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Home and garden retailer Homebase gears up to launch online shopping offering in Ireland
Home and garden retailer Homebase gears up to launch online shopping offering in Ireland

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Online retailStaff WriterJune 25, 2025Homebase, Ireland, Online retail, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, CDS Superstores, Click & Collect, Omnichannel retail, The Range, StoresComment
What is a common function of a proxy server? A deep dive in to this hottest of topics
What is a common function of a proxy server? A deep dive in to this hottest of topics

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Digital experiencesStaff WriterJune 25, 2025Proxy servers, Online retail, E-commerce, Digital retail, SecurityComment
Check out these case studies of successful omnichannel implementation in fashion retail
Check out these case studies of successful omnichannel implementation in fashion retail

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Omnichannel retailStaff WriterJune 25, 2025Omnichannel retail, Fashion retail, Nike, Zara, Data analytics, Emerging technologies, Customer engagement, Stores, Online retailComment
Debenhams Group partners with InPost to boost delivery options for customers across the UK
Debenhams Group partners with InPost to boost delivery options for customers across the UK

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Parcel lockersStaff WriterJune 24, 2025InPost UK, Debenhams Group, Online retail, Parcel lockers, Online delivery, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
EDEKA Beckesepp store taps Diebold Nixdorf retail technology for AI powered self-service checkouts
EDEKA Beckesepp store taps Diebold Nixdorf retail technology for AI powered self-service checkouts

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Self-checkout techStaff WriterJune 24, 2025Diebold Nixdorf, EDEKA Beckesepp, Stores, Age verification, AI, Self checkouts, RTIH AI in Retail Awards, Fresh product recognitionComment
Edward Salmon takes on Director role at Veloq, Rohlik Group's AI fulfillment platform spin out
Edward Salmon takes on Director role at Veloq, Rohlik Group's AI fulfillment platform spin out

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AppointmentsStaff WriterJune 24, 2025Veloq, Edward Salmon, Appointments, Rohlik Group, AI, Automation, Robotics, RTIH AI in Retail AwardsComment
Many Brits willing to share personal data for improved retail experiences despite recent cyber attacks
Many Brits willing to share personal data for improved retail experiences despite recent cyber attacks

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Customer dataStaff WriterJune 24, 2025Press Ganey Forsta, Research, Cyber attacks, Customer experience, Customer data, Personalisation, Security, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Brij bags funding as company looks to redefine how brands and customers interact in offline channels
Brij bags funding as company looks to redefine how brands and customers interact in offline channels

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Funding newsStaff WriterJune 24, 2025Brij, AI, Funding news, Fundng rounds, RTIH AI in Retail Awards, Omnichannel retailComment
Asos taps Celonis technology as online retailer looks to unlock full potential of its supply chain  
Asos taps Celonis technology as online retailer looks to unlock full potential of its supply chain  

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Supply chain techStaff WriterJune 24, 2025Asos, Celonis, Supply chain, Supply chain technology, Online retail, Digital transformation, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Tom Edwards departs Capri Holdings for Chief Finance Officer and Chief Operations Officer at Macy's
Tom Edwards departs Capri Holdings for Chief Finance Officer and Chief Operations Officer at Macy's

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AppointmentsStaff WriterJune 24, 2025Macy's, Pinterest, Tom Edwards, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer, Appointments, AI, RTIH AI in Retail Awards, Luxury retailComment
Greyparrot claims world first with launch of Deepnest AI powered waste intelligence platform
Greyparrot claims world first with launch of Deepnest AI powered waste intelligence platform

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Green retailStaff WriterJune 24, 2025Greyparrot, AI, Waste management, Green retail, Waste analytics, RecyclingComment
Near gender parity has been achieved on retail boards but not everything is rosy, BRC report claims
Near gender parity has been achieved on retail boards but not everything is rosy, BRC report claims

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InclusionStaff WriterJune 24, 2025BRC, Inclusive retail, Gender equality, Women, Employees, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, DiversityComment
Mapp appoints Susie Stanford as independent non-executive director as it ramps up expansion plans
Mapp appoints Susie Stanford as independent non-executive director as it ramps up expansion plans

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AppointmentsStaff WriterJune 24, 2025Mapp, Susie Stanford, AppointmentsComment
Pattern launches AI powered Content Brief tool in Europe to help brands dominate digital shelves
Pattern launches AI powered Content Brief tool in Europe to help brands dominate digital shelves

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AIStaff WriterJune 24, 2025Pattern, AI, E-commerce, RTIH AI in Retail Awards, Online retailComment
Online alcohol B2B marketplace Provi appoints Qingqing Ouyang as Chief Product and Technology Officer
Online alcohol B2B marketplace Provi appoints Qingqing Ouyang as Chief Product and Technology Officer

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AppointmentsStaff WriterJune 24, 2025Provi, Online marketplaces, Qingqing Ouyang, Chief Product and Technology Officer, B2B, Alcohol, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
In-store communication and digitalisation specialist Pricer appoints Claes Wenthzel as CFO
In-store communication and digitalisation specialist Pricer appoints Claes Wenthzel as CFO

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AppointmentsStaff WriterJune 24, 2025CFOs, Pricer, Appointments, Claes Wenthzel, AI, RTIH AI in Retail AwardsComment
Forter research: many consumers deliberately abusing online returns policies amid tough times
Forter research: many consumers deliberately abusing online returns policies amid tough times

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Online returnsStaff WriterJune 24, 2025Forter, Research, Online retail, Online returns, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, UK, USA, LoyaltyComment
Check out this article on optimising fashion retail with end-to-end software solutions
Check out this article on optimising fashion retail with end-to-end software solutions

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Fashion retailStaff WriterJune 24, 2025Fashion retail, Omnichannel retail, ERP systems, Supply chain, Stores, Online retail, PoSComment
Retail media specialist Zitcha appoints Tony Karp as Group COO and restructures senior leadership
Retail media specialist Zitcha appoints Tony Karp as Group COO and restructures senior leadership

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AppointmentsStaff WriterJune 23, 2025Zitcha, Retail media, Appointments, Tony Karp, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Asos comes under fire as disgruntled customers' accounts are closed due to their online returns activity
Asos comes under fire as disgruntled customers' accounts are closed due to their online returns activity

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Online returnsStaff WriterJune 23, 2025Asos, Online retail, Online returns, Fast fashion, John Lewis Partnership, Rhea Sangha, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, New BalanceComment
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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
Retail Technology Show 2026
Apr 22
Apr 22, 2026 – Apr 23, 2026
Retail Technology Show 2026
Apr 22, 2026 – Apr 23, 2026
Apr 22, 2026 – Apr 23, 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
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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

TRENDING: AI

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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
AI

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AI
The Home Depot launches customer service AI voice agent phone system with Google Cloud
AI
The Home Depot launches customer service AI voice agent phone system with Google Cloud
AI

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AI
Colombian brand Soreil Lingerie goes live with Brarista full AI powered fitting chatbot and mini chatbot
AI
Colombian brand Soreil Lingerie goes live with Brarista full AI powered fitting chatbot and mini chatbot
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AI
Unsexy but essential: B&Q reinvents itself by putting AI focus at the heart of the customer struggle
AI
Unsexy but essential: B&Q reinvents itself by putting AI focus at the heart of the customer struggle
AI

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AI
Dairy Queen partners with Presto on voice AI technology roll-out following promising initial results
AI
Dairy Queen partners with Presto on voice AI technology roll-out following promising initial results
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AI
UK government risks public backlash unless it can show who benefits from AI, IPPR report warns
AI
UK government risks public backlash unless it can show who benefits from AI, IPPR report warns
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AI

TRENDING: AUTOMATION

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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
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
Exotec teams with KDS to automate new 760,000 sq ft fulfilment centre in Savannah, Georgia
Automation
Exotec teams with KDS to automate new 760,000 sq ft fulfilment centre in Savannah, Georgia
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Automation

TRENDING: RTS 2026

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RTS 2026 review: Dragons’ Den star Touker Suleyman says retail technology an overhead but helpful
RTS 2026
RTS 2026 review: Dragons’ Den star Touker Suleyman says retail technology an overhead but helpful
RTS 2026

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RTS 2026
LoweConex powers innovation at major retailers, check them out on stand V28 at Retail Technology Show 2026
RTS 2026
LoweConex powers innovation at major retailers, check them out on stand V28 at Retail Technology Show 2026
RTS 2026

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RTS 2026
Vineta Bajaj, Holland & Barrett CFO: here's what I’m looking forward to at Retail Technology Show 2026
RTS 2026
Vineta Bajaj, Holland & Barrett CFO: here's what I’m looking forward to at Retail Technology Show 2026
RTS 2026

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RTS 2026
Latest issue of RTIH magazine goes live, pick up your free copy at Retail Technology Show 2026 in London
RTS 2026
Latest issue of RTIH magazine goes live, pick up your free copy at Retail Technology Show 2026 in London
RTS 2026

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RTS 2026
Vista Technology Support heads to RTS 2026: powering retail efficiency through innovation
RTS 2026
Vista Technology Support heads to RTS 2026: powering retail efficiency through innovation
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RTS 2026
Attending Retail Technology Show 2026? Then be sure to see SolvedBy.Ai on stand R30
RTS 2026
Attending Retail Technology Show 2026? Then be sure to see SolvedBy.Ai on stand R30
RTS 2026

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RTS 2026

TRENDING: RTIH INNOVATION AWARDS

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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
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
2026 RTIH Innovation Awards go live in February, winners to be announced in November
RTIH Awards
2026 RTIH Innovation Awards go live in February, winners to be announced in November
RTIH Awards

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RTIH Awards

TRENDING: RETAIL MEDIA

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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
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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
THG Ingenuity opens up Gift With Purchase retail media solution to external brand partners
Retail media
THG Ingenuity opens up Gift With Purchase retail media solution to external brand partners
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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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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
Chinese firm Pop Mart takes wraps off its largest London store yet with Charing Cross Road launch
Stores
Chinese firm Pop Mart takes wraps off its largest London store yet with Charing Cross Road launch
Stores

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Stores
QSIC agrees partnership with Dollar General to support in-store audio at more than 12,000 locations
Stores
QSIC agrees partnership with Dollar General to support in-store audio at more than 12,000 locations
Stores

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Stores
Marvellous March for AI and computer vision technology powered autonomous stores specialist Zippin
Stores
Marvellous March for AI and computer vision technology powered autonomous stores specialist Zippin
Stores

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Stores

TRENDING: ROBOTS & DRONES

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DoorDash and Wing expand on demand food delivery by drone partnership to Metro Atlanta
Drones
DoorDash and Wing expand on demand food delivery by drone partnership to Metro Atlanta
Drones

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Drones
Uber Eats and Starship delivery robots arrive in Sheffield following roll-out in Leeds last year
Robots
Uber Eats and Starship delivery robots arrive in Sheffield following roll-out in Leeds last year
Robots

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Robots
Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits deploys Corvus Robotics drone inventory system in USA
Drones
Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits deploys Corvus Robotics drone inventory system in USA
Drones

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Drones
Zalando preps roll-out of 50 AI powered Nomagic robots across European fulfilment centres
Robots
Zalando preps roll-out of 50 AI powered Nomagic robots across European fulfilment centres
Robots

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Robots
Starship Technologies' Lisa Johnson takes on Robotics Advisory Group adviser role
Robots
Starship Technologies' Lisa Johnson takes on Robotics Advisory Group adviser role
Robots

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Robots
Grubhub scores a drone food delivery first in New Jersey as it kicks off three month pilot
Drones
Grubhub scores a drone food delivery first in New Jersey as it kicks off three month pilot
Drones

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Drones

TRENDING: ESLs

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UK health and beauty retailer Superdrug updates on Hanshow powered digital store roll-out
ESLs
UK health and beauty retailer Superdrug updates on Hanshow powered digital store roll-out
ESLs

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ESLs
Pricer and JRTech Solutions ink digital store transformation deal with Canadian grocery retailer Sobeys
ESLs
Pricer and JRTech Solutions ink digital store transformation deal with Canadian grocery retailer Sobeys
ESLs

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ESLs
Grocery retailer INTERSPAR rolls out Vusion electronic shelf labels across stores in Austria
ESLs
Grocery retailer INTERSPAR rolls out Vusion electronic shelf labels across stores in Austria
ESLs

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ESLs
United Food and Commercial Workers International Union slams Walmart's big ESLs move
ESLs
United Food and Commercial Workers International Union slams Walmart's big ESLs move
ESLs

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ESLs
SPAR International keeps faith with SOLUM as it continues ESLs and digital signage tie up
ESLs
SPAR International keeps faith with SOLUM as it continues ESLs and digital signage tie up
ESLs

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ESLs
First for travel retailer Relay down under as it taps Vusion electronic shelf labels for new store
ESLs
First for travel retailer Relay down under as it taps Vusion electronic shelf labels for new store
ESLs

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ESLs
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