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Independent retailer ITS taps into new shopping experience with integration of store into its DC
Independent retailer ITS taps into new shopping experience with integration of store into its DC

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StoresStaff WriterMarch 21, 2025ITC, Stores, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Distribution centresComment
Debenhams Group agrees new micro-donation partnership with Pennies as it ramps up support for BHF
Debenhams Group agrees new micro-donation partnership with Pennies as it ramps up support for BHF

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Micro-donationsStaff WriterMarch 21, 2025Debenhams, Micro donations, Pennies, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Online retail, British Heart FoundationComment
Check out these reasons why Dungeons & Dragons should be your next hobby
Check out these reasons why Dungeons & Dragons should be your next hobby

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GamingStaff WriterMarch 21, 2025Dungeons & Dragons, Hobbies, Immersive experiences, Gaming, D&DComment
Regulatory changes affecting businesses across entertainment sectors: new compliance requirements for 2025
Regulatory changes affecting businesses across entertainment sectors: new compliance requirements for 2025

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EntertainmentStaff WriterMarch 21, 2025Entertainment, Compliance, Regulations, UK, Theatre, MusicComment
Female entrepreneurs in Boulder: How local women are changing the business landscape
Female entrepreneurs in Boulder: How local women are changing the business landscape

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EntrepreneursStaff WriterMarch 21, 2025Boulder, Colorado, Startups, Entrepreneurs, USA, FemTech, Women in tech, Diversity and inclusion, Events, FundingComment
Former Walmart executive Scott Eckert joins online retail technology firm as Mirakl CEO of the Americas
Former Walmart executive Scott Eckert joins online retail technology firm as Mirakl CEO of the Americas

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AppointmentsStaff WriterMarch 20, 2025Mirakl, Appointments, E-commerce, Walmart, Scott Eckert, Mirakl Ads, Mirakl Connect, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
AI powered pricing and revenue optimisation firm Buynomics secures $30 million in Series B funding
AI powered pricing and revenue optimisation firm Buynomics secures $30 million in Series B funding

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Funding newsStaff WriterMarch 20, 2025Buynomics, AI, Pricing optimisation, Revenue optimisation, Startups, Funding news, Funding rounds, RTIH AI in Retail AwardsComment
Farewell Asda and hello RTS 2025: these are our biggest retail technology articles on LinkedIn right now
Farewell Asda and hello RTS 2025: these are our biggest retail technology articles on LinkedIn right now

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Social mediaStaff WriterMarch 20, 2025LinkedIn, Social media, Retail technology, Spangle, Oroton, NewStore, Co-op, Uber Eats, Coop Norge, Omnium, Voyado, Crocs India, Instagram, Lucy Jones, Asda, Resulting IT, xTool, RTS 2025, Starship Technologies, foodora, Heineken, Heineken Global GenAI LabComment
AI powered marketing automation firm Mapp lands $13m in funding round led by O’Connor Capital Solutions
AI powered marketing automation firm Mapp lands $13m in funding round led by O’Connor Capital Solutions

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Funding newsStaff WriterMarch 20, 2025Mapp, AI, Marketing, Cloud solutions, Funding news, Funding rounds, RTIH AI in Retail Awards, O’Connor Capital SolutionsComment
Danish home furnishing retailer JYSK gears up to open new technology hub in Lisbon, Portugal
Danish home furnishing retailer JYSK gears up to open new technology hub in Lisbon, Portugal

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Tech hubsStaff WriterMarch 20, 2025JYSK, Technology hubs, Lisbon, Portugal, Recruitment, Employees, Software engineers, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Former Amazon and Bain & Company executive Connie Kwok joins Glovo as VP of Quick Commerce
Former Amazon and Bain & Company executive Connie Kwok joins Glovo as VP of Quick Commerce

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AppointmentsStaff WriterMarch 20, 2025Glovo, Delivery apps, Quick commerce, Rapid delivery, Connie Kwok, Appointments, Q-commerce, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
General Atlantic backed Torchy’s Tacos boosts hiring process with deployment of LANDED GenAI powered platform
General Atlantic backed Torchy’s Tacos boosts hiring process with deployment of LANDED GenAI powered platform

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Generative AIStaff WriterMarch 20, 2025General Atlantic, Torchy’s Tacos, Gen AI, Generative AI, US retail, Hiring, Recruitment, Employees, LANDED, RTIH AI in Retail AwardsComment
Stravito enhances GenAI Assistant tool with additions of Focus Mode, Snapshots and multilingual support
Stravito enhances GenAI Assistant tool with additions of Focus Mode, Snapshots and multilingual support

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Generative AIStaff WriterMarch 20, 2025Stravito, Stravito Assistant, AI, GenAI, RTIH AI in Retail AwardsComment
Vista Technology Support and Simbe team up to bring Tally in-store robot to RTS 2025 attendees
Vista Technology Support and Simbe team up to bring Tally in-store robot to RTS 2025 attendees

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RTS 2025Staff WriterMarch 20, 2025Vista Technology Support, Simbe, Simbe Tally, Events, Kroger, Stores, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, RTS 2025, Retail Technology Show 2025Comment
XPO Logistics expands its ExpressNow service across Europe following roll-out during 2024
XPO Logistics expands its ExpressNow service across Europe following roll-out during 2024

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LogisticsStaff WriterMarch 20, 2025XPO Logistics, ExpressNow, Logistics, AI, RTIH AI in Retail Awards, Supply chainComment
Workwear and PPE specialist Beeswift rolls out Slimstock AI powered supply chain planning platform  
Workwear and PPE specialist Beeswift rolls out Slimstock AI powered supply chain planning platform  

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Supply chain techStaff WriterMarch 20, 2025Slimstock, Beeswift, AI, Supply chain technology, RTIH AI in Retail AwardsComment
US retailer K-VA-T Food Stores deploys SymphonyAI CINDE Connected Retail Platform for data driven journey
US retailer K-VA-T Food Stores deploys SymphonyAI CINDE Connected Retail Platform for data driven journey

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AIStaff WriterMarch 20, 2025SymphonyAI, K-VA-T Food Stores, CINDE Connected Retail Platform, Data, RTIH AI in Retail AwardsComment
Kenvue holds ribbon cutting ceremony for new HQ featuring Insights Lab and Virtual Experience Room
Kenvue holds ribbon cutting ceremony for new HQ featuring Insights Lab and Virtual Experience Room

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Retail innovationStaff WriterMarch 20, 2025Kenvue, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Retail innovation, USA, US retailComment
Heineken launches Global GenAI Lab in Singapore as it ramps up digital transformation push
Heineken launches Global GenAI Lab in Singapore as it ramps up digital transformation push

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Generative AIStaff WriterMarch 19, 2025Heineken, Heineken Global GenAI Lab, Digital transformation, GenAI, Generative AI, AI, Singapore, RTIH AI in Retail AwardsComment
Omnichannel technology retailer Currys supports Cancer Research UK with recycling unwanted items
Omnichannel technology retailer Currys supports Cancer Research UK with recycling unwanted items

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Green retailStaff WriterMarch 19, 2025Currys, Cancer Research UK, Recycling, Green retail, Sustainable retail, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
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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
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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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Rithum research: Gen Z shoppers act on AI recommendations without third party verification
AI
Rithum research: Gen Z shoppers act on AI recommendations without third party verification
AI

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AI
Papa Johns lays claim to industry first with launch of Lou AI digital pizza assistant via Google Cloud
AI
Papa Johns lays claim to industry first with launch of Lou AI digital pizza assistant via Google Cloud
AI

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AI
One in four retail technology providers at RTS 2026 say AI is overhyped, ASPR research finds
AI
One in four retail technology providers at RTS 2026 say AI is overhyped, ASPR research finds
AI

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AI
Live commerce platform Tilt lays claim to an industry first with launch of new AI powered feature Snap
AI
Live commerce platform Tilt lays claim to an industry first with launch of new AI powered feature Snap
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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
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AI
The Home Depot launches customer service AI voice agent phone system with Google Cloud
AI
The Home Depot launches customer service AI voice agent phone system with 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
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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 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
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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
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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
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RTS 2026
Retail Technology Show 2026 conference review: Ryan den Rooijen talks real-world AI applications at Currys
RTS 2026
Retail Technology Show 2026 conference review: Ryan den Rooijen talks real-world AI applications at Currys
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RTS 2026
RTS 2026 review: Matalan CRO and COO talk Toshiba technology powered stores transformation push
RTS 2026
RTS 2026 review: Matalan CRO and COO talk Toshiba technology powered stores transformation push
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RTS 2026

TRENDING: RTIH INNOVATION AWARDS

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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
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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
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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
2026 RTIH Innovation Awards go live in February, winners to be announced in November
RTIH Awards
2026 RTIH Innovation Awards go live in February, winners to be announced in November
RTIH Awards

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RTIH Awards

TRENDING: RETAIL MEDIA

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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
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
New Snappy Shopper retail media network connects FMCG brands with indie convenience retailers
Retail media
New Snappy Shopper retail media network connects FMCG brands with indie convenience retailers
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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
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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
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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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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
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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
Chinese firm Pop Mart takes wraps off its largest London store yet with Charing Cross Road launch
Stores
Chinese firm Pop Mart takes wraps off its largest London store yet with Charing Cross Road launch
Stores

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Stores
QSIC agrees partnership with Dollar General to support in-store audio at more than 12,000 locations
Stores
QSIC agrees partnership with Dollar General to support in-store audio at more than 12,000 locations
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Stores

TRENDING: APPOINTMENTS

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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
Former Tesco Labs leader Jo Hickson exits H&M and takes on strategic initiatives role at Specsavers
Appointments
Former Tesco Labs leader Jo Hickson exits H&M and takes on strategic initiatives role at Specsavers
Appointments

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Appointments
Bittersweet update from Steve Larsen as he exits Packsize for automation engineering role at Walmart
Appointments
Bittersweet update from Steve Larsen as he exits Packsize for automation engineering role at Walmart
Appointments

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Appointments
Former Starbucks exec Rob McGeown takes on Head of Technology UK role at The Wendy's Company
Appointments
Former Starbucks exec Rob McGeown takes on Head of Technology UK role at The Wendy's Company
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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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