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The Midcounties Co-operative puts focus on colleague safety with roll-out of VoCoVo headset technology
The Midcounties Co-operative puts focus on colleague safety with roll-out of VoCoVo headset technology

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In-store technologyStaff WriterJuly 28, 2025The Midcounties Co-operative, VoCoVo, Headset technology, Stores, Retail crime, Employees, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, In-store technology, SafetyComment
Simon Shankster departs Focal Systems for VP of Business Development and Partnerships role at Orderly
Simon Shankster departs Focal Systems for VP of Business Development and Partnerships role at Orderly

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AppointmentsStaff WriterJuly 28, 2025Focal Systems, Simon Shankster, Appointments, Orderly, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Focus on Nottingham as Jigsaw taps Sitoo PoS solution in UK stores with unified commerce tech now taking off
Focus on Nottingham as Jigsaw taps Sitoo PoS solution in UK stores with unified commerce tech now taking off

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Unified commerceStaff WriterJuly 28, 2025Jigsaw, Sitoo, Stores, Unified commerce, PoSComment
Ocado Technology takes trip down memory lane as it flags online shopping features that delivered the goods
Ocado Technology takes trip down memory lane as it flags online shopping features that delivered the goods

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Online retailStaff WriterJuly 28, 2025Ocado, Ocado Technology, Online retail, Grocery retail, Grocery delivery, AI, Mobile retail, Machine learning, E-commerceComment
B&Q hosts Marketplace focused Board Immersion Day and preps Seller Conference in September
B&Q hosts Marketplace focused Board Immersion Day and preps Seller Conference in September

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Click and CollectStaff WriterJuly 28, 2025B&Q, B&Q Marketplace, Online marketplaces, Online retail, Click & Collect, Omnichannel retail, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Online deliveryComment
Brian Monahan departs dentsu for dream job at Albertsons Companies' retail media network spin out
Brian Monahan departs dentsu for dream job at Albertsons Companies' retail media network spin out

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AppointmentsStaff WriterJuly 28, 2025Brian Monahan, dentsu, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Albertsons Companies, Albertsons Media Collective, Retail media, AppointmentsComment
Sawhorse Productions teams up with Warner Bros. to bring new horror movie Weapons to Fortnite
Sawhorse Productions teams up with Warner Bros. to bring new horror movie Weapons to Fortnite

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GamingStaff WriterJuly 28, 2025Weapons, Films, Fortnite, Sawhorse Productions, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, GamingComment
Marc Lore's FoodTech startup Wonder now serving all of Manhattan and planting roots in Rosslyn, VA
Marc Lore's FoodTech startup Wonder now serving all of Manhattan and planting roots in Rosslyn, VA

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FoodTechStaff WriterJuly 28, 2025Wonder, FoodTech, Food delivery, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Marc Lore, Tony HoggettComment
Domino’s teams with Boston Dynamics to trial robot pizza delivery dog for Eastbourne beach goers
Domino’s teams with Boston Dynamics to trial robot pizza delivery dog for Eastbourne beach goers

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RobotsStaff WriterJuly 28, 2025Domino's, Boston Dynamics, Robot delivery, Robots, Pizzas, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Joshua BerglundComment
Order management system specialist OneStock appoints Karthik Marudur as VP Strategy & Chief Evangelist
Order management system specialist OneStock appoints Karthik Marudur as VP Strategy & Chief Evangelist

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AppointmentsStaff WriterJuly 28, 2025Karthik Marudur, OneStock, Appointments, Order management systems, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Currys veteran Robert Bates joins contextual AI pricing software firm alentr as VP of Products
Currys veteran Robert Bates joins contextual AI pricing software firm alentr as VP of Products

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AppointmentsStaff WriterJuly 28, 2025Currys, Robert Bates, AI, Appointments, alentr, Pricing software, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Guitar Center lays claim to music retailer first with launch of store floor AI shopping assistant
Guitar Center lays claim to music retailer first with launch of store floor AI shopping assistant

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AIStaff WriterJuly 28, 2025Guitar Center, AI, Guitar Center Rig Advisor, Stores, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Introduction of UK Online Safety Act porn age checks results in 'crazy few days' for digital ID firm Yoti
Introduction of UK Online Safety Act porn age checks results in 'crazy few days' for digital ID firm Yoti

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Age verificationStaff WriterJuly 28, 2025UK Online Safety Act, Pornography, Yoti, Digital ID services, Age verification, UK retail, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Mobile apps, Alcohol, VPNsComment
Walmart goes all in on AI innovation: RTIH's most read retail technology articles from last week
Walmart goes all in on AI innovation: RTIH's most read retail technology articles from last week

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Retail technologyStaff WriterJuly 27, 2025Retail technology, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, AI, Omnichannel retail, Stores, Online retail, Funding newsComment
Reimagining the student shopping experience: last week’s biggest retail technology plays at a glance
Reimagining the student shopping experience: last week’s biggest retail technology plays at a glance

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Retail technologyStaff WriterJuly 27, 2025Retail technology, Stores, Online retail, Payments, Omnichannel retail, Supply chainComment
Here's how multi-location retailers handle technology problems without sending staff
Here's how multi-location retailers handle technology problems without sending staff

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Retail technologyStaff WriterJuly 26, 2025Retail technology, IT downtime, PoS, IT teams, CX, Retail systems, Remote support, Payments, StoresComment
Jordon Pullen takes on Business Development Manager role at green retail tech firm Polytag
Jordon Pullen takes on Business Development Manager role at green retail tech firm Polytag

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AppointmentsStaff WriterJuly 25, 2025Polytag, Recycling, Green retail, Appointments, Jordon Pullen, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Circular economyComment
Lincolnshire Co-op joins the 100 club as retailer opens new £2.5 million food store in Coates near Peterborough
Lincolnshire Co-op joins the 100 club as retailer opens new £2.5 million food store in Coates near Peterborough

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StoresStaff WriterJuly 25, 2025Lincolnshire Co-Op, Trust Retail, Stores, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Inventory management, Physical retail, Food retailersComment
Retail technology innovation of the week: Currys taps AI for colleague led ideas platform, the Pitch
Retail technology innovation of the week: Currys taps AI for colleague led ideas platform, the Pitch

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Retail innovationStaff WriterJuly 25, 2025Retail Technology Innovation of the Week, AI, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, 3D Cloud, Currys, Sideways 6Comment
Deliveroo teams with Boots for 1p bottle of nail biting product ahead of Women’s Euro 2025 Final this Sunday
Deliveroo teams with Boots for 1p bottle of nail biting product ahead of Women’s Euro 2025 Final this Sunday

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On demand deliveryStaff WriterJuly 25, 2025Boots, Delivery, On demand delivery, Rapid delivery, Online delivery, Women’s Euro 2025 Final, Football, Soccer, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
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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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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
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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
AI

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AI
The Home Depot launches customer service AI voice agent phone system with Google Cloud
AI
The Home Depot launches customer service AI voice agent phone system with Google Cloud
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AI
Colombian brand Soreil Lingerie goes live with Brarista full AI powered fitting chatbot and mini chatbot
AI
Colombian brand Soreil Lingerie goes live with Brarista full AI powered fitting chatbot and mini chatbot
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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
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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
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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
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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 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
RTS 2026

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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
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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
RTS 2026

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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
Retail Technology Show 2026 conference review: Ryan den Rooijen talks real-world AI applications at Currys
RTS 2026
Retail Technology Show 2026 conference review: Ryan den Rooijen talks real-world AI applications at Currys
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RTS 2026
RTS 2026 review: Matalan CRO and COO talk Toshiba technology powered stores transformation push
RTS 2026
RTS 2026 review: Matalan CRO and COO talk Toshiba technology powered stores transformation push
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RTS 2026

TRENDING: RTIH INNOVATION AWARDS

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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
2026 RTIH Innovation Awards go live in February, winners to be announced in November
RTIH Awards
2026 RTIH Innovation Awards go live in February, winners to be announced in November
RTIH Awards

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RTIH Awards

TRENDING: RETAIL MEDIA

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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
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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
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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
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Retail media
New Snappy Shopper retail media network connects FMCG brands with indie convenience retailers
Retail media
New Snappy Shopper retail media network connects FMCG brands with indie convenience retailers
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Retail media

TRENDING: RFID

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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
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

TRENDING: STORES

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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
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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
Chinese firm Pop Mart takes wraps off its largest London store yet with Charing Cross Road launch
Stores
Chinese firm Pop Mart takes wraps off its largest London store yet with Charing Cross Road launch
Stores

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Stores
QSIC agrees partnership with Dollar General to support in-store audio at more than 12,000 locations
Stores
QSIC agrees partnership with Dollar General to support in-store audio at more than 12,000 locations
Stores

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Stores

TRENDING: APPOINTMENTS

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Kyla Robinson says thanks to Spanx as she exits and takes on CTTO position at Bed Bath & Beyond
Appointments
Kyla Robinson says thanks to Spanx as she exits and takes on CTTO position at Bed Bath & Beyond
Appointments

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Appointments
Lex Ledger moves on up at Spotify with Global Head of Payments role at digital music giant Spotify
Appointments
Lex Ledger moves on up at Spotify with Global Head of Payments role at digital music giant Spotify
Appointments

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Appointments
Former Tesco Labs leader Jo Hickson exits H&M and takes on strategic initiatives role at Specsavers
Appointments
Former Tesco Labs leader Jo Hickson exits H&M and takes on strategic initiatives role at Specsavers
Appointments

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Appointments
Bittersweet update from Steve Larsen as he exits Packsize for automation engineering role at Walmart
Appointments
Bittersweet update from Steve Larsen as he exits Packsize for automation engineering role at Walmart
Appointments

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Appointments
Former Starbucks exec Rob McGeown takes on Head of Technology UK role at The Wendy's Company
Appointments
Former Starbucks exec Rob McGeown takes on Head of Technology UK role at The Wendy's Company
Appointments

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Appointments
Starbucks founder Howard Schultz added to on demand delivery firm Gopuff’s board of directors
Appointments
Starbucks founder Howard Schultz added to on demand delivery firm Gopuff’s board of directors
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Appointments

TRENDING: FUNDING NEWS

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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
AI powered logistics and supply chain decision-making platform Loop bags $95m in Series C funding round
Funding news
AI powered logistics and supply chain decision-making platform Loop bags $95m in Series C funding round
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Funding news
Polish startup Replenit announces pre-seed funding round co-led by Movens Capital and Vastpoint
Funding news
Polish startup Replenit announces pre-seed funding round co-led by Movens Capital and Vastpoint
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Funding news
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