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UK chain Pizza Pilgrims deploys Sona workforce platform with scheduling and HR now in one place
UK chain Pizza Pilgrims deploys Sona workforce platform with scheduling and HR now in one place

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Workforce techStaff WriterAugust 7, 2025Sona, Pizza Pilgrims, Workforce platforms, Employees, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, HR, Workforce schedulingComment
Mastercard, Worldpay, and Mary Portas seek innovative indies for launch of Thrive Street 2025 retail festival
Mastercard, Worldpay, and Mary Portas seek innovative indies for launch of Thrive Street 2025 retail festival

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EventsStaff WriterAugust 7, 2025Mary Portas, Mastercard, Worldpay, Independent retailers, Startups, Thrive Street 2025, Events, Small businesses, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Western wear retailer Boot Barn renews exclusive buy now pay later partnership with FinTech firm Affirm
Western wear retailer Boot Barn renews exclusive buy now pay later partnership with FinTech firm Affirm

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BNPLStaff WriterAugust 7, 2025Boot Barn, Affirm, FinTech, Payments, BNPL, Buy now pay later, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Changing times at Sainsbury's: check out our biggest retail technology articles on LinkedIn right now
Changing times at Sainsbury's: check out our biggest retail technology articles on LinkedIn right now

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Social mediaStaff WriterAugust 7, 2025LinkedIn, Social media, Retail technology, Funding news, Omnichannel retail, Stores, Online retail, Payments, Supply chain, AIComment
Mad for it: QR codes deployed for Amazon Fresh Wembley store transformation as Oasis hit London for reunion tour
Mad for it: QR codes deployed for Amazon Fresh Wembley store transformation as Oasis hit London for reunion tour

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StoresStaff WriterAugust 6, 20252025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Amazon Fresh, Oasis, London, Wembley Stadium, QR codes, Stores, Physical retail, Online retail, InPost UK, WMX, Warner Music Group WMXComment
Thomas Cripps departs Frasers Group after eight years for Security Solutions Architect position at Merlin Entertainments
Thomas Cripps departs Frasers Group after eight years for Security Solutions Architect position at Merlin Entertainments

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AppointmentsStaff WriterAugust 6, 2025Thomas Cripps, Frasers Group, Appointments, Merlin Entertainments, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, SecurityComment
Liam O'Neill returns to Holland & Barrett in Technology Talent Partner role as retailer grows analytics team
Liam O'Neill returns to Holland & Barrett in Technology Talent Partner role as retailer grows analytics team

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AppointmentsStaff WriterAugust 6, 2025Holland & Barrett, Liam O'Neill, Appointments, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Data analyticsComment
American Eagle in-store visits drop coinciding with rising backlash over controversial Sydney Sweeney campaign
American Eagle in-store visits drop coinciding with rising backlash over controversial Sydney Sweeney campaign

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StoresStaff WriterAugust 6, 2025Sydney Sweeney, American Eagle, Stores, US retail, Physical retail, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, pass-byComment
Not using AI across your retail business properly, purposefully and with intent? Then you're already behind
Not using AI across your retail business properly, purposefully and with intent? Then you're already behind

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AIStaff WriterAugust 6, 2025Graham Broomfield, Neve Jewels Group, AI, Ocula Technologies, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Jewells deploys NewStore Unified Commerce Platform in UK stores with more countries to follow
Jewells deploys NewStore Unified Commerce Platform in UK stores with more countries to follow

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Omnichannel retailStaff WriterAugust 6, 2025Jewells, NewStore, PoS, Stores, Omnichannel retail, Mobile retail, Unified commerce, AbsoluteLabs, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Tech For Retail 2025 brings together the entire technology ecosystem for two days of business focused innovation
Tech For Retail 2025 brings together the entire technology ecosystem for two days of business focused innovation

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EventsStaff WriterAugust 6, 2025Tech For Retail, Retail technology, Events, Paris, Exhibitions, Awards, Startups, ConferenceComment
Former Pizza Express and Costa Coffee exec Arslan Sharif joins Moto as Chief Digital and Information Officer
Former Pizza Express and Costa Coffee exec Arslan Sharif joins Moto as Chief Digital and Information Officer

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AppointmentsStaff WriterAugust 6, 2025Moto, Data analytics, AI, Appointments, CX, Arslan SharifComment
Starship Technologies autonomous food delivery robots rolling onto Old Dominion University campus
Starship Technologies autonomous food delivery robots rolling onto Old Dominion University campus

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Robot deliveryStaff WriterAugust 6, 2025Starship Technologies, Grubhub, Robots, Robot deliveries, Food delivery, US retail, Students, Old Dominion University, Autonomous deliveries, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
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
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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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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
AI

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AI
Rithum research: Gen Z shoppers act on AI recommendations without third party verification
AI
Rithum research: Gen Z shoppers act on AI recommendations without third party verification
AI

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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
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
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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
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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
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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 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 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
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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
RTS 2026

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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
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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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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
Retail media

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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

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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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
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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
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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
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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

TRENDING: APPOINTMENTS

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FreedomPay raids Subway to bring in Mike Farrell as its new SVP, Global Enterprise Accounts
Appointments
FreedomPay raids Subway to bring in Mike Farrell as its new SVP, Global Enterprise Accounts
Appointments

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Appointments
Former Reckon.ai CEO Ana Pinto gets back in the retail game as she accepts COO position at Maikoz
Appointments
Former Reckon.ai CEO Ana Pinto gets back in the retail game as she accepts COO position at Maikoz
Appointments

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Appointments
Jessica Cooke joins Kingfisher as its new Group Head of Retail Media Propositions and Partners
Appointments
Jessica Cooke joins Kingfisher as its new Group Head of Retail Media Propositions and Partners
Appointments

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Appointments
AI powered commerce technology firm Frontnow announces appointment of Gabriel Bobinski as CEO
Appointments
AI powered commerce technology firm Frontnow announces appointment of Gabriel Bobinski as CEO
Appointments

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Appointments
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

TRENDING: FUNDING NEWS

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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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Funding news
VAST Data announces $1 billion Series F fund raise, tripling AI tech company's valuation to $30 billion
Funding news
VAST Data announces $1 billion Series F fund raise, tripling AI tech company's valuation to $30 billion
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Funding news
VisioLab bags $11 million Series A for AI powered self-checkout across sports venues and food service
Funding news
VisioLab bags $11 million Series A for AI powered self-checkout across sports venues and food service
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Funding news
Former Costa Express boss secures £2 million in funding to scale automated coffee platform
Funding news
Former Costa Express boss secures £2 million in funding to scale automated coffee platform
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Funding news
AI powered logistics and supply chain decision-making platform Loop bags $95m in Series C funding round
Funding news
AI powered logistics and supply chain decision-making platform Loop bags $95m in Series C funding round
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Funding news
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