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Many Brits have little to no trust in brands to use AI responsibly, SAP Emarsys report finds

Many Brits have little to no trust in brands to use AI responsibly, SAP Emarsys report finds

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AIStaff WriterJuly 25, 2025AI, Research, SAP Emarsys, Data, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, LoyaltyComment

Sydney Sweeney, 3D billboards, virtual try on and Snapchat: this week's coolest retail technology plays

Sydney Sweeney, 3D billboards, virtual try on and Snapchat: this week's coolest retail technology plays

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Retail innovationStaff WriterJuly 25, 2025Retail technology, Retail innovation, Omnichannel retail, Future of retail, Payments, Supply chain, Online retail, Stores, AIComment

Savvy shoppers embrace in-store robotics: presenting the retail technology week in numbers

Savvy shoppers embrace in-store robotics: presenting the retail technology week in numbers

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Retail trendsStaff WriterJuly 25, 2025Retail trends, Retail technology, Omnichannel retail, Stores, Online retail, Supply chain, PaymentsComment

Luxury retail slowdown? What LVMH’s beauty figures say about tech readiness in the sector

Luxury retail slowdown? What LVMH’s beauty figures say about tech readiness in the sector

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Beauty marketStaff WriterJuly 25, 2025LVMH, Luxury retail, BeautyComment

Check out this article asking the question: are re-skinned games as popular as original ones?

Check out this article asking the question: are re-skinned games as popular as original ones?

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GamingStaff WriterJuly 25, 2025Gaming, Reskinned games, CasinosComment

Currys claims a retail first as it rolls out AI video technology in partnership with Vyntelligence

Currys claims a retail first as it rolls out AI video technology in partnership with Vyntelligence

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AIStaff WriterJuly 24, 2025Currys, Vyntelligence, Agentic AI, AI, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Video technology, Customer service, Green retailComment

Sydney Sweeney headlines 3D and AI technology powered American Eagle Outfitters Fall ‘25 campaign

Sydney Sweeney headlines 3D and AI technology powered American Eagle Outfitters Fall ‘25 campaign

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Ai and 3DStaff WriterJuly 24, 2025American Eagle Outfitters, Sydney Sweeney, 3D technology, AI, Virtual try on, Jeans, Snapchat, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment

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