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Walmart makes new hires for window of opportunity to apply AI and become more tech powered
Walmart makes new hires for window of opportunity to apply AI and become more tech powered

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AppointmentsStaff WriterJuly 24, 2025Walmart, AI, Appointments, Doug McMillon, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Suresh Kumar, Daniel Danker, InstacartComment
Lincolnshire Co-op enlists Trust Retail to enhance its in-store inventory management capabilities
Lincolnshire Co-op enlists Trust Retail to enhance its in-store inventory management capabilities

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Inventory managementStaff WriterJuly 24, 2025Lincolnshire Co-op, Trust Retail, Inventory management, Stores, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Entertainment complex Winter Gardens Blackpool connects with Boxbar Tech for roll-out of self-serve bars
Entertainment complex Winter Gardens Blackpool connects with Boxbar Tech for roll-out of self-serve bars

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AutomationStaff WriterJuly 24, 2025Winter Gardens Blackpool, Darts, Boxbar Tech, Self serve bars, Bars, Hospitality and leisure, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, AutomationComment
Rob Barnes reflects on technology highlights as he ends 18 month run as Asda Chief Information Officer
Rob Barnes reflects on technology highlights as he ends 18 month run as Asda Chief Information Officer

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On the moveStaff WriterJuly 24, 2025Asda, Rob Barnes, CIOs, Chief Information Officer, M&S, On the move, Grocery retail, Stores, Online retail, Employees, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Retail finance teams are adopting AI but ultimately it all starts with better tools
Retail finance teams are adopting AI but ultimately it all starts with better tools

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AIStaff WriterJuly 24, 2025AI, Automation, Digital innovation, Finance solutions, Accounting software, DataComment
SALESmanago buys AI powered e-commerce focused customer service solution specialist Thulium
SALESmanago buys AI powered e-commerce focused customer service solution specialist Thulium

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AcquisitionsStaff WriterJuly 24, 2025SALESmanago, Acquisitions, Thulium, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, AI, Omnichannel retailComment
The Wholesale Group teams with ShopAI for 'fundamental shift in how members access and use data'
The Wholesale Group teams with ShopAI for 'fundamental shift in how members access and use data'

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AIStaff WriterJuly 24, 2025ShopAI, AI, JakeAI, The Wholesale Group, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Joshua Berglund takes on Director role at warehouse and logistics robotics company Boston Dynamics
Joshua Berglund takes on Director role at warehouse and logistics robotics company Boston Dynamics

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AppointmentsStaff WriterJuly 24, 2025Joshua Berglund, Boston Dynamics, Appointments, Robotics, Automation, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Haypp Group brings in May Pan as its new E-Commerce Director and UK Business Unit Manager
Haypp Group brings in May Pan as its new E-Commerce Director and UK Business Unit Manager

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AppointmentsRachel LawlerJuly 24, 2025Haypp Group, Appointments, E-commerce, Omnichannel, May Pan, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Omnichannel retailComment
PwC: consumer confidence hits highest level in year, despite inflation and job security concerns
PwC: consumer confidence hits highest level in year, despite inflation and job security concerns

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ResearchRachel LawlerJuly 24, 2025PwC, Consumer data, Inflation, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Carrefour up first as Pacvue announces European tie up with retail media platform Unlimitail
Carrefour up first as Pacvue announces European tie up with retail media platform Unlimitail

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Retail mediaStaff WriterJuly 24, 2025Pacvue, Carrefour, Unlimitail, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Retail mediaComment
Nectar and Marriott Bonvoy members to benefit from new loyalty schemes partnership
Nectar and Marriott Bonvoy members to benefit from new loyalty schemes partnership

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Loyalty schemesRachel LawlerJuly 24, 20252025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Loyalty, Nectar, Nectar360, Marriott BonvoyComment
US retailer Brookshire Brothers leverages Cognira PromoAI platform for promotional planning
US retailer Brookshire Brothers leverages Cognira PromoAI platform for promotional planning

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Promotion planningStaff WriterJuly 24, 2025Brookshire Brothers, Cognira PromoAI platform, Cognira, AI, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Promotion planning, StoresComment
Recycling firsts and team refreshes: our biggest retail technology articles on LinkedIn right now
Recycling firsts and team refreshes: our biggest retail technology articles on LinkedIn right now

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Social mediaStaff WriterJuly 24, 2025LinkedIn, Social media, Retail technology, Omnichannel retail, Stores, Online retailComment
Taking a look at why Culture Night Offaly 2025 is set to light up the county on 19th September
Taking a look at why Culture Night Offaly 2025 is set to light up the county on 19th September

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EventsStaff WriterJuly 24, 2025Culture Night Offaly 2025, Events, OffalyComment
Check out this article looking at what a business can learn from customer behaviour analysis
Check out this article looking at what a business can learn from customer behaviour analysis

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LoyaltyStaff WriterJuly 23, 2025Loyalty, Customer behaviour, Customer journeys, CX, Data, Customer data, Personalisation, MarketingComment
UK delivery firm Evri announces record results and parcel volumes as eBay and Vinted deals pay off
UK delivery firm Evri announces record results and parcel volumes as eBay and Vinted deals pay off

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Parcel deliveryStaff WriterJuly 23, 2025Evri, Vinted, eBay, Parcel delivery, Parcel lockers, Online delivery, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Second hand marketplaces, E-commerceComment
How a tire shop system boosts customer retention and attracts more business
How a tire shop system boosts customer retention and attracts more business

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Customer experienceStaff WriterJuly 23, 2025Cars, Vehicles, Tires, Customer retention, LoyaltyComment
Focus on AI and automation as Darragh McGrane takes on Digital Workspace Product Owner role at Primark
Focus on AI and automation as Darragh McGrane takes on Digital Workspace Product Owner role at Primark

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AppointmentsStaff WriterJuly 23, 2025Primark, Darragh McGrane, Appointments, AI, Automation, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Digital retailComment
Japanese retailer COSMOS Pharmaceutical taps RELEX Solutions AI powered supply chain technology
Japanese retailer COSMOS Pharmaceutical taps RELEX Solutions AI powered supply chain technology

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Supply chain techStaff WriterJuly 23, 2025COSMOS Pharmaceutical, Japan, Supply chain technology, AI, Stores, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Forecasting and replenishment solutionsComment
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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
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
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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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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
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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
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RTS 2026
Retail Technology Show research flags payments problem for agentic shopping journeys
RTS 2026
Retail Technology Show research flags payments problem for agentic shopping journeys
RTS 2026

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RTS 2026

TRENDING: RTIH INNOVATION AWARDS

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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
Google's Rashmita Redkar brings her expertise to 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards judging panel
RTIH Awards
Google's Rashmita Redkar brings her expertise to 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards judging panel
RTIH Awards

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RTIH Awards

TRENDING: RETAIL MEDIA

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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
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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
AI advances at rapid pace as Tesco flags key trends shaping retail media landscape in 2026
Retail media
AI advances at rapid pace as Tesco flags key trends shaping retail media landscape in 2026
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Retail media

TRENDING: GREEN RETAIL

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Epoch Biodesign joins T2T Alliance as it lays claim to Europe’s first nylon biorecycling facility
Green retail
Epoch Biodesign joins T2T Alliance as it lays claim to Europe’s first nylon biorecycling facility
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Green retail
When Currys met University College London (UCL): focus on circular economy as pair connect
Green retail
When Currys met University College London (UCL): focus on circular economy as pair connect
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Green retail
T2T recycler Circ announces new Fiber Club partners including C&A, Reformation, and Madewell
Green retail
T2T recycler Circ announces new Fiber Club partners including C&A, Reformation, and Madewell
Green retail

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Green retail
Sodastream connects with GoBolt for Canadian green fulfillment and last mile delivery push
Green retail
Sodastream connects with GoBolt for Canadian green fulfillment and last mile delivery push
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Green retail
Amazon gives green light to first UK building that pursues new global zero carbon certification
Green retail
Amazon gives green light to first UK building that pursues new global zero carbon certification
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Green retail
Polytag, Saica Flex, and Paragon shake hands on waste journey traceability partnership
Green retail
Polytag, Saica Flex, and Paragon shake hands on waste journey traceability partnership
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Green retail

TRENDING: STORES

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Buy Women Built takes over Whole Foods Market High Street Kensington store windows
Stores
Buy Women Built takes over Whole Foods Market High Street Kensington store windows
Stores

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EDITORIAL USE ONLY Founders of Buy Women Built gathered by the ‘Real Role Models’ window display at the Whole Foods Market store on London's Kensington High Street, marking the launch of a month‑long celebration of over 100 female‑founded brands across all six UK stores, London. Picture date: Wednesday February 25, 2026. PA Photo. Photo credit should read: Betty Laura Zapata/PA Media Assignments

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: 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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