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Tesco greenlights multi-million pound investment in new DC to meet demands of growing store network
Tesco greenlights multi-million pound investment in new DC to meet demands of growing store network

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Distribution centresStaff WriterJuly 10, 2025Cheshunt ExtraTesco, DCs, Distribution centres, Supply chain, Stores, DP World London Gateway, Grocery retail, MFCs, Attabotics, Brittain LaddComment
Amazon Buy with Prime DTC offering expands with new brand Dr. Berg Nutritionals now onboard
Amazon Buy with Prime DTC offering expands with new brand Dr. Berg Nutritionals now onboard

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Online retailStaff WriterJuly 10, 2025Amazon Buy with Prime, Amazon Prime, Dr. Berg, Online retail, Online delivery, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, DTCComment
Including Legion Technologies, Velon, and Pimloc: RTIH's biggest articles on LinkedIn right now
Including Legion Technologies, Velon, and Pimloc: RTIH's biggest articles on LinkedIn right now

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Social mediaStaff WriterJuly 10, 2025LinkedIn, Social media, Retail technology, Stores, Online retail, Omnichannel retailComment
dunnhumby: customer expectations outpace retail loyalty programme evolution
dunnhumby: customer expectations outpace retail loyalty programme evolution

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LoyaltyStaff WriterJuly 10, 2025Lancaster Housedunnhumby, Loyalty, Research, Tesco, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Personalisation, CXComment
Sterlingbuild enlists objectsource for 'transformative' online platform migration to Adobe Commerce Cloud
Sterlingbuild enlists objectsource for 'transformative' online platform migration to Adobe Commerce Cloud

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E-commerceStaff WriterJuly 10, 2025Sterlingbuild, objectsource, Adobe Commerce Cloud, E-commerce, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Wincanton inks fulfilment contract with KAYALI as fragrance brand expands its presence in the UK
Wincanton inks fulfilment contract with KAYALI as fragrance brand expands its presence in the UK

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LogisticsStaff WriterJuly 10, 2025Wincanton, KAYALI, Fulfilment, B2B, UK, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, LogisticsComment
Currys announces roll-out of Auror crime reporting tool to all tech retailer's UK and Ireland stores
Currys announces roll-out of Auror crime reporting tool to all tech retailer's UK and Ireland stores
Retail crimeStaff WriterJuly 9, 2025Currys, Retail crime, Security, Stores, Auror, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
New Look teams with eLocker for roll-out of smart lockers across retailer's distribution centre
New Look teams with eLocker for roll-out of smart lockers across retailer's distribution centre

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DCsStaff WriterJuly 9, 2025New Look, Smart lockers, eLockers, Distribution centres, DCs, Supply chain, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Amperity, DatabricksComment
AliExpress launches hourly delivery within London for household essentials, food and drink
AliExpress launches hourly delivery within London for household essentials, food and drink

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On demand deliveryStaff WriterJuly 9, 2025AliExpress, UK retail, On demand delivery, Food delivery, Grocery delivery, Hungry Panda, London, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, AlibabaComment
Lush partners with Google Cloud as it brings AI from Lens mobile app to cosmetics retailer's in-store tills
Lush partners with Google Cloud as it brings AI from Lens mobile app to cosmetics retailer's in-store tills

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AIStaff WriterJuly 9, 2025Lush, Google Cloud, AI, Mobile apps, Stores, RTIH AI in Retail AwardsComment
Double Dutch: online marketplace Secret Sales snaps up Vroom & Dreesmann and To Be Dressed
Double Dutch: online marketplace Secret Sales snaps up Vroom & Dreesmann and To Be Dressed

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AcquisitionsStaff WriterJuly 9, 2025Secret Sales, Acquisitions, Vroom & Dreesmann, To Be Dressed, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
ghd goes live with AI quiz to enhance personalisation and elevate consumer engagement
ghd goes live with AI quiz to enhance personalisation and elevate consumer engagement

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AIStaff WriterJuly 9, 2025ghd, AI, RTIH AI in Retail Awards, Online retail, Customer engagement, PersonalisationComment
Online retailer Haypp Group adds Ikea Chairman Lars-Johan Jarnheimer to board of directors
Online retailer Haypp Group adds Ikea Chairman Lars-Johan Jarnheimer to board of directors

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AppointmentsStaff WriterJuly 9, 2025Haypp Group, Online retail, Ikea, Appointments, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Johan JarnheimerComment
Check out these five essential strategies for successfully navigating a career change
Check out these five essential strategies for successfully navigating a career change

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EmployeesStaff WriterJuly 9, 2025Employees, Careers, Recruitment, Education, Networking, InterviewsComment
Retailer mobile app specialist Rovertown brings in industry veteran Megan Eakes as Head of Finance
Retailer mobile app specialist Rovertown brings in industry veteran Megan Eakes as Head of Finance

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AppointmentsStaff WriterJuly 9, 2025Rovertown, Mobile apps, Mobile retail, Appointments, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Megan EakesComment
Dana Markman Sitt departs Personetics for VP of Product role at Michael Gabay's new startup Velon
Dana Markman Sitt departs Personetics for VP of Product role at Michael Gabay's new startup Velon

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AppointmentsStaff WriterJuly 9, 2025Velon, Appointments, AI, Dana Markman Sitt, Michael Gabay, RTIH AI in Retail Awards, PersoneticsComment
Toolstation taps Vertex AI Search for Commerce to cut failed searches, increase CTRs and enhance CX
Toolstation taps Vertex AI Search for Commerce to cut failed searches, increase CTRs and enhance CX

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AIStaff WriterJuly 9, 2025Google Cloud, Toolstation, AI, Online retail, Mobile apps, RTIH AI in Retail AwardsComment
Southern Co-op launches Lobyco tech powered loyalty app featuring gamified challenges
Southern Co-op launches Lobyco tech powered loyalty app featuring gamified challenges

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LoyaltyStaff WriterJuly 9, 2025Southern Co-op, Lobyco, Loyalty, Mobile apps, Customer engagement, GamificiationComment
Home decor brand Graham & Brown launches B2B e-commerce site on BigCommerce platform 
Home decor brand Graham & Brown launches B2B e-commerce site on BigCommerce platform 

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E-commerceStaff WriterJuly 9, 2025Graham & Brown, E-commerce, B2B, BigCommerce, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Beano Brain research: many UK parents working extra hours or second jobs to afford groceries
Beano Brain research: many UK parents working extra hours or second jobs to afford groceries

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Grocery retailStaff WriterJuly 9, 2025Tesco Express IslingtonGrocery retail, Research, Beano Brain, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Cost of living crisisComment
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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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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
AI

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AI
Colombian brand Soreil Lingerie goes live with Brarista full AI powered fitting chatbot and mini chatbot
AI
Colombian brand Soreil Lingerie goes live with Brarista full AI powered fitting chatbot and mini chatbot
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AI

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
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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
Retail media

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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
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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
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Stores

TRENDING: APPOINTMENTS

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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
Starbucks founder Howard Schultz added to on demand delivery firm Gopuff’s board of directors
Appointments
Starbucks founder Howard Schultz added to on demand delivery firm Gopuff’s board of directors
Appointments

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Appointments

TRENDING: FUNDING NEWS

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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
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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
Polish startup Replenit announces pre-seed funding round co-led by Movens Capital and Vastpoint
Funding news
Polish startup Replenit announces pre-seed funding round co-led by Movens Capital and Vastpoint
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