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REWE Group delivery service in Berlin enters electric age with launch of new Mercedes-Benz eSprinters
REWE Group delivery service in Berlin enters electric age with launch of new Mercedes-Benz eSprinters

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Green retailStaff WriterAugust 6, 2025REWE Group, EVs, Electric vehicles, Green retail, Online delivery, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Mercedes-BenzComment
RTIH AI in Retail Awards 2025 alert: deadline for submissions extended through to Friday, 5th December
RTIH AI in Retail Awards 2025 alert: deadline for submissions extended through to Friday, 5th December

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RTIH AI in Retail AwardsStaff WriterAugust 6, 2025RTIH AI in Retail Awards, AI, Retail innovation, Retail technologyComment
As Ocado turns 25 Chief Product Officer James Gralton takes a trip down memory lane including automation and AI
As Ocado turns 25 Chief Product Officer James Gralton takes a trip down memory lane including automation and AI

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AIStaff WriterAugust 6, 2025Ocado, Automation, Online groceries, James Gralton, AI, Grocery delivery, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, CFCsComment
Ikea set to open new location in Norwich, the second of three small stores with third planned for Chester
Ikea set to open new location in Norwich, the second of three small stores with third planned for Chester

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StoresStaff WriterAugust 6, 2025Ikea, Norwich, Stores, Omnichannel retail, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, ChesterComment
Check out how Blake Resnick is redefining public safety with American made drones
Check out how Blake Resnick is redefining public safety with American made drones

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DronesStaff WriterAugust 6, 2025Blake Resnick, Drones, BRINC DronesComment
Americas Cardroom: an indepth look at how the company is embracing AI in online poker
Americas Cardroom: an indepth look at how the company is embracing AI in online poker

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AIStaff WriterAugust 6, 2025AI, Online poker, Poker, Gambling, E-commerce, Americas CardroomComment
AllSaints launches Google Workspace AI tools for global office teams alongside training programme
AllSaints launches Google Workspace AI tools for global office teams alongside training programme

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AIStaff WriterAugust 5, 2025AllSaints, AI, Data, Debenhams Group, Multiverse, Training, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Learning, Google Workspace, Cambridge SparkComment
Alex Francis in Deliveroo departure for Director of Omnichannel Operations role at Burger King UK
Alex Francis in Deliveroo departure for Director of Omnichannel Operations role at Burger King UK

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AppointmentsStaff WriterAugust 5, 2025Alex Francis, Burger King UK, Deliveroo, Omnichannel retail, Stores, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, AppointmentsComment
Sainsbury's announces change at the top as Mark Given becomes Chief Technology, Marketing and Data Officer
Sainsbury's announces change at the top as Mark Given becomes Chief Technology, Marketing and Data Officer

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AppointmentsStaff WriterAugust 5, 2025Sainsbury's, Appointments, Mark Given, Rob Barnes, Green retail, AI, Retail technology, Tracey ClementsComment
Danny Dyer and Deliveroo call on Brits to embrace their inner tosser with launch of app's Freshness Promise
Danny Dyer and Deliveroo call on Brits to embrace their inner tosser with launch of app's Freshness Promise

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Grocery deliveryStaff WriterAugust 5, 2025Danny Dyer, Grocery delivery, On demand delivery, Rapid delivery, Deliveroo, UK retail, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
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
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2026 EVENTS

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2026 RTIH Innovation Awards
Mar 9
Mar 9, 2026 – Oct 15, 2026
2026 RTIH Innovation Awards
Mar 9, 2026 – Oct 15, 2026
Mar 9, 2026 – Oct 15, 2026
Merchant Transact 360
Mar 25
Mar 25, 2026 – Mar 26, 2026
Merchant Transact 360
Mar 25, 2026 – Mar 26, 2026
Mar 25, 2026 – Mar 26, 2026
Retail Technology Show 2026
Apr 22
Apr 22, 2026 – Apr 23, 2026
Retail Technology Show 2026
Apr 22, 2026 – Apr 23, 2026
Apr 22, 2026 – Apr 23, 2026
ETIH EdTech Innovation Awards
Apr 27
Apr 27, 2026
ETIH EdTech Innovation Awards
Apr 27, 2026
Apr 27, 2026
Retail Technology Expo 2026
May 26
May 26, 2026 – May 27, 2026
Retail Technology Expo 2026
May 26, 2026 – May 27, 2026
May 26, 2026 – May 27, 2026
Shoptalk Europe 2026
Jun 9
Jun 9, 2026 – Jun 11, 2026
Shoptalk Europe 2026
Jun 9, 2026 – Jun 11, 2026
Jun 9, 2026 – Jun 11, 2026

TRENDING: AI

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SoundHound AI launch at MWC 2026 brings real-time agentic AI to the retail store sales floor
AI
SoundHound AI launch at MWC 2026 brings real-time agentic AI to the retail store sales floor
AI

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AI
Shark Beauty and LOOKFANTASTIC bring live social commerce to AI driven shoppable catwalk
AI
Shark Beauty and LOOKFANTASTIC bring live social commerce to AI driven shoppable catwalk
AI

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AI
Clarins enlists Silicon Valley startup IlluminateAI for launch of in-store personalised make-up service
AI
Clarins enlists Silicon Valley startup IlluminateAI for launch of in-store personalised make-up service
AI

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AI
AI makes move from pilots to transform grocery retail operations and consumer experiences in APAC
AI
AI makes move from pilots to transform grocery retail operations and consumer experiences in APAC
AI

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AI
Loblaw Companies connects with Google to give Canadians new way to shop via conversational AI
AI
Loblaw Companies connects with Google to give Canadians new way to shop via conversational AI
AI

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AI
Akeneo and Stripe shake hands on partnership that helps businesses prep for agentic commerce
AI
Akeneo and Stripe shake hands on partnership that helps businesses prep for agentic commerce
AI

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AI

TRENDING: AUTOMATION

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Amazon preps Integrations launch to self-install AutoStore systems beginning next year
Automation
Amazon preps Integrations launch to self-install AutoStore systems beginning next year
Automation

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Automation
REWE and Cimcorp automate fresh supply chain for Berlin supermarkets and stores
Automation
REWE and Cimcorp automate fresh supply chain for Berlin supermarkets and stores
Automation

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Automation
Kroger taps Corvus One for Cold Chain autonomous inventory system in live freezer ops
Automation
Kroger taps Corvus One for Cold Chain autonomous inventory system in live freezer ops
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Automation
Amazon pins grocery ambitions on Orbital platform as it announces major job cuts
Automation
Amazon pins grocery ambitions on Orbital platform as it announces major job cuts
Automation

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Automation
UK online retailer taps StrongPoint for AutoStore powered automated fulfilment centre
Automation
UK online retailer taps StrongPoint for AutoStore powered automated fulfilment centre
Automation

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Automation
Robotics firm Exotec expands partnership with Renault Group at warehouse in Germany
Automation
Robotics firm Exotec expands partnership with Renault Group at warehouse in Germany
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Automation

TRENDING: RTS 2026

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Holland & Barrett CFO Vineta Bajaj added to Retail Technology Show 2026 advisory board
RTS 2026
Holland & Barrett CFO Vineta Bajaj added to Retail Technology Show 2026 advisory board
RTS 2026

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RTS 2026
Retail Technology Show research: many shoppers directly impacted by cybercrime in past year
RTS 2026
Retail Technology Show research: many shoppers directly impacted by cybercrime in past year
RTS 2026

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RTS 2026
Dragon’s Den investor and retail veteran Touker Suleyman joins RTS 2026 speaker line-up
RTS 2026
Dragon’s Den investor and retail veteran Touker Suleyman joins RTS 2026 speaker line-up
RTS 2026

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RTS 2026
Retail Technology Show 2026 adds M&S Chairman Archie Norman to Headline Stage speakers list
RTS 2026
Retail Technology Show 2026 adds M&S Chairman Archie Norman to Headline Stage speakers list
RTS 2026

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RTS 2026
Retail Technology Show research flags payments problem for agentic shopping journeys
RTS 2026
Retail Technology Show research flags payments problem for agentic shopping journeys
RTS 2026

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RTS 2026
RTS 2026 conference speakers set to include Harrods, Frasers Group, and Currys
RTS 2026
RTS 2026 conference speakers set to include Harrods, Frasers Group, and Currys
RTS 2026

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RTS 2026

TRENDING: RTIH INNOVATION AWARDS

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2026 RTIH Innovation Awards go live in April, winners to be announced in October
RTIH Awards
2026 RTIH Innovation Awards go live in April, winners to be announced in October
RTIH Awards

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RTIH Awards
Hanshow bags Tech Vendor of the Year gong at 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards in London
RTIH Awards
Hanshow bags Tech Vendor of the Year gong at 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards in London
RTIH Awards

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RTIH Awards
VenHub Global dazzles as it lands Startup of the Year gong at 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards
RTIH Awards
VenHub Global dazzles as it lands Startup of the Year gong at 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards
RTIH Awards

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RTIH Awards
2025 RTIH Innovation Awards winners announced, including Tesco, White Stuff, Currys, and EE
RTIH Awards
2025 RTIH Innovation Awards winners announced, including Tesco, White Stuff, Currys, and EE
RTIH Awards

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RTIH Awards
2025 RTIH Innovation Awards winners to be announced this evening at event in Central London
RTIH Awards
2025 RTIH Innovation Awards winners to be announced this evening at event in Central London
RTIH Awards

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RTIH Awards
Google's Rashmita Redkar brings her expertise to 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards judging panel
RTIH Awards
Google's Rashmita Redkar brings her expertise to 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards judging panel
RTIH Awards

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RTIH Awards

TRENDING: RETAIL MEDIA

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GoWit and Publicis Media Middle East partnership to focus on retail media across MENA and Turkey
Retail media
GoWit and Publicis Media Middle East partnership to focus on retail media across MENA and Turkey
Retail media

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Retail media
THG Beauty Media and The Trade Desk lay claim to new retail media approach on open internet
Retail media
THG Beauty Media and The Trade Desk lay claim to new retail media approach on open internet
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Retail media
Former Amazon executive Tom Jeffrey takes on retail media opportunity at DIY retailer B&Q
Retail media
Former Amazon executive Tom Jeffrey takes on retail media opportunity at DIY retailer B&Q
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Retail media
In-store retail media platform specialist Grocery TV announces leadership team additions
Retail media
In-store retail media platform specialist Grocery TV announces leadership team additions
Retail media

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Retail media
Macy's taps Pentaleap technology to create more open and flexible retail media ecosystem
Retail media
Macy's taps Pentaleap technology to create more open and flexible retail media ecosystem
Retail media

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Retail media
AI advances at rapid pace as Tesco flags key trends shaping retail media landscape in 2026
Retail media
AI advances at rapid pace as Tesco flags key trends shaping retail media landscape in 2026
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Retail media

TRENDING: GREEN RETAIL

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When Currys met University College London (UCL): focus on circular economy as pair connect
Green retail
When Currys met University College London (UCL): focus on circular economy as pair connect
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Green retail
T2T recycler Circ announces new Fiber Club partners including C&A, Reformation, and Madewell
Green retail
T2T recycler Circ announces new Fiber Club partners including C&A, Reformation, and Madewell
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Green retail
Sodastream connects with GoBolt for Canadian green fulfillment and last mile delivery push
Green retail
Sodastream connects with GoBolt for Canadian green fulfillment and last mile delivery push
Green retail

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Green retail
Amazon gives green light to first UK building that pursues new global zero carbon certification
Green retail
Amazon gives green light to first UK building that pursues new global zero carbon certification
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Green retail
Polytag, Saica Flex, and Paragon shake hands on waste journey traceability partnership
Green retail
Polytag, Saica Flex, and Paragon shake hands on waste journey traceability partnership
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Green retail
Mini Rodini ramps up sustainability efforts by joining Trimco Group ProductDNA platform
Green retail
Mini Rodini ramps up sustainability efforts by joining Trimco Group ProductDNA platform
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Green retail

TRENDING: STORES

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Buy Women Built takes over Whole Foods Market High Street Kensington store windows
Stores
Buy Women Built takes over Whole Foods Market High Street Kensington store windows
Stores

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Stores
Ikea preps launch of standalone Decathlon unit at its 25,000 square metre Croydon store
Stores
Ikea preps launch of standalone Decathlon unit at its 25,000 square metre Croydon store
Stores

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Stores
lululemon announces it will open 100th store in EMEA on 13th March in Warsaw, Poland
Stores
lululemon announces it will open 100th store in EMEA on 13th March in Warsaw, Poland
Stores

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Stores
Amazon Just Walk Out technology powers grab and go store open doors at University of California, Irvine
Stores
Amazon Just Walk Out technology powers grab and go store open doors at University of California, Irvine
Stores

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Stores
How do retailers handle unexpected hardware failures without disrupting sales?
Stores
How do retailers handle unexpected hardware failures without disrupting sales?
Stores

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Stores
Ski equipment brand Swix enlists Sitoo for unified tools, stock visibility, and checkout push
Stores
Ski equipment brand Swix enlists Sitoo for unified tools, stock visibility, and checkout push
Stores

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Stores

TRENDING: ESLs

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SPAR International keeps faith with SOLUM as it continues ESLs and digital signage tie up
ESLs
SPAR International keeps faith with SOLUM as it continues ESLs and digital signage tie up
ESLs

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ESLs
First for travel retailer Relay down under as it taps Vusion electronic shelf labels for new store
ESLs
First for travel retailer Relay down under as it taps Vusion electronic shelf labels for new store
ESLs

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ESLs
Pricer loses ESLs exclusivity agreement with Carrefour as retailer inks deal with Vusion
ESLs
Pricer loses ESLs exclusivity agreement with Carrefour as retailer inks deal with Vusion
ESLs

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ESLs
Belgian retailer Extra Shop set to deploy Vusion platform and ESLs across 1,700 plus stores
ESLs
Belgian retailer Extra Shop set to deploy Vusion platform and ESLs across 1,700 plus stores
ESLs

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ESLs
Dutch supermarket chain PLUS places Pricer ESLs order with 2026 start date
ESLs
Dutch supermarket chain PLUS places Pricer ESLs order with 2026 start date
ESLs

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ESLs
Waitrose connects with SOLUM as grocery retailer rolls out electronic shelf labels nationwide
ESLs
Waitrose connects with SOLUM as grocery retailer rolls out electronic shelf labels nationwide
ESLs

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ESLs
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