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Living Map interactive maps now available on screens located at Metrocentre shopping centre
Living Map interactive maps now available on screens located at Metrocentre shopping centre

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Shopping centresStaff WriterJanuary 22, 2025Metrocentre, Living Map, Shopping centres, 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards, Interactive kiosks, Digital solutions, Inclusion, Accessibility tools, Digital mapping solutionsComment
Startup Stories: Ecomtent’s Max Sinclair discusses entrepreneurial journey and 2025 plans
Startup Stories: Ecomtent’s Max Sinclair discusses entrepreneurial journey and 2025 plans

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StartupsStaff WriterJanuary 22, 2025Startup Stories, Startups, Max Sinclair, Ecomtent, AI, Gen AI, E-commerceComment
UK brand SheerLuxe partners with C-Screens to bring premium content to UK retail locations including Lakeside
UK brand SheerLuxe partners with C-Screens to bring premium content to UK retail locations including Lakeside

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OOH mediaStaff WriterJanuary 22, 2025C-Screens, SheerLuxe, OOH media, 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards, TVOOH, Advertising, Immersive experiencesComment
Parcel locker provider YEEP! partners with Co-op as trial kicks off across 30 of UK retailer's stores
Parcel locker provider YEEP! partners with Co-op as trial kicks off across 30 of UK retailer's stores

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Parcel lockersStaff WriterJanuary 22, 2025YEEP!, Co-op, Stores, Parcel lockers, 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards, Online deliveryComment
SMG and WHSmith North America lay claim to a first with launch of in-store travel retail media network
SMG and WHSmith North America lay claim to a first with launch of in-store travel retail media network

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Retail mediaStaff WriterJanuary 22, 2025WHSmith North America, SMG, Retail media, Stores, 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards, USA, CanadaComment
The UK scale-up visa in 2025: should retail businesses consider this visa an option for hiring staff?
The UK scale-up visa in 2025: should retail businesses consider this visa an option for hiring staff?

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UKStaff WriterJanuary 22, 2025Startups, Scale-ups, Visa, UK, UK retail, Immigration, Employees, Workers, RecruitmentComment
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
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2026 RTIH Innovation Awards

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
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
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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
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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
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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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
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
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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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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
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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
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

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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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
Funding news

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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
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
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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
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