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David Beer departs Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions for CRO role at Vista Technology Support

David Beer departs Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions for CRO role at Vista Technology Support

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AppointmentsStaff WriterMay 14, 2025David Beer, Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions Self Checkout System 7, CROs, Chief Revenue Officer, Appointments, IT support services, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment

Australians bag rewards as DoorDash and Velocity Frequent Flyer announce launch of new partnership

Australians bag rewards as DoorDash and Velocity Frequent Flyer announce launch of new partnership

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Loyalty and rewardsRachel LawlerMay 14, 2025Delivery apps, Home delivery apps, Loyalty points, DoorDash, Virgin, AustraliaComment

Snappy Shopper joins forces with Purpl to deliver cheaper groceries to disabled households across the UK

Snappy Shopper joins forces with Purpl to deliver cheaper groceries to disabled households across the UK

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Grocery deliveryStaff WriterMay 14, 2025Snapy Shopper, Purpl, Quick commerce, Grocery delivery, Disabled people, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment

Matt Taylor joins cyber security specialist NCC Group as CTO of Global Managed Services and VP of SecDevOps

Matt Taylor joins cyber security specialist NCC Group as CTO of Global Managed Services and VP of SecDevOps

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AppointmentsStaff WriterMay 14, 2025Matt Taylor, NCC Group, Cybercrime, Cyber security, Appointments, EY, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, CTOs, SecDevOpsComment

Sleep tech brand Simba launches in-store at Bensons for Beds, starting with 20 locations across UK

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StoresStaff WriterMay 14, 2025Simba, Bensons for Beds, Stores, Sleep technology, Mattresses, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment

Galeria rolls out Blue Yonder technology to enhance in-store and online customer shopping experience

Galeria rolls out Blue Yonder technology to enhance in-store and online customer shopping experience

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Supply chain techStaff WriterMay 14, 2025Galeria, Blue Yonder, Supply chain technology, Stores, Online retail, Omnichannel retail, RTIH AI in Retail Awards, Demand and replenishmentComment

Majid Al Futtaim's Precision Media and Advertima retail media tie up sees AI roll-out in Carrefour stores

Majid Al Futtaim's Precision Media and Advertima retail media tie up sees AI roll-out in Carrefour stores

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Retail mediaStaff WriterMay 14, 2025Majid Al Futtaim, Carrefour UAE, Retail media, AI, Stores, Majid Al Futtaim Precision Media, Advertima, UAE, RTIH AI in Retail AwardsComment

Coca-Cola and Heineken onboard as Wolt Ads launches self-service advertising platform across 30 plus markets

Coca-Cola and Heineken onboard as Wolt Ads launches self-service advertising platform across 30 plus markets

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Retail mediaStaff WriterMay 14, 2025Wolt Ads, Wolt, Advertising, Local commerce, Retail media, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Coca-Cola, HeinekenComment

Marketpoint Recall unveils new service that aims to signficantly reduce retailers' product recall costs

Marketpoint Recall unveils new service that aims to signficantly reduce retailers' product recall costs

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Product recallsStaff WriterMay 14, 2025Marketpoint Recall, FMCG industry, Product recalls, Recall Ready platform, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, CRM systems, Loyalty programmesComment

Leveraging content and conversion optimisation in e-commerce

Leveraging content and conversion optimisation in e-commerce

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E-commerceStaff WriterMay 14, 2025E-commerce, Online retail, Conversion rate optimisation, CRO, Mobile retail, Google AnalyticsComment

Scaling personalisation in B2C retail: design challenges and real-world fixes

Scaling personalisation in B2C retail: design challenges and real-world fixes

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PersonalisationStaff WriterMay 13, 2025Personalisation, B2C retail, B2C, Vishal Gaurav, Retail innovation, Customer engagement, DataComment

B&Q enlists BrandSwap for retail media move as retailer adds post-checkout rewards at DIY.com

B&Q enlists BrandSwap for retail media move as retailer adds post-checkout rewards at DIY.com

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Retail mediaStaff WriterMay 13, 2025BrandSwap, B&Q, Rewards, Online retail, Retail media, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, DIY.comComment

Unified commerce and logistics solutions firm Cart.com pulls in valuation of $1.6 billion as it raises $50 million

Unified commerce and logistics solutions firm Cart.com pulls in valuation of $1.6 billion as it raises $50 million

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Funding newsStaff WriterMay 13, 2025Cart.com, Funding news, Funding rounds, Unified commerce, Logistics, Omnichannel retail, Supply chain technology, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment

Marks and Spencer cyber attack saga takes another twist as retailer admits customer data stolen

Marks and Spencer cyber attack saga takes another twist as retailer admits customer data stolen

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CybercrimeStaff WriterMay 13, 2025M&S, Marks and Spencer, Cybercrime, Cyber attacks, Stores, Online retail, Omnichannel retail, Click and Collect, Online delivery, Grocery delivery, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Business continuityComment

Including HyperFinity, Centra, and IXI: 12 retail technology funding rounds you need to know about

Including HyperFinity, Centra, and IXI: 12 retail technology funding rounds you need to know about

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Tesco F&F online returns service left me baffled, barcode less and begging for better retail technology

Tesco F&F online returns service left me baffled, barcode less and begging for better retail technology

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Secret shopperStaff WriterMay 13, 2025RTIH secret shopper, Tesco F&F, Online retail, Online delivery, Online returns, Fashion retail, Omnichannel retail, Employees, CXComment

Neil Sutton departs NCR Voyix to take on Chief Revenue Officer role at vision AI specialist Everseen

Neil Sutton departs NCR Voyix to take on Chief Revenue Officer role at vision AI specialist Everseen

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AppointmentsStaff WriterMay 13, 2025Neil Sutton, Everseen, NCR Voyix, Appointments, AI, RTIH AI in Retail AwardsComment

Here's why Walgreens is doing something brilliant as retailer expands use of prescription filling robots

Here's why Walgreens is doing something brilliant as retailer expands use of prescription filling robots

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MFCsStaff WriterMay 13, 2025Walgreens, Brittain Ladd, Automation, Supply chain technology, MFCs, Robots, Micro fulfilment centres, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Sycamore PartnersComment

Decathlon adds Planet Patrol as charity of the year with pair working together on key environmental initiatives

Decathlon adds Planet Patrol as charity of the year with pair working together on key environmental initiatives

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Green retailStaff WriterMay 13, 2025Decathlon, Planet Patrol, Green retail, Charities, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment

Be.EV stumps up £20 million for ultra-rapid EV charging bays across Schroders Capital UK retail portfolio

Be.EV stumps up £20 million for ultra-rapid EV charging bays across Schroders Capital UK retail portfolio

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Green retailStaff WriterMay 13, 2025Schroders Capital, Be.EV, Electric vehicles, EVs, Green retail, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, EV charging baysComment