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OSY Group and SHARPAK agree partnership to apply coating technology on to packaging for soft fruits
OSY Group and SHARPAK agree partnership to apply coating technology on to packaging for soft fruits

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FoodTechStaff WriterJuly 29, 2025OSY Group, SHARPAK, Food waste, FoodTech, Green retail, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Fresh produce, Fruit, Coating technology, Food packaging, Packaging, SupermarketsComment
Self-service drinks technology firm Boxbar Tech adds Costa Express co-founder Scott Martin to its advisory board
Self-service drinks technology firm Boxbar Tech adds Costa Express co-founder Scott Martin to its advisory board

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AppointmentsStaff WriterJuly 29, 2025Boxbar Tech, Automation, Self-service technology, Appointments, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Scott Martin, Costa ExpressComment
Ocado Retail becomes first UK grocer to introduce packaging traceability at scale through Polytag tie up
Ocado Retail becomes first UK grocer to introduce packaging traceability at scale through Polytag tie up

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Green retailStaff WriterJuly 29, 2025Ocado Retail, Polytag, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Green retail, Recycling, Traceability, Online groceries, Grocery deliveryComment
Richard Surman announces Crew Clothing Company departure as he takes on Technical Director role at URBN
Richard Surman announces Crew Clothing Company departure as he takes on Technical Director role at URBN

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AppointmentsStaff WriterJuly 29, 2025Richard Surman, URBN, Appointments, Crew Clothing Company, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, DatitudeComment
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
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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
Retail Technology Show 2026
Apr 22
Apr 22, 2026 – Apr 23, 2026
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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
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
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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

TRENDING: AI

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Dairy Queen partners with Presto on voice AI technology roll-out following promising initial results
AI
Dairy Queen partners with Presto on voice AI technology roll-out following promising initial results
AI

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AI
UK government risks public backlash unless it can show who benefits from AI, IPPR report warns
AI
UK government risks public backlash unless it can show who benefits from AI, IPPR report warns
AI

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AI
Tesco agrees AI partnership with Adobe as it looks to be more responsive to shoppers' needs
AI
Tesco agrees AI partnership with Adobe as it looks to be more responsive to shoppers' needs
AI

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AI
Iceland Foods taps invent.ai platform for inventory and replenishment operations initiative
AI
Iceland Foods taps invent.ai platform for inventory and replenishment operations initiative
AI

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AI
Next seeks visionary technology leader for Head of AI and Data Science position within online business
AI
Next seeks visionary technology leader for Head of AI and Data Science position within online business
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AI
Frasers Group's fashion and lifestyle brand Frasers launches AI powered online shopping assistant
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Frasers Group's fashion and lifestyle brand Frasers launches AI powered online shopping assistant
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AI

TRENDING: AUTOMATION

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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
Exotec teams with KDS to automate new 760,000 sq ft fulfilment centre in Savannah, Georgia
Automation
Exotec teams with KDS to automate new 760,000 sq ft fulfilment centre in Savannah, Georgia
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Automation
Here's why Ocado is the most valuable technology play in grocery, retail and logistics right now
Automation
Here's why Ocado is the most valuable technology play in grocery, retail and logistics right now
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Automation

TRENDING: RTS 2026

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All eyes on RTS 2026 and London ExCel: RTIH rounds up this week's biggest retail technology stories
RTS 2026
All eyes on RTS 2026 and London ExCel: RTIH rounds up this week's biggest retail technology stories
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RTS 2026
Fantastic five: you won't want to miss these things at Retail Technology Show 2026 in London next week
RTS 2026
Fantastic five: you won't want to miss these things at Retail Technology Show 2026 in London next week
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RTS 2026
SOLUM shakes hands on new grocery retail partnership with food waste technology specialist Gander
RTS 2026
SOLUM shakes hands on new grocery retail partnership with food waste technology specialist Gander
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RTS 2026
UK shoppers want experiential perks that extend beyond discounts, Retail Technology Show research finds
RTS 2026
UK shoppers want experiential perks that extend beyond discounts, Retail Technology Show research finds
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RTS 2026
SAI Group to unveil SAI One during Retail Technology Show 2026 at London Excel next week
RTS 2026
SAI Group to unveil SAI One during Retail Technology Show 2026 at London Excel next week
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RTS 2026
Tenth time at Retail Technology Show for London bound marketing tech and digital signage firm Scala
RTS 2026
Tenth time at Retail Technology Show for London bound marketing tech and digital signage firm Scala
RTS 2026

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RTS 2026

TRENDING: RTIH INNOVATION AWARDS

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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
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

TRENDING: RETAIL MEDIA

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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
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
THG Ingenuity opens up Gift With Purchase retail media solution to external brand partners
Retail media
THG Ingenuity opens up Gift With Purchase retail media solution to external brand partners
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Retail media
Retail media technology firm Zitcha taps former Meta Australia exec Phil Bonanno for APAC role
Retail media
Retail media technology firm Zitcha taps former Meta Australia exec Phil Bonanno for APAC role
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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
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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
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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
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RFID

TRENDING: STORES

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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
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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
Marvellous March for AI and computer vision technology powered autonomous stores specialist Zippin
Stores
Marvellous March for AI and computer vision technology powered autonomous stores specialist Zippin
Stores

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Stores
Lidl GB stumps up £600m to strengthen store network with 50+ locations planned
Stores
Lidl GB stumps up £600m to strengthen store network with 50+ locations planned
Stores

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Stores
Inter Miami's newly opened Nu Stadium features AiFi technology powered checkout-free stores
Stores
Inter Miami's newly opened Nu Stadium features AiFi technology powered checkout-free stores
Stores

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Stores
Luxury jeweller Austen & Blake preps reopening of Sheffield Meadowhall store
Stores
Luxury jeweller Austen & Blake preps reopening of Sheffield Meadowhall store
Stores

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Stores

TRENDING: ROBOTS & DRONES

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DoorDash and Wing expand on demand food delivery by drone partnership to Metro Atlanta
Drones
DoorDash and Wing expand on demand food delivery by drone partnership to Metro Atlanta
Drones

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Drones
Uber Eats and Starship delivery robots arrive in Sheffield following roll-out in Leeds last year
Robots
Uber Eats and Starship delivery robots arrive in Sheffield following roll-out in Leeds last year
Robots

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Robots
Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits deploys Corvus Robotics drone inventory system in USA
Drones
Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits deploys Corvus Robotics drone inventory system in USA
Drones

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Drones
Zalando preps roll-out of 50 AI powered Nomagic robots across European fulfilment centres
Robots
Zalando preps roll-out of 50 AI powered Nomagic robots across European fulfilment centres
Robots

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Robots
Starship Technologies' Lisa Johnson takes on Robotics Advisory Group adviser role
Robots
Starship Technologies' Lisa Johnson takes on Robotics Advisory Group adviser role
Robots

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Robots
Grubhub scores a drone food delivery first in New Jersey as it kicks off three month pilot
Drones
Grubhub scores a drone food delivery first in New Jersey as it kicks off three month pilot
Drones

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Drones

TRENDING: ESLs

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Grocery retailer INTERSPAR rolls out Vusion electronic shelf labels across stores in Austria
ESLs
Grocery retailer INTERSPAR rolls out Vusion electronic shelf labels across stores in Austria
ESLs

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ESLs
United Food and Commercial Workers International Union slams Walmart's big ESLs move
ESLs
United Food and Commercial Workers International Union slams Walmart's big ESLs move
ESLs

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ESLs
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
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