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THG Fulfil bags first time shoppers and captures late night shopper demand with next day delivery offering

THG Fulfil bags first time shoppers and captures late night shopper demand with next day delivery offering

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Online deliveryStaff WriterApril 24, 2025THG Fulfill, THG Ingenuity, Next day delivery, Online delivery, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, FulfilmentComment

Valspar lays claim to industry first as it launches colour consult service via B&Q stores and Whatsapp

Valspar lays claim to industry first as it launches colour consult service via B&Q stores and Whatsapp

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Omnichannel retailStaff WriterApril 24, 2025Valspar, B&Q, Stores, Whatsapp, Online retail, Omnichannel retail, Paint, DIY, Home improvement, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment

Invent.ai appoints James Lasson as Chief Marketing Officer as it helps retailers win margin and inventory game

Invent.ai appoints James Lasson as Chief Marketing Officer as it helps retailers win margin and inventory game

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AppointmentsStaff WriterApril 24, 2025Invent.ai, AI, CMOs, Chief Marketing Officer, Appointments, RTIH AI in Retail Awards, James LassonComment

French retail chain Mr.Bricolage deploys Hanshow digital technology as it opens new store in Rouen

French retail chain Mr.Bricolage deploys Hanshow digital technology as it opens new store in Rouen

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ESLsStaff WriterApril 24, 2025Mr.Bricolage, France, Stores, Rouen, ESLs, Hanshow, Electronic shelf labels, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment

Pizza Hut India taps MoEngage platform as part of QSR giant's customer experiences strategy

Pizza Hut India taps MoEngage platform as part of QSR giant's customer experiences strategy

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Customer engagementStaff WriterApril 24, 2025Pizza Hut India, Pizza Hut, MoEngage, Customer experience, CX, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, RTIH AI in Retail Awards, AI, QSRs, Customer engagementComment

Pets at Home hails huge omnichannel moment as it launches Easy Repeat subscription service

Pets at Home hails huge omnichannel moment as it launches Easy Repeat subscription service

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Omnichannel retailStaff WriterApril 24, 2025Pets at Home, Pets at Home Easy Repeat, Subscription services, Stores, Online retail, Loyalty programmes, Omnichannel retail, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment

Enhancing retail efficiency with IT: Why the best endpoint management software is essential

Enhancing retail efficiency with IT: Why the best endpoint management software is essential

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Endpoint managementStaff WriterApril 24, 2025PoS, Endpoint management software, Retail technology, Endpoint management, Cyber crime, PCI DSS, Online retail, AI, AutomationComment

Flirt.com review 2025: Is this dating site worth your subscription?

Flirt.com review 2025: Is this dating site worth your subscription?

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Subscription servicesStaff WriterApril 24, 2025Flirt.com, Dating sites, Subscription services, E-commerce, Reviews, Mobile commerceComment

eBay expands buy now pay later partnership with Klarna to USA following launch in UK and Europe

eBay expands buy now pay later partnership with Klarna to USA following launch in UK and Europe

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BNPLStaff WriterApril 23, 2025eBay, E-commerce, Online retail, BNPL, Payments, Buy now pay later, USA, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Resale platforms, FinTech, PayTechComment

InPost set to handle Vinted parcels in UK, Poland, France, Belgium, Netherlands, Italy, Portugal, Spain

InPost set to handle Vinted parcels in UK, Poland, France, Belgium, Netherlands, Italy, Portugal, Spain

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Parcel deliveryStaff WriterApril 23, 2025Vinted, InPost, Parcel delivery, Online delivery, Europe, Parcel lockers, Yodel, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Green retail, LogisticsComment

Jonathan Zanger set to step down from Chief Technology Officer role at computer vision AI specialist Trigo

Jonathan Zanger set to step down from Chief Technology Officer role at computer vision AI specialist Trigo

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On the moveStaff WriterApril 23, 2025Trigo, CTOs, Appointments, Jonathan Zanger, Checkout free stores, Autonomous stores, AI, Computer vision, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Stores, On the moveComment

2025 RTIH Innovation Awards opens for entries, winners announced at London event in October

2025 RTIH Innovation Awards opens for entries, winners announced at London event in October

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RTIH Innovation AwardsStaff WriterApril 23, 20252025 RTIH Innovation Awards, 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards, RTIH Innovation Awards, Retail innovation, Retail technology, Events, 3D Cloud, Omnichannel retailComment

Brian Franz becomes first ever combined Chief Data Technology, Data Analytics Officer at The Estée Lauder Companies

Brian Franz becomes first ever combined Chief Data Technology, Data Analytics Officer at The Estée Lauder Companies

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AppointmentsStaff WriterApril 23, 2025The Estée Lauder Companies, Brian Franz, Appointments, AI, Chief Data Technology, Data Analytics Officer, RTIH AI in Retail Awards, Data and analytics, Digital retailComment

Technology retailer Currys notches up first big social engagement win via dedicated Instagram gaming account

Technology retailer Currys notches up first big social engagement win via dedicated Instagram gaming account

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Social mediaStaff WriterApril 23, 2025Currys, Social media, Instagram, Gaming, Dan Rubel, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment

Glimpact maps environmental footprint of apparel from Patagonia, Reformation, H&M, Ralph Lauren, Alo Yoga

Glimpact maps environmental footprint of apparel from Patagonia, Reformation, H&M, Ralph Lauren, Alo Yoga

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Green retailStaff WriterApril 23, 2025Glimpact, Research, Green retail, Sustainable retail, Patagonia, Reformation, H&M, Ralph Lauren, Alo Yoga, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment

Storyblok research: Gap between expectation and reality as UK e-commerce firms splash out on AI to boost CX

Storyblok research: Gap between expectation and reality as UK e-commerce firms splash out on AI to boost CX

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AIStaff WriterApril 23, 2025Storyblok, AI, Research, E-commerce, RTIH AI in Retail Awards, CX, Customer experienceComment

Carl Rivera takes on Chief Design Officer role at Shopify as company reimagines itself for a post-AI world

Carl Rivera takes on Chief Design Officer role at Shopify as company reimagines itself for a post-AI world

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AppointmentsStaff WriterApril 23, 2025Carl Rivera, Shopify, E-commerce, AI, Appointments, RTIH AI in Retail Awards, Chief Design OfficerComment

Another festival chooses Boxbar Tech as drum and bass focused Tribes Unite opts for self-serve bars

Another festival chooses Boxbar Tech as drum and bass focused Tribes Unite opts for self-serve bars

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AutomationStaff WriterApril 23, 2025Tribes Unite, Festivals, Self service, Self serve bars, Bars, Boxbar Tech, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards, Reggae Land, AutomationComment

Ecommpay taps Roy Blokker to ramp up focus on partnerships with e-commerce and FinTech brands

Ecommpay taps Roy Blokker to ramp up focus on partnerships with e-commerce and FinTech brands

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AppointmentsStaff WriterApril 23, 2025Ecommpay, Payments, Online payments, E-commerce, FinTech, Appointments, Roy Blokker, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment

TheyDo research shows retail falling behind other industries in implementing AI across their businesses

TheyDo research shows retail falling behind other industries in implementing AI across their businesses

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AIStaff WriterApril 23, 2025TheyDo, AI, Artificial Intelligence, Research, RTIH AI in Retail AwardsComment