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Ocado taps Oasis comeback as it takes to TikTok and launches limited edition Deliver Forever vans
Ocado taps Oasis comeback as it takes to TikTok and launches limited edition Deliver Forever vans

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Grocery deliveryStaff WriterJuly 10, 2025Ocado, Oasis, Grocery delivery, Online delivery, Oasis Live '25, TikTok, Social media, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Mobile retailComment
Fellowes goes live with 3D visual product configurators for dealers, powered by 3D Cloud tech
Fellowes goes live with 3D visual product configurators for dealers, powered by 3D Cloud tech

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3D technologyStaff WriterJuly 10, 2025Fellowes, 3D Cloud, 3D technology, Online retail, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, 3D visualisation technologyComment
Including Remark, Talon.One, Sifflet, and Brij: ten retail technology funding rounds you need to know about
Including Remark, Talon.One, Sifflet, and Brij: ten retail technology funding rounds you need to know about

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Funding newsStaff WriterJuly 10, 2025Retail technology, Startups, Funding news, Funding rounds, Sifflet, Brij, Pimloc, Boost inc, Remark, Synthflow AI, Talon.One, HIVED, Quorso, FilicsComment
SharkNinja brings in former Amazon executive Mike Harris as Chief Innovation & Technology Officer
SharkNinja brings in former Amazon executive Mike Harris as Chief Innovation & Technology Officer

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AppointmentsStaff WriterJuly 10, 2025SharkNinja, Amazon, Appointments, Mike Harris, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Delaware North brings Amazon Just Walk Out technology powered Bar Tap to London Stadium
Delaware North brings Amazon Just Walk Out technology powered Bar Tap to London Stadium

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Checkout free techStaff WriterJuly 10, 2025Delaware North, Bar Tap, Checkout free stores, Bars, Stadiums, London Stadium, Amazon Just Walk Out technology, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Online retailer Debenhams Group selects Mangopay to power next stage of marketplace growth
Online retailer Debenhams Group selects Mangopay to power next stage of marketplace growth

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PaymentsStaff WriterJuly 10, 2025Debenhams Group, Debenhams, Mangopay, Online retail, Payments, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
THG Fulfil follows automation investment with circular economy e-commerce specialist Huddled tie up
THG Fulfil follows automation investment with circular economy e-commerce specialist Huddled tie up

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Online deliveryStaff WriterJuly 10, 2025THG Fulfil, THG Ingenuity, HuddleE-commerce, Green retail, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Automation, Online deliveryComment
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
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2026 EVENTS

Featured
2026 RTIH Innovation Awards
Mar 9
Mar 9, 2026 – Oct 15, 2026
2026 RTIH Innovation Awards
Mar 9, 2026 – Oct 15, 2026
Mar 9, 2026 – Oct 15, 2026
Merchant Transact 360
Mar 25
Mar 25, 2026 – Mar 26, 2026
Merchant Transact 360
Mar 25, 2026 – Mar 26, 2026
Mar 25, 2026 – Mar 26, 2026
Retail Technology Show 2026
Apr 22
Apr 22, 2026 – Apr 23, 2026
Retail Technology Show 2026
Apr 22, 2026 – Apr 23, 2026
Apr 22, 2026 – Apr 23, 2026
Retail Technology Show 2026 VIP Afterparty
Apr 22
Apr 22, 2026
Retail Technology Show 2026 VIP Afterparty
Apr 22, 2026
Apr 22, 2026
ETIH EdTech Innovation Awards
Apr 27
Apr 27, 2026
ETIH EdTech Innovation Awards
Apr 27, 2026
Apr 27, 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

TRENDING: AI

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SoundHound AI launch at MWC 2026 brings real-time agentic AI to the retail store sales floor
AI
SoundHound AI launch at MWC 2026 brings real-time agentic AI to the retail store sales floor
AI

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AI
Shark Beauty and LOOKFANTASTIC bring live social commerce to AI driven shoppable catwalk
AI
Shark Beauty and LOOKFANTASTIC bring live social commerce to AI driven shoppable catwalk
AI

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AI
Clarins enlists Silicon Valley startup IlluminateAI for launch of in-store personalised make-up service
AI
Clarins enlists Silicon Valley startup IlluminateAI for launch of in-store personalised make-up service
AI

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AI
AI makes move from pilots to transform grocery retail operations and consumer experiences in APAC
AI
AI makes move from pilots to transform grocery retail operations and consumer experiences in APAC
AI

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AI
Loblaw Companies connects with Google to give Canadians new way to shop via conversational AI
AI
Loblaw Companies connects with Google to give Canadians new way to shop via conversational AI
AI

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AI
Akeneo and Stripe shake hands on partnership that helps businesses prep for agentic commerce
AI
Akeneo and Stripe shake hands on partnership that helps businesses prep for agentic commerce
AI

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AI

TRENDING: AUTOMATION

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Amazon preps Integrations launch to self-install AutoStore systems beginning next year
Automation
Amazon preps Integrations launch to self-install AutoStore systems beginning next year
Automation

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Automation
REWE and Cimcorp automate fresh supply chain for Berlin supermarkets and stores
Automation
REWE and Cimcorp automate fresh supply chain for Berlin supermarkets and stores
Automation

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Automation
Kroger taps Corvus One for Cold Chain autonomous inventory system in live freezer ops
Automation
Kroger taps Corvus One for Cold Chain autonomous inventory system in live freezer ops
Automation

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Automation
Amazon pins grocery ambitions on Orbital platform as it announces major job cuts
Automation
Amazon pins grocery ambitions on Orbital platform as it announces major job cuts
Automation

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Automation
UK online retailer taps StrongPoint for AutoStore powered automated fulfilment centre
Automation
UK online retailer taps StrongPoint for AutoStore powered automated fulfilment centre
Automation

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Automation
Robotics firm Exotec expands partnership with Renault Group at warehouse in Germany
Automation
Robotics firm Exotec expands partnership with Renault Group at warehouse in Germany
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Automation

TRENDING: RTS 2026

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H&M Director of Innovation Jo Hickson added to Retail Technology Show 2026 advisory board
RTS 2026
H&M Director of Innovation Jo Hickson added to Retail Technology Show 2026 advisory board
RTS 2026

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RTS 2026
Retail Technology Show: Roblox tops TikTok as biggest commerce channel for Gen Z shoppers
RTS 2026
Retail Technology Show: Roblox tops TikTok as biggest commerce channel for Gen Z shoppers
RTS 2026

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RTS 2026
Holland & Barrett CFO Vineta Bajaj added to Retail Technology Show 2026 advisory board
RTS 2026
Holland & Barrett CFO Vineta Bajaj added to Retail Technology Show 2026 advisory board
RTS 2026

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RTS 2026
Retail Technology Show research: many shoppers directly impacted by cybercrime in past year
RTS 2026
Retail Technology Show research: many shoppers directly impacted by cybercrime in past year
RTS 2026

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RTS 2026
Dragon’s Den investor and retail veteran Touker Suleyman joins RTS 2026 speaker line-up
RTS 2026
Dragon’s Den investor and retail veteran Touker Suleyman joins RTS 2026 speaker line-up
RTS 2026

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RTS 2026
Retail Technology Show 2026 adds M&S Chairman Archie Norman to Headline Stage speakers list
RTS 2026
Retail Technology Show 2026 adds M&S Chairman Archie Norman to Headline Stage speakers list
RTS 2026

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RTS 2026

TRENDING: RTIH INNOVATION AWARDS

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2026 RTIH Innovation Awards opens for entries with deadline for submissions Friday, 11th September
RTIH Awards
2026 RTIH Innovation Awards opens for entries with deadline for submissions Friday, 11th September
RTIH Awards

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RTIH Awards
2026 RTIH Innovation Awards go live in April, winners to be announced in October
RTIH Awards
2026 RTIH Innovation Awards go live in April, winners to be announced in October
RTIH Awards

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RTIH Awards
Hanshow bags Tech Vendor of the Year gong at 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards in London
RTIH Awards
Hanshow bags Tech Vendor of the Year gong at 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards in London
RTIH Awards

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RTIH Awards
VenHub Global dazzles as it lands Startup of the Year gong at 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards
RTIH Awards
VenHub Global dazzles as it lands Startup of the Year gong at 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards
RTIH Awards

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RTIH Awards
2025 RTIH Innovation Awards winners announced, including Tesco, White Stuff, Currys, and EE
RTIH Awards
2025 RTIH Innovation Awards winners announced, including Tesco, White Stuff, Currys, and EE
RTIH Awards

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RTIH Awards
2025 RTIH Innovation Awards winners to be announced this evening at event in Central London
RTIH Awards
2025 RTIH Innovation Awards winners to be announced this evening at event in Central London
RTIH Awards

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RTIH Awards

TRENDING: RETAIL MEDIA

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Co-op convenience retail media research highlights shopper behaviour across store size formats
Retail media
Co-op convenience retail media research highlights shopper behaviour across store size formats
Retail media

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Retail media
GoWit and Publicis Media Middle East partnership to focus on retail media across MENA and Turkey
Retail media
GoWit and Publicis Media Middle East partnership to focus on retail media across MENA and Turkey
Retail media

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Retail media
THG Beauty Media and The Trade Desk lay claim to new retail media approach on open internet
Retail media
THG Beauty Media and The Trade Desk lay claim to new retail media approach on open internet
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Retail media
Former Amazon executive Tom Jeffrey takes on retail media opportunity at DIY retailer B&Q
Retail media
Former Amazon executive Tom Jeffrey takes on retail media opportunity at DIY retailer B&Q
Retail media

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Retail media
In-store retail media platform specialist Grocery TV announces leadership team additions
Retail media
In-store retail media platform specialist Grocery TV announces leadership team additions
Retail media

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Retail media
Macy's taps Pentaleap technology to create more open and flexible retail media ecosystem
Retail media
Macy's taps Pentaleap technology to create more open and flexible retail media ecosystem
Retail media

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Retail media

TRENDING: RFID

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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
Walmart Avery Dennison claim breakthrough innovation for RFID technology in fresh categories
RFID
Walmart Avery Dennison claim breakthrough innovation for RFID technology in fresh categories
RFID

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RFID
Decathlon onboard as Qualcomm claims world first with launch of Dragonwing Q-6690 mobile processor
RFID
Decathlon onboard as Qualcomm claims world first with launch of Dragonwing Q-6690 mobile processor
RFID

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RFID
Nedap connects with Dutch retailer HEMA for RFID roll-out at stores in Netherlands, Belgium, France
RFID
Nedap connects with Dutch retailer HEMA for RFID roll-out at stores in Netherlands, Belgium, France
RFID

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RFID

TRENDING: APPOINTMENTS

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Heineken raids Mars to brings in Romain Apert as company's new Chief Digital and Technology Officer
Jobs
Heineken raids Mars to brings in Romain Apert as company's new Chief Digital and Technology Officer
Jobs

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Jobs
Andy Wilmot joins Co-op from A.F. Blakemore & Son and takes on supply chain and logistics position
Jobs
Andy Wilmot joins Co-op from A.F. Blakemore & Son and takes on supply chain and logistics position
Jobs

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Jobs
Kieran O'Brien exits Retail Insight for customer success role at electronic shelf labels firm Vusion
Jobs
Kieran O'Brien exits Retail Insight for customer success role at electronic shelf labels firm Vusion
Jobs

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Jobs
Retail media platform Zitcha brings in former Meta and Walmart exec Steve Biddle as its new CCO
Jobs
Retail media platform Zitcha brings in former Meta and Walmart exec Steve Biddle as its new CCO
Jobs

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Jobs
Kim Lewis takes on expanded marketing and technology role at Capriotti's Sandwich Shop
Jobs
Kim Lewis takes on expanded marketing and technology role at Capriotti's Sandwich Shop
Jobs

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Jobs
Will Clayton departs Virgin Media O2 to take on Director of Ops, Europe role at 3D Cloud
Jobs
Will Clayton departs Virgin Media O2 to take on Director of Ops, Europe role at 3D Cloud
Jobs

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Jobs

TRENDING: STORES

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Vusion and Qualcomm Technologies share their vision for stores built on BLE, EdgeSense and AI
Stores
Vusion and Qualcomm Technologies share their vision for stores built on BLE, EdgeSense and AI
Stores

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Stores
Ikea preps launch of standalone Decathlon unit at its 25,000 square metre Croydon store
Stores
Ikea preps launch of standalone Decathlon unit at its 25,000 square metre Croydon store
Stores

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Stores
lululemon announces it will open 100th store in EMEA on 13th March in Warsaw, Poland
Stores
lululemon announces it will open 100th store in EMEA on 13th March in Warsaw, Poland
Stores

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Stores
Amazon Just Walk Out technology powers grab and go store open doors at University of California, Irvine
Stores
Amazon Just Walk Out technology powers grab and go store open doors at University of California, Irvine
Stores

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Stores
How do retailers handle unexpected hardware failures without disrupting sales?
Stores
How do retailers handle unexpected hardware failures without disrupting sales?
Stores

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Stores
Ski equipment brand Swix enlists Sitoo for unified tools, stock visibility, and checkout push
Stores
Ski equipment brand Swix enlists Sitoo for unified tools, stock visibility, and checkout push
Stores

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Stores

TRENDING: ROBOTS & DRONES

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Ireland first as Uber connects with Manna for first European launch of drone delivery service
Drones
Ireland first as Uber connects with Manna for first European launch of drone delivery service
Drones

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Drones
Starship Technologies delivery robots start rolling for Just Eat takeaway customers in Sunderland
Robots
Starship Technologies delivery robots start rolling for Just Eat takeaway customers in Sunderland
Robots

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Robots
Walmart and Wing kick off 2026 with launch of drone delivery service in Houston
Drones
Walmart and Wing kick off 2026 with launch of drone delivery service in Houston
Drones

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Drones
Amazon UK drone delivery flights underway in Darlington with launch set for 2026
Drones
Amazon UK drone delivery flights underway in Darlington with launch set for 2026
Drones

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Drones
Wing and Walmart set to expand drone delivery to 150 new stores across the USA
Drones
Wing and Walmart set to expand drone delivery to 150 new stores across the USA
Drones

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Drones
Starship robots turn Santa's little helpers for Christmas deliveries in Lapland
Robots
Starship robots turn Santa's little helpers for Christmas deliveries in Lapland
Robots

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Robots

TRENDING: ESLs

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SPAR International keeps faith with SOLUM as it continues ESLs and digital signage tie up
ESLs
SPAR International keeps faith with SOLUM as it continues ESLs and digital signage tie up
ESLs

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ESLs
First for travel retailer Relay down under as it taps Vusion electronic shelf labels for new store
ESLs
First for travel retailer Relay down under as it taps Vusion electronic shelf labels for new store
ESLs

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ESLs
Pricer loses ESLs exclusivity agreement with Carrefour as retailer inks deal with Vusion
ESLs
Pricer loses ESLs exclusivity agreement with Carrefour as retailer inks deal with Vusion
ESLs

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ESLs
Belgian retailer Extra Shop set to deploy Vusion platform and ESLs across 1,700 plus stores
ESLs
Belgian retailer Extra Shop set to deploy Vusion platform and ESLs across 1,700 plus stores
ESLs

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ESLs
Dutch supermarket chain PLUS places Pricer ESLs order with 2026 start date
ESLs
Dutch supermarket chain PLUS places Pricer ESLs order with 2026 start date
ESLs

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ESLs
Waitrose connects with SOLUM as grocery retailer rolls out electronic shelf labels nationwide
ESLs
Waitrose connects with SOLUM as grocery retailer rolls out electronic shelf labels nationwide
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ESLs
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