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New Ventrica survey suggests luxury retail has highest revenue tied to customer experience

New Ventrica survey suggests luxury retail has highest revenue tied to customer experience

Customer experienceRachel LawlerMay 1, 2025Luxury retail, AI, Ventrica, Customer experienceComment

Four in ten US consumers expect personalised shopping experiences, TransUnion research shows

Four in ten US consumers expect personalised shopping experiences, TransUnion research shows

PersonalisationRachel LawlerMay 1, 2025Personalisation, Online retail, E-commerce, Data privacy, TransUnion, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment

FUTR Europe: how retail stores focused Anthropologie hit 60 million impressions on social media

FUTR Europe: how retail stores focused Anthropologie hit 60 million impressions on social media

FUTR EuropeRachel LawlerMay 1, 2025Social platforms, Online retail, URBN, Anthropologie, Dash Social, Paige Anthony, Social mediaComment

AI voice agent startup Solda.AI announces $4 million in seed funding as it bags clients in retail and finance

AI voice agent startup Solda.AI announces $4 million in seed funding as it bags clients in retail and finance

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Funding newsStaff WriterMay 1, 2025Solda.AI, AI, Voice agents, Startups, Funding news, Funding rounds, RTIH AI in Retail AwardsComment

Alexandria Johnson hangs up her associate badge, departs Walmart and Manager of Social Commerce role

Alexandria Johnson hangs up her associate badge, departs Walmart and Manager of Social Commerce role

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On the moveStaff WriterMay 1, 2025Alexandria Johnson, Walmart, On the move, Social commerce, Creators, Creator marketing, Omnichannel retail, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment

Kyndryl opens AI Innovation Lab Liverpool as company expands partnership with The Very Group

Kyndryl opens AI Innovation Lab Liverpool as company expands partnership with The Very Group

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AIStaff WriterMay 1, 2025Kyndryl, The Very Group, Innovation labs, AI, Liverpool, RTIH AI in Retail Awards, Online retail, Emerging technologies, UK, Royal Liver BuildingComment

The link between retail tech success and digital health checks

The link between retail tech success and digital health checks

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Retail technologyStaff WriterMay 1, 2025Retail technology, Digital retail, Digital solutions, Retail innovation, Digital transformation, Stores, SEOComment

British beauty brand Charlotte Tilbury steps into gaming space with Genshin Impact launch

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GamingStaff WriterApril 30, 2025Charlotte Tilbury, Genshin Impact, Gaming, Immersive experiences, Beauty, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Makeup, Retail innovationComment

Digimarc suports Unilever for major global deployment of 2D barcodes in consumer packaged goods industry

Digimarc suports Unilever for major global deployment of 2D barcodes in consumer packaged goods industry

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2D barcodesStaff WriterApril 30, 2025Digimarc, 2D barcodes, Barcodes, Point of Sale, PoS, GS1, Sunrise 2027, Stores, CPG brands, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Future of retail, Product data, UnileverComment

Milestone for Ikea as it adds London Oxford Street to stores map with focus on accessibility and sustainability

Milestone for Ikea as it adds London Oxford Street to stores map with focus on accessibility and sustainability

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StoresStaff WriterApril 30, 2025Ikea, Stores, Ikea UK, London, Oxford Street London, Green retail, Accessibility, Online delivery, Omnichannel retail, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment

AI in the wild: Mashgin reports surge in adoption of its checkout technology across multiple sectors and locations

AI in the wild: Mashgin reports surge in adoption of its checkout technology across multiple sectors and locations

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AIStaff WriterApril 30, 2025Mashgin, Checkout technology, AI, Stores, RTIH AI in Retail AwardsComment

Wolt’s Catalina Salazar discusses why measurement matters - building trust and scale in retail media

Wolt’s Catalina Salazar discusses why measurement matters - building trust and scale in retail media

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Retail mediaStaff WriterApril 30, 2025Retail media, Wolt, Catalina Salazar, Comment, Advertising, RMNsComment

AI powered e-commerce startup ReFiBuy announces board of advisors including Kiri Masters and Rick Watson

AI powered e-commerce startup ReFiBuy announces board of advisors including Kiri Masters and Rick Watson

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AppointmentsStaff WriterApril 30, 2025Scot Wingo, Startups, ReFiBuy, Appointments, E-commerce, AI, Justin Bomberowitz, Kelly Goetsch, Kiri Masters, Rick WatsonComment

Currys CIO Andy Gamble: AI technology brings benefits but true retail leadership still requires human touch

Currys CIO Andy Gamble: AI technology brings benefits but true retail leadership still requires human touch

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AIStaff WriterApril 30, 2025Currys, CIO, Andy Gamble, RTIH AI in Retail Awards, Leadership, Management, EmployeesComment

Five new influencer inspired storefronts go live on Walmart Realm immersive commerce experience

Five new influencer inspired storefronts go live on Walmart Realm immersive commerce experience

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Immersive commerceStaff WriterApril 30, 2025Justin Breton, Walmart, Walmart Realm, Immersive commerce, Immersive experiences, Omnichannel retail, Influencers, Social media, EmperiaComment

Merkle research: many UK shoppers willing to pay more for products that offer connected experiences

Merkle research: many UK shoppers willing to pay more for products that offer connected experiences

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ResearchStaff WriterApril 30, 2025Merkle, dentsu, Research, Connected experiences, Stores, NFC, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, UK retail, QR codes, Augmented realityComment

Safety first as UK electricals online retailer AO taps AI and fleet management solutions from Samsara

Safety first as UK electricals online retailer AO taps AI and fleet management solutions from Samsara

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Online deliveryStaff WriterApril 30, 2025AO, AI, Samsara, Fleet management, Online delivery, RTIH AI in Retail Awards, Telematics, VehiclesComment

Maddy Mottram accepts new position leading in-store marketing within Amazon Fresh UK team

Maddy Mottram accepts new position leading in-store marketing within Amazon Fresh UK team

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AppointmentsStaff WriterApril 30, 2025Maddy Mottram, Amazon Fresh, Amazon, Stores, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Amazon Just Walk Out technology, AppointmentsComment

EdTech Innovation Hub Founder Emma Thompson joins RTIH AI in Retail Awards judging panel

EdTech Innovation Hub Founder Emma Thompson joins RTIH AI in Retail Awards judging panel

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RTIH AI in Retail AwardsStaff WriterApril 30, 2025EdTech Innovation Hub, Emma Thompson, RTIH AI in Retail Awards, AI, Awards, Events, Paxton MediaComment

FUTR Europe 2025: Future Snoops tells event attendees how to break free from ‘boring’ retail

FUTR Europe 2025: Future Snoops tells event attendees how to break free from ‘boring’ retail

FUTR EuropeRachel LawlerApril 30, 2025Data and analytics, In-store experience, Retail trends, FUTR Europe 2025, Events, Future Snoops, Robbie SinclairComment