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Sign of the times as online juggernaut Temu tops global shopping app downloads in 2024
Sign of the times as online juggernaut Temu tops global shopping app downloads in 2024

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Mobile retailStaff WriterJanuary 31, 2025Temu, Sensor Tower’s State of Mobile 2025 report, China, E-commerce, Online retail, Mobile retail, Mobile apps, Supply chain, 2024 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Digital transformation journeys and shuttered physical stores: this week's biggest retail technology stories
Digital transformation journeys and shuttered physical stores: this week's biggest retail technology stories

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Retail technologyStaff WriterJanuary 31, 2025Amazon, Amazon Go, Primark, Matthew Critchley, Jason Buechel, Reckon.ai, Ikea, Currys, Alo Yoga, Sawhorse Productions, H&M, Cleveron, Qsic, Stadium, Mirakl, PepsiCo, Wing, Retail technologyComment
Immersive spaces and Super Bowl drone deliveries: check out this week's coolest retail technology plays
Immersive spaces and Super Bowl drone deliveries: check out this week's coolest retail technology plays

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Retail innovationStaff WriterJanuary 31, 2025Retail technology, Retail innovation, Future of retail, Makeup by Mario, FFFACE.ME, PepsiCo, Wing, H&M, Cleveron, Alo Yoga, Roblox, Sawhorse Productions, Currys, Joybird, 3D Cloud, Ikea, Reckon.ai, Lagardère, Cloudpick, Hugo Boss, AmazonComment
Chris Jensen departs Ibotta to take on Chief Commercial Officer role at retail tech firm Simbe
Chris Jensen departs Ibotta to take on Chief Commercial Officer role at retail tech firm Simbe

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AppointmentsStaff WriterJanuary 31, 2025Simbe, Chris Jensen, Chief Commercial Officer, Appointments, Store intelligence, 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards, IbottaComment
How to get valuable insights from your meetings (without wasting time)
How to get valuable insights from your meetings (without wasting time)

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MeetingsStaff WriterJanuary 31, 2025Meetings, Virtual meetings, AI, EmployeesComment
ESW hires former Amazon Pay Ireland head and Xeneta CRO Tonia Luykx as Chief Revenue Officer
ESW hires former Amazon Pay Ireland head and Xeneta CRO Tonia Luykx as Chief Revenue Officer

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AppointmentsStaff WriterJanuary 31, 2025ESW, Amazon Pay, Xeneta, Appointments, 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards, E-commerce, Tonia Luykx, CROsComment
Red Ant research looks at what has changed for store associates since adoption of retail technology
Red Ant research looks at what has changed for store associates since adoption of retail technology

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Store staffStaff WriterJanuary 31, 2025Red Ant, Store associates, Stores, Retail technology, Research, 2024 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Retail technology innovation of the week: Currys keeps it simple as it focuses on shopper needs
Retail technology innovation of the week: Currys keeps it simple as it focuses on shopper needs

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Retail innovationStaff WriterJanuary 31, 2025Retail technology innovation of the week, 3D Cloud, Currys, Retail innovation, Retail technology, 2024 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
PepsiCo and Wing partner to deliver snacks to customers in Frisco, Texas over Super Bowl weekend
PepsiCo and Wing partner to deliver snacks to customers in Frisco, Texas over Super Bowl weekend

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Drone deliveryStaff WriterJanuary 31, 2025PepsiCo, Wing, Alphabet, Drone delivery, Super Bowl, 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards, Food delivery, USA, Green deliveryComment
Mix, match, and marvel: unlocking the beauty of antique barware
Mix, match, and marvel: unlocking the beauty of antique barware

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VintageStaff WriterJanuary 30, 2025Antique barware, Antiques, Westland London, Online retail, Stores, VintageComment
London-based people operations software specialist Zelt snags Nauta led $6 million funding round
London-based people operations software specialist Zelt snags Nauta led $6 million funding round

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Funding newsStaff WriterJanuary 30, 2025Zelt, Funding news, Startups, Funding rounds, Nauta, Workforce management, 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards, Employees, Retail workersComment
Makeup by Mario taps FFFACE.ME technology for launch of new virtual try-on experience
Makeup by Mario taps FFFACE.ME technology for launch of new virtual try-on experience

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Virtual try on techStaff WriterJanuary 30, 2025Makeup by Mario, FFFACE.ME, Virtual try on, Snapchat, 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards, Online retail, Web3, AI, ARComment
Revamped H&M store in Stockholm, Sweden gets Cleveron 302 parcel locker for Click and Collect orders
Revamped H&M store in Stockholm, Sweden gets Cleveron 302 parcel locker for Click and Collect orders

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Parcel lockersStaff WriterJanuary 30, 2025Cleveron, H&M, Stores, Parcel lockers, Cleveron 302, Stockholm, Sweden, 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards, Fashion retail, Click and Collect, Smart fitting roomsComment
Time to move on: Eggert Otsa departs Cleveron and CFO role and gears up to explore new career opportunities
Time to move on: Eggert Otsa departs Cleveron and CFO role and gears up to explore new career opportunities

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On the moveStaff WriterJanuary 30, 2025Eggert Otas, Cleveron, Parcel lockers, CFOs, Automation, Robotics, On the move, 2024 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
BRC research: retail crime spirals out of control with employees being spat on, racially abused, threatened with machetes
BRC research: retail crime spirals out of control with employees being spat on, racially abused, threatened with machetes

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Retail crimeStaff WriterJanuary 30, 2025BRC, Research, Retail crime, Retail security, Stores, Labour Party, Keir Starmer, Retail workers, The Retail Trust, UsdawComment
Alo Yoga Sawhorse Productions bridge digital and physical worlds with immersive space on Roblox
Alo Yoga Sawhorse Productions bridge digital and physical worlds with immersive space on Roblox

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Immersive experiencesStaff WriterJanuary 30, 2025Sawhorse Productions, Alo Yoga, Immersive experiences, Omnichannel retail, Online retail, Stores, NFC technology, 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards, Health and wellbeing, POAP StudiosComment
Stadium ramps up use of Mirakl Ads retail media solution as sports retailer expands to Finland and Sweden
Stadium ramps up use of Mirakl Ads retail media solution as sports retailer expands to Finland and Sweden

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Retail mediaStaff WriterJanuary 30, 2025Stadium, Mirakl, Mirakl Ads, E-commerce, Retail media, AI, RTIH AI in Retail Awards, Sweden, Finland, Sports retailers, Online marketplacesComment
The future of car auctions: innovations reshaping the automotive industry
The future of car auctions: innovations reshaping the automotive industry

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Automotive retailStaff WriterJanuary 30, 2025Cars, Car auctions, Digitalisation, AI, Machine learning, Blockchain, VR, AR, Automation, Contactless technology, sustainability, Automotive retail, CX, E-commerce, Decentralisation, Cryptocurrencies, EVsComment
Cart.com research finds retailers prepping 2025 investments in CX, AI, machine learning and data analytics
Cart.com research finds retailers prepping 2025 investments in CX, AI, machine learning and data analytics

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ResearchStaff WriterJanuary 30, 2025Cart.com, Research, AI, CX, Data analytics, Machine learning, Donald Trump, USA, President Trump, RTIH AI in Retail Awards, 2025Comment
Currys tests out in-store QR code powered 'want to know more?' experience for product browsing
Currys tests out in-store QR code powered 'want to know more?' experience for product browsing

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In-store technologyStaff WriterJanuary 29, 2025Currys, QR codes, Stores, AI, In-store technology, RTIH AI in Retail Awards, Dan Rubel, Social mediaComment
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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
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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
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Sopra Steria research flags the rise of agentic commerce within European online retail space
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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
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Woolworths, Coles and other Aussie retailers take AI search fight to Amazon, Jaywing analysis shows
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Rithum research: Gen Z shoppers act on AI recommendations without third party verification
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Rithum research: Gen Z shoppers act on AI recommendations without third party verification
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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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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
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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
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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
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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
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
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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
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
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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
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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
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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