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Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield seeks Stateside success as it launches Westfield Rise in the US
Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield seeks Stateside success as it launches Westfield Rise in the US

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US retailStaff WriterApril 15, 2025Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield, Westfield Rise, USA, DOOH, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Immersive experiences, Shopping centresComment
UK furniture retailer DFS and inploi team up in bid to improve accessibility in hiring processes
UK furniture retailer DFS and inploi team up in bid to improve accessibility in hiring processes

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RecruitmentStaff WriterApril 15, 2025DFS, inpoli, Recruitment, Inclusive technology, Employees, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Furniture retailersComment
Levy UK and Ireland's Harry Ridley reflects on Retail Technology Show 2025 at London ExCel
Levy UK and Ireland's Harry Ridley reflects on Retail Technology Show 2025 at London ExCel

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RTS 2025Staff WriterApril 15, 2025Harry Ridley, Levy UK + Ireland, RTS 2025, Retail Technology Show 2025Comment
The immediate future of retail loyalty promises a profound transformation powered by AI technology
The immediate future of retail loyalty promises a profound transformation powered by AI technology

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LoyaltyStaff WriterApril 15, 2025Loyalty, AI, Mike Cadden, Loyalty programmes, Gen AI, Personalisation, Machine learning, Retail innovation, Customer data, Loyalty and rewards, Social mediaComment
Think boldly and build fast: Wolt celebrates creativity and teamwork with first ever sustainability hackathon
Think boldly and build fast: Wolt celebrates creativity and teamwork with first ever sustainability hackathon

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HackathonsStaff WriterApril 15, 2025Wolt, Sustainable retail, Hackathons, Green retail, Food delivery, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Kappture BRISK locally computed checkout-free bar deployed at Championship's Norwich City Football Club
Kappture BRISK locally computed checkout-free bar deployed at Championship's Norwich City Football Club

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Checkout free techStaff WriterApril 15, 2025Kappture, Kappture BRISK, AI, Computer vision, Payments, Check out free stores, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, RTIH AI in Retail AwardsComment
PervasID bags £200,000 investment from Maven Cognition to ramp up roll-out of TrackMaster RFID solution
PervasID bags £200,000 investment from Maven Cognition to ramp up roll-out of TrackMaster RFID solution

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Funding newsStaff WriterApril 15, 2025PervasID, RFID, Funding news, Funding rounds, Maven Cognition, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Rapid delivery offerings fall behind consumer interest, Uber Direct Retail Economics research
Rapid delivery offerings fall behind consumer interest, Uber Direct Retail Economics research

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Rapid deliveryStaff WriterApril 15, 2025Rapid delivery, Quick commerce, On demand delivery, Uber Direct, Retail Economics, Research, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
SpatialSolutions.ai stars as Zebra Technologies announces winners of inaugural AI Developer Challenge
SpatialSolutions.ai stars as Zebra Technologies announces winners of inaugural AI Developer Challenge

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AIStaff WriterApril 15, 2025AI, Zebra Technologies, Zebra Technologies AI Developer Challenge, RTIH AI in Retail Awards, Spatialsolutions.ai, Tego, SoftServeComment
Fast food firm Smalls Sliders taps Bikky customer data and analytics platform to support growth plans
Fast food firm Smalls Sliders taps Bikky customer data and analytics platform to support growth plans

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Customer dataStaff WriterApril 14, 2025Smalls Sliders, Bikky, Data and analytics, Customer data, Fast food, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, QSRsComment
Laura Mollard departs grocery giant Asda after working on major Future transformation programme
Laura Mollard departs grocery giant Asda after working on major Future transformation programme

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On the moveStaff WriterApril 14, 2025Laura Mollard, Asda, Asda Future programme, Walmart, On the move, Co-op, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, SAP, Manhattan ActiveComment
Croda taps HYPERVSN 3D holographic technology as it unveils its latest offering for hair cosmetics industry
Croda taps HYPERVSN 3D holographic technology as it unveils its latest offering for hair cosmetics industry

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3D technologyStaff WriterApril 14, 2025Croda, HYPERVSN, 3D technology, 3D holographic technology, Events, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
British fashion retailer AllSaints follows app launch with roll-out of NewStore unified commerce platform in stores
British fashion retailer AllSaints follows app launch with roll-out of NewStore unified commerce platform in stores

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Unified commerceStaff WriterApril 14, 2025AllSaints, NewStore, Unified commerce, Mobile retail, Stores, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Fashion retailComment
Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com builds on Ochama move in Europe as it gets ready to rumble in UK
Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com builds on Ochama move in Europe as it gets ready to rumble in UK

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E-commerceStaff WriterApril 14, 2025JD.com, E-commerce, Online retail, Joybuy, Ochama, UK, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Adam Joseph departs Moody's to take on VP of Customer Success role at live shopping specialist Bambuser
Adam Joseph departs Moody's to take on VP of Customer Success role at live shopping specialist Bambuser

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AppointmentsStaff WriterApril 14, 2025Adam Joseph, Bambuser, LIve shopping, Appointments, VP of Customer Success, Moody's, 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Record breaking Retail Technology Show 2025 wins plaudits from Sainsbury's, Rituals and Ann Summers
Record breaking Retail Technology Show 2025 wins plaudits from Sainsbury's, Rituals and Ann Summers

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RTS 2025Staff WriterApril 14, 2025RTS 2025, Retail Technology Show 2025, Events, Retail technology, RTIH AI in Retail AwardsComment
Revionics announces alpha release for multi-agent AI pricing system at Google Cloud Next in Vegas
Revionics announces alpha release for multi-agent AI pricing system at Google Cloud Next in Vegas

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AIStaff WriterApril 14, 2025Revionics, AI, Google Cloud Next, AI agents, RTIH AI in Retail AwardsComment
Hooters Chief Information Officer Jeff Caplan takes on Strategic Advisor role at Inc Tank GTM
Hooters Chief Information Officer Jeff Caplan takes on Strategic Advisor role at Inc Tank GTM

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AppointmentsStaff WriterApril 14, 2025Jeff Caplan, CIOs, Strategic advisors, Appointments, Hooters, Hooters of America, Inc Tank GTM, Disruptive technologies, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Renault and Future Stores collaboration brings digital and social media led automotive retail to heart of London
Renault and Future Stores collaboration brings digital and social media led automotive retail to heart of London

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Physical retailStaff WriterApril 14, 2025Renault, Future Stores, London, Oxford Street, Stores, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Immersive experiences, Social mediaComment
How AI is revolutionising accounting in retail
How AI is revolutionising accounting in retail

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AIStaff WriterApril 14, 2025AI, Accounting, Retailers, Employees, CRM systemsComment
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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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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
Unsexy but essential: B&Q reinvents itself by putting AI focus at the heart of the customer struggle
AI
Unsexy but essential: B&Q reinvents itself by putting AI focus at the heart of the customer struggle
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AI
Dairy Queen partners with Presto on voice AI technology roll-out following promising initial results
AI
Dairy Queen partners with Presto on voice AI technology roll-out following promising initial results
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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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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
Shaoming Yang stands alone as he brings AI powered startup New Sailing to Retail Technology Show
RTS 2026
Shaoming Yang stands alone as he brings AI powered startup New Sailing to Retail Technology Show
RTS 2026

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RTS 2026
RTS 2026 review: £300 million cyber attack set Marks & Spencer back, says Chair Archie Norman
RTS 2026
RTS 2026 review: £300 million cyber attack set Marks & Spencer back, says Chair Archie Norman
RTS 2026

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RTS 2026
Connected stores firm Vusion emerges as winner of Retail Technology Show 2026 Innovation Awards
RTS 2026
Connected stores firm Vusion emerges as winner of Retail Technology Show 2026 Innovation Awards
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
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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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
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
THG Ingenuity opens up Gift With Purchase retail media solution to external brand partners
Retail media
THG Ingenuity opens up Gift With Purchase retail media solution to external brand partners
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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
Stores

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Stores
Scala EMEA’s General Manager Harry Horn discusses why signage in-store is doing more in 2026
Stores
Scala EMEA’s General Manager Harry Horn discusses why signage in-store is doing more in 2026
Stores

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Stores
British grocery retailer Heron Foods deploys connected in-store communications platform from x-hoppers
Stores
British grocery retailer Heron Foods deploys connected in-store communications platform from x-hoppers
Stores

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Stores
Inditex owned Spanish fashion and lifestyle retailer Lefties makes North East debut with Metrocentre store
Stores
Inditex owned Spanish fashion and lifestyle retailer Lefties makes North East debut with Metrocentre store
Stores

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Stores
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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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
Bringg adds former Co-op E-commerce Director Chris Conway as Senior VP and GM for EMEA region
Appointments
Bringg adds former Co-op E-commerce Director Chris Conway as Senior VP and GM for EMEA region
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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