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Checkout.com expands Temu tie up to cover payments for online marketplace’s shoppers in 30+ markets
Checkout.com expands Temu tie up to cover payments for online marketplace’s shoppers in 30+ markets

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PaymentsStaff WriterMarch 18, 2025Checkout.com, Payments, PayTech, Temu, Online marketplaces, Online retail, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, AIComment
Kende Retail Operation connects with Coca-Cola HBC Group as it lays claim to autonomous stores first in Hungary
Kende Retail Operation connects with Coca-Cola HBC Group as it lays claim to autonomous stores first in Hungary

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Autonomous storesStaff WriterMarch 18, 2025Kende Retail Operation, Hungary, Autonomous stores, Coca-Cola, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Stores, Smart stores, Yettel, Unmanned storesComment
Klarna lands a blow on FinTech rival Affirm as it bags exclusive buy now pay later partnership with Walmart
Klarna lands a blow on FinTech rival Affirm as it bags exclusive buy now pay later partnership with Walmart

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BNPLStaff WriterMarch 18, 2025Klarna, Affirm, Payments, BNPL, Buy now pay later, FinTech, Walmart, US retail, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Exotec agrees Oxford Industries partnership to deploy Skypod system in new multi-brand distribution centre
Exotec agrees Oxford Industries partnership to deploy Skypod system in new multi-brand distribution centre

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AutomationStaff WriterMarch 18, 2025Exotec, Oxford Industries, Robotics, Warehouses, Automation, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Supply chain technology, Distribution centresComment
GO Outdoors announces roll-out of employee body worn cameras to 25 more stores following trial in Stoke
GO Outdoors announces roll-out of employee body worn cameras to 25 more stores following trial in Stoke

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Retail securityStaff WriterMarch 18, 2025GO Outdoors, Stores, Retail crime, Retail security, Body cameras, Employees, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Australian brand Oroton selects NewStore to replace its legacy PoS and order management system
Australian brand Oroton selects NewStore to replace its legacy PoS and order management system

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Omnichannel retailStaff WriterMarch 18, 2025Oroton, NewStore, PoS, Order management solutions, Stores, Omnichannel retail, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, AustraliaComment
Jack Joyce signs up with UK e-commerce business OnBuy and takes on Head of Development role
Jack Joyce signs up with UK e-commerce business OnBuy and takes on Head of Development role

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AppointmentsStaff WriterMarch 18, 2025Jack Joyce, OnBuy, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Appointments, E-commerce, Online marketplacesComment
RTS 2025 partners with RetailX to deliver exclusive insight and intelligence to visitors
RTS 2025 partners with RetailX to deliver exclusive insight and intelligence to visitors

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EventsStaff WriterMarch 18, 2025RTS 2025, Retail Technology Show 2025, Events, RetailX Intelligence, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, DataComment
eBrands raises €7.5 million to help consumer brands grow internationally with AI powered Apollo tool
eBrands raises €7.5 million to help consumer brands grow internationally with AI powered Apollo tool

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Funding newsStaff WriterMarch 18, 2025eBrands, E-commerce, Funding news, Funding rounds, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, AIComment
Delaware North UK issues insights from Amazon Just Walk Out tech powered Bar Tap at Wembley Stadium
Delaware North UK issues insights from Amazon Just Walk Out tech powered Bar Tap at Wembley Stadium

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Hospitality and leisureStaff WriterMarch 18, 2025Delaware North, Amazon Just Walk Out technology, Bar Tap, Wembley Stadium, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Retail’s next step: delivering excellence with artificial intelligence
Retail’s next step: delivering excellence with artificial intelligence

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AIStaff WriterMarch 18, 2025Retail Express, AI, RTS 2025, Retail Technology Show 2025, Future of retail, Retail management Comment
Convenience retail veteran Robert Hampton joins Vision Group Network as Director of Strategic Growth and Initiatives
Convenience retail veteran Robert Hampton joins Vision Group Network as Director of Strategic Growth and Initiatives

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AppointmentsStaff WriterMarch 18, 2025Robert Hampton, Vision Group Network, Appointments, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Convenience retailersComment
Exploring software innovations that boost small business productivity
Exploring software innovations that boost small business productivity

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Small businessesStaff WriterMarch 18, 2025SMEs, AI, Innovation, StartupsComment
Why is a website a must have in the real estate industry?
Why is a website a must have in the real estate industry?

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E-commerceStaff WriterMarch 18, 2025E-commerce, Real estate, Websites, SEO, Mobile commerceComment
Crocs India 2025 campaign for Holi Hindu festival bags 300 million views on a single Instagram post
Crocs India 2025 campaign for Holi Hindu festival bags 300 million views on a single Instagram post

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Social mediaStaff WriterMarch 17, 2025Crocs, Crocs India, Social media, Instagram, Swiggy, India, Rapid delivery, Holi, Swiggy Instamart, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, BollywoodComment
lululemon plays the Dane as athleisure retailer opens doors to new store in Købmagergade, Copenhagen
lululemon plays the Dane as athleisure retailer opens doors to new store in Købmagergade, Copenhagen

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StoresStaff WriterMarch 17, 2025lululemon, Copenhagen, Stores, Regent Street London, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards Comment
Former Asda executive Dan Owens hits out at 'sensationalist' Telegraph coverage of epic technology transformation
Former Asda executive Dan Owens hits out at 'sensationalist' Telegraph coverage of epic technology transformation

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IT upgradesStaff WriterMarch 17, 2025Dan Owens, Asda, The Telegraph, Mohsen Issa, Walmart, Employees, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Grocery retail, Technology transformation, IT upgradesComment
Temu tackles online shoppers' banner blindness as e-commerce giant deploys new technology from Google
Temu tackles online shoppers' banner blindness as e-commerce giant deploys new technology from Google

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Online retailStaff WriterMarch 17, 2025Temu, Google, Banner blindness, Online retail, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Onward to new adventures at PayPal as Sean Douglas leaves zooplus to take on UK leadership position
Onward to new adventures at PayPal as Sean Douglas leaves zooplus to take on UK leadership position

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AppointmentsStaff WriterMarch 17, 2025Sean Douglas, PayPal, Appointments, zooplus, Payments, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Lucy Jones says farewell to the green machine Asda as she joins SAP consultancy Resulting IT
Lucy Jones says farewell to the green machine Asda as she joins SAP consultancy Resulting IT

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AppointmentsStaff WriterMarch 17, 2025Lucy Jones, Resulting IT, SAP, Asda, Appointments, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, StoresComment
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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
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May 26, 2026 – May 27, 2026
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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
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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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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
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

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
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Automation
Kroger has no time to waste as it inks automated micro-fulfillment solution deal with Fulfil
Automation
Kroger has no time to waste as it inks automated micro-fulfillment solution deal with Fulfil
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Automation
Swedish sports retailer Stadium taps Exotec Skypod robotics system at Norrköping warehouse
Automation
Swedish sports retailer Stadium taps Exotec Skypod robotics system at Norrköping warehouse
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Automation

TRENDING: RTS 2026

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Retail Technology Show hits London ExCeL in April and delivers event's biggest ever innovation showcase
RTS 2026
Retail Technology Show hits London ExCeL in April and delivers event's biggest ever innovation showcase
RTS 2026

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RTS 2026
RTS 2026 conference review: agentic commerce changing the rules of the game amid retailer transformations
RTS 2026
RTS 2026 conference review: agentic commerce changing the rules of the game amid retailer transformations
RTS 2026

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RTS 2026
Retail Technology Show 2026 conference review: Tesco Lab's Ross Arnone discusses ideation and delivery
RTS 2026
Retail Technology Show 2026 conference review: Tesco Lab's Ross Arnone discusses ideation and delivery
RTS 2026

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RTS 2026
RTS 2026 conference review: shift to AI aids efficiency and CX, say New Look, Aroma Zone, Fortnum & Mason
RTS 2026
RTS 2026 conference review: shift to AI aids efficiency and CX, say New Look, Aroma Zone, Fortnum & Mason
RTS 2026

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RTS 2026
RTS 2026 conference review: CPTO job title reflects the centrality of technology in modern retail space
RTS 2026
RTS 2026 conference review: CPTO job title reflects the centrality of technology in modern retail space
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RTS 2026
RTS 2026: focus on leadership in uncertain times amid technology, economic and resiliency challenges
RTS 2026
RTS 2026: focus on leadership in uncertain times amid technology, economic and resiliency challenges
RTS 2026

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RTS 2026

TRENDING: RTIH INNOVATION AWARDS

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The Retail Tea Break podcast host Melissa Moore joins 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards judging panel
RTIH Awards
The Retail Tea Break podcast host Melissa Moore joins 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards judging panel
RTIH Awards

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RTIH Awards
RTIH retail technology innovation awards return for 2026, deadline for submissions is 2nd October
RTIH Awards
RTIH retail technology innovation awards return for 2026, deadline for submissions is 2nd October
RTIH Awards

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RTIH Awards
Walmart's Prabhat Johl added to 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards judging panel
RTIH Awards
Walmart's Prabhat Johl added to 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards judging panel
RTIH Awards

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RTIH Awards
Call for entries: RTIH's industry leading retail tech innovation awards opens for submissions
RTIH Awards
Call for entries: RTIH's industry leading retail tech innovation awards opens for submissions
RTIH Awards

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RTIH Awards
2026 RTIH Innovation Awards winners to be announced at event in London on 4th November
RTIH Awards
2026 RTIH Innovation Awards winners to be announced at event in London on 4th November
RTIH Awards

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RTIH Awards
2026 RTIH Innovation Awards opens for entries with deadline for submissions Friday, 2nd October
RTIH Awards
2026 RTIH Innovation Awards opens for entries with deadline for submissions Friday, 2nd October
RTIH Awards

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RTIH Awards

TRENDING: RETAIL MEDIA

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US grocery retailer Stater Bros. Markets connects with In-Store Marketplace for in-store retail media launch 
Retail media
US grocery retailer Stater Bros. Markets connects with In-Store Marketplace for in-store retail media launch 
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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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
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

TRENDING: APPOINTMENTS

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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
Jose Cervero takes on Domain Architect - Digital Customer Experience position at Primark
Appointments
Jose Cervero takes on Domain Architect - Digital Customer Experience position at Primark
Appointments

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Appointments
Former Waitrose Information Technology Operations Manager Austin Jacobs joins Sainsbury's
Appointments
Former Waitrose Information Technology Operations Manager Austin Jacobs joins Sainsbury's
Appointments

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Appointments
Shawn Peddie named as new Sr. Director - Global Merchandising Technology role at Foot Locker
Appointments
Shawn Peddie named as new Sr. Director - Global Merchandising Technology role at Foot Locker
Appointments

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Appointments

TRENDING: FUNDING NEWS

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DTC platform ZyG announces blockbuster $60 million Series A funding round led by Accel
Funding news
DTC platform ZyG announces blockbuster $60 million Series A funding round led by Accel
Funding news

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Funding news
Agentic commerce specialist ReFiBuy raises $13.6 million seed round led by NewRoad Capital Partners
Funding news
Agentic commerce specialist ReFiBuy raises $13.6 million seed round led by NewRoad Capital Partners
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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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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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