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Tunisia’s tennis revolution: from local courts to global glory
Tunisia’s tennis revolution: from local courts to global glory

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Sports retailStaff WriterMarch 27, 2025Tunisia, Tennis, Sports, Hospitality and leisureComment
Ikea unveils its largest fulfilment store after extensive revamp project in Budapest, Hungary
Ikea unveils its largest fulfilment store after extensive revamp project in Budapest, Hungary

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StoresStaff WriterMarch 26, 2025Ikea, Stores, Online fulfilment, Online delivery, Budapest, Hungary, Omnichannel retail, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Automation, Digital solutions, Ingka Group, Mobile retailComment
Rovertown brings gamification to convenience retail with launch of Game Room on its platform
Rovertown brings gamification to convenience retail with launch of Game Room on its platform

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GamificationStaff WriterMarch 26, 2025Rovertown, Mobile commerce, Convenience retailers, Mobile apps, Gamification, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Weigel’sComment
VTEX CEO Mariano Gomide de Faria slams 'dogmatic' MACH Alliance as his company pulls support
VTEX CEO Mariano Gomide de Faria slams 'dogmatic' MACH Alliance as his company pulls support

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Composable commerceStaff WriterMarch 26, 2025VTEX, Mariano Gomide de Faria, MACH Alliance, LinkedIn, Composable commerce, Retail innovation, OOTB functionality, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Mark Pettit, COO at VJ Technology, discusses the future of transformative autonomous shopping
Mark Pettit, COO at VJ Technology, discusses the future of transformative autonomous shopping

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Autonomous retailStaff WriterMarch 26, 2025VJ Technology, Mark Pettit, Autonomous retail, Autonomous stores, Retail innovation, Brick and mortar retail, Omnichannel retailComment
Former Amazon and YouTube executive Graeme Smith heads to Berlin for new challenge at Zalando
Former Amazon and YouTube executive Graeme Smith heads to Berlin for new challenge at Zalando

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AppointmentsStaff WriterMarch 26, 2025Zalando, Appointments, Graeme Smith, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Fashion retail, Amazon, YouTubeComment
Check out our top picks for Retail Technology Show 2025 including Archie Norman and Theo Paphitis
Check out our top picks for Retail Technology Show 2025 including Archie Norman and Theo Paphitis

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EventsStaff WriterMarch 26, 2025RTS 2025, Retail Technology Show 2025, Events, Conferences, Exhibitions, Theo Paphitis, Kate Hardcastle, M&S, Archie Norman, Retail AI Council, RTIH AI in Retail Awards, RTS 2025 Innovation Awards, Stuart Trevor, The Sole Supplier, George O'Sullivan, Retail technology, Retail innovationComment
Loyalty specialist SQUID closes €1.69 million Crowdcube crowdfunding round, surpassing initial target
Loyalty specialist SQUID closes €1.69 million Crowdcube crowdfunding round, surpassing initial target

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Funding newsStaff WriterMarch 26, 2025SQUID LOyaltySQUID Loyalty, Funding news, Crowdfunding, Startups, Loyalty, Crowdcube, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
NearbyOne: promoting software driven solutions enabling retailers to optimise hardware
NearbyOne: promoting software driven solutions enabling retailers to optimise hardware

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Nearby ComputingStaff WriterMarch 26, 2025NearbyOne, Nearby Computing, RTS 2025, Retail Technology Show 2025Comment
AI key as o9 partners with Mango to modernise fashion retailer's end-to-end planning capabilities
AI key as o9 partners with Mango to modernise fashion retailer's end-to-end planning capabilities

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Digital transformationStaff WriterMarch 26, 2025o9, Mango, Data, Merchandise Financial Planning, AI, RTIH AI in Retail Awards, Digital transformationComment
2024 RTIH Innovation Awards winner Boxbar Tech brings automated bars to Moody Center in Austin, Texas
2024 RTIH Innovation Awards winner Boxbar Tech brings automated bars to Moody Center in Austin, Texas

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AutomationStaff WriterMarch 26, 2025Boxbar Tech, Moody Center, Bars, Self service, Automation, Stadiums, 2024 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
US retailer EG America selects PAR Technology for new look SmartRewards loyalty programme
US retailer EG America selects PAR Technology for new look SmartRewards loyalty programme

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Loyalty programmesStaff WriterMarch 26, 2025EG America, PAR Technology, SmartRewards, Loyalty programmes, US retail, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Digital transformation, Convenience storesComment
Price comparison and e-commerce firm Heureka Group taps GoWit omnichannel retail media solutions
Price comparison and e-commerce firm Heureka Group taps GoWit omnichannel retail media solutions

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Retail mediaStaff WriterMarch 26, 2025GoWit, Retail media, Price comparison websites, E-commerce, Heureka Group, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, AIComment
Beyond alerts: how real-time monitoring transforms server management
Beyond alerts: how real-time monitoring transforms server management

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Server managementStaff WriterMarch 26, 2025Server management, Servers, Security, DevOpsComment
Prime Markets becomes first retailer in Saudi Arabia to bring Tally inventory robot to stores
Prime Markets becomes first retailer in Saudi Arabia to bring Tally inventory robot to stores

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AutomationStaff WriterMarch 25, 2025Simbe, Simbe Tally, Universal Cold Store, Prime Markets, Stores, Robots, Automation, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Saudi Arabia, AI, Computer visionComment
Ashye Marcus departs Amazon and takes on Global GTM Industry Lead for Retail role at Stripe
Ashye Marcus departs Amazon and takes on Global GTM Industry Lead for Retail role at Stripe

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AppointmentsStaff WriterMarch 25, 2025Payments, Stripe, Amazon, Ashye Marcus, FinTech, Appointments, Amazon Just Walk Out technologyComment
UK convenience retailer Co-op extends tie up with payments technology company ACI Worldwide
UK convenience retailer Co-op extends tie up with payments technology company ACI Worldwide

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PaymentsStaff WriterMarch 25, 2025Co-op, ACI Worldwide, Payments, PayTech, Stores, Omnichannel retail, Fraud management, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Klarna's Sebastian Siemiatkowski defends 'burrito now, pay later' DoorDash deal amid social media backlash
Klarna's Sebastian Siemiatkowski defends 'burrito now, pay later' DoorDash deal amid social media backlash

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BNPLStaff WriterMarch 25, 2025Klarna, DoorDash, Social media, BNPL, Buy now pay later, FinTech, Payments, Fast food, Food delivery, US retailComment
John Allen joins fusefabric in CTO role after spending time in the technology trenches at Asos and Missguided
John Allen joins fusefabric in CTO role after spending time in the technology trenches at Asos and Missguided

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AppointmentsStaff WriterMarch 25, 2025John Allen, Shopify, fusefabric, Appointments, E-commerce, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, In The Style, Nobody's Child, MissguidedComment
Areas taps AiFi tech and leverages AI sensors and cameras for airport autonomous shopping experience
Areas taps AiFi tech and leverages AI sensors and cameras for airport autonomous shopping experience

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StoresStaff WriterMarch 25, 2025Area, Airports, AI, Stores, AiFi, RTIH AI in Retail 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
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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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
AI

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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
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
Colombian brand Soreil Lingerie goes live with Brarista full AI powered fitting chatbot and mini chatbot
AI
Colombian brand Soreil Lingerie goes live with Brarista full AI powered fitting chatbot and mini chatbot
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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
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
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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
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
RTS 2026

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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
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
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
Retail media

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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
Retail media

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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
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
RFID

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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
Stores

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Stores

TRENDING: APPOINTMENTS

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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
Appointments

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Appointments
Starbucks founder Howard Schultz added to on demand delivery firm Gopuff’s board of directors
Appointments
Starbucks founder Howard Schultz added to on demand delivery firm Gopuff’s board of directors
Appointments

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Appointments

TRENDING: FUNDING NEWS

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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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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
Funding news

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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
Funding news

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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
Polish startup Replenit announces pre-seed funding round co-led by Movens Capital and Vastpoint
Funding news
Polish startup Replenit announces pre-seed funding round co-led by Movens Capital and Vastpoint
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Funding news
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