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Former Unilever, Müller exec Mat Roberts joins circular economy firm Polytag as Project Delivery Lead
Former Unilever, Müller exec Mat Roberts joins circular economy firm Polytag as Project Delivery Lead

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AppointmentsStaff WriterJuly 4, 2025Polytag, Recycling, Circular economy, Green retail, Appointments, Mat Roberts, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Here's why rapid delivery firm DoorDash should snap up Lyft and hire Uber co-founder Travis Kalanick as CEO
Here's why rapid delivery firm DoorDash should snap up Lyft and hire Uber co-founder Travis Kalanick as CEO

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AcquisitionsStaff WriterJuly 4, 2025DoorDash, Uber, Lyft, On demand delivery, Grocery delivery, Pony.ai, Travis Kalanick, Food delivery, Acquisitions, Drone delivery, Flytrex, Brittain Ladd, Tony Xu, Self driving vehicles, Autonomous vehicles, DronesComment
Sainsbury’s launches big EV drivers Smart Charge giveaway with a million Nectar points up for grabs
Sainsbury’s launches big EV drivers Smart Charge giveaway with a million Nectar points up for grabs

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Green retailStaff WriterJuly 4, 2025Sainsbury's, EVs, Electric vehicles, Green retail, Nectar, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Sainsbury's Smart Charge, Loyalty and rewardsComment
Dark stores, MFCs, and smart carts: RTIH brings you this week's biggest retail technology stories
Dark stores, MFCs, and smart carts: RTIH brings you this week's biggest retail technology stories

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Retail technologyStaff WriterJuly 4, 2025Retail technology, Stores, Funding news, Omnichannel retail, Online retailComment
Mango taps AI driven stylist online shopping solution: this week's coolest retail technology plays
Mango taps AI driven stylist online shopping solution: this week's coolest retail technology plays

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Retail innovationStaff WriterJuly 4, 2025Retail technology, Retail innovation, Future of retail, Stores, Online retail, Supply chain, AI, AutomationComment
Demand for Oasis related products rockets across Faire online wholesale marketplace as tour begins
Demand for Oasis related products rockets across Faire online wholesale marketplace as tour begins

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Online retailStaff WriterJuly 4, 2025Oasis, Faire, Online retail, Music, Independent retailers, UK, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Online marketplacesComment
Asda veteran John Mutton departs for another major UK retailer, reflects on grocery giant's stores journey
Asda veteran John Mutton departs for another major UK retailer, reflects on grocery giant's stores journey

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On the moveStaff WriterJuly 4, 2025John Mutton, Asda, Stores, Grocery retail, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Currys buoyant, but must not get complacent: presenting the retail technology week in numbers
Currys buoyant, but must not get complacent: presenting the retail technology week in numbers

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Retail trendsStaff WriterJuly 4, 2025Retail trends, Retail technology, Stores, Online retail, Omnichannel retail, Funding newsComment
Amazon shoppers immerse themselves in Superman's world: RTIH's most read retail technology articles from June
Amazon shoppers immerse themselves in Superman's world: RTIH's most read retail technology articles from June

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Retail technologyStaff WriterJuly 4, 2025June 2025, Retail technology, Omnichannel retail, Online retail, StoresComment
Here's how Dubai’s free zones are attracting global retail technology innovators
Here's how Dubai’s free zones are attracting global retail technology innovators

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Retail technologyStaff WriterJuly 4, 2025Dubai, Retail technology, Retail tech, StartupsComment
REWE Pay goes live offering users a one stop shop for collecting points, redeeming coupons and paying
REWE Pay goes live offering users a one stop shop for collecting points, redeeming coupons and paying

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PaymentsStaff WriterJuly 3, 2025REWE Group, Payments, Mobile retail, REWE Pay, Digital transformation, Stores, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Mobile paymentsComment
Debenhams Group inks multi-year AWS deal to scale up AI tools across brands including boohoo and PrettyLittleThing
Debenhams Group inks multi-year AWS deal to scale up AI tools across brands including boohoo and PrettyLittleThing

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AIStaff WriterJuly 3, 2025Debenhams, AWS, Online retail, Gen AI, Amazon Web Services, RTIH AI in Retail Awards, Cloud solutions, Amazon Bedrock, AutomationComment
E-commerce specialist Pattern adds former Meta and Pixar execs Sue Taylor and Ann Mather to board of directors
E-commerce specialist Pattern adds former Meta and Pixar execs Sue Taylor and Ann Mather to board of directors

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AppointmentsStaff WriterJuly 3, 2025E-commerce, Pattern, Appointments, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Sue Taylor, Meta, LinkedIn, Pixar, Ann MatherComment
Former Attabotics employee Andrew Rockwell pays tribute as firm files for bankruptcy protection amid Tesco link
Former Attabotics employee Andrew Rockwell pays tribute as firm files for bankruptcy protection amid Tesco link

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AutomationStaff WriterJuly 3, 2025Attabotics, Tesco, Brittain Ladd, Automation, Bankruptcy, Robotics, MFCs, Andrew Rockwell, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Legion Technologies hires Marcus Beaver with focus on AI powered workforce innovation across UK and Europe
Legion Technologies hires Marcus Beaver with focus on AI powered workforce innovation across UK and Europe

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AppointmentsStaff WriterJuly 3, 2025Workforce management, AI, RTIH AI in Retail Awards, Legion Technologies, Appointments, Marcus BeaverComment
AI powered delivery startup HIVED raises $42m in Series B funding to take logistics network nationwide
AI powered delivery startup HIVED raises $42m in Series B funding to take logistics network nationwide

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Funding newsRachel LawlerJuly 3, 2025HIVED, AI, Logistics, Funding news, Online delivery, Green retail, RTIH AI in Retail AwardsComment
Check out these small fixes that promise to improve retail operations
Check out these small fixes that promise to improve retail operations

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StoresStaff WriterJuly 3, 2025Stores, Retail operations, CX, InventoryComment
Chek out this comprehensive review of University of Melbourne Online in 2025
Chek out this comprehensive review of University of Melbourne Online in 2025

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UniversitiesStaff WriterJuly 3, 2025University of Melbourne Online, Australia, Online learning, Students, Universities, EducationComment
SPAR ICS Innovation Trailblazers programme sparks Simbe Tally robot pilot in European stores
SPAR ICS Innovation Trailblazers programme sparks Simbe Tally robot pilot in European stores

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RobotsStaff WriterJuly 3, 2025Simbe, Tally robot, SPAR ICS, Robots, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, StoresComment
Former Trigo CTO Jonathan Zanger heads to Check Point Software as new Chief Technology Officer
Former Trigo CTO Jonathan Zanger heads to Check Point Software as new Chief Technology Officer

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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
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
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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
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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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