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Evri announces £50 million investment in parcel lockers as it doubles out of home delivery network
Evri announces £50 million investment in parcel lockers as it doubles out of home delivery network

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OOH deliveryStaff WriterJune 30, 2025Evri, OOH delivery, Out of home delivery, Online delivery, Parcel lockers, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
AI, data and machine learning specialist Stefan Esping exits Ikea after eight year stint at retail giant
AI, data and machine learning specialist Stefan Esping exits Ikea after eight year stint at retail giant

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On the moveStaff WriterJune 30, 2025Stefan Esping, Ikea, On the move, RTIH AI in Retail Awards, AI, Gen AI, Data, Machine learning, Agentic AI, Cristina Rutgers-AstolfiComment
NorthEdge adds employee engagement software platform Oak Engage to investment portfolio
NorthEdge adds employee engagement software platform Oak Engage to investment portfolio

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Funding newsStaff WriterJune 30, 2025Maven Capital Partners, Oak Engage, Investments, Funding news, AI, RTIH AI in Retail Awards, Employee engagement, NorthEdgeComment
Currys joins #ShopKind Week campaign focused on rising level of retail crime and aggression towards employees
Currys joins #ShopKind Week campaign focused on rising level of retail crime and aggression towards employees

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Retail crimeStaff WriterJune 30, 2025Currys, #ShopKind Week, Employees, Store staff, Retail crimes, UK retail, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Superdrug goes live with Beauty Playground immersive experience at Westfield Stratford flagship store
Superdrug goes live with Beauty Playground immersive experience at Westfield Stratford flagship store

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StoresStaff WriterJune 30, 2025Superdrug, Superdrug Beauty Playground, Immersive experiences, Stores, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Beauty retailers, Social mediaComment
Walmart Unlimited gamified mini-series ends with a bang as episode three pulls in over one million players
Walmart Unlimited gamified mini-series ends with a bang as episode three pulls in over one million players

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GamingStaff WriterJune 30, 2025Walmart Unlimited, Gaming, Gamification, PIGIAMA KASAMA, Unity, Spatial, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Immersive experiencesComment
Future of food and grocery delivery is your car as Tesla poses threat to Instacart, DoorDash, Uber Eats
Future of food and grocery delivery is your car as Tesla poses threat to Instacart, DoorDash, Uber Eats

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AutomationStaff WriterJune 30, 2025Tesla, Food delivery, Grocery delivery, DoorDash, Instacart, Uber Eats, Self-driving cars, Flytrex, Drone deliveries, Tesla FSD, Last mile delivery, Logistics, Supply chain, Autonomous retail, Brittain Ladd, Elon MuskComment
More Amazon Just Walk Out tech store launches including stadium and hospital deployments
More Amazon Just Walk Out tech store launches including stadium and hospital deployments

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Checkout free storesStaff WriterJune 30, 2025Amazon Just Walk Out technology, Amazon, Check out free stores, Stores, RTIH AI in Retail Awards, Suhas Grama, Hospitals, Stadiums, PaymentsComment
Retail a people business as AI innovation and immersive experiences dominate headlines
Retail a people business as AI innovation and immersive experiences dominate headlines

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EmployeesStaff WriterJune 30, 2025Graham Broomfield, Neve Jewels Group, Stores, AI, Immersive experiences, Retail innovation, EmployeesComment
Head of Finance Anita Harris departs Halfords to start a new chapter at discount retailer The Works
Head of Finance Anita Harris departs Halfords to start a new chapter at discount retailer The Works

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AppointmentsStaff WriterJune 30, 2025Anita Harris, Head of Finance, The Works, Halfords, Appointments, AptosComment
Starship Technologies delivery robots pop up in season four of comedy-drama TV series The Bear
Starship Technologies delivery robots pop up in season four of comedy-drama TV series The Bear

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RobotsStaff WriterJune 30, 2025The Bear, Starship Technologies, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Delivery robots, RobotsComment
Danish consumer electronics firm Bang & Olufsen taps YOOBIC store operations and retail app offering
Danish consumer electronics firm Bang & Olufsen taps YOOBIC store operations and retail app offering

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StoresStaff WriterJune 30, 2025Bang & Olufsen, YOOBIC, Stores, Store teams, In-store technology, Mobile retail, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
AI and automation: future of retail on full display at 2025 Goldman Sachs ShopTech Conference
AI and automation: future of retail on full display at 2025 Goldman Sachs ShopTech Conference

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EventsStaff WriterJune 30, 2025Simbe, Simbe Tally, AI, Automation, Robots, Stores, Events, Morrisons, BJ's Wholesale Club, 2025 Goldman Sachs ShopTech Conference, Retail innovationComment
Costa Coffee unveils newly refreshed store on Great Portland Street in the heart of London
Costa Coffee unveils newly refreshed store on Great Portland Street in the heart of London

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StoresStaff WriterJune 30, 2025Costa Coffee, Customer experience, Stores, Self-checkouts, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Modular vs traditional tool storage: which of these will lead the market in the next decade?
Modular vs traditional tool storage: which of these will lead the market in the next decade?

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InnovationStaff WriterJune 30, 2025Tools, Tool storage, Garages, Remote working, InnovationComment
JD Sports Fashion: technological change doesn’t happen without bringing people onboard for the journey
JD Sports Fashion: technological change doesn’t happen without bringing people onboard for the journey

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TrainingStaff WriterJune 30, 2025JD Sports, Training, Employees, Stores, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Dan McGrathComment
Walmart opens dark stores as it tackles complicated and costly process of fulfilling online grocery orders
Walmart opens dark stores as it tackles complicated and costly process of fulfilling online grocery orders

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Dark storesStaff WriterJune 29, 2025Walmart, Dark stores, Online delivery, Stores, Grocery delivery, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Automation, US retail, Brittain Ladd, Self driving cars, Tesla, MFCs, AmazonComment
M3GAN 2.0 hits Roblox as sci fi horror movie sequel launches in cinemas around the world
M3GAN 2.0 hits Roblox as sci fi horror movie sequel launches in cinemas around the world

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GamingStaff WriterJune 29, 2025M3GAN 2.0, Movies, Roblox, Immersive experiences, Gaming, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Cinemas, AIComment
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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2026 EVENTS

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2026 RTIH Innovation Awards
Feb 27
Feb 27, 2026 – Nov 4, 2026
2026 RTIH Innovation Awards
Feb 27, 2026 – Nov 4, 2026
Feb 27, 2026 – Nov 4, 2026
Food & Drink Trends & Innovations Conference
May 12
May 12, 2026
Food & Drink Trends & Innovations Conference
May 12, 2026
May 12, 2026
Retail Technology Expo 2026
May 26
May 26, 2026 – May 27, 2026
Retail Technology Expo 2026
May 26, 2026 – May 27, 2026
May 26, 2026 – May 27, 2026
Shoptalk Europe 2026
Jun 9
Jun 9, 2026 – Jun 11, 2026
Shoptalk Europe 2026
Jun 9, 2026 – Jun 11, 2026
Jun 9, 2026 – Jun 11, 2026
RTIH AI in Retail Awards
Jul 6
Jul 6, 2026 – Feb 11, 2027
RTIH AI in Retail Awards
Jul 6, 2026 – Feb 11, 2027
Jul 6, 2026 – Feb 11, 2027
NRF 2026: Retail's Big Show Europe
Sep 15
Sep 15, 2026 – Sep 17, 2026
NRF 2026: Retail's Big Show Europe
Sep 15, 2026 – Sep 17, 2026
Sep 15, 2026 – Sep 17, 2026

TRENDING: AI

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Woolworths, Coles and other Aussie retailers take AI search fight to Amazon, Jaywing analysis shows
AI
Woolworths, Coles and other Aussie retailers take AI search fight to Amazon, Jaywing analysis shows
AI

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AI
Rithum research: Gen Z shoppers act on AI recommendations without third party verification
AI
Rithum research: Gen Z shoppers act on AI recommendations without third party verification
AI

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AI
Papa Johns lays claim to industry first with launch of Lou AI digital pizza assistant via Google Cloud
AI
Papa Johns lays claim to industry first with launch of Lou AI digital pizza assistant via Google Cloud
AI

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AI
One in four retail technology providers at RTS 2026 say AI is overhyped, ASPR research finds
AI
One in four retail technology providers at RTS 2026 say AI is overhyped, ASPR research finds
AI

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AI
Live commerce platform Tilt lays claim to an industry first with launch of new AI powered feature Snap
AI
Live commerce platform Tilt lays claim to an industry first with launch of new AI powered feature Snap
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AI
Finnish grocery chain K-Supermarket lays claim to AI powered recipe ideas focused out of home first
AI
Finnish grocery chain K-Supermarket lays claim to AI powered recipe ideas focused out of home first
AI

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AI

TRENDING: AUTOMATION

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

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Automation
Two thumbs up for Zebra Technologies tech powered Lowe's automated paint buying solution
Automation
Two thumbs up for Zebra Technologies tech powered Lowe's automated paint buying solution
Automation

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Automation
French robotics unicorn Exotec announces multi-site Skyfleet deal with sports retailer Decathlon
Automation
French robotics unicorn Exotec announces multi-site Skyfleet deal with sports retailer Decathlon
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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
RTS 2026

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RTS 2026
RTS 2026 conference review: shift to AI aids efficiency and CX, say New Look, Aroma Zone, Fortnum & Mason
RTS 2026
RTS 2026 conference review: shift to AI aids efficiency and CX, say New Look, Aroma Zone, Fortnum & Mason
RTS 2026

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RTS 2026
RTS 2026 conference review: CPTO job title reflects the centrality of technology in modern retail space
RTS 2026
RTS 2026 conference review: CPTO job title reflects the centrality of technology in modern retail space
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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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Kevel, Dollar General, and The Trade Desk tie up lays claim to first of its kind retail media solution
Retail media
Kevel, Dollar General, and The Trade Desk tie up lays claim to first of its kind retail media solution
Retail media

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Retail media
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
Retail media

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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
Retail media

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Retail media
Henkel enlists WPP Media on launch of full-funnel commerce strategy for company's Bloo brand
Retail media
Henkel enlists WPP Media on launch of full-funnel commerce strategy for company's Bloo brand
Retail media

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Retail media
Diageo and PepsiCo test Tesco video formats spanning homepage and in-aisle environments
Retail media
Diageo and PepsiCo test Tesco video formats spanning homepage and in-aisle environments
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Retail media
Bec Penn finishes up her 1.5 year run as Head of Product at Coles Group's retail media division Coles 360
Retail media
Bec Penn finishes up her 1.5 year run as Head of Product at Coles Group's retail media division Coles 360
Retail media

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Retail media

TRENDING: RFID

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JD Sports Fashion's Dan McGrath: many retailers are looking at RFID technology through the wrongs lens
RFID
JD Sports Fashion's Dan McGrath: many retailers are looking at RFID technology through the wrongs lens
RFID

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RFID
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

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
Stores

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Stores

TRENDING: APPOINTMENTS

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Former Boots UK and bp exec Iona Blake joins Marks and Spencer as Head of Security and Fraud
Appointments
Former Boots UK and bp exec Iona Blake joins Marks and Spencer as Head of Security and Fraud
Appointments

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Appointments
Mustafa Husain takes on SVP and Chief Information Officer role at fast food giant McDonald’s USA
Appointments
Mustafa Husain takes on SVP and Chief Information Officer role at fast food giant McDonald’s USA
Appointments

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Appointments
Jose Cervero takes on Domain Architect - Digital Customer Experience position at Primark
Appointments
Jose Cervero takes on Domain Architect - Digital Customer Experience position at Primark
Appointments

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Appointments
Former Waitrose Information Technology Operations Manager Austin Jacobs joins Sainsbury's
Appointments
Former Waitrose Information Technology Operations Manager Austin Jacobs joins Sainsbury's
Appointments

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Appointments
Shawn Peddie named as new Sr. Director - Global Merchandising Technology role at Foot Locker
Appointments
Shawn Peddie named as new Sr. Director - Global Merchandising Technology role at Foot Locker
Appointments

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Appointments
Anshu Bhardwaj slides into Chief AI Transformation & Simplification Officer role at PayPal
Appointments
Anshu Bhardwaj slides into Chief AI Transformation & Simplification Officer role at PayPal
Appointments

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Appointments

TRENDING: FUNDING NEWS

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Agentic supply chains specialist Corvera lands £3 million in seed funding to scale its platform
Funding news
Agentic supply chains specialist Corvera lands £3 million in seed funding to scale its platform
Funding news

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Funding news
MarTech firm Hightouch bags $2.75 billion valuation as it secures $150 million in Series D funding
Funding news
MarTech firm Hightouch bags $2.75 billion valuation as it secures $150 million in Series D funding
Funding news

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Funding news
Shopify Plus agency Swanky pulls in £7.6 million from YFM to support next phase of growth
Funding news
Shopify Plus agency Swanky pulls in £7.6 million from YFM to support next phase of growth
Funding news

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Funding news
VAST Data announces $1 billion Series F fund raise, tripling AI tech company's valuation to $30 billion
Funding news
VAST Data announces $1 billion Series F fund raise, tripling AI tech company's valuation to $30 billion
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Funding news
VisioLab bags $11 million Series A for AI powered self-checkout across sports venues and food service
Funding news
VisioLab bags $11 million Series A for AI powered self-checkout across sports venues and food service
Funding news

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Funding news
Former Costa Express boss secures £2 million in funding to scale automated coffee platform
Funding news
Former Costa Express boss secures £2 million in funding to scale automated coffee platform
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Funding news
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