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Yapily research: UK businesses want fairer payments as chargeback and fee frustrations hit hard
Yapily research: UK businesses want fairer payments as chargeback and fee frustrations hit hard

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PaymentsStaff WriterJune 25, 2025Yapily, Payments, PayTech, Open Banking, FinTech, Research, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Henderson Foodservice streamlines supplier product data management in Akeneo tie up
Henderson Foodservice streamlines supplier product data management in Akeneo tie up

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Product dataStaff WriterJune 25, 2025Akeneo, Henderson Foodservice, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Data, PIM solutions, Product dataComment
E-commerce firm THG Ingenuity goes live with retail media network in partnership with Zitcha
E-commerce firm THG Ingenuity goes live with retail media network in partnership with Zitcha

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Retail mediaStaff WriterJune 25, 2025THG Ingenuity, Zitcha, E-commerce, Beauty, Retail media, THG Beauty Media, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Beauty and wellnessComment
Co-op onboard as Just Eat announces full UK launch of JET Go delivery-as-a-service platform
Co-op onboard as Just Eat announces full UK launch of JET Go delivery-as-a-service platform

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Q-commerceStaff WriterJune 25, 2025Just Eat, Just Wat JET Go, Co-op, Quick commerce, On demand delivery, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Same day delivery, Grocery deliveryComment
Amazon brings same and next day delivery service to more smaller US cities, towns, rural communities
Amazon brings same and next day delivery service to more smaller US cities, towns, rural communities

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Online deliveryStaff WriterJune 25, 2025Amazon, US retail, Online delivery, Same day delivery, Next day delivery, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Fulfilment, Machine learning, Amazon PrimeComment
First for AutoStore as European warehouse automation specialist lands in Sydney, Australia
First for AutoStore as European warehouse automation specialist lands in Sydney, Australia

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AutomationStaff WriterJune 25, 2025Automation, Warehouses, Supply chain technology, AutoStore, Australia, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, North AmericaComment
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
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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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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
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
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AI

TRENDING: AUTOMATION

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Delivery Hero launches Herogen autonomous software delivery agent as part of firm's everyday app push
Automation
Delivery Hero launches Herogen autonomous software delivery agent as part of firm's everyday app push
Automation

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Automation
Two thumbs up for Zebra Technologies tech powered Lowe's automated paint buying solution
Automation
Two thumbs up for Zebra Technologies tech powered Lowe's automated paint buying solution
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Automation
French robotics unicorn Exotec announces multi-site Skyfleet deal with sports retailer Decathlon
Automation
French robotics unicorn Exotec announces multi-site Skyfleet deal with sports retailer Decathlon
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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
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RTS 2026
Retail Technology Show 2026 conference review: Tesco Lab's Ross Arnone discusses ideation and delivery
RTS 2026
Retail Technology Show 2026 conference review: Tesco Lab's Ross Arnone discusses ideation and delivery
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RTS 2026
RTS 2026 conference review: shift to AI aids efficiency and CX, say New Look, Aroma Zone, Fortnum & Mason
RTS 2026
RTS 2026 conference review: shift to AI aids efficiency and CX, say New Look, Aroma Zone, Fortnum & Mason
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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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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
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

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
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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
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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
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Stores

TRENDING: APPOINTMENTS

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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
Former Tesco Labs leader Jo Hickson exits H&M and takes on strategic initiatives role at Specsavers
Appointments
Former Tesco Labs leader Jo Hickson exits H&M and takes on strategic initiatives role at Specsavers
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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