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Argos plugs launch of new A-List premium range with creator campaign set in fictional art gallery Arghaüs
Argos plugs launch of new A-List premium range with creator campaign set in fictional art gallery Arghaüs

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Social mediaStaff WriterAugust 5, 2025Argos, Social media, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Creators, Billion Dollar BoyComment
Augmodo raises $37.5 million Series A as it looks to accelerate bringing spatial AI to retail sector
Augmodo raises $37.5 million Series A as it looks to accelerate bringing spatial AI to retail sector

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Funding newsStaff WriterAugust 5, 2025Augmodo, Spatial AI, AI, Funding news, Funding rounds, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Stores, Employees, TQ VenturesComment
Vinted and Royal Mail expand tie up enabling collection and sending of orders from lockers and Parcelshops
Vinted and Royal Mail expand tie up enabling collection and sending of orders from lockers and Parcelshops

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PUDUStaff WriterAugust 5, 2025Vinted, Royal Mail, Parcel lockers, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, PUDOComment
RTIH’s Secret Shopper: London’s Oxford Street gets a retail reset as big hitter Ikea arrives and old fave HMV returns
RTIH’s Secret Shopper: London’s Oxford Street gets a retail reset as big hitter Ikea arrives and old fave HMV returns

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Secret shopperStaff WriterAugust 5, 2025Oxford Street London, London, Stores, Ikea, HMV, RTIH secret shopper, Physical retail, PrimarkComment
Sustainability, AI and autonomous store firsts: RTIH presents July's coolest retail technology plays
Sustainability, AI and autonomous store firsts: RTIH presents July's coolest retail technology plays

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Retail innovationStaff WriterAugust 5, 2025July 2025, Retail technology, Retail innovation, AI, Automation, Supply chain, Stores, Online retail, Omnichannel retail, Future of retailComment
Many UK consumers likely to reduce or stop shopping online due to cyberattack concerns, GlobalData
Many UK consumers likely to reduce or stop shopping online due to cyberattack concerns, GlobalData

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Cyber securityStaff WriterAugust 5, 2025Cyber security, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, GlobalData, Online retail, Security, Research, Cyber attacks, PaymentsComment
The Very Group veteran Bilal Miah reflects on key experiences and people after 15 year run at online retailer
The Very Group veteran Bilal Miah reflects on key experiences and people after 15 year run at online retailer

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On the moveStaff WriterAugust 5, 2025Bilal Miah, The Very Group, Online retail, On the move, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
What if vending machines could think? The bold future of retail is smarter than you imagine
What if vending machines could think? The bold future of retail is smarter than you imagine

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Vending machinesStaff WriterAugust 5, 2025Vending machines, Automation, AI, Payments, Future of retailComment
Former Everseen, Fujitsu and Flooid executive Tony Iovino joins Trigo as VP Sales - North America
Former Everseen, Fujitsu and Flooid executive Tony Iovino joins Trigo as VP Sales - North America

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AppointmentsStaff WriterAugust 5, 2025Appointments, Trigo, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Tony Iovino, North America, Autonomous stores, AI, US retail, StoresComment
Walmart doubles down on GenAI as retail giant builds breakthrough technology to shape future of retail
Walmart doubles down on GenAI as retail giant builds breakthrough technology to shape future of retail

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AIStaff WriterAugust 4, 2025Walmart, AI, GenAI, Cursor, Agentic AI, Walmart Global Tech, Startups, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, SparkcubateComment
Attabotics CEO Scott Gravelle opens up on going bankrupt: the biggest retail technology stories from July
Attabotics CEO Scott Gravelle opens up on going bankrupt: the biggest retail technology stories from July

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Retail technologyStaff WriterAugust 4, 2025Retail technology, Stores, Funding news, Omnichannel retail, Online retail, Payments, Supply chain, July 2025, Retail innovationComment
Debenhams Group launches AI Skills Academy with workforce development platform Multiverse
Debenhams Group launches AI Skills Academy with workforce development platform Multiverse

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AIStaff WriterAugust 4, 2025Debenhams Group, Multiverse, Peak, Amazon Web Services, Peak AI, Online retail, Training, Learning, Workforce development, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Nike announces launch of homegrown cloud-based iOS native Point of Sale system across stores
Nike announces launch of homegrown cloud-based iOS native Point of Sale system across stores

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PoSStaff WriterAugust 4, 2025Nike, PoS, PoS systems, Stores, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Bettina Donmez completes five year journey with Puma Group and prepares to step into a new chapter this autumn
Bettina Donmez completes five year journey with Puma Group and prepares to step into a new chapter this autumn

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On the moveStaff WriterAugust 4, 2025Bettina Donmez, Puma Group, On the move, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, E-commerce technology, DTC, AIComment
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
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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
AI

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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
Automation

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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
Automation

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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
RTS 2026

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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
RTIH Awards

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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
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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