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Matthew Wilson talks challenging integration between Asda Technology and partners Cyderes, SailPoint, NCR Voyix
Matthew Wilson talks challenging integration between Asda Technology and partners Cyderes, SailPoint, NCR Voyix

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Green retailStaff WriterDecember 3, 2024Matthew Wilson, Asda, 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards, Grocery retail, Asda Technology, Cyderes, SailPoint, NCR VoyixComment
2024 RTIH Innovation Awards winner Deliverect set to acquire ordering and payment kiosks firm Tabesto
2024 RTIH Innovation Awards winner Deliverect set to acquire ordering and payment kiosks firm Tabesto

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AcquisitionsStaff WriterDecember 3, 2024Deliverect, Food technology, Tabesto, Acquisitions, 2024 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
VoCoVo ramps up US expansion push with appointment of Joe Szala as its new Senior Vice President 
VoCoVo ramps up US expansion push with appointment of Joe Szala as its new Senior Vice President 

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AppointmentsStaff WriterDecember 3, 2024VoCoVo, Retail communications, Joe Szala, Appointments, SVPs, Stores, 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards, Connected storesComment
Charity Super.Mkt reports new pop-up stores in the pipeline and £3 million second hand fashion milestone
Charity Super.Mkt reports new pop-up stores in the pipeline and £3 million second hand fashion milestone

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Green retailStaff WriterDecember 3, 2024Charity Super.Mkt, Charities, Pop-ups, Physical retail, Second hand, Fashion retail, 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards, Pre loved items, Green retail, UKComment
Premier League club Newcastle United extends partnership with parcel lockers specialist InPost UK
Premier League club Newcastle United extends partnership with parcel lockers specialist InPost UK

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Parcel lockersStaff WriterDecember 3, 2024Newcastle United, Football, Premier League, InPost UK, 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards, Parcel lockers, Online deliveryComment
The role of robotics in enhancing retail efficiency
The role of robotics in enhancing retail efficiency

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RoboticsStaff WriterDecember 3, 2024Robotics, Automation, Robots, AIComment
The future of retail: how artificial intelligence is transforming customer engagement
The future of retail: how artificial intelligence is transforming customer engagement

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AIStaff WriterDecember 3, 2024AI, Customer engagement, Customer experience, Customer service, Future of retailComment
The geopolitics of technology: competing for digital supremacy
The geopolitics of technology: competing for digital supremacy

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Digital retailStaff WriterDecember 3, 2024Technology, Geopolitics, AI, Digital retailComment
Retail vs wholesale medical supplies: understanding market demand dynamics

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Health and wellbeingStaff WriterDecember 2, 2024Medical supplies, Healthcare, Pharmacies, Supply chain, Stores, Online retail, Wholesalers, Health and wellbeingComment
From office to home: the role of coffee breaks and machines in boosting productivity
From office to home: the role of coffee breaks and machines in boosting productivity

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CoffeeStaff WriterDecember 2, 2024Coffee, Health and wellbeing, Coffee machines, Offices, Employees, Drinks, Remote workingComment
Waterfront Street Kitchen & Bar near London ExCel taps Sticky NFC ordering tech as it opens doors to public
Waterfront Street Kitchen & Bar near London ExCel taps Sticky NFC ordering tech as it opens doors to public

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NFCStaff WriterDecember 2, 2024Waterfront Street Kitchen & Bar, Sticky, London ExCel, Levy UK + Ireland, NFC technology, Bars, Restaurants, Payments, Hospitality and leisure, StartupsComment
Festive fun as TalkShopLive teams with Walmart for Dolly Parton Cyber Monday shoppable livestream event
Festive fun as TalkShopLive teams with Walmart for Dolly Parton Cyber Monday shoppable livestream event

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Live shoppingStaff WriterDecember 2, 2024TalkShopLive, Walmart, Dolly Parton, Livestream shopping, 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards, Live commerce, Cyber Monday, LivestreamingComment
Snappy Shopper pays tribute to local festive shoppers with Love Actually inspired Christmas campaign
Snappy Shopper pays tribute to local festive shoppers with Love Actually inspired Christmas campaign

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Q-commerceStaff WriterDecember 2, 2024Snappy Shopper, UK, Quick commerce, Rapid delivery, 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards, Stores, Love Actually, Films, ChristmasComment
Retail technology veteran Marcus Dawson departs UK retailer Selfridges for Proximity CTO role
Retail technology veteran Marcus Dawson departs UK retailer Selfridges for Proximity CTO role

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AppointmentsStaff WriterDecember 2, 2024Selfridges, Proximity, Mobile retail, CTOs, Chief Technology Officer, Marcus Dawson, Appointments, On the move, 2024 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
monari taps Sizekick AI powered sizing solution for seamless and confident shopping on online store
monari taps Sizekick AI powered sizing solution for seamless and confident shopping on online store

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AIStaff WriterDecember 2, 2024Sizekick, AI, Online retail, monari, 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards, Sizing technologyComment
Digitalisation key as REWE Group celebrates opening of 400th PENNY store in dynamic Romanian market
Digitalisation key as REWE Group celebrates opening of 400th PENNY store in dynamic Romanian market

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StoresStaff WriterDecember 2, 2024REWE Group, PENNY, Stores, Romania, Digitalisation, Autonomous stores, 2024 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Tesco Media and Insight Platform teams with Cadbury UK and N2O for festive themed retail media first
Tesco Media and Insight Platform teams with Cadbury UK and N2O for festive themed retail media first

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Retail mediaStaff WriterDecember 2, 2024Tesco Media and Insight Platform, Cadbury, N20, Retail media, Stores, Mondelēz International, 2024 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Pets at Home makes history as next-generation 27,360 sq ft flagship store opens in New Malden
Pets at Home makes history as next-generation 27,360 sq ft flagship store opens in New Malden

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StoresStaff WriterDecember 2, 2024Pets at Home, Pets, Stores, Physical retail, New Malden, 2024 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Prada and Miu Miu make history as first brands to launch new handbags category on Snap’s Bitmojis
Prada and Miu Miu make history as first brands to launch new handbags category on Snap’s Bitmojis

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Omnichannel retailStaff WriterDecember 2, 2024Snapchat, Prada, Miu Miu, 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards, Bitmoji, Digital fashion, Omnichannel retailComment
‘The future of commerce is here’: online marketplace platform Mirakl hails Black Friday milestone
‘The future of commerce is here’: online marketplace platform Mirakl hails Black Friday milestone

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Online retailStaff WriterDecember 2, 2024Mirakl, Black Friday 2024, Online marketplaces, Online retail, 2024 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
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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
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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
Automation

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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
Automation

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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
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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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Funding news
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