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New Sun Bum and rediem brand community The Bum Club aims to turn traditional loyalty on its head
New Sun Bum and rediem brand community The Bum Club aims to turn traditional loyalty on its head

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LoyaltyStaff WriterJuly 17, 2025Sun Bum, rediem, Rewards, Loyalty, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, UGCComment
Reckon.ai preps Magnum Ice Cream Company AI powered autonomous freezers roll-out
Reckon.ai preps Magnum Ice Cream Company AI powered autonomous freezers roll-out

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AIStaff WriterJuly 17, 2025Reckon.ai, The Magnum Ice Cream Company, AI, Automation, Smart vending machines, Unattended retail, REWE To Go, RTIH AI in Retail AwardsComment
2025 RTIH Innovation Awards judging panel takes shape: our biggest articles on LinkedIn right now
2025 RTIH Innovation Awards judging panel takes shape: our biggest articles on LinkedIn right now

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Social mediaStaff WriterJuly 17, 2025LinkedIn, Social media, Retail technology, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, RTIH Innovation Awards, Omnichannel retail, Stores, Online retailComment
Q-commerce firm Zapp lays claim to most expensive spirit ever made available for UK on-demand delivery
Q-commerce firm Zapp lays claim to most expensive spirit ever made available for UK on-demand delivery

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On demand deliveryStaff WriterJuly 17, 2025Zapp, On demand delivery, Rapid delivery, London, Beluga Epicure Series II by Lalique vodka, Alcohol, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Luxury retailComment
AiFi technology powered Żabka Nano autonomous store opens at Michelin factory in Poland
AiFi technology powered Żabka Nano autonomous store opens at Michelin factory in Poland

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Autonomous storesStaff WriterJuly 17, 2025Żabka Nano, AiFi, Autonomous stores, Stores, Poland, Żabka Group, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, PaymentsComment
Former Microsoft executive Sharon Baylay-Bell joins retail technology firm PMC as Non-Executive Chair
Former Microsoft executive Sharon Baylay-Bell joins retail technology firm PMC as Non-Executive Chair

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AppointmentsStaff WriterJuly 17, 2025PMC, Paul Mason, Appointments, Sharon Baylay-Bell, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, BGFComment
Check out this insightful look at gadgets that are available for real-time health monitoring
Check out this insightful look at gadgets that are available for real-time health monitoring

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Health and wellbeingStaff WriterJuly 17, 2025Health and wellbeing, Healthy living, Exercise, Gadgets, Smart watches, Smartphones, Sleep, FitnessComment
Lycamobile USA reports record online sales performance following e-commerce push
Lycamobile USA reports record online sales performance following e-commerce push

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E-commerceStaff WriterJuly 17, 2025Lycamobile USA, E-commerce, Online retail, Amazon, eBay, Lycamobile, Customer engagement, Digital retailComment
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
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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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Woolworths, Coles and other Aussie retailers take AI search fight to Amazon, Jaywing analysis shows
AI
Woolworths, Coles and other Aussie retailers take AI search fight to Amazon, Jaywing analysis shows
AI

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AI
Rithum research: Gen Z shoppers act on AI recommendations without third party verification
AI
Rithum research: Gen Z shoppers act on AI recommendations without third party verification
AI

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AI
Papa Johns lays claim to industry first with launch of Lou AI digital pizza assistant via Google Cloud
AI
Papa Johns lays claim to industry first with launch of Lou AI digital pizza assistant via Google Cloud
AI

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AI
One in four retail technology providers at RTS 2026 say AI is overhyped, ASPR research finds
AI
One in four retail technology providers at RTS 2026 say AI is overhyped, ASPR research finds
AI

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AI
Live commerce platform Tilt lays claim to an industry first with launch of new AI powered feature Snap
AI
Live commerce platform Tilt lays claim to an industry first with launch of new AI powered feature Snap
AI

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AI
Finnish grocery chain K-Supermarket lays claim to AI powered recipe ideas focused out of home first
AI
Finnish grocery chain K-Supermarket lays claim to AI powered recipe ideas focused out of home first
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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
Automation

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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 hits London ExCeL in April and delivers event's biggest ever innovation showcase
RTS 2026
Retail Technology Show hits London ExCeL in April and delivers event's biggest ever innovation showcase
RTS 2026

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RTS 2026
RTS 2026 conference review: agentic commerce changing the rules of the game amid retailer transformations
RTS 2026
RTS 2026 conference review: agentic commerce changing the rules of the game amid retailer transformations
RTS 2026

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RTS 2026
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
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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
RTS 2026

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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
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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

TRENDING: RTIH INNOVATION AWARDS

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The Retail Tea Break podcast host Melissa Moore joins 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards judging panel
RTIH Awards
The Retail Tea Break podcast host Melissa Moore joins 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards judging panel
RTIH Awards

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RTIH Awards
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

TRENDING: RETAIL MEDIA

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Kevel, Dollar General, and The Trade Desk tie up lays claim to first of its kind retail media solution
Retail media
Kevel, Dollar General, and The Trade Desk tie up lays claim to first of its kind retail media solution
Retail media

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Retail media
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
Retail media

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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
Retail media

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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

TRENDING: RFID

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JD Sports Fashion's Dan McGrath: many retailers are looking at RFID technology through the wrongs lens
RFID
JD Sports Fashion's Dan McGrath: many retailers are looking at RFID technology through the wrongs lens
RFID

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RFID
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

TRENDING: STORES

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Virgin Media O2 opens doors to new 1,900 sqft experiential store located at Liverpool ONE shopping centre
Stores
Virgin Media O2 opens doors to new 1,900 sqft experiential store located at Liverpool ONE shopping centre
Stores

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Stores
Ikea China announces expansion in eastern Beijing as retail giant opens doors to first small store
Stores
Ikea China announces expansion in eastern Beijing as retail giant opens doors to first small store
Stores

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Stores
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

TRENDING: APPOINTMENTS

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Former Boots UK and bp exec Iona Blake joins Marks and Spencer as Head of Security and Fraud
Appointments
Former Boots UK and bp exec Iona Blake joins Marks and Spencer as Head of Security and Fraud
Appointments

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Appointments
Mustafa Husain takes on SVP and Chief Information Officer role at fast food giant McDonald’s USA
Appointments
Mustafa Husain takes on SVP and Chief Information Officer role at fast food giant McDonald’s USA
Appointments

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Appointments
Jose Cervero takes on Domain Architect - Digital Customer Experience position at Primark
Appointments
Jose Cervero takes on Domain Architect - Digital Customer Experience position at Primark
Appointments

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Appointments
Former Waitrose Information Technology Operations Manager Austin Jacobs joins Sainsbury's
Appointments
Former Waitrose Information Technology Operations Manager Austin Jacobs joins Sainsbury's
Appointments

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Appointments
Shawn Peddie named as new Sr. Director - Global Merchandising Technology role at Foot Locker
Appointments
Shawn Peddie named as new Sr. Director - Global Merchandising Technology role at Foot Locker
Appointments

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Appointments
Anshu Bhardwaj slides into Chief AI Transformation & Simplification Officer role at PayPal
Appointments
Anshu Bhardwaj slides into Chief AI Transformation & Simplification Officer role at PayPal
Appointments

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Appointments

TRENDING: FUNDING NEWS

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Agentic supply chains specialist Corvera lands £3 million in seed funding to scale its platform
Funding news
Agentic supply chains specialist Corvera lands £3 million in seed funding to scale its platform
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Funding news
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
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