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Guitar Center boosts allocation and store replenishment planning processes with RELEX Solutions tech
Guitar Center boosts allocation and store replenishment planning processes with RELEX Solutions tech

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Supply chain techStaff WriterMay 13, 2025Guitar Center, RELEX Solutions, Supply chain technology, AI, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, StoresComment
AI solutions specialist Nearform appoints Jeremy Vianna as Head of Solutions and Partnerships
AI solutions specialist Nearform appoints Jeremy Vianna as Head of Solutions and Partnerships

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AppointmentsStaff WriterMay 13, 2025Jeremey Vianna, Nearform, AI, RTIH AI in Retail Awards, AppointmentsComment
'The future of responsible, resilient business': TrusTrace launches AI powered supply chain data hub
'The future of responsible, resilient business': TrusTrace launches AI powered supply chain data hub

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Supply chain techRachel LawlerMay 13, 2025TrusTrace, AI, Supply chainsComment
World Market teams with FinTech firm Affirm to offer buy now pay later option in stores and online
World Market teams with FinTech firm Affirm to offer buy now pay later option in stores and online

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BNPLStaff WriterMay 13, 2025World Market, Affirm, Buy now pay later, BNPL, Stores, Online retail, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
JD Sports Fashion taps o9 AI powered platform to enhance assortment planning capabilities
JD Sports Fashion taps o9 AI powered platform to enhance assortment planning capabilities

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AIStaff WriterMay 13, 2025o9, JD Sports, AI, Stores, Assortment planning, RTIH AI in Retail Awards, Omnichannel retailComment
Ten innovations that will transform education in 2025
Ten innovations that will transform education in 2025

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EducationStaff WriterMay 13, 2025Innovation, Education, EdTech, Teachers, Essay services, Academia, StudentsComment
Hanging man vs. hammer: key differences and how to trade them
Hanging man vs. hammer: key differences and how to trade them

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TradingStaff WriterMay 13, 2025Trading, Traders, FinTech, Forex, Forex tradingComment
InPost launches next-day UK nationwide locker delivery in partnership with online fashion retailer Asos
InPost launches next-day UK nationwide locker delivery in partnership with online fashion retailer Asos

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Parcel lockersStaff WriterMay 12, 2025InPost, InPost UK, Asos, Online fashion, Parcel lockers, Next day delivery, Online delivery, OOH delivery, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Victoria Wilkes departs Primark to take on Head of Fraud and Security role at European discounter Action
Victoria Wilkes departs Primark to take on Head of Fraud and Security role at European discounter Action

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AppointmentsStaff WriterMay 12, 2025Victoria Wilkes, Appointments, Primark, Action, Head of Fraud and Security, Discounters, Fraud, Security, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, V WilkesComment
Here's why the departure of Instacart CEO Fidji Simo is a symptom of deeper tensions in grocery retail technology
Here's why the departure of Instacart CEO Fidji Simo is a symptom of deeper tensions in grocery retail technology

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Grocery technologyStaff WriterMay 12, 2025Instacart, AI, OpenAI, Grocery technology, Fidji Simo, Retail media, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, David Croushore, AlixPartnersComment
Walmart store project shows 3D printing not a novelty: last week’s biggest retail technology plays at a glance
Walmart store project shows 3D printing not a novelty: last week’s biggest retail technology plays at a glance

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Retail technologyStaff WriterMay 12, 2025Retail technology, Walmart, Alquist, Cash App, Domino's, Deliveroo, KFC, Lidl Sweden, HappyOrNot, Road Runner Sports, Aptos, Jisp, JispWin, Primark, Asda, LS Eleven Media Services, LiveRamp, Healthy Planet, LEAFIO AI, New Look, TrusTrace, Grubhub, NashComment
Hospital retail specialist Lori's Gifts taps AiFi tech for launch of AI powered checkout-free gift shop
Hospital retail specialist Lori's Gifts taps AiFi tech for launch of AI powered checkout-free gift shop

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Checkout free storesStaff WriterMay 12, 2025Lori's Gifts, AiFi, US retail, Autonomous stores, Checkout free stores, Hospitals, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, AI, Hospital retail, Computer vision, StoresComment
Loblaw Companies approach to personalisation pays off as Canadian retailer taps generative and agentic AI
Loblaw Companies approach to personalisation pays off as Canadian retailer taps generative and agentic AI

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AIStaff WriterMay 12, 2025Lauren Steinberg, Loblaw Companies, AI, Generative AI, Personalisation, Agentic AI, RTIH AI in Retail Awards, Individualised retailComment
James Frith MP connects with Currys to discuss retail crime, digital inclusion and technology investment
James Frith MP connects with Currys to discuss retail crime, digital inclusion and technology investment

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StoresStaff WriterMay 12, 2025James Frith MP, Stores, VoCoVo, Retail crime, Digital poverty, Digital inclusion, Employees, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Digital Poverty Alliance, PenniesComment
Communisis Brand Deployment rebrands to Paragon Global Brands for end-to-end marketing and retail activations
Communisis Brand Deployment rebrands to Paragon Global Brands for end-to-end marketing and retail activations

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RebrandsStaff WriterMay 12, 2025EE Store CamdenCommunisis Brand Deployment, Paragon Global Brands, PoS solutions, EE, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Marketing, RebrandingComment
Firehouse Subs deploys Momos AI powered platform across 1,350 plus locations in North America
Firehouse Subs deploys Momos AI powered platform across 1,350 plus locations in North America

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AIStaff WriterMay 12, 2025Momos, Firehouse Subs, US retail, Fast food, AI, RTIH AI in Retail AwardsComment
Many US shoppers uneasy about AI tools like facial recognition being used by retailers, SCAYLE research
Many US shoppers uneasy about AI tools like facial recognition being used by retailers, SCAYLE research

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AIStaff WriterMay 12, 2025SCAYLE, AI, Loyalty, Payments, RTIH AI in Retail Awards, Research, Online retail, StoresComment
Target claims success in boosting customer service with Express Self-Checkout deployment
Target claims success in boosting customer service with Express Self-Checkout deployment

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Self-checkout techStaff WriterMay 12, 2025Target, Target Express Self-Checkout, Stores, Self-checkouts, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Checkouts, Payments, US retail, Customer serviceComment
Vinted Go on hunt for artists in Spain and Portugal as it looks to make parcel lockers cool
Vinted Go on hunt for artists in Spain and Portugal as it looks to make parcel lockers cool

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Parcel lockersStaff WriterMay 12, 2025Vinted Go, Vinted, InPost, Parcel lockers, Online delivery, Parcel delivery, Spain, Portugal, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Tesco F&F online - the good, the bad, and the glitchy: our most read retail technology articles from last week
Tesco F&F online - the good, the bad, and the glitchy: our most read retail technology articles from last week

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Retail technologyStaff WriterMay 11, 2025Retail technology, Marks and Spencer, M&S, RTIH secret shopper, Tesco F&F, The Kindr Company, Kate Thompson, PoundFun, Carrefour Belgium, StrongPoint, THG Ingenuity, THG Fulfil, H&M Group, Centra, Stylyze, Lisa Perrone Cirelli, Amazon, Asda, LiveRamp, LS Eleven Media ServicesComment
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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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AI
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
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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
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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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
RTS 2026

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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
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
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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
Appointments

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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
Appointments

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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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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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