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RTIH AI in Retail Awards celebrates technology innovation amid a digital transformation revolution
RTIH AI in Retail Awards celebrates technology innovation amid a digital transformation revolution

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RTIH AI in Retail AwardsStaff WriterDecember 18, 2024RTIH AI in Retail Awards, AI, Awards, Artificial Intelligence, Events, Gen AI, Retail innovation, Retail technologyComment
Fast. Fresh. Food. Lekkerland SE and Reckon.ai team on REWE To Go autonomous store in German train station
Fast. Fresh. Food. Lekkerland SE and Reckon.ai team on REWE To Go autonomous store in German train station

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Autonomous storesStaff WriterDecember 18, 2024REWE To Go, Lekkerland SE, Germany, Train stations, Koblenz Central train station, Stores, Autonomous stores, Payments, 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards, Age verification, Smart storesComment
Fashion giant H&M Group acquires minority ownership stake in Swedish retail technology platform Voyado
Fashion giant H&M Group acquires minority ownership stake in Swedish retail technology platform Voyado

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InvestmentsStaff WriterDecember 18, 2024Voyado, H&M Group, Customer engagement, Omnichannel retail, Investments, H&M Group VenturesComment
Best Buy Ads Canada taps Rokt machine learning and AI tech to power relevant messages from third-party brands
Best Buy Ads Canada taps Rokt machine learning and AI tech to power relevant messages from third-party brands

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Online retailStaff WriterDecember 18, 2024Best Buy Ads Canada, Rokt, 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards, Online retail, E-commerce, AI, Machine learning, Retail mediaComment
Specialty food retailer The Fresh Market connects with VusionGroup for first Vusion 360 roll-out in North America
Specialty food retailer The Fresh Market connects with VusionGroup for first Vusion 360 roll-out in North America

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StoresStaff WriterDecember 18, 2024VusionGroup, The Fresh Market, Stores, USA, VusionCloud, Inventory management, Digital shelf labels, Digital transformationComment
Payments firm Thredd adds Patricia Haynes, Hazel Oh, Faran Taher and Diwakar Patwal to its leadership team
Payments firm Thredd adds Patricia Haynes, Hazel Oh, Faran Taher and Diwakar Patwal to its leadership team

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AppointmentsStaff WriterDecember 18, 2024Thredd, Payments, FinTech, Appointments, PayTech, 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards, Patricia Haynes, Hazel Oh, Faran Taher, Diwakar PatwalComment
Australian fashion brand Bec + Bridge signs on for Refundid instant exchange solution and return portal
Australian fashion brand Bec + Bridge signs on for Refundid instant exchange solution and return portal

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ReturnsStaff WriterDecember 18, 2024Refundid, Bec + Bridge, 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards, Returns, RefundsComment
Omnisend research flags top 20 best selling Amazon products that went viral on TikTok during 2024
Omnisend research flags top 20 best selling Amazon products that went viral on TikTok during 2024

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Social commerceStaff WriterDecember 18, 2024Omnisend, TikTok, Social media, Influencers, Social commerce, 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards, E-commerce, Gen Z, ResearchComment
Ecomtent, a gen AI startup founded by former Amazon executive Max Sinclair, lands $1.4 million in funding
Ecomtent, a gen AI startup founded by former Amazon executive Max Sinclair, lands $1.4 million in funding

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Funding newsStaff WriterDecember 17, 2024Ecomtent, Gen AI, Amazon, Startups, Funding news, Max Sinclair, 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards, AIComment
Halfords makes decision to upgrade to newer versions of Aptos PoS, CRM and Sales Audit applications
Halfords makes decision to upgrade to newer versions of Aptos PoS, CRM and Sales Audit applications

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Omnichannel retailStaff WriterDecember 17, 2024Halfords, Aptos, PoS, CRM systems, Stores, Customer engagement, 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards, Online retail, Omnichannel retailComment
Depop research flags Brits turning to online resale platforms to combat rising living costs this Christmas season
Depop research flags Brits turning to online resale platforms to combat rising living costs this Christmas season

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Resale marketplacesStaff WriterDecember 17, 2024Depop, Virgin Media O2 Business, Research, 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards, Second hand marketplaces, Online retail, Resale platforms, Christmas, Cost of living crisis, EntrepreneursComment
Former J.P. Morgan and Goldman Sachs exec and South Street Advisers founder Jason English joins Wisdom Analytics
Former J.P. Morgan and Goldman Sachs exec and South Street Advisers founder Jason English joins Wisdom Analytics

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AppointmentsStaff WriterDecember 17, 2024Jason English, Wisdom Analytics, Appointments, AI, CPG brands, 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards, Demand planningComment
Swap launches artificial intelligence powered returns solution for DTC brands operating through Shopify 
Swap launches artificial intelligence powered returns solution for DTC brands operating through Shopify 

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AIStaff WriterDecember 17, 2024Swap, AI, Shopify, 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards, DTC, Returns, E-commerceComment
2024 RTIH Innovation Awards winner Polytag installs Plastic Detection Unit at Re-Gen MRF in Northern Ireland
2024 RTIH Innovation Awards winner Polytag installs Plastic Detection Unit at Re-Gen MRF in Northern Ireland

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Green retailStaff WriterDecember 17, 2024Polytag, Recycling, Northern Ireland, Re-Gen, 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards, Green retail, Plastic wasteComment
KFC Vietnam taps Momos AI Review Manager to deliver exceptional customer experiences at every touchpoint
KFC Vietnam taps Momos AI Review Manager to deliver exceptional customer experiences at every touchpoint

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AIStaff WriterDecember 17, 2024Momos, KFC, KFC Vietnam, AI, 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards, Stores, Customer experienceComment
UK-based Shopify agency Radiant announces promotion of Stephanie Deeley to position of Managing Director
UK-based Shopify agency Radiant announces promotion of Stephanie Deeley to position of Managing Director

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AppointmentsStaff WriterDecember 17, 2024Radiant, Shopify, Appointments, MDs, Managing Directors, E-commerce, 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards, Stephanie DeeleyComment
Bloomingdale's gets Lucky as it agrees luxury shopping experience tie up with retail connectivity platform
Bloomingdale's gets Lucky as it agrees luxury shopping experience tie up with retail connectivity platform

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Omnichannel retailStaff WriterDecember 17, 2024Lucky, Bloomingdale’s, DTC, Inventory, Same day delivery, 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards, Stores, Luxury retail, Omnichannel retail, Online retailComment
Mexican toy retailer Grupo Juguetron taps RELEX Solutions tech for demand forecasting and replenishment
Mexican toy retailer Grupo Juguetron taps RELEX Solutions tech for demand forecasting and replenishment

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Supply chain techStaff WriterDecember 17, 2024Grupo Juguetron, Mexico, Demand forecasting, Replenishment, Supply chain, Supply chain technology, 2024 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Integrating Neteller as a payment option: the benefits for retailers
Integrating Neteller as a payment option: the benefits for retailers

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PaymentsStaff WriterDecember 17, 2024Payments, FinTech, Neteller, Digital wallets, PayTech, Paysafe GroupComment
Industry veteran Dan Inbar takes on CIO role at Symbotic and focuses on enhancing company's retail technology stack
Industry veteran Dan Inbar takes on CIO role at Symbotic and focuses on enhancing company's retail technology stack

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AppointmentsStaff WriterDecember 16, 2024Symbotic, CIOs, Chief Information Officer, Appointments, iRobot, AI, Robotics, Automation, 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards, Supply chain, Supply chain technologyComment
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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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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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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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Finnish grocery chain K-Supermarket lays claim to AI powered recipe ideas focused out of home first
AI
Finnish grocery chain K-Supermarket lays claim to AI powered recipe ideas focused out of home first
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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
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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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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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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
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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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Kevel, Dollar General, and The Trade Desk tie up lays claim to first of its kind retail media solution
Retail media
Kevel, Dollar General, and The Trade Desk tie up lays claim to first of its kind retail media solution
Retail media

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Retail media
MediaMarktSaturn expands store retail media offering to eight European markets with One Tech Group
Retail media
MediaMarktSaturn expands store retail media offering to eight European markets with One Tech Group
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Retail media
Australian retailer JB Hi-Fi taps Broadsign technology to build and scale its in-store retail media network
Retail media
Australian retailer JB Hi-Fi taps Broadsign technology to build and scale its in-store retail media network
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Retail media
Henkel enlists WPP Media on launch of full-funnel commerce strategy for company's Bloo brand
Retail media
Henkel enlists WPP Media on launch of full-funnel commerce strategy for company's Bloo brand
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Retail media
Diageo and PepsiCo test Tesco video formats spanning homepage and in-aisle environments
Retail media
Diageo and PepsiCo test Tesco video formats spanning homepage and in-aisle environments
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Retail media
Bec Penn finishes up her 1.5 year run as Head of Product at Coles Group's retail media division Coles 360
Retail media
Bec Penn finishes up her 1.5 year run as Head of Product at Coles Group's retail media division Coles 360
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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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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
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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
Inditex owned Spanish fashion and lifestyle retailer Lefties makes North East debut with Metrocentre store
Stores
Inditex owned Spanish fashion and lifestyle retailer Lefties makes North East debut with Metrocentre store
Stores

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Stores

TRENDING: APPOINTMENTS

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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
Anshu Bhardwaj slides into Chief AI Transformation & Simplification Officer role at PayPal
Appointments
Anshu Bhardwaj slides into Chief AI Transformation & Simplification Officer role at PayPal
Appointments

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Appointments

TRENDING: FUNDING NEWS

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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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Funding news
VisioLab bags $11 million Series A for AI powered self-checkout across sports venues and food service
Funding news
VisioLab bags $11 million Series A for AI powered self-checkout across sports venues and food service
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Funding news
Former Costa Express boss secures £2 million in funding to scale automated coffee platform
Funding news
Former Costa Express boss secures £2 million in funding to scale automated coffee platform
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