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Prime Day 2025 and Lionesses give UK online retailers a welcome boost during July as spending hits £10.7 billion
Prime Day 2025 and Lionesses give UK online retailers a welcome boost during July as spending hits £10.7 billion

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Online retailStaff WriterAugust 7, 2025UK retail, Adobe Analytics, Online retail, E-commerce, AI, Prime Day, Lionesses, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Could Chinese shopping platform Meituan acquire grocery technology firm Instacart to enter the US retail market?
Could Chinese shopping platform Meituan acquire grocery technology firm Instacart to enter the US retail market?

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AcquisitionsStaff WriterAugust 7, 2025Meituan, China, US retail, Instacart, JD.com, Shein, Temu, AI, Grocery technology, Grocery delivery, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Brittain Ladd, On demand delivery, LogisticsComment
There are now just six weeks left to get your submissions in for the 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards
There are now just six weeks left to get your submissions in for the 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards

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RTIH Innovation AwardsStaff WriterAugust 7, 2025RTIH Innovation Awards, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Awards, Retail technology, Retail innovation, Omnichannel retailComment
Ghislaine Sparshott departs Merlin Entertainments for Sainsbury's Digital, Technology and Data challenge
Ghislaine Sparshott departs Merlin Entertainments for Sainsbury's Digital, Technology and Data challenge

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AppointmentsStaff WriterAugust 7, 2025Ghislaine Sparshott, Merlin Entertainments, Accenture, Sainsbury's Digital, Tech and Data, Appointments, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Tommy Bahama gears up to deploy Aptos ONE mobile Point of Sale solution across more than 160 stores
Tommy Bahama gears up to deploy Aptos ONE mobile Point of Sale solution across more than 160 stores

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PoS solutionsStaff WriterAugust 7, 2025Tommy Bahama, Aptos, Aptos ONE, PoS solutions, mPOS, Stores, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Cloud solutions, Unified commerce, Pop-upsComment
Currys launches Mind the Grab trial at its London Oxford Street store in bid to tackle phone theft problem
Currys launches Mind the Grab trial at its London Oxford Street store in bid to tackle phone theft problem

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Retail crimeStaff WriterAugust 7, 2025Currys, Currys Mind the Grab, Oxford Street London, Phone theft, Retail crime, Stores, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Retail securityComment
As Britpop legends Oasis return, Gibson doubles engagement and grows revenue through personalised CX
As Britpop legends Oasis return, Gibson doubles engagement and grows revenue through personalised CX

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PersonalisationStaff WriterAugust 7, 2025Oasis, Gibson, Personalisation, CX, SAP Emarsys, Emails, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
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
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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
Automation

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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
Retail media

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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
Green retail

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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
Green retail

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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
Green retail

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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
Green retail

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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
Green retail

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Green retail

TRENDING: STORES

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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
7-Eleven ramps up AiFi technology powered checkout free store push across retailer's US locations
Stores
7-Eleven ramps up AiFi technology powered checkout free store push across retailer's US locations
Stores

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Stores
Nothing about Amazon ditching Go and Fresh a surprise as Kroger hires Greg Foran as CEO
Stores
Nothing about Amazon ditching Go and Fresh a surprise as Kroger hires Greg Foran as CEO
Stores

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Stores

TRENDING: ESLs

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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
Currys wraps electronic shelf edge labels roll-out across stores in tie up with SOLUM and Vestcom
ESLs
Currys wraps electronic shelf edge labels roll-out across stores in tie up with SOLUM and Vestcom
ESLs

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ESLs
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