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Footasylum hails 'game changer' for store teams as it goes live with Zipline retail operations platform
Footasylum hails 'game changer' for store teams as it goes live with Zipline retail operations platform

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StoresStaff WriterJuly 29, 2025Footasylum, NewStore, Zipline, Stores, Endless Aisle Live, Shannon Osman, Retail operations platforms, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Aldi, M&S, National Lottery and McDonalds among biggest winners of shopper attention during past three festive seasons
Aldi, M&S, National Lottery and McDonalds among biggest winners of shopper attention during past three festive seasons

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ChristmasStaff WriterJuly 29, 2025Aldi, The National Lottery, McDonald's, M&S, John Lewis, Christmas, Christmas ads, Lumen Research, TVision, TV, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
HALOS research: Americans believe body cameras can help as retailers face surge in customer incivility and retail crime
HALOS research: Americans believe body cameras can help as retailers face surge in customer incivility and retail crime

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SecurityStaff WriterJuly 29, 2025H&M, HALOS, Research, Retail crime, Stores, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Body cameras, Bodycams, Employees, US retailComment
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
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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
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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
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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
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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 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
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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
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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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