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Carrefour wraps roll-out of AI assistant powered by Gemini across eight countries and 125,00 employees
Carrefour wraps roll-out of AI assistant powered by Gemini across eight countries and 125,00 employees

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AIStaff WriterAugust 4, 2025Carrefour, AI, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, AI.Carrefour, Stores, EmployeesComment
Sheila Hooper departs Kingfisher Group to take on Loyalty Operations Lead role at John Lewis & Partners
Sheila Hooper departs Kingfisher Group to take on Loyalty Operations Lead role at John Lewis & Partners

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AppointmentsStaff WriterAugust 4, 2025Sheila Hooper, John Lewis & Partners, Kingfisher, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Waitrose, Reward, Loyalty, AppointmentsComment
Happy 30th: Milestone for Lowes.com as digital shelf now viewed as the heartbeat of modern retail
Happy 30th: Milestone for Lowes.com as digital shelf now viewed as the heartbeat of modern retail

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Online retailStaff WriterAugust 4, 2025Lowe's, Lowes.com, Online retail, Digital retail, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, E-commerceComment
Former Sensei exec Miguel Murta Cardoso announces launch of Just Around The Corner autonomous stores
Former Sensei exec Miguel Murta Cardoso announces launch of Just Around The Corner autonomous stores

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StartupsStaff WriterAugust 4, 2025Miguel Murta Cardoso, Just Around The Corner, Startups, Autonomous stores, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, SenseiComment
Peter Robinson leaves Primark and talks 'tough and rewarding in equal measure' digital transformation journey
Peter Robinson leaves Primark and talks 'tough and rewarding in equal measure' digital transformation journey

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On the moveStaff WriterAugust 4, 2025Peter Robinson, Primark, On the move, Stores, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Digital transformation, Omnichannel retail, PoS, Click and CollectComment
Technology veteran Jurgen Leijdekker joins e-commerce delivery and experience management firm nShift as CEO 
Technology veteran Jurgen Leijdekker joins e-commerce delivery and experience management firm nShift as CEO 

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AppointmentsStaff WriterAugust 4, 2025nShift, Appointments, E-commerce, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Jurgen Leijdekker, CEOsComment
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
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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

Featured
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
AI

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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
AI

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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
AI

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AI
The Home Depot launches customer service AI voice agent phone system with Google Cloud
AI
The Home Depot launches customer service AI voice agent phone system with Google Cloud
AI

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AI
Colombian brand Soreil Lingerie goes live with Brarista full AI powered fitting chatbot and mini chatbot
AI
Colombian brand Soreil Lingerie goes live with Brarista full AI powered fitting chatbot and mini chatbot
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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 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
RTS 2026

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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
RTS 2026

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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
Retail Technology Show 2026 conference review: Ryan den Rooijen talks real-world AI applications at Currys
RTS 2026
Retail Technology Show 2026 conference review: Ryan den Rooijen talks real-world AI applications at Currys
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RTS 2026
RTS 2026 review: Matalan CRO and COO talk Toshiba technology powered stores transformation push
RTS 2026
RTS 2026 review: Matalan CRO and COO talk Toshiba technology powered stores transformation push
RTS 2026

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RTS 2026

TRENDING: RTIH INNOVATION AWARDS

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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
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

TRENDING: RETAIL MEDIA

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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
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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
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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
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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

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
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
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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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
Stores

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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
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
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Stores

TRENDING: APPOINTMENTS

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Kyla Robinson says thanks to Spanx as she exits and takes on CTTO position at Bed Bath & Beyond
Appointments
Kyla Robinson says thanks to Spanx as she exits and takes on CTTO position at Bed Bath & Beyond
Appointments

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Appointments
Lex Ledger moves on up at Spotify with Global Head of Payments role at digital music giant Spotify
Appointments
Lex Ledger moves on up at Spotify with Global Head of Payments role at digital music giant Spotify
Appointments

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Appointments
Former Tesco Labs leader Jo Hickson exits H&M and takes on strategic initiatives role at Specsavers
Appointments
Former Tesco Labs leader Jo Hickson exits H&M and takes on strategic initiatives role at Specsavers
Appointments

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Appointments
Bittersweet update from Steve Larsen as he exits Packsize for automation engineering role at Walmart
Appointments
Bittersweet update from Steve Larsen as he exits Packsize for automation engineering role at Walmart
Appointments

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Appointments
Former Starbucks exec Rob McGeown takes on Head of Technology UK role at The Wendy's Company
Appointments
Former Starbucks exec Rob McGeown takes on Head of Technology UK role at The Wendy's Company
Appointments

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Appointments
Starbucks founder Howard Schultz added to on demand delivery firm Gopuff’s board of directors
Appointments
Starbucks founder Howard Schultz added to on demand delivery firm Gopuff’s board of directors
Appointments

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Appointments

TRENDING: ESLs

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UK health and beauty retailer Superdrug updates on Hanshow powered digital store roll-out
ESLs
UK health and beauty retailer Superdrug updates on Hanshow powered digital store roll-out
ESLs

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ESLs
Pricer and JRTech Solutions ink digital store transformation deal with Canadian grocery retailer Sobeys
ESLs
Pricer and JRTech Solutions ink digital store transformation deal with Canadian grocery retailer Sobeys
ESLs

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ESLs
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
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