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A glimpse into future of brand-consumer connections: RTIH flags up this week's coolest retail technology plays
A glimpse into future of brand-consumer connections: RTIH flags up this week's coolest retail technology plays

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Retail innovationStaff WriterMay 30, 2025Retail technology, Retail innovation, Walmart, Decathlon, Walmart Unlimited, Bambuser, Veho, RIVR, Home Bargains, Nestlé UK&I, Google Cloud, Rohlik Group, AutoStore, Oh Poly, Treet, UST, Perfect Corp.Comment
Retail Insight brings in former Infare Solutions and Qlik executive Fredrik Palm as Chief Technology Officer
Retail Insight brings in former Infare Solutions and Qlik executive Fredrik Palm as Chief Technology Officer

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AppointmentsStaff WriterMay 30, 2025Retail Insight, CTOs, Fredrik Palm, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, AppointmentsComment
Retail technology innovation of the week: Veho and RIVR robot online delivery deployment kicks off in Austin, Texas
Retail technology innovation of the week: Veho and RIVR robot online delivery deployment kicks off in Austin, Texas

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Retail innovationStaff WriterMay 30, 2025Retail Technology Innovation of the Week, 3D Cloud, Veho, RIVR, Retail innovation, Retail technologyComment
New immersive social gaming experience SPYSCAPE opens today in London’s Covent Garden
New immersive social gaming experience SPYSCAPE opens today in London’s Covent Garden

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Immersive experiencesRachel LawlerMay 30, 2025Immersive experiences, Covent Garden, London, Museums, SPYSCAPEComment
LoyaltyLion launches virtual event Loyalty Connect 2025 featuring Natalie Berg and Dr Carolyn Mair
LoyaltyLion launches virtual event Loyalty Connect 2025 featuring Natalie Berg and Dr Carolyn Mair

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EventsStaff WriterMay 30, 2025LoyaltyLion, Loyalty Connect 2025, Loyalty, Events, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, E-commerceComment
Self-service checkouts firm Diebold Nixdorf takes wraps off new retail technology production line in North Canton, Ohio
Self-service checkouts firm Diebold Nixdorf takes wraps off new retail technology production line in North Canton, Ohio

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Supply chainStaff WriterMay 30, 2025Diebold Nixdorf, USA, Retail technology, Supply chain, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, North AmericaComment
Uber Direct agrees on-demand delivery tie up with London-based florist Floritta following test period
Uber Direct agrees on-demand delivery tie up with London-based florist Floritta following test period

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Rapid deliveryStaff WriterMay 30, 2025Uber Direct, On demand delivery, Florists, London, Floritta, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Rapid deliveryComment
BT teams up with The Apprentice’s Amber-Rose Badrudin to launch social media guidance for retailers
BT teams up with The Apprentice’s Amber-Rose Badrudin to launch social media guidance for retailers
Social mediaRachel LawlerMay 30, 2025Social media, BT, CEOs, Entrepreneurs, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
ESG laggard Shein deals blow to London as it heads to Hong Kong: presenting the retail technology week in numbers
ESG laggard Shein deals blow to London as it heads to Hong Kong: presenting the retail technology week in numbers

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Retail trendsStaff WriterMay 30, 2025Retail trends, Retail technology, Omnichannel retail, Supply chain, Stores, Funding newsComment
New chapter for Matthew Rubin at Tractor Supply Company as he takes on key digital role at Petsense
New chapter for Matthew Rubin at Tractor Supply Company as he takes on key digital role at Petsense

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AppointmentsStaff WriterMay 30, 2025Matthew Rubin, Tractor Supply Company, Petsense by Tractor Supply, Appointments, Stores, Online retail, Digital retail, E-commerce, PetsComment
IGD: online shines as fastest growing grocery channel but profitability challenges continue
IGD: online shines as fastest growing grocery channel but profitability challenges continue

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Online retailStaff WriterMay 30, 2025IGD, Online retail, Research, Walmart, Amazon, Grocery retail, Grocery delivery, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
How retailers can integrate medical marijuana into omnichannel strategies
How retailers can integrate medical marijuana into omnichannel strategies

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Omnichannel retailStaff WriterMay 30, 2025Medical marijuana, Health and wellbeing, Marijuana, Inventory management, Payments, Omnichannel retail, CRM systems, Fulfilment, Stores, Online retailComment
Gaming is culture: Walmart Unlimited journey reaches its finale with launch of episode three
Gaming is culture: Walmart Unlimited journey reaches its finale with launch of episode three

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GamingStaff WriterMay 29, 2025Walmart, Justin Breton, Walmart Unlimited, Immersive experiences, Gamification, Gaming, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Jan De Baets departs TikTok Shop after compliance work for launch in five EU countries
Jan De Baets departs TikTok Shop after compliance work for launch in five EU countries

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On the moveStaff WriterMay 29, 2025Jan De Baets, TikTok Shop, On the move, Compliance, E-commerce, Social commerce, Amazon, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, EUComment
Retail’s new line of defence – Here's how smarter tools are helping protect teams against rising crime
Retail’s new line of defence – Here's how smarter tools are helping protect teams against rising crime

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Retail crimeStaff WriterMay 29, 2025VoCoVo, Retail crime, Stores, Olivia Robinson, Employees, Shoplifting, SecurityComment
EE bets big on bricks and mortar: our biggest retail technology articles on LinkedIn right now
EE bets big on bricks and mortar: our biggest retail technology articles on LinkedIn right now

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Social mediaStaff WriterMay 29, 2025LinkedIn, Social media, Retail technology, Mobarak Said, Composable commerce, Rohlik Group, AutoStore, Justin King, Snappy Summit 2025, Snappy Shopper, Currys, VoCoVo, Thoughtworks, Keith Alexander, Primark, Perfect Corp., EE, Boxbar Tech, Tom Singleton, FixtuurComment
Online retailer MandM enlists Valtech for launch of new AI powered mobile app experience
Online retailer MandM enlists Valtech for launch of new AI powered mobile app experience

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Mobile retailStaff WriterMay 29, 2025MandM, Valtech, AI, Mobile retail, Mobile apps, Google Cloud, Contentstack, RTIH AI in Retail AwardsComment
French sporting goods retailer Decathlon taps Bambuser tech as it expands Visio Store service
French sporting goods retailer Decathlon taps Bambuser tech as it expands Visio Store service

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Video commerceStaff WriterMay 29, 2025Decathlon, Bambuser, Decathlon Visio Store, Video technology, AR, CX, Personalisation, Online retailComment
British eye care retailer Vision Express hails huge milestone as it launches new careers website
British eye care retailer Vision Express hails huge milestone as it launches new careers website

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Digital retailStaff WriterMay 29, 2025Vision Express, Recruitment, Careers, Employees, Digital retailComment
CX focused Gap in market for Head of Product Management to lead Customer Value Stream
CX focused Gap in market for Head of Product Management to lead Customer Value Stream

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RecruitmentStaff WriterMay 29, 2025Gap, CX, Stores, Recruitment, Appointments, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Sven GerjetsComment
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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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Alibaba overhauls CoCreate Pitch startup competition for 2026 with a focus on AI innovation
AI
Alibaba overhauls CoCreate Pitch startup competition for 2026 with a focus on AI innovation
AI

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AI
Sopra Steria research flags the rise of agentic commerce within European online retail space
AI
Sopra Steria research flags the rise of agentic commerce within European online retail space
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AI
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
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Rithum research: Gen Z shoppers act on AI recommendations without third party verification
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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

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
Automation

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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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Automation
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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Swedish sports retailer Stadium taps Exotec Skypod robotics system at Norrköping warehouse
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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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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 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
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
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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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US grocery retailer Stater Bros. Markets connects with In-Store Marketplace for in-store retail media launch 
Retail media
US grocery retailer Stater Bros. Markets connects with In-Store Marketplace for in-store retail media launch 
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Retail media
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

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
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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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East of England Co-op reflects on 2025 including first fully cashless store launch at Ipswich train station
Stores
East of England Co-op reflects on 2025 including first fully cashless store launch at Ipswich train station
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Stores
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
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Stores

TRENDING: APPOINTMENTS

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McDonald's veteran Will Mason takes on Senior Vice President, Analytics and Insights role at Dairy Queen
Appointments
McDonald's veteran Will Mason takes on Senior Vice President, Analytics and Insights role at Dairy Queen
Appointments

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Appointments
Signicat brings in Emma Bauer as Global Chief Product Officer to scale cross-border identity platform
Appointments
Signicat brings in Emma Bauer as Global Chief Product Officer to scale cross-border identity platform
Appointments

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Appointments
X (formerly Twitter) veteran Greg Owens joins Pinterest as Vice President of International
Appointments
X (formerly Twitter) veteran Greg Owens joins Pinterest as Vice President of International
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Appointments
QSR operations veteran Rob Honey takes of Head of Technology - Canada role at The Wendy's Company
Appointments
QSR operations veteran Rob Honey takes of Head of Technology - Canada role at The Wendy's Company
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Appointments
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
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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
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Appointments

TRENDING: FUNDING NEWS

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Grocery technology startup Vori secures $22 million Series B for autonomous supermarkets push
Funding news
Grocery technology startup Vori secures $22 million Series B for autonomous supermarkets push
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Funding news
DTC platform ZyG announces blockbuster $60 million Series A funding round led by Accel
Funding news
DTC platform ZyG announces blockbuster $60 million Series A funding round led by Accel
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Agentic commerce specialist ReFiBuy raises $13.6 million seed round led by NewRoad Capital Partners
Funding news
Agentic commerce specialist ReFiBuy raises $13.6 million seed round led by NewRoad Capital Partners
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Funding news
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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