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Burger King UK promises free fast food as it preps new flagship restaurant on The Strand in London
Burger King UK promises free fast food as it preps new flagship restaurant on The Strand in London

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StoresStaff WriterApril 10, 2025Burger King, UK, Fast food, Restaurants, Stores, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, LondonComment
Retail, FMCG, and supply chain transformation veteran Per Thau added to Kwayga advisory board
Retail, FMCG, and supply chain transformation veteran Per Thau added to Kwayga advisory board

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AppointmentsStaff WriterApril 10, 2025Kwayga, AI, Appointments, RTIH AI in Retail Awards, Per ThauComment
Snapchat and L’Oreal launch AR powered beauty vending machine at Westfield Shopping Centre
Snapchat and L’Oreal launch AR powered beauty vending machine at Westfield Shopping Centre

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ARStaff WriterApril 10, 2025Snapchat, Snapchat Lenses, AR, Augmented reality, Pop ups, Physical retail, L’Oreal, Westfield White City, Shopping centres, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Direct from factory online marketplace Temu connects with e-commerce ERP software firm PlentyONE
Direct from factory online marketplace Temu connects with e-commerce ERP software firm PlentyONE

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E-commerceStaff WriterApril 10, 2025Temu, PlentyONE, ERP systems, E-commerce, Online retail, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Coke Florida appoints retail technology veteran Gerald Charles, Jr. as Chief Information Officer
Coke Florida appoints retail technology veteran Gerald Charles, Jr. as Chief Information Officer

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AppointmentsStaff WriterApril 10, 2025Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, Gerald T. Charles, Jr., CIOs, Chief Information Officer, Appointments, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Coca ColaComment
Uber Advertising taps Instacart Carrot Ads solution in US for CPG advertisers on Uber Eats
Uber Advertising taps Instacart Carrot Ads solution in US for CPG advertisers on Uber Eats

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Retail mediaStaff WriterApril 10, 2025Uber Advertising, Instacart Carrot Tags, Retail media, Uber Eats, Advertising, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, CPG brands, USAComment
Mattel taps Google Cloud analytics and AI capabilities to unleash the power of its customer data
Mattel taps Google Cloud analytics and AI capabilities to unleash the power of its customer data

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Customer dataStaff WriterApril 10, 2025Google Cloud, Mattel, AI, Data analytics, Cloud solutions, RTIH AI in Retail Awards, Customer dataComment
SheerID teams with Albertsons Companies to provide SNAP recipients with various perks
SheerID teams with Albertsons Companies to provide SNAP recipients with various perks

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US retailStaff WriterApril 10, 2025SheerID, Albertsons Companies, SNAP EBT payments, US retail, Payments, Food insecurityComment
McDonald's Social Media Manager Stella Leynerman talks lessons learned from A Minecraft Movie campaign
McDonald's Social Media Manager Stella Leynerman talks lessons learned from A Minecraft Movie campaign

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Social mediaStaff WriterApril 10, 2025Stella Leynerman, McDonald's, A Minecraft Movie, Social media, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
How online slots and bingo keep players entertained for hours
How online slots and bingo keep players entertained for hours

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Hospitality and leisureStaff WriterApril 10, 2025Bingo, Online slots, Gambling, E-commerce, Hospitality and leisure, EntertainmentComment
Are shoppers electric? Ikea tests out 'do it yourself delivery' solutions for urban customers
Are shoppers electric? Ikea tests out 'do it yourself delivery' solutions for urban customers

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Online deliveryStaff WriterApril 9, 2025Ikea, Online delivery, Parcel delivery, Parcel lockers, Ingka Group, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Stores, Omnichannel retail, Delivery services, Green retailComment
British supermarket chain Waitrose & Partners signs on with Polytag Ecotrace Programme
British supermarket chain Waitrose & Partners signs on with Polytag Ecotrace Programme

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Green retailStaff WriterApril 9, 2025Waitrose, Polytag, Polytag Ecotrace Programme, Recycling, UK retail, Green retail, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Ryft bags £5.7 million Series A to equip marketplaces and platforms with online payment solutions
Ryft bags £5.7 million Series A to equip marketplaces and platforms with online payment solutions

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Funding newsStaff WriterApril 9, 2025Ryft, FinTech, Payments, Funding news, Funding rounds, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
A challenge solved with Fulfillment by Stadium logistics solution for marketplace vendors now live
A challenge solved with Fulfillment by Stadium logistics solution for marketplace vendors now live

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LogisticsStaff WriterApril 9, 2025Stadium, Fulfillment by Stadium, PostNord TPL, Logistics, Supply chainComment
Online Asian grocer Weee! agrees Stateside partnership with Forage to accept SNAP EBT payments
Online Asian grocer Weee! agrees Stateside partnership with Forage to accept SNAP EBT payments

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PaymentsStaff WriterApril 9, 2025Weee!, Online groceries, SNAP EBT payments, Payments, Forage, Grocery delivery, US retail, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
US convenience store retailer Onvo launches new mobile app, built on Rovertown platform
US convenience store retailer Onvo launches new mobile app, built on Rovertown platform

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Mobile retailStaff WriterApril 9, 2025Onvo, Convenience stores, US retail, Mobile retail, Rovertown, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Paytronix, Loyalty and rewardsComment
dentsu: retailers must go beyond discounts as UK shoppers put savings first amid cost-of-living crisis 
dentsu: retailers must go beyond discounts as UK shoppers put savings first amid cost-of-living crisis 

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ResearchStaff WriterApril 9, 2025dentsu, Cost of living crisis, UK retail, Research, Loyalty, Digital retail, Social commerce, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, DiscountsComment
Travel retailer WHSmith North America enlists Aptos as it upgrades retail technology stack
Travel retailer WHSmith North America enlists Aptos as it upgrades retail technology stack

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Retail technologyStaff WriterApril 9, 2025WHSmith North America, Stores, Travel retail, Cloud solutions, Aptos, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Millesima deploys nShift delivery management and experience platform for European expansion  
Millesima deploys nShift delivery management and experience platform for European expansion  

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Delivery managementStaff WriterApril 9, 2025Millesima, nShift, Wine, Delivery management, Online delivery, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, LogisticsComment
Tailored Brands deploys AI tech to enhance demand forecasting and inventory management processes
Tailored Brands deploys AI tech to enhance demand forecasting and inventory management processes

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AIStaff WriterApril 9, 2025Tailored Brands, Invent.ai, AI, Supply chain, Stores, Inventory management, Demand forecasting, 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
AI

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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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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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: ESLs

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UK health and beauty retailer Superdrug updates on Hanshow powered digital store roll-out
ESLs
UK health and beauty retailer Superdrug updates on Hanshow powered digital store roll-out
ESLs

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ESLs
Pricer and JRTech Solutions ink digital store transformation deal with Canadian grocery retailer Sobeys
ESLs
Pricer and JRTech Solutions ink digital store transformation deal with Canadian grocery retailer Sobeys
ESLs

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ESLs
Grocery retailer INTERSPAR rolls out Vusion electronic shelf labels across stores in Austria
ESLs
Grocery retailer INTERSPAR rolls out Vusion electronic shelf labels across stores in Austria
ESLs

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ESLs
United Food and Commercial Workers International Union slams Walmart's big ESLs move
ESLs
United Food and Commercial Workers International Union slams Walmart's big ESLs move
ESLs

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ESLs
SPAR International keeps faith with SOLUM as it continues ESLs and digital signage tie up
ESLs
SPAR International keeps faith with SOLUM as it continues ESLs and digital signage tie up
ESLs

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ESLs
First for travel retailer Relay down under as it taps Vusion electronic shelf labels for new store
ESLs
First for travel retailer Relay down under as it taps Vusion electronic shelf labels for new store
ESLs

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ESLs
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