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The Fabricant CTO Marco Marchesi sounds off on AI: advanced technology will never replace fashion designers
The Fabricant CTO Marco Marchesi sounds off on AI: advanced technology will never replace fashion designers

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AIStaff WriterJune 9, 2025AI, The Fabricant, Marco Marchesi, CTO, Fashion, RTIH AI in Retail Awards, CTOsComment
Uber veteran Susan Anderson takes on Global Head of Delivery role and joins firm's executive team
Uber veteran Susan Anderson takes on Global Head of Delivery role and joins firm's executive team

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AppointmentsStaff WriterJune 9, 2025Susan Anderson, Uber, Uber Eats, Grocery delivery, Food delivery, On demand delivery, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, AppointmentsComment
AI supply chain technology specialist Kargo raises $18m and reports Armada computer vision roll-out
AI supply chain technology specialist Kargo raises $18m and reports Armada computer vision roll-out

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Funding newsStaff WriterJune 9, 2025Kargo, Funding news, AI, Computer vision, Supply chain technology, RTIH AI in Retail Awards, Warehouses, LogisticsComment
FuturMaster inks value added reseller agreement with SCOPE8 and hails milestone in its global expansion efforts
FuturMaster inks value added reseller agreement with SCOPE8 and hails milestone in its global expansion efforts

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VARsStaff WriterJune 9, 2025FuturMaster, SCOPE8, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Supply chain, VARsComment
Focus on sustainability as East of England Co-op Food store in Holbrook reopens following refurbishment
Focus on sustainability as East of England Co-op Food store in Holbrook reopens following refurbishment

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StoresStaff WriterJune 9, 2025East of England Co-op, Stores, Trust Retail, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Cashless stores, Green retailComment
Consumer insights expert Kate Hardcastle set to chair Innovation Track at London Tech Week 2025
Consumer insights expert Kate Hardcastle set to chair Innovation Track at London Tech Week 2025

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EventsStaff WriterJune 9, 2025London Tech Week 2025, Kate Hardcastle, Events, London, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, CX, Customer insights, Conferences, Retail innovation, Future of retailComment
JD Sports picks Manchester's Trafford Centre for opening of biggest ever store with focus on digital CX
JD Sports picks Manchester's Trafford Centre for opening of biggest ever store with focus on digital CX

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StoresStaff WriterJune 9, 2025JD, JD Sports, Trafford Centre, Manchester, Stores, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, IT, IT support, Digital retail, CXComment
Stadiums and ballparks add MyVenue PoS to Amazon Just Walk Out technology powered stores
Stadiums and ballparks add MyVenue PoS to Amazon Just Walk Out technology powered stores

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PoSStaff WriterJune 9, 2025Amazon Just Walk Out technology, MyVenue PoS, Point of Sale, PoS, Checkout free stores, Stadiums, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Stores, AWS, Checkout technology, PaymentsComment
Check out how scalable email sending services are helping fast growing businesses
Check out how scalable email sending services are helping fast growing businesses

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Email marketingStaff WriterJune 9, 2025Emails, Email services, Personalisation, Data, Marketing, AI, Automation, Customer engagementComment
DC Studios and Amazon tie up gives Prime members early access to James Gunn's Superman film
DC Studios and Amazon tie up gives Prime members early access to James Gunn's Superman film

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CinemasStaff WriterJune 8, 2025Amazon, Amazon Prime, Fandango, Films, Cinemas, Superman, DC Studios, Movies, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Online retailComment
Starring Wolt, Simbe, StrongPoint, and Pricer: RTIH rounds up its most read articles from last week
Starring Wolt, Simbe, StrongPoint, and Pricer: RTIH rounds up its most read articles from last week

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Retail technologyStaff WriterJune 8, 2025Retail technology, H&M, Amazon, Rivian, Brittain Ladd, Morrisons, Matt McLellan, Walmart Discovered Pass, Roblox, East of England Co-op, Trust Retail, Simbe Tally, SuperValu, Wolt, Owen Wilson, Wolt+, Yaz Hanley, StrongPoint ALS, Vineta Bajaj, Rohlik Group, PricerComment
Walmart first retailer to expand drone deliveries across five US states including Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, and Texas
Walmart first retailer to expand drone deliveries across five US states including Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, and Texas

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Drone deliveryStaff WriterJune 6, 2025Walmart, Drones, Wing, Drone delivery, US retail, Stores, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards Comment
Ikea Australia works with Cleveron as retailer deploys bank of pick-up lockers at Rhodes Sydney store
Ikea Australia works with Cleveron as retailer deploys bank of pick-up lockers at Rhodes Sydney store

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Parcel lockersStaff WriterJune 6, 2025Ikea, Cleveron, Parcel lockers, Stores, Australia, Click & Collect, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
AI reshapes the online grocery shopping space: RTIH brings you this week's biggest retail technology stories
AI reshapes the online grocery shopping space: RTIH brings you this week's biggest retail technology stories

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Retail technologyStaff WriterJune 6, 2025Retail technology, Retail innovation, Stores, Online retail, Omnichannel retail, Payments, Supply chainComment
DeCicco & Sons Markets deploys Simbe Store Intelligence platform at grocer's new flagship location
DeCicco & Sons Markets deploys Simbe Store Intelligence platform at grocer's new flagship location

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In-store technologyStaff WriterJune 6, 2025DeCicco & Sons Markets, Simbe, SuperValu, Simbe Tally, Automation, Robots, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, In-store technologyComment
UK online grocery retailer Ocado starts moving its customers over to new website and mobile app
UK online grocery retailer Ocado starts moving its customers over to new website and mobile app

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Grocery deliveryStaff WriterJune 6, 2025Ocado, Ocado Group, Brittain Ladd, Online groceries, Grocery delivery, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, AutomationComment
ICA Gruppen's Oskar Jakobsson talks key Shoptalk Europe 2025 takeaways including change, retail media and AI
ICA Gruppen's Oskar Jakobsson talks key Shoptalk Europe 2025 takeaways including change, retail media and AI

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EventsStaff WriterJune 6, 2025Personalisation, Shoptalk Europe 2025, Oskar Jakobsson, ICA Gruppen, AI, Retail media, Events, Conferences, Exhibitions, RTIH AI in Retail AwardsComment
Co-op becomes first retail group in the convenience sector to host Royal Mail parcel lockers at stores
Co-op becomes first retail group in the convenience sector to host Royal Mail parcel lockers at stores

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Parcel lockersStaff WriterJune 6, 2025Royal Mail, Parcel lockers, Stores, Co-op, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Boxbar Tech continues Leeds Pride partnership and preps 18 points of sale and 36 self-serving taps
Boxbar Tech continues Leeds Pride partnership and preps 18 points of sale and 36 self-serving taps

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AutomationStaff WriterJune 6, 2025Boxbar Tech, Leeds Pride, Automation, Self-service technology, Drinks, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Retail technology innovation of the week: East of England Co-op opens first fully cashless location at Ipswich station
Retail technology innovation of the week: East of England Co-op opens first fully cashless location at Ipswich station

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Retail innovationStaff WriterJune 6, 2025Retail Technology Innovation of the Week, Trust Retail, East of England Co-op, Cashless stores, Stores, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, 3D CloudComment
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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
AI

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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
AI

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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
AI

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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
Automation

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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
Automation

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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
Automation

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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
RTS 2026

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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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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
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
Retail media

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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
New Snappy Shopper retail media network connects FMCG brands with indie convenience retailers
Retail media
New Snappy Shopper retail media network connects FMCG brands with indie convenience retailers
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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
Funding news

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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
Funding news

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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
Funding news

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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
Funding news

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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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