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Rituja Ravikiran Rao departs Deliveroo and key role within its grocery and retail tech teams
Rituja Ravikiran Rao departs Deliveroo and key role within its grocery and retail tech teams

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On the moveStaff WriterJanuary 28, 2025Rituja Ravikiran Rao, Deliveroo, Quick commerce, Grocery delivery, Food delivery, On the move, 2024 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
UK retailer Outdoor and Cycle Concepts partners with Pricer for digital in-store pricing initiative
UK retailer Outdoor and Cycle Concepts partners with Pricer for digital in-store pricing initiative

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ESLsStaff WriterJanuary 28, 2025Outdoor and Cycle Concepts, Pricer, Stores, ESLs, Shelf edge labels, Cloud solutions, 2024 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
And then there were three. Retail247 adds digital and marketing veteran Zoe Donovan to advisory board
And then there were three. Retail247 adds digital and marketing veteran Zoe Donovan to advisory board

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AppointmentsStaff WriterJanuary 28, 2025Retail247, Zoe Donovan, Advisory boards, 2024 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
2024 RTIH Innovation Awards winner NewStore available on SAP Store online marketplace
2024 RTIH Innovation Awards winner NewStore available on SAP Store online marketplace

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Unified commerceStaff WriterJanuary 28, 2025NewStore, SAP, SAP Store, Unified commerce, 2024 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Here's why Jason Buechel has opportunity to design grocery strategy that accelerates Amazon’s growth
Here's why Jason Buechel has opportunity to design grocery strategy that accelerates Amazon’s growth

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AppointmentsStaff WriterJanuary 28, 2025Jason Buechel, Amazon, Whole Foods Market, Appointments, Grocery retail, 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards, Brittain LaddComment
Revolutionising retail advertising: trends and innovations shaping 2025
Revolutionising retail advertising: trends and innovations shaping 2025

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Retail trendsStaff WriterJanuary 28, 2025Retail advertising, Advertising, Retail innovation, 2025, AI, Machine learning, Ads, Retail trendsComment
Hugo Boss harnesses power of AI: last week’s biggest retail technology plays at a glance
Hugo Boss harnesses power of AI: last week’s biggest retail technology plays at a glance

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Retail technologyStaff WriterJanuary 27, 2025Retail technology, YEEP!, Co-op, New Look, Medallia, Higher Oak, SheerLuxe, C-Screens, Hugo Boss, AiFi, Mastercard, Levy Restaurants, Eurocell, Peak AI, Mountain Warehouse, BigCommerce, Cutler and Gross, Voyado, thortful, Dentsu, Co-op Group, Metrocentre, Living Map, Toom Baumarkt, RevionicsComment
Startups and incumbents collide in AI space: our most read retail technology articles from last week
Startups and incumbents collide in AI space: our most read retail technology articles from last week

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Retail technologyStaff WriterJanuary 27, 2025Retail technology, Rohlik Group, Vineta Bajaj, Hugo Boss, NRF 2025, Vista Technology Support, Cognizant, Eurocell, Peak AI, Loopi, Pipe17, Kelly Goetsch, DojiComment
Primark journey shows digital transformation not about ditching successful business models
Primark journey shows digital transformation not about ditching successful business models

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Digital transformationStaff WriterJanuary 27, 2025Primark, Digital transformation, Click and Collect, Omnichannel retail, Online retail, 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards, Matthew Critchley, Odin Stones, Kingfisher, Value retailersComment
Another one bites the dust as Amazon opts to shutter Go convenience store in California
Another one bites the dust as Amazon opts to shutter Go convenience store in California

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StoresStaff WriterJanuary 27, 2025Amazon, Amazon Go, Stores, 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards, Amazon Fresh, Convenience stores, Amazon Just Walk Out technologyComment
Snappy Shopper hits home run in 2024 as quick commerce becomes essential part of everyday life
Snappy Shopper hits home run in 2024 as quick commerce becomes essential part of everyday life

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Q-commerceStaff WriterJanuary 27, 2025Snappy Shopper, Quick commerce, Rapid delivery, Stores, Covid-19, Grocery delivery, 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards, Convenience storesComment
AI powered customer engagement specialist PACKAGE.AI bags $14 million in SGE led funding round
AI powered customer engagement specialist PACKAGE.AI bags $14 million in SGE led funding round

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Funding newsStaff WriterJanuary 27, 2025PACKAGE.AI, AI, Funding news, Funding rounds, Susquehanna Growth Equity, RTIH AI in Retail Awards, Customer engagement, Furniture retailers, Appliance retailersComment
Lagardère teams with Cloudpick on AI powered unmanned store at Hong Kong International Airport
Lagardère teams with Cloudpick on AI powered unmanned store at Hong Kong International Airport

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Autonomous storesStaff WriterJanuary 27, 2025Cloudpick, Hong Kong, AI, Stores, Automated stores, Hong Kong International Airport, RTIH AI in Retail Awards, LagardèreComment
Retail sector under immense pressure as UK listed companies issue 20 profit warnings in 2024
Retail sector under immense pressure as UK listed companies issue 20 profit warnings in 2024

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UK retailStaff WriterJanuary 27, 2025UK retail, EY, Research, 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards, Stores, Online retail, Omnichannel retail, UKComment
Eight trends revolutionising e-commerce sustainability
Eight trends revolutionising e-commerce sustainability

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Green retailStaff WriterJanuary 27, 2025E-commerce, Green retail, sustainability, Online retail, Supply chain, Recycling, Resale platforms, RegulationsComment
How AI and machine learning are changing player experiences in gaming
How AI and machine learning are changing player experiences in gaming

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GamingStaff WriterJanuary 27, 2025Gaming, AI, Machine learning, NPCs, Personalisation, iGamingComment
Bold frames, clear vision: eyewear trends to watch in 2025
Bold frames, clear vision: eyewear trends to watch in 2025

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LifestyleStaff WriterJanuary 24, 2025Eyewear, Glasses, Sunglasses, Lifestyle, Green retail, Eyewear trends, Personalisation, Influencers, FashionComment
Headless content management solutions firm Amplience bags £32 million investment from AshGrove Capital
Headless content management solutions firm Amplience bags £32 million investment from AshGrove Capital

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Funding newsStaff WriterJanuary 24, 2025AshGrove Capital, Amplience, Funding news, Headless commerce, Content management solutions, 2024 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Flagship stores and AI powered product content: this week's biggest retail technology stories
Flagship stores and AI powered product content: this week's biggest retail technology stories

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Retail technologyStaff WriterJanuary 24, 2025Retail technology, Fanatics Collectibles, YEEPS!, Co-op, New Look, Medallia, Higher Oak, SheerLuxe, C-Screens, Wolt, JYSK, Keld Marott, Hugo Boss, Infinite Reality, ObsessComment
Infinite Reality follows hefty fundraising push with agreement to buy virtual stores firm Obsess
Infinite Reality follows hefty fundraising push with agreement to buy virtual stores firm Obsess

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AcquisitionsStaff WriterJanuary 24, 2025Infinite Reality, Obsess, Virtual stores, Acquisitions, 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards, Immersive experiences, E-commerceComment
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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
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
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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
Retail media

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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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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
RFID and supply chain technology firm SML Group bags FountainVest and CPE as new investors
RFID
RFID and supply chain technology firm SML Group bags FountainVest and CPE as new investors
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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FreedomPay raids Subway to bring in Mike Farrell as its new SVP, Global Enterprise Accounts
Appointments
FreedomPay raids Subway to bring in Mike Farrell as its new SVP, Global Enterprise Accounts
Appointments

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Appointments
Former Reckon.ai CEO Ana Pinto gets back in the retail game as she accepts COO position at Maikoz
Appointments
Former Reckon.ai CEO Ana Pinto gets back in the retail game as she accepts COO position at Maikoz
Appointments

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Appointments
Jessica Cooke joins Kingfisher as its new Group Head of Retail Media Propositions and Partners
Appointments
Jessica Cooke joins Kingfisher as its new Group Head of Retail Media Propositions and Partners
Appointments

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Appointments
AI powered commerce technology firm Frontnow announces appointment of Gabriel Bobinski as CEO
Appointments
AI powered commerce technology firm Frontnow announces appointment of Gabriel Bobinski as CEO
Appointments

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Appointments
Kyla Robinson says thanks to Spanx as she exits and takes on CTTO position at Bed Bath & Beyond
Appointments
Kyla Robinson says thanks to Spanx as she exits and takes on CTTO position at Bed Bath & Beyond
Appointments

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Appointments
Lex Ledger moves on up at Spotify with Global Head of Payments role at digital music giant Spotify
Appointments
Lex Ledger moves on up at Spotify with Global Head of Payments role at digital music giant Spotify
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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