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Sidewalk delivery robots firm Kiwibot hires former Uber Head of Business Development J. Kim Fennell as CBO
Sidewalk delivery robots firm Kiwibot hires former Uber Head of Business Development J. Kim Fennell as CBO

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AppointmentsStaff WriterFebruary 7, 2025Kiwibot, Uber, Appointments, CBOs, Chief Business Officer, 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards, Autonomous delivery, J. Kim FennellComment
Vida Shoes International deploys Fast Simon AI product suite across company's portfolio of brands
Vida Shoes International deploys Fast Simon AI product suite across company's portfolio of brands

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AIStaff WriterFebruary 7, 2025Fast Simon, E-commerce, AI, Vida Shoes International, RTIH AI in Retail AwardsComment
Social media success stories: check out this week's coolest retail technology plays
Social media success stories: check out this week's coolest retail technology plays

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Retail innovationStaff WriterFebruary 7, 2025Retail innovation, Future of retail, Retail technology, Currys, RenewMD Wellness, Perfect Corp, Verity, On, Maersk, TrusTrace, Textile Exchange Trackit supply chain pilot, TikTok, Fabric Social, Tubi, ShopSense AI, B&Q, Deliveroo, Costco Wholesale Australia, DoorDash, Hologram Media Network, Proto Hologram, Sodexo, AiFi, Lidl, Pennie, ExotecComment
Retail technology innovation of the week: HMN brings experiential media to real world spaces at scale
Retail technology innovation of the week: HMN brings experiential media to real world spaces at scale

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Retail innovationStaff WriterFebruary 7, 2025Retail Technology Innovation of the Week, Retail technology, Retail innovation, 3D Cloud, Hologram Media Network, Proto Hologram, Simon, 2024 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Grocery giant Asda launches new digital in-store vending machine and ramps up retail media push
Grocery giant Asda launches new digital in-store vending machine and ramps up retail media push

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SupermarketsStaff WriterFebruary 7, 2025Asda, Retail media, LS Eleven Media Services, Asda Access, SMG, Stores, 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards, Digital vending machines, Asda Rewards, Grocery retail, SupermarketsComment
Including AiFi, Qsic, and Yapily: our biggest retail technology articles on LinkedIn right now
Including AiFi, Qsic, and Yapily: our biggest retail technology articles on LinkedIn right now

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Social mediaStaff WriterFebruary 7, 2025LinkedIn, Social media, Retail technology, Adrian Sherry, Rituals UK and Ireland, Erin DaSilva, Rovertown, Currys, TikTok, Yapily, Adyen, Qsic, Marc Walkin, Circle K, RELEX Solutions, Sodexo, AiFi, Usman Ali, Tortilla Mexican Grill, Frasers Group, David Clark, Selectika, Funding newsComment
Galp invites students to rethink convenience stores and focus on future of retail and customer experience
Galp invites students to rethink convenience stores and focus on future of retail and customer experience

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Future of retailStaff WriterFebruary 7, 2025Galp, Students, Portugal, Future of retail, Stores, Convenience stores, Customer engagement, Marketing, Autonomous stores, Sensei, Customer experienceComment
Warehouse robotics firm Exotec commercially launches next gen Skypod system
Warehouse robotics firm Exotec commercially launches next gen Skypod system

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Supply chain techStaff WriterFebruary 7, 2025Exotec, Robots, Automation, Warehouses, Robotics, Supply chain technology, 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards, Exotec SkypodComment
Physical firsts and rapid records: RTIH rustles up the retail technology week in numbers
Physical firsts and rapid records: RTIH rustles up the retail technology week in numbers

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Retail trendsStaff WriterFebruary 7, 2025Retail trends, Retail technology, Online retail, Omnichannel retail, Stores, Funding news, Social media, Mobile retail, Startups, Online deliveryComment
Cognida.ai snags $15 million Series A from Nexus Venture Partners for enterprise AI adoption push
Cognida.ai snags $15 million Series A from Nexus Venture Partners for enterprise AI adoption push

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Funding newsStaff WriterFebruary 7, 2025Cognida.ai, AI, Funding news, Funding rounds, Nexus Venture Partners, RTIH AI in Retail AwardsComment
How technology is changing retail business operations
How technology is changing retail business operations

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Retail technologyStaff WriterFebruary 7, 2025Retail technology, AI, Automation, Online retail, Stores, VPS hosting, Inventory, Big Data, Loyalty, Personalisation, Supply chain, Customer experience, Analytics, Machine learningComment
Retail and loans: how financing solutions are transforming the retail industry
Retail and loans: how financing solutions are transforming the retail industry

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FinTechStaff WriterFebruary 7, 2025Loans, FinTech, BNPL, PayTech, Banks, Embedded finance, Klarna, Payments, Stores, Online retail, PoSComment
Frasers Group Chief Customer Officer David Clark joins AI specialist Selectika as strategic advisor
Frasers Group Chief Customer Officer David Clark joins AI specialist Selectika as strategic advisor

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AppointmentsStaff WriterFebruary 6, 2025Selectika, David Clark, Frasers Group, AI, RTIH AI in Retail Awards, Appointments, Personalisation, Fashion retail, E-commerceComment
Gamers can now get Xbox consoles repaired at Currys, making it the first authorised service provider in UK&I
Gamers can now get Xbox consoles repaired at Currys, making it the first authorised service provider in UK&I

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Green retailStaff WriterFebruary 6, 2025Currys, Microsoft, Green retail, Stores, Xbox, E-waste, 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards, UK retailComment
Including tvScientific and Amplience: eight retail technology funding rounds you need to know about
Including tvScientific and Amplience: eight retail technology funding rounds you need to know about

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Funding newsStaff WriterFebruary 6, 2025Startups, Retail technology, Funding news, Amplience, PACKAGE.AI, Qsic, Zelt, Shopblocks, tvScientific, Archive, ReceiptsComment
Verity, On, Maersk pilot RFID tech with drones in warehouse inventory management
Verity, On, Maersk pilot RFID tech with drones in warehouse inventory management

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Supply chain techStaff WriterFebruary 6, 2025Verity, On, Maersk, RFID, Drones, Warehouses, Supply chain, Supply chain technology, 2024 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Destination XL boosts shopper identification and personalisation efforts with Bluecore tech
Destination XL boosts shopper identification and personalisation efforts with Bluecore tech

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Omnichannel retailStaff WriterFebruary 6, 2025Destination XL Group, Bluecore, Personalisation, Stores, US retail, Omnichannel retail, 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards, Online retail, Mobile retailComment
TrusTrace joins Textile Exchange Trackit supply chain pilot alongside Retraced and TextileGenesis
TrusTrace joins Textile Exchange Trackit supply chain pilot alongside Retraced and TextileGenesis

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Supply chainStaff WriterFebruary 6, 2025TrusTrace, Textile Exchange Trackit supply chain pilot, Supply chain, Supply chain technology, Peterson Technologies, Retraced, TextileGenesis, Traceability, 2024 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Online retailer Adore Beauty taps tutch endless aisle capabilities as it begins to open physical stores
Online retailer Adore Beauty taps tutch endless aisle capabilities as it begins to open physical stores

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StoresStaff WriterFebruary 6, 2025tutch, Stores, Adore Beauty, Australia, Beauty retail, Endless aisle technology, Omnichannel retail, 2024 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Performance sportswear brand Castore teams with GXO to support its logistics operations globally 
Performance sportswear brand Castore teams with GXO to support its logistics operations globally 

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Supply chainStaff WriterFebruary 6, 2025GXO Logistics, Castore, Logistics, Warehouses, Supply chain, E-commerceComment
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2026 RTIH Innovation Awards
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Feb 27, 2026 – Nov 4, 2026
2026 RTIH Innovation Awards
Feb 27, 2026 – Nov 4, 2026
Feb 27, 2026 – Nov 4, 2026
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May 12
May 12, 2026
Food & Drink Trends & Innovations Conference
May 12, 2026
May 12, 2026
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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
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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
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
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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
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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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 
Retail media

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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
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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
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
Funding news

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