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Debbie Tarry takes on Chief Technology Officer role at optical and audiology retailer Specsavers
Debbie Tarry takes on Chief Technology Officer role at optical and audiology retailer Specsavers

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AppointmentsStaff WriterAugust 4, 2025Debbie Tarry, CTO, Costa Coffee, Stores, Appointments, Chief Technology Officer, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, SpecsaversComment
Pizza brand Papa Johns brings in David Rose as Senior Director, Global MarTech, AI and Innovation
Pizza brand Papa Johns brings in David Rose as Senior Director, Global MarTech, AI and Innovation

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AppointmentsStaff WriterAugust 4, 2025Papa Johns, Starbucks, David Rose, Appointments, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Luckin Coffee, Mobile retailComment
Former Trigo boss Michael Gabay's new AI powered venture Velon reports early adopters and key hires
Former Trigo boss Michael Gabay's new AI powered venture Velon reports early adopters and key hires

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StartupsStaff WriterAugust 4, 2025Velon, Trigo, Michael Gabay, AI, Startups, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Ocado Group installs automation and AI systems to boost Auchan Retail e-commerce operation
Ocado Group installs automation and AI systems to boost Auchan Retail e-commerce operation

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AutomationStaff WriterAugust 4, 2025Auchan Retail, Ocado Group, Automation, AI, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, AI and automation, E-commerce, Robotics, DCs, Auchan Polska, OcadoComment
Supply chain specialist Adam Scholes bids farewell to Asos after ten Black Fridays and one pandemic
Supply chain specialist Adam Scholes bids farewell to Asos after ten Black Fridays and one pandemic

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On the moveStaff WriterAugust 4, 2025Asos, Adam Scholes, Online retail, Supply chain, On the move, DHL, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Topshop, Black Friday, COVID-19Comment
Former Uber executive Vivin Ramamurthy steps into role of General Manager - Global Payments and FS at eBay
Former Uber executive Vivin Ramamurthy steps into role of General Manager - Global Payments and FS at eBay

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AppointmentsStaff WriterAugust 4, 2025Vivin Ramamurthy, eBay, Payments, Appointments, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, E-commerceComment
Online therapy credibility: how BetterHelp established trust in digital mental health care
Online therapy credibility: how BetterHelp established trust in digital mental health care

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Health and wellbeingStaff WriterAugust 4, 2025BetterHelp, Health and wellbeing, Mental health, Online therapy, HealthComment
Evolution of iGaming: why you need to scale smart, not fast
Evolution of iGaming: why you need to scale smart, not fast

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iGamingStaff WriterAugust 4, 2025iGaming, Online casinos, E-commerceComment
What features define a reliable virtual office in the UK?
What features define a reliable virtual office in the UK?

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Remote workingStaff WriterAugust 3, 2025UK, Offices, Virtual offices, Remote working, StartupsComment
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
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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
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
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

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
AI
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
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
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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
Stores

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

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Stores
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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