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Retail technology innovation of the week: BoConcept enlists HomeBeMe to boost customer buying journeys
Retail technology innovation of the week: BoConcept enlists HomeBeMe to boost customer buying journeys

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Retail innovationStaff WriterJune 27, 2025Retail technology innovation of the week, 3D technology, BoConcept, HomeByMe, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Retail innovation, Retail technologyComment
The ultimate guide to Dell rack servers: power, scalability, and value for every business
The ultimate guide to Dell rack servers: power, scalability, and value for every business

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IT systemsStaff WriterJune 27, 2025Dell, Datacentres, Rack servers, Security, IT systemsComment
DoorDash and Flytrex follow pilot programme with launch of drone delivery service in Dallas-Fort Worth
DoorDash and Flytrex follow pilot programme with launch of drone delivery service in Dallas-Fort Worth

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Drone deliveryStaff WriterJune 27, 2025DoorDash, Flytrex, US retail, Drones, Drone delivery, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
More than 1,000 retailers now live via Snappy Shopper’s exclusive integration with Foodhub
More than 1,000 retailers now live via Snappy Shopper’s exclusive integration with Foodhub

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Q-commerceStaff WriterJune 27, 2025Snappy Shopper, Foodhub, Quick commerce, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Social firsts, 3D plays, and food waste milestones: this week's coolest retail technology plays
Social firsts, 3D plays, and food waste milestones: this week's coolest retail technology plays

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Retail innovationStaff WriterJune 27, 2025Retail technology, Retail innovation, Future of retail, Online retail, Omnichannel retail, StoresComment
Akeneo joins Shopify’s Partner Programme as garden tool brand Felco benefits from integration
Akeneo joins Shopify’s Partner Programme as garden tool brand Felco benefits from integration

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Composable commerceStaff WriterJune 27, 2025Akeneo, Shopify, PX solutions, PIM solutions, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, E-commerce, Composable commerce, AI, Felco, Giant TigerComment
H&M progress stalls amid tense geopolitical climate: the retail technology week in numbers
H&M progress stalls amid tense geopolitical climate: the retail technology week in numbers

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Retail trendsStaff WriterJune 27, 2025Retail trends, Retail technology, Omnichannel retail, Stores, Online retail, Funding news, Green retailComment
Engage Hub picks up More Argos More Often partner award at Sainsbury's Tech Con 2025 event
Engage Hub picks up More Argos More Often partner award at Sainsbury's Tech Con 2025 event

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EventsStaff WriterJune 27, 2025Engage Hub, Sainsbury's Tech Con 2025, Events, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, ArgosComment
Alexandre Chaumien departs commercetools to take on EMEA enterprise sales role at Shopify
Alexandre Chaumien departs commercetools to take on EMEA enterprise sales role at Shopify

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AppointmentsStaff WriterJune 27, 2025Shopify, commercetools, Alexandre Chaumien, E-commerce, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Unified commerceComment
Amex accepted by Wizz Air as payment method for flight bookings and onboard purchases
Amex accepted by Wizz Air as payment method for flight bookings and onboard purchases

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PaymentsStaff WriterJune 27, 2025AmEx, American Express, Wizz Air, Payments, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Airlines, TravelComment
x-hoppers embedded agentic AI suite helps retailers cut theft, streamline operations and boost CX
x-hoppers embedded agentic AI suite helps retailers cut theft, streamline operations and boost CX

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AIStaff WriterJune 27, 2025x-hoppers, AI, Retail theft, Frontline employees, Agentic AI, Stores, RTIH AI in Retail Awards, CX, Heron FoodsComment
Gamification and interactive engagement in modern retail: driving customer loyalty and participation
Gamification and interactive engagement in modern retail: driving customer loyalty and participation

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GamificationStaff WriterJune 27, 2025Gamification, Loyalty, Starbucks, Personalisation, Digital retail, Customer engagement, AI, AR, Interactive experiencesComment
Alibaba launches CoCreate Pitch competition for UK European SMEs, flagship event hits London
Alibaba launches CoCreate Pitch competition for UK European SMEs, flagship event hits London

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EventsStaff WriterJune 26, 2025Alibaba CoCreate Pitch, Alibaba CoCreate, Events, AI, SMEs, Retail innovation, Supply chain, RTIH AI in Retail Awards, Entrepreneurs, Instagram, TikTokComment
Sainsbury’s Tech Con 2025 wraps as CX focused UK grocery giant hails its biggest and best event yet
Sainsbury’s Tech Con 2025 wraps as CX focused UK grocery giant hails its biggest and best event yet

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EventsStaff WriterJune 26, 2025Sainsbury’s Tech Con 2025, Events, Sainsbury's, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, CX, Grocery retail, StrongPoint, VusionGroup, Zebra TechnologiesComment
Marisota becomes the sixth brand to join N Brown Group e-commerce platform as new website goes live
Marisota becomes the sixth brand to join N Brown Group e-commerce platform as new website goes live

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E-commerceStaff WriterJune 26, 2025Marisota, N Brown Group, Online retail, E-commerce, JD Williams, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
HomeByMe inks BoConcept deal for 3D room design and product configuration experiences
HomeByMe inks BoConcept deal for 3D room design and product configuration experiences

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3D technologyStaff WriterJune 26, 2025Dassault Systèmes, BoConcept, 3D technology, Online retail, Omnichannel retail, Stores, HomeByMe, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Furniture retailers, Digital retailComment
Habitat and Pinterest launch short films showing how small changes in homes make big impacts 
Habitat and Pinterest launch short films showing how small changes in homes make big impacts 

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Social commerceStaff WriterJune 26, 2025Pinterest, Habitat, Social media, Social commerce, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Immersive experiencesComment
THG Beauty taps LiveRamp Retail Intelligence solution in bid to enhance commerce media offering
THG Beauty taps LiveRamp Retail Intelligence solution in bid to enhance commerce media offering

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Commerce mediaStaff WriterJune 26, 2025LiveRamp, THG Ingenuity, THG Beauty Media, Commerce media, Online retail, Data, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Currys Brand and Marketing Director Dan Rubel puts case for retailers' employees working from home
Currys Brand and Marketing Director Dan Rubel puts case for retailers' employees working from home

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EmployeesStaff WriterJune 26, 2025Dan Rubel, Currys, Ikea, Ocado, Employees, Employee experiences, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
NewStore solution aims to address main challenges retailers face with legacy payment systems
NewStore solution aims to address main challenges retailers face with legacy payment systems

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PaymentsStaff WriterJune 26, 2025NewStore, NewStore Payments, Payments, Unified commerce, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, PayTechComment
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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
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

TRENDING: AI

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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
AI

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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
Tesco agrees AI partnership with Adobe as it looks to be more responsive to shoppers' needs
AI
Tesco agrees AI partnership with Adobe as it looks to be more responsive to shoppers' needs
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AI
Iceland Foods taps invent.ai platform for inventory and replenishment operations initiative
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Iceland Foods taps invent.ai platform for inventory and replenishment operations initiative
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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
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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
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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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
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RTS 2026
Retail communications specialist VoCoVo announces go live for company's new AI Gateway solution
RTS 2026
Retail communications specialist VoCoVo announces go live for company's new AI Gateway solution
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
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
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
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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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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
Pricer loses ESLs exclusivity agreement with Carrefour as retailer inks deal with Vusion
ESLs
Pricer loses ESLs exclusivity agreement with Carrefour as retailer inks deal with Vusion
ESLs

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ESLs
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