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Post-purchase experiences firm Narvar hires SVP of Global Sales and VP of Global Customer Success and Support
Post-purchase experiences firm Narvar hires SVP of Global Sales and VP of Global Customer Success and Support

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AppointmentsStaff WriterFebruary 12, 2025Narvar, Appointments, Tracey Solanas, Post purchase experiences, Mohan Achar, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
How plant nurseries and garden centres can optimise operations with technology
How plant nurseries and garden centres can optimise operations with technology

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Retail technologyStaff WriterFebruary 12, 2025LS Retail, Retail technology, Garden centres, Plant nurseries, Online retail, Stores, Omnichannel retail, Personalisation, Customer engagementComment
Shopify powered Yeezy e-commerce website taken down after Kanye West brand sells swastika t-shirt
Shopify powered Yeezy e-commerce website taken down after Kanye West brand sells swastika t-shirt

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E-commerceStaff WriterFebruary 11, 2025Kanye West, Yeezy, E-commerce, Shopify, Online retail, Super Bowl, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Social mediaComment
Australia Post tests out retail screen network in partnership with reo powered by oOh!media
Australia Post tests out retail screen network in partnership with reo powered by oOh!media

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Retail mediaStaff WriterFebruary 11, 2025Australia Post, reo, powered by oOh!media, Retail media, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Parcel delivery, Online delivery, Stores, AustraliaComment
Australian startup Shopfront bags $800,000 in pre-seed funding for sustainable e-commerce selling push
Australian startup Shopfront bags $800,000 in pre-seed funding for sustainable e-commerce selling push

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Funding newsStaff WriterFebruary 11, 2025Shopfront, Startups, E-commerce, Online retail, Green retail, Automation, Funding news, Funding rounds, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Breaking the mould of grocery retail: Clive Humby reflects as Tesco Clubcard loyalty scheme turns 30
Breaking the mould of grocery retail: Clive Humby reflects as Tesco Clubcard loyalty scheme turns 30

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Loyalty schemesStaff WriterFebruary 11, 2025Tesco Extra CheshuntTesco, Tesco Clubcard, Clive Humby, Edwina Dunn, Loyalty schemes, Loyalty, Loyalty programmes, Grocery retail, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, AI, Data, Your Clubcard PricesComment
Retail magnate Theo Paphitis set to headline Retail Technology Show 2025 in London this April
Retail magnate Theo Paphitis set to headline Retail Technology Show 2025 in London this April

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EventsStaff WriterFebruary 11, 2025Theo Paphitis, Retail Technology Show 2025, RTS 2025, Kate Hardcastle, Conferences, Events, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, EmployeesComment
RIP dear friend: Vista Technology Support's James Pepper pays tribute to retail tech heavyweight Terry Greaves
RIP dear friend: Vista Technology Support's James Pepper pays tribute to retail tech heavyweight Terry Greaves

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ObituaryStaff WriterFebruary 11, 2025Obituary, James Pepper, Vista Technology Support, Primark, Stores, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Terry GreavesComment
Harrods appoints Incubeta to accelerate retailer's digital marketing presence in key markets
Harrods appoints Incubeta to accelerate retailer's digital marketing presence in key markets

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Digital retailStaff WriterFebruary 11, 2025Harrods, Incubeta, Digital marketing, Marketing, Stores, Online retail, Omnichannel retail, RTIH AI in Retail Awards, Luxury retail, Department storesComment
Coles Supermarkets first retailer in APAC region to launch Instacart AI powered Caper C
Coles Supermarkets first retailer in APAC region to launch Instacart AI powered Caper C

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Smart cartsStaff WriterFebruary 11, 2025Coles Supermarkets, Instacart, AI, Caper Carts, Stores, Australia, Smart carts, RTIH AI in Retail AwardsComment
Uber Eats and Love Cocoa team on launch of Break Up Box for singles this Valentine’s Day
Uber Eats and Love Cocoa team on launch of Break Up Box for singles this Valentine’s Day

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Rapid deliveryStaff WriterFebruary 11, 2025Uber Eats, Love Cocoa, Rapid delivery, Valentine's Day, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
HIVED boosts UK fully electric parcel delivery network with eActros from Mercedes-Benz Trucks
HIVED boosts UK fully electric parcel delivery network with eActros from Mercedes-Benz Trucks

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Green retailStaff WriterFebruary 11, 2025HIVED, Electric vehicles, Parcel delivery, Online delivery, Green retail, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Supply chainComment
Deliveroo Sheng Siong Group tie up proves success not about being big but locally relevant
Deliveroo Sheng Siong Group tie up proves success not about being big but locally relevant

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Grocery deliveryStaff WriterFebruary 11, 2025Deliveroo, Sheng Siong Group, Localism, Rapid delivery, Grocery delivery, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Stores, SingaporeComment
SKUtrak Promote tool taps machine learning powered analysis to shake up way brands run promotions
SKUtrak Promote tool taps machine learning powered analysis to shake up way brands run promotions

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Machine learningStaff WriterFebruary 11, 2025Atheon Analytics, SKUtrak, Machine learning, Data, SKUtrak Promote, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, PromotionsComment
Simple TikTok ideas businesses can use to improve their online presence
Simple TikTok ideas businesses can use to improve their online presence

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Social mediaStaff WriterFebruary 11, 2025TikTok, Social media, Social commerce, UGC, User generated content, Influencers, Online retail, Startups, Customer engagement, Marketing, Content creationComment
Legacy athletes: how sports icons are leveraging digital platforms
Legacy athletes: how sports icons are leveraging digital platforms

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Digital commerceStaff WriterFebruary 11, 2025Athletes, Digital retail, Sports, Hospitality and leisure, Branding, Fitness, Social media, E-commerce, InfluencersComment
Celtic & Co. taps Refined Networks e-commerce platform to launch with Nordstrom and Macy’s
Celtic & Co. taps Refined Networks e-commerce platform to launch with Nordstrom and Macy’s

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E-commerceStaff WriterFebruary 10, 2025Celtic & Co., Nordstrom, Macy's, E-commerce, US retail, Online retail, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Laura Mercier Apple Vision Pro app allows users to shop products in immersive NYC and Paris boutiques
Laura Mercier Apple Vision Pro app allows users to shop products in immersive NYC and Paris boutiques

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Immersive experiencesStaff WriterFebruary 10, 2025Laura Mercier, Apple Vision Pro, Obsess, Infinite Reality, 3D technology, Immersive experiences, E-commerce, Online retail, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Luxury retail, Mobile retail, Mobile appsComment
Ahead of Valentine's Day local commerce platform Wolt unveils new personalised gifts feature
Ahead of Valentine's Day local commerce platform Wolt unveils new personalised gifts feature

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PersonalisationStaff WriterFebruary 10, 2025Wolt, Valentine's Day, Rapid delivery, Local commerce, Quick commerce, Personalisation, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Food deliveryComment
Macy’s names company veteran Barbie Cameron as Chief Stores Officer for modernisation strategy
Macy’s names company veteran Barbie Cameron as Chief Stores Officer for modernisation strategy

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AppointmentsStaff WriterFebruary 10, 2025Barbie Cameron, Macy's, Stores, US retail, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Appointments, Bricks and mortar retailComment
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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
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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
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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
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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
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
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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
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
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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
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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
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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
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
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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
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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
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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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