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Including DoorDash, Asos, and Walmart: last week’s biggest retail technology plays at a glance
Including DoorDash, Asos, and Walmart: last week’s biggest retail technology plays at a glance

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Retail technologyStaff WriterJune 29, 2025Retail technology, Supply chain, Omnichannel retail, Online retail, Stores, PaymentsComment
Asos bins customer accounts over excessive online returns: RTIH's most read articles from last week
Asos bins customer accounts over excessive online returns: RTIH's most read articles from last week

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Retail technologyStaff WriterJune 29, 2025Retail technology, Omnichannel retail, Stores, Online retail, RTIH AI in Retail AwardsComment
Spotify success for H&M as Swedish fashion retailer reimagines how music lives within its brand
Spotify success for H&M as Swedish fashion retailer reimagines how music lives within its brand

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MusicStaff WriterJune 27, 2025Spotify, H&M, Music, Stores, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Bianca FranklinComment
Asos under fire and Veloq on the rise: RTIH brings you this week's biggest retail technology stories
Asos under fire and Veloq on the rise: RTIH brings you this week's biggest retail technology stories

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Retail technologyStaff WriterJune 27, 2025Retail technology, Stores, Online retail, Omnichannel retailComment
Unattended retail tech solutions firm Boost inc bags funding for global expansion and product innovation
Unattended retail tech solutions firm Boost inc bags funding for global expansion and product innovation

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Funding newsStaff WriterJune 27, 2025Unattended retail, Stores, Boost inc, Funding news, Startups, Funding rounds, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, UK, London, Vending machinesComment
East of England Co-op's Rob Smith talks future of retail and strong tech partnerships at AWS event
East of England Co-op's Rob Smith talks future of retail and strong tech partnerships at AWS event

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EventsStaff WriterJune 27, 2025East of England Co-op, Rob Smith, AWS, Events, AWS Retail Symposium, Stores, Trust Retail, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
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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2026 EVENTS

Featured
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
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

TRENDING: RTS 2026

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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
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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
Retail Technology Show 2026 conference review: Ryan den Rooijen talks real-world AI applications at Currys
RTS 2026
Retail Technology Show 2026 conference review: Ryan den Rooijen talks real-world AI applications at Currys
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RTS 2026
RTS 2026 review: Matalan CRO and COO talk Toshiba technology powered stores transformation push
RTS 2026
RTS 2026 review: Matalan CRO and COO talk Toshiba technology powered stores transformation push
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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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
RFID

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RFID

TRENDING: STORES

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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
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

TRENDING: APPOINTMENTS

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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
Bittersweet update from Steve Larsen as he exits Packsize for automation engineering role at Walmart
Appointments
Bittersweet update from Steve Larsen as he exits Packsize for automation engineering role at Walmart
Appointments

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Appointments
Former Starbucks exec Rob McGeown takes on Head of Technology UK role at The Wendy's Company
Appointments
Former Starbucks exec Rob McGeown takes on Head of Technology UK role at The Wendy's Company
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
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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