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Is your third-party software a security risk? Here's how to tell
Is your third-party software a security risk? Here's how to tell

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SecurityStaff WriterMay 22, 2025Security, Cyber attacks, Software vendors, Business continuityComment
In defence of Marks and Spencer as UK retailer gears up for eye watering £300 million profit hit from cyber attack
In defence of Marks and Spencer as UK retailer gears up for eye watering £300 million profit hit from cyber attack

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Cyber securityStaff WriterMay 21, 2025M&S, Marks and Spencer, The National Lottery, Mark Hughes, CSOs, Business continuity, Stores, Online retail, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Cyber security, Cyber attacksComment
Evri announces multi-million pound acquisition of Irish customs clearance and logistics firm Coll-8
Evri announces multi-million pound acquisition of Irish customs clearance and logistics firm Coll-8

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AcquisitionsStaff WriterMay 21, 2025Evri, Acquisitions, Online delivery, Parcel delivery, Ireland, UK, Coll-8, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, E-commerceComment
Forest legend Viv Anderson cuts ribbon as EE opens first East Midlands Experience store in Nottingham’s Victoria Centre
Forest legend Viv Anderson cuts ribbon as EE opens first East Midlands Experience store in Nottingham’s Victoria Centre

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StoresStaff WriterMay 21, 2025EE, EE Experience stores, Stores, Viv Anderson, Nottingham, Nottingham’s Victoria Centre, Experiential retail, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Bricks and mortar retail, EmployeesComment
Harmons Grocery rolls out Tally inventory robot in Utah stores as Simbe upgrades Vision platform
Harmons Grocery rolls out Tally inventory robot in Utah stores as Simbe upgrades Vision platform

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RobotsStaff WriterMay 21, 2025Harmons Grocery, US retail, Simbe Tally, Robots, RTIH AI in Retail Awards, AI, Stores, Simbe Vision, Computer visionComment
Retail in-store team communication specialist VoCoVo scores headsets deployment at 30 ShopRite stores
Retail in-store team communication specialist VoCoVo scores headsets deployment at 30 ShopRite stores

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StoresStaff WriterMay 21, 2025VoCoVo, Stores, Voice communications technology, Employees, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, ShopRite, Wakefern Food Corp., US retailComment
AI powered gamified simulation training solutions specialist Attensi pulls in $25 million in funding
AI powered gamified simulation training solutions specialist Attensi pulls in $25 million in funding

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Funding newsStaff WriterMay 21, 2025Attensi, Training, Gamification, AI, RTIH AI in Retail Awards, Funding news, Ture Invest PartnersComment
Argos, Iceland, Dunelm, Euronics, Tapi onboard as Fair for You launches prepaid shopping card loan
Argos, Iceland, Dunelm, Euronics, Tapi onboard as Fair for You launches prepaid shopping card loan

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PaymentsStaff WriterMay 21, 2025BNPL, Prepaid cards, Fair for You, Argos, Iceland, Dunelm, Euronics, Tapi, Chemist Direct, Payments, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Temu inks MoU with IACC amid concerns over illegal goods shipped from Asia to European customers
Temu inks MoU with IACC amid concerns over illegal goods shipped from Asia to European customers

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Online marketplacesStaff WriterMay 21, 2025Temu, International AntiCounterfeiting Coalition, E-commerce, China, Asia, Europe, Online marketplaces, Counterfeits, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
E-commerce tech specialist Rokt announces leadership appointments including Dhruv Patel as CPO
E-commerce tech specialist Rokt announces leadership appointments including Dhruv Patel as CPO

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AppointmentsStaff WriterMay 21, 2025Rokt, E-commerce, Appointments, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, CPOs, Dhruv Patel, Claire Southey, AI, Pete DaviesComment
Ashinsa Bopearachchi departs Carrefour to take on Global Hybrid Cloud Infrastructure Lead role at Sonepar
Ashinsa Bopearachchi departs Carrefour to take on Global Hybrid Cloud Infrastructure Lead role at Sonepar

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AppointmentsStaff WriterMay 21, 2025Ashinsa Bopearachchi, Cloud computing, Cloud solutions, Appointments, Carrefour, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Walgreens opens another micro-fulfillment centre with latest facility supporting stores across US Midwest
Walgreens opens another micro-fulfillment centre with latest facility supporting stores across US Midwest

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MFCsStaff WriterMay 21, 2025Walgreens, MFCs, Micro fulfilment centres, Supply chain technology, Stores, US retail, RobotsComment
Eric French departs Deliveroo and Chief Operating Officer position to explore next chapter in his career
Eric French departs Deliveroo and Chief Operating Officer position to explore next chapter in his career

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On the moveStaff WriterMay 21, 2025Deliveroo, Eric French, COOs, Appointments, Amazon, Grocery delivery, Food delivery, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, On the moveComment
Paul Hiscocks exits Colt Technology Services for COO role at IT support services specialist Vista
Paul Hiscocks exits Colt Technology Services for COO role at IT support services specialist Vista

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AppointmentsStaff WriterMay 21, 2025IT support services, Vista Technology Support, David Beer, Appointments, COOs, Colt Technology Services, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
UK shoppers tap BNPL services and use AI solutions for ideas as online spending hits £8.3 billion in April
UK shoppers tap BNPL services and use AI solutions for ideas as online spending hits £8.3 billion in April

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Online retailStaff WriterMay 21, 2025Adobe, Adobe Analytics, UK retail, Online retail, BNPL, AI, E-commerce, RTIH AI in Retail Awards, PaymentsComment
Kayanee digitises luxury retail in Saudi Arabia with DENEVA retail technology and Mood Media tie up
Kayanee digitises luxury retail in Saudi Arabia with DENEVA retail technology and Mood Media tie up

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StoresStaff WriterMay 21, 2025Kayanee, Saudi Arabia, Stores, Digitalisation, Mood Media, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Why your fulfilment centre might be a certified hazard area - and what tech needs to change
Why your fulfilment centre might be a certified hazard area - and what tech needs to change

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Supply chainStaff WriterMay 21, 2025Logistics, Fulfilment, Fulfilment centres, Supply chainComment
Charlotte auction guide: Discover the best bidding opportunities in Charlotte, NC
Charlotte auction guide: Discover the best bidding opportunities in Charlotte, NC

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VehiclesStaff WriterMay 21, 2025Cars, Car auctions, USA, E-commerce, VehiclesComment
REWE Group's Lekkerland taps VusionGroup retail technology for roll-out of 24/7 smart kiosks in Germany
REWE Group's Lekkerland taps VusionGroup retail technology for roll-out of 24/7 smart kiosks in Germany

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Autonomous retailStaff WriterMay 20, 2025REWE Group, REWE To Go, VusionGroup, Self-checkout technology, Stores, Autonomous stores, RTIH AI in Retail Awards, Smart kiosks, AIComment
Retail media platform Zitcha appoints Alberto Vergara to newly created role of Head of Data and AI
Retail media platform Zitcha appoints Alberto Vergara to newly created role of Head of Data and AI

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Retail mediaStaff WriterMay 20, 2025Zitcha, Retail media, Appointments, Data, AI, Alberto Vergara, RTIH AI in Retail Awards, Frasers GroupComment
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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
AI

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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
AI

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AI
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
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
RTS 2026

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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
RTS 2026

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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
RTIH Awards

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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
Retail media

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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
Retail media

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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
RFID

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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
RFID

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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
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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 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
Appointments

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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
FreedomPay raids Subway to bring in Mike Farrell as its new SVP, Global Enterprise Accounts
Appointments
FreedomPay raids Subway to bring in Mike Farrell as its new SVP, Global Enterprise Accounts
Appointments

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Appointments
Former Reckon.ai CEO Ana Pinto gets back in the retail game as she accepts COO position at Maikoz
Appointments
Former Reckon.ai CEO Ana Pinto gets back in the retail game as she accepts COO position at Maikoz
Appointments

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Appointments
Jessica Cooke joins Kingfisher as its new Group Head of Retail Media Propositions and Partners
Appointments
Jessica Cooke joins Kingfisher as its new Group Head of Retail Media Propositions and Partners
Appointments

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Appointments

TRENDING: FUNDING NEWS

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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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Funding news
AI powered logistics and supply chain decision-making platform Loop bags $95m in Series C funding round
Funding news
AI powered logistics and supply chain decision-making platform Loop bags $95m in Series C funding round
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Funding news
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