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H&M all apologies as fashion and homeware retailer reports major IT outage affecting payments in stores
H&M all apologies as fashion and homeware retailer reports major IT outage affecting payments in stores

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PaymentsStaff WriterJune 4, 2025H&M, IT outages, Payments, Stores, Online retail, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Cyber attacks, NymVPN, M&S, Co-opComment
British brand Kurt Geiger goes live with NewStore unified commerce platform across 70+ stores in UK and US
British brand Kurt Geiger goes live with NewStore unified commerce platform across 70+ stores in UK and US

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Omnichannel retailStaff WriterJune 4, 2025NewStore, Kurt Geiger, Omnichannel retail, PoS, Stores, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, UK, USA, AbsoluteLabsComment
Asos looks to stay ahead of expectations of fast moving digital generation with Checkout.com payments tie up
Asos looks to stay ahead of expectations of fast moving digital generation with Checkout.com payments tie up

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PaymentsStaff WriterJune 4, 2025Asos, Online retail, Payments, Checkout.com, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, E-commerceComment
Account to account payment infrastructure provider Token.io bags investment from banking giant HSBC
Account to account payment infrastructure provider Token.io bags investment from banking giant HSBC

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Funding newsStaff WriterJune 4, 2025Token.io, HSBC, FinTech, PayTech, Funding news, Open Banking, Online payments, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, PaymentsComment
AI and ChatGPT tears open grocery shopping funnel, blurring line between discovery, decision, and purchase
AI and ChatGPT tears open grocery shopping funnel, blurring line between discovery, decision, and purchase

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AIStaff WriterJune 4, 2025Vineta Bajaj, Rohlik Group, AI, ChatGPT, SEO, Google, Grocery retail, RTIH AI in Retail Awards, Automation, Ocado GroupComment
FreedomPay powers Pret A Manger payments experience in UK, US and Hong Kong markets with more to come
FreedomPay powers Pret A Manger payments experience in UK, US and Hong Kong markets with more to come

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PaymentsStaff WriterJune 4, 2025FreedomPay, Payments, Pret A Manger, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Pret, PayTechComment
Irish retailer Woodie’s expands online product range via Virtualstock tie up and omnichannel push
Irish retailer Woodie’s expands online product range via Virtualstock tie up and omnichannel push

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Online retailStaff WriterJune 4, 2025Woodie's, Visualsoft, Omnichannel retail, Online retail, Dropshipping, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, StoresComment
Longchamp boosts in-store experience and sustainability commitment with deployment of Yocuda digital receipts
Longchamp boosts in-store experience and sustainability commitment with deployment of Yocuda digital receipts

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Digital receiptsStaff WriterJune 4, 2025Longchamp, Yocuda, Digital receipt, Green retail, Stores, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
The Customer Whisperer Kate Hardcastle launches new book The Science of Shopping and lays down challenge to retailers
The Customer Whisperer Kate Hardcastle launches new book The Science of Shopping and lays down challenge to retailers

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BooksStaff WriterJune 4, 2025The Science of Shopping, Kate Hardcastle, Books, RTIH AI in Retail Awards, AI, Future of retailComment
Location intelligence specialist dataplor nabs $20.5 million Series B funding round headed up by F-Prime
Location intelligence specialist dataplor nabs $20.5 million Series B funding round headed up by F-Prime

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Funding newsStaff WriterJune 4, 2025dataplor, Funding news, Fundng rounds, Location intelligenceComment
dentsu connects with Co-op Media Network as it sets sights on transforming rapidly evolving retail media space
dentsu connects with Co-op Media Network as it sets sights on transforming rapidly evolving retail media space

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Retail mediaStaff WriterJune 4, 2025dentsu, Co-op Media Network, Retail media, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Data, Lumen Research, StoresComment
Company veteran Pierre-Dimitri Gore-Coty announces his departure from Uber and delivery side of business
Company veteran Pierre-Dimitri Gore-Coty announces his departure from Uber and delivery side of business

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On the moveStaff WriterJune 4, 2025Uber, Uber Eats, On the move, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Pierre-Dimitri Gore-Coty, Rapid delivery, Food delivery, Grocery deliveryComment
Paytronix announces technology veteran Nonita Verma as new GM, makes changes to executive structure
Paytronix announces technology veteran Nonita Verma as new GM, makes changes to executive structure

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AppointmentsStaff WriterJune 4, 2025Paytronix, Apppointments, Nonita Verma, RTIH AI in Retail AwardsComment
Yaz Hanley departs Walmart for customer success role at grocery retail technology solutions specialist StrongPoint ALS
Yaz Hanley departs Walmart for customer success role at grocery retail technology solutions specialist StrongPoint ALS

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AppointmentsStaff WriterJune 4, 2025StrongPoint, Appointments, Walmart Global Tech, Yaz Hanley, Head of Customer Success, Grocery retail, Grocery retail technologyComment
VoCoVo leverages BlueStar network of 4,500+ North American resellers to enhance market penetration
VoCoVo leverages BlueStar network of 4,500+ North American resellers to enhance market penetration

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Store technologyStaff WriterJune 4, 2025VoCoVo, BlueStar, North America, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, In-store technology, Communications, Employees, StoresComment
Digital wallet loyalty: why consumers keep using the same tools across platforms
Digital wallet loyalty: why consumers keep using the same tools across platforms

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PaymentsStaff WriterJune 4, 2025Digital wallets, Payments, Loyalty, PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Mobile payments, Loyalty programmes, Contactless paymentsComment
Finnish quick commerce firm Wolt goes live with global campaign fronted by actor Owen Wilson
Finnish quick commerce firm Wolt goes live with global campaign fronted by actor Owen Wilson

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Rapid deliveryStaff WriterJune 3, 2025Wolt, Rapid delivery, Quick commerce, On demand delivery, Owen Wilson, Advertising, Food delivery, Grocery delivery, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Wolt+Comment
Change at the top for grocery specialist Instacart: check out the biggest retail technology stories from May
Change at the top for grocery specialist Instacart: check out the biggest retail technology stories from May

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Cotswold Outdoor Group goes live with new fully integrated retail media network in partnership with Zitcha
Cotswold Outdoor Group goes live with new fully integrated retail media network in partnership with Zitcha

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Retail mediaStaff WriterJune 3, 2025Zitcha, Retail media, Stores, Cotswold Outdoor Group, Omnichannel retail, Cotswold Outdoor Group Media Portal, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Sola Nathan ends TikTok journey to start a new one at Temu as Senior Business Development Manager
Sola Nathan ends TikTok journey to start a new one at Temu as Senior Business Development Manager

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AppointmentsStaff WriterJune 3, 2025Temu, Appointments, Sola Nathan, TikTok, Amazon, 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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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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AI
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
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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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 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
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
Retail media

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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
Retail media

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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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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
RFID and supply chain technology firm SML Group bags FountainVest and CPE as new investors
RFID
RFID and supply chain technology firm SML Group bags FountainVest and CPE as new investors
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
Stores

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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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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
AI powered commerce technology firm Frontnow announces appointment of Gabriel Bobinski as CEO
Appointments
AI powered commerce technology firm Frontnow announces appointment of Gabriel Bobinski as CEO
Appointments

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Appointments
Kyla Robinson says thanks to Spanx as she exits and takes on CTTO position at Bed Bath & Beyond
Appointments
Kyla Robinson says thanks to Spanx as she exits and takes on CTTO position at Bed Bath & Beyond
Appointments

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Appointments
Lex Ledger moves on up at Spotify with Global Head of Payments role at digital music giant Spotify
Appointments
Lex Ledger moves on up at Spotify with Global Head of Payments role at digital music giant Spotify
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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