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How travel and tourism operators can drive loyalty through better entertainment and services
How travel and tourism operators can drive loyalty through better entertainment and services

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Hospitality and leisureStaff WriterMay 2, 2025Travel, Tourism, Hospitality and leisure, Loyalty, Entertainment, Online retail, Online casinos, E-commerceComment
All electric parcel delivery specialist HIVED announces plans to expand network across London and UK
All electric parcel delivery specialist HIVED announces plans to expand network across London and UK

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Online deliveryStaff WriterMay 1, 2025HIVED, London, Electric vehicles, Green retail, Online delivery, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, E-commerceComment
OnBuy taps into 'Buy British' movement amid Donald Trump trade policies and Amazon dominance backlash
OnBuy taps into 'Buy British' movement amid Donald Trump trade policies and Amazon dominance backlash

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Online retailStaff WriterMay 1, 2025Cas Paton, Donald Trump, President Trump, Online retail, UK retail, US retail, E-commerce, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Making the jump from Blue Yonder to RELEX Solutions: our biggest retail technology articles on LinkedIn right now
Making the jump from Blue Yonder to RELEX Solutions: our biggest retail technology articles on LinkedIn right now

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Social mediaStaff WriterMay 1, 2025Social media, LinkedIn, Retail technology, Ridelogix, Holland and Barrett, Blue Yonder, RELEX Solutions, Morrisons, Simbe Tally, GS1 UK, Tesco, Roshni Shah, Debenhams, be Retail Social, NCR Voyix, ReFiBuy, Kiri Masters, Rick Watson, Justin Bomberowitz, Kelly Goetsch, Alex Considine Tong, Retail Insight, AccessPay, Gopuff, Koddi, Solivus, Mashgin, Cleveron, ICA GruppenComment
Tally robot from Simbe spotted in Morrisons stores: check out the biggest retail technology stories from April
Tally robot from Simbe spotted in Morrisons stores: check out the biggest retail technology stories from April

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Retail technologyStaff WriterMay 1, 2025April 2025, Retail technology, Morrisons, Simbe Tally, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Tesco, GS1 UK, Retail Technology Show 2025, Nedap, HEMA, Theo Paphitis, RTS 2025, Royal Mail, Sainsbury's, Currys, VoCoVo, Puma, Debenhams, be Retail SocialComment
Raya stars as Walmart Unlimited returns with new chapter in gamified mini-series on Spatial
Raya stars as Walmart Unlimited returns with new chapter in gamified mini-series on Spatial

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Immersive commerceStaff WriterMay 1, 2025Walmart Unlimited, Walmart, Spatial, Unity, Immersive commerce, Omnichannel retail, Retail innovation, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Immersive experiencesComment
The price isn't right: online shoppers quibble as fashion retailer Oh Polly deploys AI chatbot Nibble
The price isn't right: online shoppers quibble as fashion retailer Oh Polly deploys AI chatbot Nibble

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AIStaff WriterMay 1, 2025Dojo, Nibble, AI, Chatbots, Oh Polly, Online retail, RTIH AI in Retail Awards, TikTok, Social mediaComment
Skechers launches AI powered retail assistant Luna at Singapore store via We Are Social tie up
Skechers launches AI powered retail assistant Luna at Singapore store via We Are Social tie up

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AIStaff WriterMay 1, 2025Skechers, We Are Social, Stores, Singapore, AI, Retail assistants, RTIH AI in Retail Awards, LunaComment
Citeo and Polytag team up to deliver 100% visibility on single use plastic recycling at facility in France
Citeo and Polytag team up to deliver 100% visibility on single use plastic recycling at facility in France

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Green retailStaff WriterMay 1, 2025Polytag, Citeo, Recycling, France, Single use plastic, Green retail, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
FUTR Europe: Marie Curie UK CTO Mike Cadden on why traditional loyalty is broken and community is key
FUTR Europe: Marie Curie UK CTO Mike Cadden on why traditional loyalty is broken and community is key
FUTR EuropeRachel LawlerMay 1, 2025Loyalty and rewards, Loyalty apps, Marie Curie, Mike Cadden, FUTR EuropeComment
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
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
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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
AI

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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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AI
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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AI
Live commerce platform Tilt lays claim to an industry first with launch of new AI powered feature Snap
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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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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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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
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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
RTS 2026

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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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Funding news
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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Funding news
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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Funding news
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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Funding news
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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