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'Re-shapping future of e-commerce': TikTok Shop aims to reign in Spain amid social commerce boom

'Re-shapping future of e-commerce': TikTok Shop aims to reign in Spain amid social commerce boom

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E-commerceStaff WriterJanuary 2, 2025TikTok Shop, E-commerce, Social commerce, 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards, Spain, eCommerce Expo 2024Comment

AI powered autonomous retail technology startup Pixevia bags €340,000 in funding for global expansion push

AI powered autonomous retail technology startup Pixevia bags €340,000 in funding for global expansion push

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Funding newsStaff WriterJanuary 2, 2025Pixevia, AI, Startups, Autonomous stores, Funding news, RTIH AI in Retail AwardsComment

Shoppable recipe technology company Grocery Shopii closes down after 'incredible' five year journey

Shoppable recipe technology company Grocery Shopii closes down after 'incredible' five year journey

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StartupsStaff WriterJanuary 2, 2025Katie H. Hotze, Startups, Shoppable recipes, Grocery Shopii, 2024 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment

First The Athlete’s Foot stores in Indonesia go live with new running concept powered by Volumental tech

First The Athlete’s Foot stores in Indonesia go live with new running concept powered by Volumental tech

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3D technologyStaff WriterJanuary 2, 2025The Athlete’s Foot, Indonesia, Stores, Volumental, 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards, 3D technology, 3D foot scanning technologyComment

The importance of access panels in commercial building projects

The importance of access panels in commercial building projects

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Building projectsStaff WriterJanuary 2, 2025Commercial building projects, Construction, BuildingsComment

How retail tech has revolutionised school supply shopping

How retail tech has revolutionised school supply shopping

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Back to schoolStaff WriterJanuary 1, 2025School supply shopping, Schools, Education, Students, Retail technology, Online retail, E-commerce, Personalisation, AIComment

Milestone moments and seamless solutions: December’s biggest retail technology plays at a glance

Milestone moments and seamless solutions: December’s biggest retail technology plays at a glance

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Walmart community first approach pays off: RTIH runs through December's coolest retail technology plays

Walmart community first approach pays off: RTIH runs through December's coolest retail technology plays

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Technology and operations industry veteran Tom Radicic takes on Vice President of IT role at Cicis Pizza

Technology and operations industry veteran Tom Radicic takes on Vice President of IT role at Cicis Pizza

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AppointmentsStaff WriterDecember 31, 2024Cicis Pizza, Tom Radicic, Vice President of IT, 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards, AppointmentsComment

Vinted under fire and Sainsbury's at a crossroads: check out our most read retail technology articles from 2024

Vinted under fire and Sainsbury's at a crossroads: check out our most read retail technology articles from 2024

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Retail technology big hitter Zebra Technologies set to acquire 3D vision technology firm Photoneo

Retail technology big hitter Zebra Technologies set to acquire 3D vision technology firm Photoneo

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AcquisitionsStaff WriterDecember 30, 2024Zebra Technologies, Brightpick, Acquisitions, Photoneo, 3D vision technology, AI, Robotics, RTIH AI in Retail AwardsComment

Nayax deploys RFID powered OTI PetroSmart fuel management system in Tesco delivery truck fleet

Nayax deploys RFID powered OTI PetroSmart fuel management system in Tesco delivery truck fleet

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Fuel management systemsStaff WriterDecember 30, 2024Nayax, RFID, OTI PetroSmart, Tesco, Supply chain, DCs, Fuel management systems, 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards, EasyFuelPlusComment

Looking back and looking ahead: RTIH rounds up its most read retail technology articles from December

Looking back and looking ahead: RTIH rounds up its most read retail technology articles from December

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Health and beauty retailer Watsons boosts presence across GCC with opening of new flagship store in Bahrain

Health and beauty retailer Watsons boosts presence across GCC with opening of new flagship store in Bahrain

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StoresStaff WriterDecember 30, 2024Health and beauty, Watsons, GCC region, Bahrain, AS Watson Group, Al-Futtaim Group, Stores, Bricks and mortar retail, 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards, Shopping mallsComment

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