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Brian Peters exits Shopify to join PayPal as Vice President of Strategic Partnership Innovations
Brian Peters exits Shopify to join PayPal as Vice President of Strategic Partnership Innovations

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AppointmentsStaff WriterJuly 29, 2025Brian Peters, Payments, Shopify, PayPal, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, AppointmentsComment
VTEX: friction in online groceries experience stops brands from capturing loyalty and long-term spend
VTEX: friction in online groceries experience stops brands from capturing loyalty and long-term spend

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Online groceriesStaff WriterJuly 29, 2025VTEX, Research, Unified commerce, Online groceries, Grocery delivery, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Stores, PersonalisationComment
American QSR brand Bojangles expands Spanish language ordering across platforms including AI solution
American QSR brand Bojangles expands Spanish language ordering across platforms including AI solution

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InclusionStaff WriterJuly 29, 2025Bojangles, AI, Fast food, Restaurants, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Inclusive retail, CXComment
Trigo promises instant results as company's loss prevention AI solution goes live on Microsoft Azure Marketplace
Trigo promises instant results as company's loss prevention AI solution goes live on Microsoft Azure Marketplace

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AIStaff WriterJuly 29, 2025Trigo, Loss prevention, AI, Microsoft Azure Marketplace, Velon, Michael Gabay, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, CCTVComment
Business radio is the retail sector's quiet super power, says industry leader Cobra Electronics
Business radio is the retail sector's quiet super power, says industry leader Cobra Electronics

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Voice comms techStaff WriterJuly 29, 2025Voice communications technology, Stores, Business radio, Cobra Electronics, EmployeesComment
Be.EV installs two ultra-rapid charging bays at Blackburn site featuring Tesco Express store
Be.EV installs two ultra-rapid charging bays at Blackburn site featuring Tesco Express store

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Electric vehiclesStaff WriterJuly 29, 2025Be.EV, EVs, Green retail, Tesco Express, sustainability, Electric vehicles, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
In Milan, lawyers from Interpol Lawyer China discuss how technology is changing extradition
In Milan, lawyers from Interpol Lawyer China discuss how technology is changing extradition

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EventsStaff WriterJuly 29, 2025Milan, China, Lawyers, Technology, Events, Italy, AI, Automation, BiometricsComment
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
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2026 EVENTS

Featured
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
Retail media

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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
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
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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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