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Snappy Shopper CTO talks quick commerce market disruption as price hikes and rider pay protests loom large
Snappy Shopper CTO talks quick commerce market disruption as price hikes and rider pay protests loom large

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Q-commerceStaff WriterDecember 30, 2024Snappy Shopper, 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards, Deliveroo, Just Eat, Uber Eats, Rapid delivery, Grocery delivery, Quick commerce, One StopComment
The revolution of loyalty: how AI and cryptocurrencies are reshaping rewards programmes
The revolution of loyalty: how AI and cryptocurrencies are reshaping rewards programmes

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LoyaltyStaff WriterDecember 30, 2024Cryptocurrencies, AI, Blockchain technology, Customer engagement, Loyalty, blockchain, Rewards, NFTsComment
OHIYO deploys Hanshow ESLs and smart display screens to boost airport shopping experience
OHIYO deploys Hanshow ESLs and smart display screens to boost airport shopping experience

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ESLsStaff WriterDecember 30, 2024Hanshow, OHIYO, ESLs, Electronic shelf labels, Smart display screens, Stores, Airports, 2024 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
One to watch: REWE takes loyalty into its own hands as retailer bids farewell to Payback platform
One to watch: REWE takes loyalty into its own hands as retailer bids farewell to Payback platform

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LoyaltyStaff WriterDecember 30, 2024REWE, Penny, REWE digital, Loyalty programmes, Loyalty, Payback, Germany, Edeka, Netto, Dominique Pierre Locher, 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards, MarktkaufComment
What should you know about discounts and coupons when shopping on a budget
What should you know about discounts and coupons when shopping on a budget

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LoyaltyStaff WriterDecember 30, 2024Discounts, Coupons, Cost of living crisis, Loyalty programmes, Rewards, Online retail, Stores, Social mediaComment
Eight signs you need to renovate your retail business
Eight signs you need to renovate your retail business

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StoresStaff WriterDecember 30, 2024Retailers, Stores, Customer experience, Green retailComment
Why KYCs aren’t always the best idea for businesses
Why KYCs aren’t always the best idea for businesses

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KYCStaff WriterDecember 30, 2024KYC, Know your customer, Fraud, Security, Cybercrime, Cryptocurrencies, Blockchain, Decentralisation, AIComment
Trigo takes the wraps off real-time AI powered retail loss prevention over CCTV
Trigo takes the wraps off real-time AI powered retail loss prevention over CCTV

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Retail securityStaff WriterDecember 27, 2024Trigo, Stores, Loss prevention, CCTV, 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards, Autonomous stores, Retail security, AIComment
Sitoo Payments solution goes live, powered by Adyen, with Recognition offering set to follow in 2025
Sitoo Payments solution goes live, powered by Adyen, with Recognition offering set to follow in 2025

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PaymentsStaff WriterDecember 27, 2024Sitoo Payments, Adyen, Sitoo, Payments, PayTech, FinTech, Sitoo Recognition, 2024 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
365 Retail Markets hires Anton Rakushkin as Chief Technology Officer and Bill Reidy as VP of Sales for North America
365 Retail Markets hires Anton Rakushkin as Chief Technology Officer and Bill Reidy as VP of Sales for North America

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AppointmentsStaff WriterDecember 27, 2024365 Retail Markets, Appointments, CTOs, Chief Technology Officer, VP of Sales for North America, Bill Reidy, Unattended retailComment
Smart stores, gourmet burgers, and festive greetings: our biggest retail technology articles on LinkedIn
Smart stores, gourmet burgers, and festive greetings: our biggest retail technology articles on LinkedIn

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Social mediaStaff WriterDecember 27, 2024LinkedIn, Social media, Retail technology, VusionGroup, Walmart, Ecity Electronics, Hanshow, Retail technology innovation of the week, REWE To Go, Lekkerland SE, Reckon.ai, StrongPoint, Puma, Sitoo, RTIH AI in Retail Awards, Smashie, Diebold Nixdorf, RTIHComment
Sudhakar Potineni departs Lily AI to take on AI and personalisation role at Fastlane by PayPal
Sudhakar Potineni departs Lily AI to take on AI and personalisation role at Fastlane by PayPal

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AppointmentsStaff WriterDecember 27, 2024Sudhakar Potineni, PayPal, Appointments, PayTech, FinTech, Payments, Fastlane by PayPal, Gap, Lily AI, RTIH AI in Retail AwardsComment
Perfect Corp. inks deal to buy virtual try-on technology and digitalisation solutions firm Wannaby from Farfetch
Perfect Corp. inks deal to buy virtual try-on technology and digitalisation solutions firm Wannaby from Farfetch

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AcquisitionsStaff WriterDecember 27, 2024Perfect Corp., Wannaby, Farfetch, Acquisitions, 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards, Virtual try onComment
Leveraging technology to elevate customer satisfaction in retail: trends and innovations
Leveraging technology to elevate customer satisfaction in retail: trends and innovations

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Retail innovationStaff WriterDecember 26, 2024Retail technology, Retail innovation, Retail trends, AI, Machine learning, Augmented reality, Virtual reality, IoT, Green retail, Omnichannel retail, PersonalisationComment
VusionGroup snags deal to expand its digital retail technology solutions across all Walmart U.S. stores
VusionGroup snags deal to expand its digital retail technology solutions across all Walmart U.S. stores

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StoresStaff WriterDecember 23, 2024VusionGroup, Walmart, Stores, Digital technology, Digitalisation, 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards, Digital shelf labelsComment
No turkey for you! Ocado warehouse tech issues leave London customers with Christmas delivery shortages
No turkey for you! Ocado warehouse tech issues leave London customers with Christmas delivery shortages

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Grocery deliveryStaff WriterDecember 23, 2024Ocado, Automation, Robots, Morrisons, Grocery deliveryComment
Ecity Electronics deploys Hanshow ESL solutions and cloud management platform across Dubai stores
Ecity Electronics deploys Hanshow ESL solutions and cloud management platform across Dubai stores

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ESLsStaff WriterDecember 23, 2024Ecity Electronics, Albatha Group, Hanshow, Emitt Technologies, ESLs, Cloud solutions, Dubai, Stores, 2024 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Google for Startups ten week accelerator looks to tackle big AI challenges with US and Canadian firms
Google for Startups ten week accelerator looks to tackle big AI challenges with US and Canadian firms

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AcceleratorsStaff WriterDecember 23, 2024Google for Startups, Google, AI, Accelerators, RTIH AI in Retail Awards, StartupsComment
Asif Aziz talks 2024 and EE ambition to be most personal, customer focused brand on UK high street
Asif Aziz talks 2024 and EE ambition to be most personal, customer focused brand on UK high street

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2024 reviewStaff WriterDecember 23, 2024Asif Aziz, EE, Stores, 2024, 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards, BT GroupComment
A Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from the team at Retail Technology Innovation Hub
A Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from the team at Retail Technology Innovation Hub

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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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Diesel owner OTB Group and Google Cloud partner on AI powered personalised shopping experiences
AI
Diesel owner OTB Group and Google Cloud partner on AI powered personalised shopping experiences
AI

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AI
Alibaba overhauls CoCreate Pitch startup competition for 2026 with a focus on AI innovation
AI
Alibaba overhauls CoCreate Pitch startup competition for 2026 with a focus on AI innovation
AI

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AI
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
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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
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AI
Rithum research: Gen Z shoppers act on AI recommendations without third party verification
AI
Rithum research: Gen Z shoppers act on AI recommendations without third party verification
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AI
Papa Johns lays claim to industry first with launch of Lou AI digital pizza assistant via Google Cloud
AI
Papa Johns lays claim to industry first with launch of Lou AI digital pizza assistant via Google Cloud
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AI

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
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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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Warner Bros. Senior Director Christiana Hawes joins 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards judging panel
RTIH Awards
Warner Bros. Senior Director Christiana Hawes joins 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards judging panel
RTIH Awards

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RTIH Awards
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
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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

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 
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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
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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

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
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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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VenHub flags progress since Nasdaq debut including smart store deployments and tech enhancements
Stores
VenHub flags progress since Nasdaq debut including smart store deployments and tech enhancements
Stores

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Stores
Self-scanning solution Lidl & Go now available in seven UK stores following friends and family pilot
Stores
Self-scanning solution Lidl & Go now available in seven UK stores following friends and family pilot
Stores

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Stores
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

TRENDING: APPOINTMENTS

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McDonald's veteran Will Mason takes on Senior Vice President, Analytics and Insights role at Dairy Queen
Appointments
McDonald's veteran Will Mason takes on Senior Vice President, Analytics and Insights role at Dairy Queen
Appointments

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Appointments
Signicat brings in Emma Bauer as Global Chief Product Officer to scale cross-border identity platform
Appointments
Signicat brings in Emma Bauer as Global Chief Product Officer to scale cross-border identity platform
Appointments

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Appointments
X (formerly Twitter) veteran Greg Owens joins Pinterest as Vice President of International
Appointments
X (formerly Twitter) veteran Greg Owens joins Pinterest as Vice President of International
Appointments

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Appointments
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

TRENDING: FUNDING NEWS

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Including Profitmind and Croissant: 12 retail technology funding rounds you need to know about
Funding news
Including Profitmind and Croissant: 12 retail technology funding rounds you need to know about
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Funding news
Grocery technology startup Vori secures $22 million Series B for autonomous supermarkets push
Funding news
Grocery technology startup Vori secures $22 million Series B for autonomous supermarkets push
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Funding news
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
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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
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