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Wegmans, Gopuff and Family Dollar onboard as Uber adds new retailers to its SNAP EBT programme
Wegmans, Gopuff and Family Dollar onboard as Uber adds new retailers to its SNAP EBT programme

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PaymentsStaff WriterJuly 17, 2025Uber Eats, SNAP EBT payments, Wegmans, Gopuff, Family Dollar, US retail, Grocery retail, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Convenience retailer RaceWay connects with PAR Technology for launch of customer loyalty programme
Convenience retailer RaceWay connects with PAR Technology for launch of customer loyalty programme

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LoyaltyStaff WriterJuly 17, 2025RaceWay, US retail, Convenience retailers, Loyalty programmes, PAR Technology, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
E-commerce specialist Visualsoft brings in Liam Quinn as its new Director of Innovation
E-commerce specialist Visualsoft brings in Liam Quinn as its new Director of Innovation

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AppointmentsStaff WriterJuly 17, 2025Visualsoft, E-commerce, Shopify, Liam Quinn, Appointments, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Peter Piper Pizza teams with SoundHound for roll-out of voice AI powered phone ordering platform
Peter Piper Pizza teams with SoundHound for roll-out of voice AI powered phone ordering platform

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AIStaff WriterJuly 17, 2025Peter Piper Pizza, AI, Voice AI technology, SoundHound, Stores, RTIH AI in Retail Awards, PizzaComment
Focus on pre-loved items for resale and community spirit as The Salvation Army opens new store
Focus on pre-loved items for resale and community spirit as The Salvation Army opens new store

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StoresStaff WriterJuly 17, 2025The Salvation Army, Pre-loved products, Stores, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Charities, IpswichComment
Check out this article exploring the reasons behind the bingo gaming boom
Check out this article exploring the reasons behind the bingo gaming boom

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GamingStaff WriterJuly 17, 2025Bingo, Gaming, E-commerce, Hospitality and leisureComment
Urban juice bar and coffee concept Joe & The Juice turns to Adyen to boost in-store payments
Urban juice bar and coffee concept Joe & The Juice turns to Adyen to boost in-store payments

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PaymentsStaff WriterJuly 16, 2025Joe & The Juice, Adyen, Payments, Stores, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Bill Gates returns to startups world as he joins CX team at AI powered fashion technology specialist Phia
Bill Gates returns to startups world as he joins CX team at AI powered fashion technology specialist Phia

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StartupsStaff WriterJuly 16, 2025Bill Gates, Phoebe Gates, Sophia Kianni, Fashion technology, AI, RTIH AI in Retail Awards, Startups, CX, PhiaComment
C-stores specialist Co-op announces partnership with The Hacking Games in wake of cyber attack
C-stores specialist Co-op announces partnership with The Hacking Games in wake of cyber attack

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Cyber securityStaff WriterJuly 16, 2025Co-op, The Hacking Games, Cyber security, Cyber attacks, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Training, HackersComment
Quick commerce giant Gopuff expands SNAP EBT payment options for customers across USA
Quick commerce giant Gopuff expands SNAP EBT payment options for customers across USA

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PaymentsStaff WriterJuly 16, 2025Gopuff, SNAP EBT payments, Forage, On demand delivery, US retail, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Uber EatsComment
Is Tesco cooling on deal with bankrupt warehouse automation systems firm Attabotics?
Is Tesco cooling on deal with bankrupt warehouse automation systems firm Attabotics?

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MFCsStaff WriterJuly 16, 2025Attabotics, Tesco, Brittain Ladd, Scott Gravelle, Automation, MFCsComment
New beginnings: AI strategy specialist Linda Leopold wraps up seven year chapter with H&M Group
New beginnings: AI strategy specialist Linda Leopold wraps up seven year chapter with H&M Group

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AIStaff WriterJuly 16, 2025Linda Leopold, On the move, AI, RTIH AI in Retail Awards, H&M GroupComment
Online retailer Oh Polly taps 7Learnings AI powered predictive pricing platform across UK market
Online retailer Oh Polly taps 7Learnings AI powered predictive pricing platform across UK market

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Pricing platformsStaff WriterJuly 16, 2025Oh Polly, 7Learnings, AI, RTIH AI in Retail Awards, Pricing systems, Online retailComment
Grocery giant Morrisons connects with AI powered supply chain simulation tech firm Kallikor
Grocery giant Morrisons connects with AI powered supply chain simulation tech firm Kallikor

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Supply chain techStaff WriterJuly 16, 2025Morrisons, AI, Supply chain technology, Supply chain, Kallikor, RTIH AI in Retail AwardsComment
Reckon.ai tech powers REWE To Go smart store at train station serving Stuttgart University in Germany
Reckon.ai tech powers REWE To Go smart store at train station serving Stuttgart University in Germany

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StoresStaff WriterJuly 16, 2025REWE Group, REWE To Go, Stuttgart University, Stores, AI, Reckon.ai, RTIH AI in Retail Awards, Automation, Smart stores, UniversitiesComment
BIMANI inks deal with AI merchandise platform Nextail to make smarter inventory choices
BIMANI inks deal with AI merchandise platform Nextail to make smarter inventory choices

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Merchandising platformsRachel LawlerJuly 16, 2025BIMANI, Nextail, Merchandising software, AI, Spain, Fashion technology, RTIH AI in Retail AwardsComment
Martin Bitmead exits health and wellness retailer Holland & Barrett following digital availability drive
Martin Bitmead exits health and wellness retailer Holland & Barrett following digital availability drive

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On the moveStaff WriterJuly 16, 2025Martin Bitmead, Holland & Barrett, Stores, Click & Collect, Omnichannel retail, On the move, Digital transformation, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Mall of America teams with Axis Communications on AI powered analytics for parking intelligence
Mall of America teams with Axis Communications on AI powered analytics for parking intelligence

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AIStaff WriterJuly 16, 2025Mall of America, Axis Communications, AI, Analytics, Cars, Parking, Shopping malls, RTIH AI in Retail AwardsComment
Older consumers are the most price conscious generation, new research from Prezzee finds
Older consumers are the most price conscious generation, new research from Prezzee finds

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LoyaltyStaff WriterJuly 16, 2025Prezzee, Research, Loyalty, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Cost of living crisisComment
Cargo bike delivery company Pedal & Post announces UK expansion as it lands in London
Cargo bike delivery company Pedal & Post announces UK expansion as it lands in London

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Online deliveryStaff WriterJuly 16, 2025Pedal & Post, London, UK retail, Green retail, Online delivery, Cargo bikes, Last mile delivery, Logistics, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
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2026 EVENTS

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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
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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
Metapack launches AI powered delivery intelligence tools at TDC 2026 event in London
AI
Metapack launches AI powered delivery intelligence tools at TDC 2026 event in London
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Retail media

TRENDING: RFID

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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
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

TRENDING: APPOINTMENTS

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Charlene Sowerby starts a new position as Head of Portfolio - Retail Technology at grocery giant Asda
Jobs
Charlene Sowerby starts a new position as Head of Portfolio - Retail Technology at grocery giant Asda
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Jobs
Helen Baskeyfield departs Accenture and takes on Lead Business Analyst position at WHSmith
Jobs
Helen Baskeyfield departs Accenture and takes on Lead Business Analyst position at WHSmith
Jobs

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Jobs
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

TRENDING: STORES

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First for Ikea in Dundee, Scotland as omnichannel retailer opens new Plan and Order Point
Stores
First for Ikea in Dundee, Scotland as omnichannel retailer opens new Plan and Order Point
Stores

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Stores
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

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
ESLs

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ESLs
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