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Sofa Club turns homeware into cultural currency with launch of musical talent focused YouTube series
Sofa Club turns homeware into cultural currency with launch of musical talent focused YouTube series

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LoyaltyStaff WriterApril 29, 2025Sofa Club, YouTube, Loyalty, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Furniture retailers, Gen Z, MillennialsComment
Micromarket24 announces launch of MarktGo AI powered autonomous store at Bremen Airport in Germany
Micromarket24 announces launch of MarktGo AI powered autonomous store at Bremen Airport in Germany

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Autonomous storesStaff WriterApril 29, 2025Micromarket24 MarktGo, Micromarket24, Bremen Airports, Germany, Airports, Self-service, Stores, Automated stores, Checkout free stores, RTIH AI in Retail Awards, AI, Autonomous storesComment
Former Walgreens executive Roxanne Weng takes on Chief Supply Chain Officer role at Dollar Tree
Former Walgreens executive Roxanne Weng takes on Chief Supply Chain Officer role at Dollar Tree

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AppointmentsStaff WriterApril 29, 2025Appointments, Supply chain, Supply chain technology, Dollar Tree, Mike Kindy, Roxanne Weng, Walgreens, Chief Supply Chain Officer, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Morrisons becomes first UK retailer to deploy Simbe Tally robot as select stores trial the technology
Morrisons becomes first UK retailer to deploy Simbe Tally robot as select stores trial the technology

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RobotsStaff WriterApril 28, 2025Morrisons, Simbe, Simbe Tally, Toby Pickard, IGD, Stores, Robots, UK retail, RTIH AI in Retail Awards, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Theisen’s Home Farm and Auto, US retailComment
Sam's Club enters gaming world as Roblox tie up sees retailer making membership playable
Sam's Club enters gaming world as Roblox tie up sees retailer making membership playable

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GamingStaff WriterApril 28, 2025Sam's Club, Walmart, Roblox, Gaming, Immersive experiences, Retail innovation, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Ridelogix inventory management and e-cargo bike deliveries deal expanded to 100 Holland & Barrett London stores
Ridelogix inventory management and e-cargo bike deliveries deal expanded to 100 Holland & Barrett London stores

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Green retailStaff WriterApril 28, 2025Ridelogix, Inventory management, Green retail, e-Cargo bikes, London, Stores, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Micro fulfilmentComment
Cleveron announces milestone in ICA Gruppen partnership with 402 robotic solution live at Gotland store
Cleveron announces milestone in ICA Gruppen partnership with 402 robotic solution live at Gotland store

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AutomationStaff WriterApril 28, 2025Cleveron, ICA Gruppen, Cleveron 402, Robotics, Automation, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Sweden, Smart parcel lockersComment
FUTR Europe 2025 review: How Sweaty Betty is using AI to drive sales and boost customer experience
FUTR Europe 2025 review: How Sweaty Betty is using AI to drive sales and boost customer experience

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FUTR EuropeRachel LawlerApril 28, 2025Sweaty Betty, AI, Marketing technology, Data innovation, FUTR EuropeComment
Walmart's Justin Breton reflects on five years of pushing boundaries with Emperia and TalkShopLive
Walmart's Justin Breton reflects on five years of pushing boundaries with Emperia and TalkShopLive

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Immersive commerceStaff WriterApril 28, 2025Walmart, Justin Breton, Walmart Realm, Walmart Unlimited, Gaming, Immersive experiences, Walmart Discovered, Immersive commerce, Emperia, TalkShopLive, eko, Roblox, Covid-19Comment
GS1 UK's Roshni Shah talks overcoming imposter syndrome and working on Tesco QR codes pilot
GS1 UK's Roshni Shah talks overcoming imposter syndrome and working on Tesco QR codes pilot

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QR codesStaff WriterApril 28, 2025Roshni Shah, GS1 UK, Camilla Young, Barcodes, QR codes, Tesco, Stores, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Oliver Tackmann returns to retail sector as he takes on role of Chief Information Officer at Aldi Nord
Oliver Tackmann returns to retail sector as he takes on role of Chief Information Officer at Aldi Nord

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AppointmentsStaff WriterApril 28, 2025Aldi Nord, CIOs, Appointments, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Stores, Dr. Christian Bock, Aldi SüdComment
Lucchese Bootmaker deploys Teamwork Commerce omnichannel retail technology across all US stores 
Lucchese Bootmaker deploys Teamwork Commerce omnichannel retail technology across all US stores 

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Omnichannel retailStaff WriterApril 28, 2025Lucchese Bootmaker, Stores, Omnichannel retail, Teamwork Commerce, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Employees, Payments, Adyen, PoSComment
Blue Yonder veteran Gaël Ramaen heads on over to supply chain technology specialist RELEX Solutions
Blue Yonder veteran Gaël Ramaen heads on over to supply chain technology specialist RELEX Solutions

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AppointmentsStaff WriterApril 28, 2025Gaël Ramaen, RELEX Solutions, Blue Yonder, Appointments, Supply chain technology, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Klarna head honcho Sebastian Siemiatkowski: AI assistants set to change the retail and e-commerce game
Klarna head honcho Sebastian Siemiatkowski: AI assistants set to change the retail and e-commerce game

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AIStaff WriterApril 28, 2025Sebastian Siemiatkowski, Klarna, AI, AI assistants, Gen AI, Online retail, RTIH AI in Retail AwardsComment
The Body Shop at FUTR Europe: How the ethical pioneer brand is redefining purpose led retail
The Body Shop at FUTR Europe: How the ethical pioneer brand is redefining purpose led retail

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FUTR EuropeRachel LawlerApril 28, 2025The Body Shop, ESG, FUTR Europe, Events, Social media, Ethical retailComment
Health and wellness retailer Holland & Barrett opens single aisle self-checkout concession at Tesco Crewe supermarket
Health and wellness retailer Holland & Barrett opens single aisle self-checkout concession at Tesco Crewe supermarket

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StoresStaff WriterApril 28, 2025Holland & Barrett, Stores, Tesco, Self checkouts, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Many UK shoppers point finger of blame at retailers for making returns abuse easy, Forter research
Many UK shoppers point finger of blame at retailers for making returns abuse easy, Forter research

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Online returnsStaff WriterApril 28, 2025Forter, Research, Online returns, Online retail, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Returns management, UK retailComment
Dressmann hails start of new era in Europe as it launches online store in Denmark, Austria and Germany
Dressmann hails start of new era in Europe as it launches online store in Denmark, Austria and Germany

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Online retailStaff WriterApril 28, 2025Dressmann, Online retail, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Europe, Denmark, Austria, Germany, E-commerceComment
India's Reliance Retail should make big move into USA to build on quick commerce market push
India's Reliance Retail should make big move into USA to build on quick commerce market push

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US retailStaff WriterApril 28, 2025Reliance Retail, India, US retail, USA, Robotics, Automation, Mukesh Ambani, BJ's Wholesale Club, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Albertsons Companies, Kroger, Quick commerceComment
Zippin gets busy, InPost and Vinted strengthen ties: last week’s biggest retail technology plays at a glance
Zippin gets busy, InPost and Vinted strengthen ties: last week’s biggest retail technology plays at a glance

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Retail technologyStaff WriterApril 27, 2025Retail technology, Instacart, Schnucks, Tesco, GS1 UK, Zippin, Gopuff, Koddi, Solivus, Alipay Tap!, Mr.Bricolage, Hanshow, Pizza Hut India, MoEngage, Vinted, InPost, Pets at Home, Pets at Home Easy Repeat, Artinian Group, Adyen, Circle K, QuorsoComment
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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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Woolworths, Coles and other Aussie retailers take AI search fight to Amazon, Jaywing analysis shows
AI
Woolworths, Coles and other Aussie retailers take AI search fight to Amazon, Jaywing analysis shows
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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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
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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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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 hits London ExCeL in April and delivers event's biggest ever innovation showcase
RTS 2026
Retail Technology Show hits London ExCeL in April and delivers event's biggest ever innovation showcase
RTS 2026

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RTS 2026
RTS 2026 conference review: agentic commerce changing the rules of the game amid retailer transformations
RTS 2026
RTS 2026 conference review: agentic commerce changing the rules of the game amid retailer transformations
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RTS 2026
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
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
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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

TRENDING: RTIH INNOVATION AWARDS

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The Retail Tea Break podcast host Melissa Moore joins 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards judging panel
RTIH Awards
The Retail Tea Break podcast host Melissa Moore joins 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards judging panel
RTIH Awards

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RTIH Awards
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

TRENDING: RETAIL MEDIA

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Kevel, Dollar General, and The Trade Desk tie up lays claim to first of its kind retail media solution
Retail media
Kevel, Dollar General, and The Trade Desk tie up lays claim to first of its kind retail media solution
Retail media

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Retail media
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

TRENDING: RFID

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JD Sports Fashion's Dan McGrath: many retailers are looking at RFID technology through the wrongs lens
RFID
JD Sports Fashion's Dan McGrath: many retailers are looking at RFID technology through the wrongs lens
RFID

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RFID
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

TRENDING: STORES

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Virgin Media O2 opens doors to new 1,900 sqft experiential store located at Liverpool ONE shopping centre
Stores
Virgin Media O2 opens doors to new 1,900 sqft experiential store located at Liverpool ONE shopping centre
Stores

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Stores
Ikea China announces expansion in eastern Beijing as retail giant opens doors to first small store
Stores
Ikea China announces expansion in eastern Beijing as retail giant opens doors to first small store
Stores

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Stores
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

TRENDING: APPOINTMENTS

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Former Boots UK and bp exec Iona Blake joins Marks and Spencer as Head of Security and Fraud
Appointments
Former Boots UK and bp exec Iona Blake joins Marks and Spencer as Head of Security and Fraud
Appointments

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Appointments
Mustafa Husain takes on SVP and Chief Information Officer role at fast food giant McDonald’s USA
Appointments
Mustafa Husain takes on SVP and Chief Information Officer role at fast food giant McDonald’s USA
Appointments

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Appointments
Jose Cervero takes on Domain Architect - Digital Customer Experience position at Primark
Appointments
Jose Cervero takes on Domain Architect - Digital Customer Experience position at Primark
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Appointments
Former Waitrose Information Technology Operations Manager Austin Jacobs joins Sainsbury's
Appointments
Former Waitrose Information Technology Operations Manager Austin Jacobs joins Sainsbury's
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Appointments
Shawn Peddie named as new Sr. Director - Global Merchandising Technology role at Foot Locker
Appointments
Shawn Peddie named as new Sr. Director - Global Merchandising Technology role at Foot Locker
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Appointments
Anshu Bhardwaj slides into Chief AI Transformation & Simplification Officer role at PayPal
Appointments
Anshu Bhardwaj slides into Chief AI Transformation & Simplification Officer role at PayPal
Appointments

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Appointments

TRENDING: FUNDING NEWS

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Agentic supply chains specialist Corvera lands £3 million in seed funding to scale its platform
Funding news
Agentic supply chains specialist Corvera lands £3 million in seed funding to scale its platform
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Funding news
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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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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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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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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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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