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InPost UK inks WMX concert merchandise delivery deal, starting with Oasis Live ’25 tour
InPost UK inks WMX concert merchandise delivery deal, starting with Oasis Live ’25 tour

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OOH deliveryStaff WriterJuly 7, 2025InPost UK, Parcel lockers, Online delivery, Music, Concerts, Oasis, Oasis Live '25, Warner Music Group WMX, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, E-commerce, OOH delivery, Live entertainment, Last mile deliveryComment
UK founded retail technology firm Quorso bags minority growth investment from Summit Partners
UK founded retail technology firm Quorso bags minority growth investment from Summit Partners

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Funding newsStaff WriterJuly 7, 2025Quorso, Summit Partners, Funding news, Funding rounds, Stores, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Retail technologyComment
Headline making Marks and Spencer strawberry and cream sandwich becomes social media sensation
Headline making Marks and Spencer strawberry and cream sandwich becomes social media sensation

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Social mediaStaff WriterJuly 7, 2025M&S, Marks and Spencer, Social media, Marks and Spencer strawberry and cream sandwich, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
UK Home Secretary Yvette Cooper calls on more retailers to adopt Auror crime prevention technology
UK Home Secretary Yvette Cooper calls on more retailers to adopt Auror crime prevention technology

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Retail crimeStaff WriterJuly 7, 2025Auror, Yvette Cooper, Retail crime, UK retail, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Retail security, Stores, Funding newsComment
Think that nobody wants to buy groceries online anymore in these post-Covid times? Think again
Think that nobody wants to buy groceries online anymore in these post-Covid times? Think again

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Grocery deliveryStaff WriterJuly 7, 2025Vineta Bajaj, Ocado Group, Rohlik Group, Online groceries, Grocery delivery, Stores, Online retail, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Omnichannel retailComment
Calling all tech innovators! There are now just two weeks left to enter the RTIH AI in Retail Awards
Calling all tech innovators! There are now just two weeks left to enter the RTIH AI in Retail Awards

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RTIH AI in Retail AwardsStaff WriterJuly 7, 2025RTIH AI in Retail Awards, AI, Retail technology, Retail innovation, AwardsComment
Michael Keegan departs THG after leading its Data and Insight team through transformation journey
Michael Keegan departs THG after leading its Data and Insight team through transformation journey

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On the moveStaff WriterJuly 7, 2025Michael Keegan, THG, On the move, Online retail, Data, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Data and analyticsComment
Electric lorries and vans increase in the UK but growth still well below that of commercial vehicles
Electric lorries and vans increase in the UK but growth still well below that of commercial vehicles

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Electric vehiclesStaff WriterJuly 7, 2025Inverto, Research, EVs, Electric vehicles, Green retail, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Supply chainComment
Waitrose notches up a first as grocery retailer preps 360,000 sq ft DC in south west of England
Waitrose notches up a first as grocery retailer preps 360,000 sq ft DC in south west of England

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Supply chainStaff WriterJuly 7, 2025Waitrose, Supply chain, Distribution centres, DCs, Green retail, Grocery retail, Online delivery, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Google launches AI powered app Doppl, allowing consumers to virtually try on outfits
Google launches AI powered app Doppl, allowing consumers to virtually try on outfits

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Virtual try on techRachel LawlerJuly 7, 2025Artificial Intelligence, Virtual try on, Google, Google Shopping, Doppl, Gen AI, RTIH AI in Retail AwardsComment
One4all Gift Cards adds technology and electrical retailer Currys to list of distribution partners
One4all Gift Cards adds technology and electrical retailer Currys to list of distribution partners

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Gift cardsStaff WriterJuly 7, 2025Currys, One4all Gift Cards, Gift cards, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, StoresComment
Check out this article looking at how cryptocurrency is reshaping the retail industry
Check out this article looking at how cryptocurrency is reshaping the retail industry

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CryptocurrenciesStaff WriterJuly 7, 2025Cryptocurrencies, Payments, Loyalty programmes, Stablecoins, Supply chain, Stores, Online retailComment
Including AllSaints, Dollar General, and Pandora: last week’s biggest retail technology plays at a glance
Including AllSaints, Dollar General, and Pandora: last week’s biggest retail technology plays at a glance

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Retail technologyStaff WriterJuly 6, 2025Retail technology, Stores, Online retail, Omnichannel retail, PaymentsComment
Walmart and Tesco tap dark stores and MFCs: RTIH's most read retail technology articles from last week
Walmart and Tesco tap dark stores and MFCs: RTIH's most read retail technology articles from last week

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Retail technologyStaff WriterJuly 6, 2025Retail technology, Retail innovation, Stores, Online retail, Omnichannel retail, RTIH AI in Retail Awards, Funding news, Supply chainComment
Attabotics CEO Scott Gravelle opens up about devastating week that brought bankruptcy and Tesco MFCs deal
Attabotics CEO Scott Gravelle opens up about devastating week that brought bankruptcy and Tesco MFCs deal

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MFCsStaff WriterJuly 6, 2025Attabotics, Tesco, Brittain Ladd, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Bankruptcy, Automation, Supply chain, MFCs, Robotics, Scott Gravelle, Grocery delivery, Stores, Tesco TranscendComment
lululemon opens first store in European airport as it touches down at London Heathrow Terminal 5
lululemon opens first store in European airport as it touches down at London Heathrow Terminal 5

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StoresStaff WriterJuly 5, 2025Lululemon, Airport, London, Stores, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, London Heathrow, HeathrowComment
Riccardo Arnaldi steps into new role as Agentic AI Product Manager at Danish retailer Pandora
Riccardo Arnaldi steps into new role as Agentic AI Product Manager at Danish retailer Pandora

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AppointmentsStaff WriterJuly 4, 2025Riccardo Arnaldi, Pandora, AI, Agentic AI, Personalisation, Appointments, RTIH AI in Retail AwardsComment
AllSaints deploys new mPOS system for personalised, faster customer service at Bicester Village store
AllSaints deploys new mPOS system for personalised, faster customer service at Bicester Village store

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StoresStaff WriterJuly 4, 2025AllSaints, NewStore, mPOS, Stores, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Bicester Village, Mobile retailComment
Retail technology innovation of the week: Tesco leads European automated grocery fulfillment space
Retail technology innovation of the week: Tesco leads European automated grocery fulfillment space

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Retail innovationStaff WriterJuly 4, 2025Tesco, Attabotics, 3D Cloud, Retail technology, Retail innovation, Retail Technology Innovation of the Week, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Grocery delivery, MFCs, AutomationComment
Nicolas Barou departs Sonepar to take on Director of Global HR Systems and Technology role at Sephora
Nicolas Barou departs Sonepar to take on Director of Global HR Systems and Technology role at Sephora

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AppointmentsStaff WriterJuly 4, 2025HR, HR systems, Nicolas Barou, Sephora, Sonepar, Appointments, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
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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
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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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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
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AI
The Home Depot launches customer service AI voice agent phone system with Google Cloud
AI
The Home Depot launches customer service AI voice agent phone system with Google Cloud
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AI

TRENDING: AUTOMATION

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

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Automation
Two thumbs up for Zebra Technologies tech powered Lowe's automated paint buying solution
Automation
Two thumbs up for Zebra Technologies tech powered Lowe's automated paint buying solution
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Automation
French robotics unicorn Exotec announces multi-site Skyfleet deal with sports retailer Decathlon
Automation
French robotics unicorn Exotec announces multi-site Skyfleet deal with sports retailer Decathlon
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Automation
Circa Resort & Casino and VenHub Global team on first of its kind autonomous store deployment
Automation
Circa Resort & Casino and VenHub Global team on first of its kind autonomous store deployment
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Automation
Kroger has no time to waste as it inks automated micro-fulfillment solution deal with Fulfil
Automation
Kroger has no time to waste as it inks automated micro-fulfillment solution deal with Fulfil
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Automation
Swedish sports retailer Stadium taps Exotec Skypod robotics system at Norrköping warehouse
Automation
Swedish sports retailer Stadium taps Exotec Skypod robotics system at Norrköping warehouse
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Automation

TRENDING: RTS 2026

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Retail Technology Show 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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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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
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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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