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Body worn cameras and retail media networks: last week’s biggest retail technology plays at a glance
Body worn cameras and retail media networks: last week’s biggest retail technology plays at a glance

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Retail technologyStaff WriterAugust 3, 2025Retail technology, Stores, Online retail, Omnichannel retail, Payments, Supply chain, Automation, AIComment
Ikea lands in York and Ocado goes down memory lane: our most read retail technology articles from last week
Ikea lands in York and Ocado goes down memory lane: our most read retail technology articles from last week

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Retail technologyStaff WriterAugust 3, 2025Retail technology, Stores, Omnichannel retail, Online retail, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, AI, Automation, Funding newsComment
Puma Group announces hire of Andreas Hubert as Chief Operating Officer with focus including IT and logistics
Puma Group announces hire of Andreas Hubert as Chief Operating Officer with focus including IT and logistics

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AppointmentsStaff WriterAugust 1, 2025Puma Group, Andreas Hubert, COOs, CIOs, adidas, Sitoo, Unified commerce, Stores, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
As Starbucks bins 'overly transactional' grab and go stores, Luckin Coffee in China doubles down on them
As Starbucks bins 'overly transactional' grab and go stores, Luckin Coffee in China doubles down on them

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Mobile retailStaff WriterAugust 1, 2025Starbucks, Fiscal Solutions, Luckin Coffee, China, Coffee, Stores, Mobile retail, US retail, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Retail technologyComment
Latvian biometric startup Handwave announces $4.2 million seed funding round led by Practica Capital
Latvian biometric startup Handwave announces $4.2 million seed funding round led by Practica Capital

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Funding newsStaff WriterAugust 1, 2025Handwave, Startups, Funding news, Funding rounds, Biometrics, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Payments, StoresComment
Ikea thinks small and Tally hits Homebase: RTIH brings you this week's biggest retail technology stories
Ikea thinks small and Tally hits Homebase: RTIH brings you this week's biggest retail technology stories

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Retail technologyStaff WriterAugust 1, 2025Retail technology, Omnichannel retail, Stores, Online retail, Payments, Supply chain, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Automation, AI, Green retailComment
Ann Summers trials body worn cameras amid challenging rise in antisocial behaviour and theft in stores
Ann Summers trials body worn cameras amid challenging rise in antisocial behaviour and theft in stores

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Retail securityStaff WriterAugust 1, 2025Ann Summers, Body worn cameras, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Stores, Retail crime, Retail security, Reveal Media, HALOS, Bodycams, EmployeesComment
Global-e acquires AI technology specialist ReturnGo with focus on boosting post-purchase experience
Global-e acquires AI technology specialist ReturnGo with focus on boosting post-purchase experience

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AcquisitionsStaff WriterAugust 1, 2025Global-e, Acquisitions, ReturnGo, Post purchase experiences, DTC, E-commerce, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, AI, Returns, Online returns, AutomationComment
Retail technology innovation of the week: Vista creates holistic McD's restaurant environment for training
Retail technology innovation of the week: Vista creates holistic McD's restaurant environment for training

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Retail innovationStaff WriterAugust 1, 2025Vista Technology Support, 3D Cloud, Retail technology innovation of the week, McDonald's, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Training, Retail innovation, Retail technologyComment
Nadia Younis steps into new Senior Director of Store Development role at UK supermarket chain Asda
Nadia Younis steps into new Senior Director of Store Development role at UK supermarket chain Asda

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AppointmentsStaff WriterAugust 1, 2025Nadia Younis, Stores, Asda, Appointments, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Rob BarnesComment
How targeted online ads can deliver faster business growth
How targeted online ads can deliver faster business growth

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MarketingStaff WriterAugust 1, 2025Online ads, Online retail, Advertising, Digital advertising, Data, Targeted ads, PPC agencies, London, MarketingComment
PizzaForno starts roll out of 24/7 pizza vending machines at Southern California college campuses
PizzaForno starts roll out of 24/7 pizza vending machines at Southern California college campuses

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AutomationStaff WriterAugust 1, 2025Pizzas, Students, PizzaForno, US retail, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Colleges, Automation, Vending machinesComment
Quadient announces expansion of UK presence as it inks parcel lockers deal with Shell Service Stations
Quadient announces expansion of UK presence as it inks parcel lockers deal with Shell Service Stations

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Parcel lockersStaff WriterAugust 1, 2025Quadient, Parcel Pending by Quadient, Shell Service Stations, Parcel lockers, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Last mile deliveryComment
Warehouse robotics firm Exotec boosts global presence with demo centres and office expansion
Warehouse robotics firm Exotec boosts global presence with demo centres and office expansion

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AutomationStaff WriterAugust 1, 2025Exotec, Warehouse automation, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, RoboticsComment
Robots vs seagulls and the past vs the present: here are this week's coolest retail technology plays
Robots vs seagulls and the past vs the present: here are this week's coolest retail technology plays

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Retail innovationStaff WriterAugust 1, 2025Retail innovation, Retail technology, Omnichannel retail, Stores, Online retail, Payments, Supply chain, Automation, AIComment
Next has that winning feeling as Lionesses roar online: presenting the retail technology week in numbers
Next has that winning feeling as Lionesses roar online: presenting the retail technology week in numbers

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Retail trendsStaff WriterAugust 1, 2025Retail technology, Retail trends, Funding news, Omnichannel retail, Supply chain, Stores, PaymentsComment
AI powered consumer research platform Knit nabs $16.1m Series A co-led by Ashton Kutcher’s Sound Ventures
AI powered consumer research platform Knit nabs $16.1m Series A co-led by Ashton Kutcher’s Sound Ventures

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Funding newsStaff WriterAugust 1, 2025Knit, AI, Consumer research, Funding news, Funding rounds, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
The 60-second advantage: compressing every retail service loop with two-way radios
The 60-second advantage: compressing every retail service loop with two-way radios

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Omnichannel retailStaff WriterAugust 1, 2025Cobra Electronics, Two way radios, E-commerce, Omnichannel retail, Stores, BOPISComment
Check out these top online slot trends in 2025
Check out these top online slot trends in 2025

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GamingStaff WriterAugust 1, 2025Online slots, Gaming, E-commerce, Smartphones, Online casinos, Streaming servicesComment
Ocado migrates from legacy technology platform to OSP built for future of online grocery shopping
Ocado migrates from legacy technology platform to OSP built for future of online grocery shopping

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Grocery retailStaff WriterJuly 31, 2025Ocado, Ocado Smart Platform, AI, Automation, Grocery retail, Online groceries, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, RoboticsComment
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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
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
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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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
AI

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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
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
AI

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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
Automation

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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
Automation

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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
Automation

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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
Automation

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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
RTS 2026

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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
RTS 2026

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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
RTIH Awards

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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
RTIH 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
RTIH Awards

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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
RTIH Awards

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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
Retail media

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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
Retail media

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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
Retail media

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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
Retail media

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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
Green retail

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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
Green retail

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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
Green retail

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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
Green retail

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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
Green retail

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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
Green retail

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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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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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