of marketing: how businesses are utilising new technology to boost engagement
The evolution of marketing: how businesses are utilising new technology to boost engagement

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MarketingStaff WriterNovember 18, 2024Marketing, Retail innovation, Customer engagementComment
Augmented reality and VR in construction: how these technologies are shaping the future of building projects
Augmented reality and VR in construction: how these technologies are shaping the future of building projects

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AR/VRStaff WriterNovember 18, 2024Construction, Building projects, Augmented reality, Virtual reality, AR, VR, Immersive experiencesComment
Understanding different types of chiller units: which is right for your industry?
Understanding different types of chiller units: which is right for your industry?

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Chiller unitsStaff WriterNovember 18, 2024Chiller units, HVAC, BuildingsComment
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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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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
AI

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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
AI

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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
Automation

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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
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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
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
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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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