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Anyone for tennis and frictionless stores? Australian Open gets Mastercard and AiFi powered location for 2025 tournament
Anyone for tennis and frictionless stores? Australian Open gets Mastercard and AiFi powered location for 2025 tournament

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Autonomous storesStaff WriterJanuary 22, 2025AiFi, Australian Open, Tennis, Mastercard, Levy Restaurants, 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards, Autonomous stores, StoresComment
New Look enlists Medallia and Higher Oak for launch of new omnichannel CX programme
New Look enlists Medallia and Higher Oak for launch of new omnichannel CX programme

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CXStaff WriterJanuary 21, 2025Medallia, Higher Oak, New Look, CX, Customer experience, Omnichannel retail, AI, RTIH AI in Retail AwardsComment
Rohlik Group's Vineta Bajaj talks global expansion, automation, Amazon tie ups and fund raising
Rohlik Group's Vineta Bajaj talks global expansion, automation, Amazon tie ups and fund raising

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InterviewsStaff WriterJanuary 21, 2025Rohlik Group, Vineta Bajaj, Ocado Group, Interviews, Online groceries, Grocery delivery, Funding news, Online retail, Amazon, AutomationComment
Eurocell overhauls and boosts inventory management process by deploying Peak AI powered solution
Eurocell overhauls and boosts inventory management process by deploying Peak AI powered solution

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Inventory managementStaff WriterJanuary 21, 2025Eurocell, Peak, Peak AI, AI, RTIH AI in Retail Awards, Inventory managementComment
REWE Group's Christoph Eltze talks NRF 2025 as event serves as hotspot for innovations and future strategies
REWE Group's Christoph Eltze talks NRF 2025 as event serves as hotspot for innovations and future strategies

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EventsStaff WriterJanuary 21, 2025Christoph Eltze, REWE Group, Retail innovation, Events, Conferences, Exhibitions, RTIH AI in Retail Awards, AI, Personalisation, Data, Startups, NRF 2025Comment
Megan Ludlow takes on Product Manager, App role at UK high street giant Marks and Spencer
Megan Ludlow takes on Product Manager, App role at UK high street giant Marks and Spencer

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AppointmentsStaff WriterJanuary 21, 2025Megan Ludlow, Marks and Spencer, M&S, Appointments, Mobile apps, Mobile retail, RTIH Top 100 Retail Tech Influencers List, 3D CloudComment
The role of category management software in optimising assortments
The role of category management software in optimising assortments

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Category managementStaff WriterJanuary 21, 2025Category management, Trade promotion management software, Data, AI, Machine learning, Stores, Online retail, InventoryComment
How much would a locksmith charge to unlock a door? - breaking down the cost
How much would a locksmith charge to unlock a door? - breaking down the cost

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SecurityStaff WriterJanuary 21, 2025Locksmiths, Homes, Houses, Security, Security and safety, DoorsComment
Currys Brand and Marketing Director Dan Rubel hits back in defence of flexible working practices
Currys Brand and Marketing Director Dan Rubel hits back in defence of flexible working practices

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Flexible workingStaff WriterJanuary 20, 2025Currys, Dan Rubel, Stuart Rose, UK retail, Remote working, Employees, Flexible working, 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards, COVID-19Comment
True AI native startups are just getting started as tech incumbents fail to impress at NRF 2025
True AI native startups are just getting started as tech incumbents fail to impress at NRF 2025

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AIStaff WriterJanuary 20, 2025Kelly Goetsch, Pipe17, AI, NRF 2025, Events, Startups, RTIH AI in Retail AwardsComment
Focus on disruption and sustainability as second hand clothing platform Loopi goes live in the UK
Focus on disruption and sustainability as second hand clothing platform Loopi goes live in the UK

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StartupsStaff WriterJanuary 20, 2025Loopi, Startups, Funding news, Sustainable retail, Green retail, Second hand clothing, Second hand marketplaces, 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards, Cancer Research UKComment
British outdoor retailer Mountain Warehouse makes online move to BigCommerce headless platform
British outdoor retailer Mountain Warehouse makes online move to BigCommerce headless platform

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E-commerceStaff WriterJanuary 20, 2025Mountain Warehouse, BigCommerce, 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards, Headless commerce, E-commerce, Online retail, APIsComment
Cognizant: as AI influenced buying evolves retailers must navigate mixed consumer attitudes
Cognizant: as AI influenced buying evolves retailers must navigate mixed consumer attitudes

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AIStaff WriterJanuary 20, 2025Cognizant, AI, Research, Oxford Economics., Artificial Intelligence, RTIH AI in Retail Awards, UK retailComment
NRF 2025 review: what’s next in technology for the retail and hospitality industry?
NRF 2025 review: what’s next in technology for the retail and hospitality industry?

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EventsStaff WriterJanuary 20, 2025NRF 2025, Vista Technology Support, Events, Conferences, Exhibitions, Retail technology, Hospitality and leisure, AI, Generative AIComment
How realistic will interactive virtual reality games become In 2025?
How realistic will interactive virtual reality games become In 2025?

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Virtual realityStaff WriterJanuary 20, 2025VR, Virtual reality, Gaming, AI, VR gamingComment
Including Walkbase, Poundland, Currys: last week’s biggest retail technology plays at a glance
Including Walkbase, Poundland, Currys: last week’s biggest retail technology plays at a glance

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Retail technologyStaff WriterJanuary 20, 2025Retail technology, Lloyds Pharmacy, Slimstock, Buckle, Aptos ONE, Walkbase, Poundland, WSS, Boden, ZigZag, Jabra, Jabra Perform 75, Currys Connected Media, PRN, Wolt, AppsFlyer, DTLR, Shoe Palace, JumpmindComment
Walkbase Millimeter Wave Sensor Solution now available for retailers following US grocery store trials
Walkbase Millimeter Wave Sensor Solution now available for retailers following US grocery store trials

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Store technologyStaff WriterJanuary 17, 2025STRATACACHE, Walkbase, Stores, In-store analytics, 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards, In-store technology, Customer behaviour, Retail mediaComment
Including Nomitri, Sensei, and Bambuser: RTIH rolls out this week's biggest retail technology stories
Including Nomitri, Sensei, and Bambuser: RTIH rolls out this week's biggest retail technology stories

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Retail technologyStaff WriterJanuary 17, 2025Retail technology, Scott Ruffin, Pandion, GK Software, Nomitri, Sensei, MC Sonae, Currys Connected Media, STRATACACHE, PRN, WSS, Aptos ONE, The Very Group, Skygate, Amazon UK, Bambuser, Zara, Reshop, Anthony Eisen, Walmart, No Boundaries, ZepetoComment
OnBuy boss Cas Paton slams 'Silicon Beach lie' as online marketplace says goodbye to Bournemouth
OnBuy boss Cas Paton slams 'Silicon Beach lie' as online marketplace says goodbye to Bournemouth

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StartupsStaff WriterJanuary 17, 2025OnBuy, Cas Paton, Online retail, Online marketplaces, Startups, Bournemouth, London, New York, 2024 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Walmart hits Zepeto and chalks up an immersive commerce first: this week's coolest retail technology plays
Walmart hits Zepeto and chalks up an immersive commerce first: this week's coolest retail technology plays

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2026 EVENTS

Featured
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
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
AI

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AI
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
AI

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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
Automation

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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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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
Retail media

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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
Retail media

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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
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
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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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
Funding news

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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
Funding news

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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
Funding news

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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
Funding news

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Funding news
AI powered logistics and supply chain decision-making platform Loop bags $95m in Series C funding round
Funding news
AI powered logistics and supply chain decision-making platform Loop bags $95m in Series C funding round
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Funding news
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