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The MACH Alliance announces overhaul of leadership model to guide enterprise AI architecture evolution
The MACH Alliance announces overhaul of leadership model to guide enterprise AI architecture evolution

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AIStaff WriterAugust 5, 2025MACH Alliance, MACH principles, VTEX, AI, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
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
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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

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Diesel owner OTB Group and Google Cloud partner on AI powered personalised shopping experiences
AI
Diesel owner OTB Group and Google Cloud partner on AI powered personalised shopping experiences
AI

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AI
Alibaba overhauls CoCreate Pitch startup competition for 2026 with a focus on AI innovation
AI
Alibaba overhauls CoCreate Pitch startup competition for 2026 with a focus on AI innovation
AI

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AI
Sopra Steria research flags the rise of agentic commerce within European online retail space
AI
Sopra Steria research flags the rise of agentic commerce within European online retail space
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AI
Woolworths, Coles and other Aussie retailers take AI search fight to Amazon, Jaywing analysis shows
AI
Woolworths, Coles and other Aussie retailers take AI search fight to Amazon, Jaywing analysis shows
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AI
Rithum research: Gen Z shoppers act on AI recommendations without third party verification
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Rithum research: Gen Z shoppers act on AI recommendations without third party verification
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AI
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
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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
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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 hits London ExCeL in April and delivers event's biggest ever innovation showcase
RTS 2026
Retail Technology Show hits London ExCeL in April and delivers event's biggest ever innovation showcase
RTS 2026

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RTS 2026
RTS 2026 conference review: agentic commerce changing the rules of the game amid retailer transformations
RTS 2026
RTS 2026 conference review: agentic commerce changing the rules of the game amid retailer transformations
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RTS 2026
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
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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
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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
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RTS 2026

TRENDING: RTIH INNOVATION AWARDS

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The Retail Tea Break podcast host Melissa Moore joins 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards judging panel
RTIH Awards
The Retail Tea Break podcast host Melissa Moore joins 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards judging panel
RTIH Awards

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RTIH Awards
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

TRENDING: RETAIL MEDIA

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US grocery retailer Stater Bros. Markets connects with In-Store Marketplace for in-store retail media launch 
Retail media
US grocery retailer Stater Bros. Markets connects with In-Store Marketplace for in-store retail media launch 
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Retail media
Kevel, Dollar General, and The Trade Desk tie up lays claim to first of its kind retail media solution
Retail media
Kevel, Dollar General, and The Trade Desk tie up lays claim to first of its kind retail media solution
Retail media

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Retail media
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

TRENDING: RFID

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JD Sports Fashion's Dan McGrath: many retailers are looking at RFID technology through the wrongs lens
RFID
JD Sports Fashion's Dan McGrath: many retailers are looking at RFID technology through the wrongs lens
RFID

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RFID
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
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RFID

TRENDING: STORES

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Self-scanning solution Lidl & Go now available in seven UK stores following friends and family pilot
Stores
Self-scanning solution Lidl & Go now available in seven UK stores following friends and family pilot
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Stores
East of England Co-op reflects on 2025 including first fully cashless store launch at Ipswich train station
Stores
East of England Co-op reflects on 2025 including first fully cashless store launch at Ipswich train station
Stores

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Stores
Virgin Media O2 opens doors to new 1,900 sqft experiential store located at Liverpool ONE shopping centre
Stores
Virgin Media O2 opens doors to new 1,900 sqft experiential store located at Liverpool ONE shopping centre
Stores

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Stores
Ikea China announces expansion in eastern Beijing as retail giant opens doors to first small store
Stores
Ikea China announces expansion in eastern Beijing as retail giant opens doors to first small store
Stores

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Stores
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

TRENDING: APPOINTMENTS

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McDonald's veteran Will Mason takes on Senior Vice President, Analytics and Insights role at Dairy Queen
Appointments
McDonald's veteran Will Mason takes on Senior Vice President, Analytics and Insights role at Dairy Queen
Appointments

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Appointments
Signicat brings in Emma Bauer as Global Chief Product Officer to scale cross-border identity platform
Appointments
Signicat brings in Emma Bauer as Global Chief Product Officer to scale cross-border identity platform
Appointments

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Appointments
X (formerly Twitter) veteran Greg Owens joins Pinterest as Vice President of International
Appointments
X (formerly Twitter) veteran Greg Owens joins Pinterest as Vice President of International
Appointments

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Appointments
QSR operations veteran Rob Honey takes of Head of Technology - Canada role at The Wendy's Company
Appointments
QSR operations veteran Rob Honey takes of Head of Technology - Canada role at The Wendy's Company
Appointments

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Appointments
Former Boots UK and bp exec Iona Blake joins Marks and Spencer as Head of Security and Fraud
Appointments
Former Boots UK and bp exec Iona Blake joins Marks and Spencer as Head of Security and Fraud
Appointments

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Appointments
Mustafa Husain takes on SVP and Chief Information Officer role at fast food giant McDonald’s USA
Appointments
Mustafa Husain takes on SVP and Chief Information Officer role at fast food giant McDonald’s USA
Appointments

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Appointments

TRENDING: FUNDING NEWS

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Grocery technology startup Vori secures $22 million Series B for autonomous supermarkets push
Funding news
Grocery technology startup Vori secures $22 million Series B for autonomous supermarkets push
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Funding news
DTC platform ZyG announces blockbuster $60 million Series A funding round led by Accel
Funding news
DTC platform ZyG announces blockbuster $60 million Series A funding round led by Accel
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Funding news
Agentic commerce specialist ReFiBuy raises $13.6 million seed round led by NewRoad Capital Partners
Funding news
Agentic commerce specialist ReFiBuy raises $13.6 million seed round led by NewRoad Capital Partners
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Funding news
Agentic supply chains specialist Corvera lands £3 million in seed funding to scale its platform
Funding news
Agentic supply chains specialist Corvera lands £3 million in seed funding to scale its platform
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Funding news
MarTech firm Hightouch bags $2.75 billion valuation as it secures $150 million in Series D funding
Funding news
MarTech firm Hightouch bags $2.75 billion valuation as it secures $150 million in Series D funding
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Funding news
Shopify Plus agency Swanky pulls in £7.6 million from YFM to support next phase of growth
Funding news
Shopify Plus agency Swanky pulls in £7.6 million from YFM to support next phase of growth
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