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Watches of Switzerland Group thinks about the future as it teams with SAP on digital transformation
Watches of Switzerland Group thinks about the future as it teams with SAP on digital transformation

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Digital transformationRachel LawlerAugust 8, 2025Watches of Switzerland Group, SAP, Digital transformation, Insurance, Luxury watches, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Boost your business with Retail Show Australia 2025, taking place in Melbourne on 3rd-5th October
Boost your business with Retail Show Australia 2025, taking place in Melbourne on 3rd-5th October

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EventsStaff WriterAugust 8, 2025Retail Show Australia 2025, Events, Australia, Exhibitions, Omnichannel retail, Retail technologyComment
AI emerges as necessity for entrepreneurs as Alibaba.com CoCreate Pitch bags 20,000 submissions
AI emerges as necessity for entrepreneurs as Alibaba.com CoCreate Pitch bags 20,000 submissions

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EventsStaff WriterAugust 8, 2025Alibaba.com, Alibaba CoCreate, B2B e-commerce, E-commerce, Competitions, Events, AI, Entrepreneurs, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Startups, Social mediaComment
eBay Advertising research finds that Gen Z is leading the way on fashion spending this summer
eBay Advertising research finds that Gen Z is leading the way on fashion spending this summer

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Gen ZRachel LawlerAugust 8, 2025Gen Z, Millennials, eBay Advertising, Fashion, Secondhand market, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Tanner Winterhof's Guide to Maximising Influencer Marketing ROI: lessons from building Farm4Profit
Tanner Winterhof's Guide to Maximising Influencer Marketing ROI: lessons from building Farm4Profit

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MarketingStaff WriterAugust 8, 2025Farm4Profit, Tanner Winterhof, Influencers, Marketing, Creators, Podcasts, Farming, Banking, UGCComment
The seven deadly causes of ageing - and how Aubrey de Grey plans to eliminate them
The seven deadly causes of ageing - and how Aubrey de Grey plans to eliminate them

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Health and wellbeingStaff WriterAugust 8, 2025Health and wellbeing, Aubrey de Grey, Science, AgeingComment
Startup Stories: Just Around The Corner Co-founder Miguel Murta Cardoso talks autonomous convenience stores
Startup Stories: Just Around The Corner Co-founder Miguel Murta Cardoso talks autonomous convenience stores

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StartupsStaff WriterAugust 7, 2025Corner, Just Around The Corner, Miguel Murta Cardoso, Startups, Startup Stories, Autonomous stores, Sensei, Amazon, Portugal, AIComment
UK tech retailer Currys connects with Quorso for AI powered platform that helps store teams work more efficiently
UK tech retailer Currys connects with Quorso for AI powered platform that helps store teams work more efficiently

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AIStaff WriterAugust 7, 2025Currys, Quorso, AI, Stores, Employees, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
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
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2026 RTIH Innovation Awards
Feb 27
Feb 27, 2026 – Nov 4, 2026
2026 RTIH Innovation Awards
Feb 27, 2026 – Nov 4, 2026
Feb 27, 2026 – Nov 4, 2026
Retail Technology Show 2026
Apr 22
Apr 22, 2026 – Apr 23, 2026
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Apr 22, 2026 – Apr 23, 2026
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Apr 22
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Apr 22, 2026
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Retail Technology Expo 2026
May 26
May 26, 2026 – May 27, 2026
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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

TRENDING: AI

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London based omnichannel fashion retailer AllSaints taps Impact Analytics AI powered solutions
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London based omnichannel fashion retailer AllSaints taps Impact Analytics AI powered solutions
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Levi Strauss & Co. enlists Raspberry as its creative partner to support company's design processes
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Levi Strauss & Co. enlists Raspberry as its creative partner to support company's design processes
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M&S purchases 11,000 Microsoft 365 Copilot licences to equip employees with AI and Agentic AI tools
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M&S purchases 11,000 Microsoft 365 Copilot licences to equip employees with AI and Agentic AI tools
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Gap Inc. looks to push how AI technology can elevate its customers' online shopping experience
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Gap Inc. looks to push how AI technology can elevate its customers' online shopping experience
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LOOOK.AI goes live with real-time AI powered clothing try-on feature for smart mirrors
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LOOOK.AI goes live with real-time AI powered clothing try-on feature for smart mirrors
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Just Eat UK connects with Amazon's new Alexa+ assistant to bring voice ordering to customers
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Just Eat UK connects with Amazon's new Alexa+ assistant to bring voice ordering to customers
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TRENDING: AUTOMATION

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French robotics unicorn Exotec announces multi-site Skyfleet deal with sports retailer Decathlon
Automation
French robotics unicorn Exotec announces multi-site Skyfleet deal with sports retailer Decathlon
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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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Kroger has no time to waste as it inks automated micro-fulfillment solution deal with Fulfil
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Kroger has no time to waste as it inks automated micro-fulfillment solution deal with Fulfil
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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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Exotec teams with KDS to automate new 760,000 sq ft fulfilment centre in Savannah, Georgia
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Exotec teams with KDS to automate new 760,000 sq ft fulfilment centre in Savannah, Georgia
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Here's why Ocado is the most valuable technology play in grocery, retail and logistics right now
Automation
Here's why Ocado is the most valuable technology play in grocery, retail and logistics right now
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Automation

TRENDING: RTS 2026

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Retail Technology Show 2026 research shows growing shopper backlash against Temu and Shein
RTS 2026
Retail Technology Show 2026 research shows growing shopper backlash against Temu and Shein
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RTS 2026
Retail Technology Show 2026 ramps up focus on innovation as it returns to London ExCel in April
RTS 2026
Retail Technology Show 2026 ramps up focus on innovation as it returns to London ExCel in April
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RTS 2026
Vusion, Duvo and PervasID among 2026 Retail Technology Show Innovation Awards finalists
RTS 2026
Vusion, Duvo and PervasID among 2026 Retail Technology Show Innovation Awards finalists
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RTS 2026
Retail Technology Show 2026 report flags Perfect Ted’s Marisa Poster as Disruptor of the Year
RTS 2026
Retail Technology Show 2026 report flags Perfect Ted’s Marisa Poster as Disruptor of the Year
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RTS 2026
H&M Director of Innovation Jo Hickson added to Retail Technology Show 2026 advisory board
RTS 2026
H&M Director of Innovation Jo Hickson added to Retail Technology Show 2026 advisory board
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RTS 2026
Retail Technology Show: Roblox tops TikTok as biggest commerce channel for Gen Z shoppers
RTS 2026
Retail Technology Show: Roblox tops TikTok as biggest commerce channel for Gen Z shoppers
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RTS 2026

TRENDING: RTIH INNOVATION AWARDS

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Call for entries: RTIH's industry leading retail tech innovation awards opens for submissions
RTIH Awards
Call for entries: RTIH's industry leading retail tech innovation awards opens for submissions
RTIH Awards

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RTIH Awards
2026 RTIH Innovation Awards winners to be announced at event in London on 4th November
RTIH Awards
2026 RTIH Innovation Awards winners to be announced at event in London on 4th November
RTIH Awards

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RTIH Awards
2026 RTIH Innovation Awards opens for entries with deadline for submissions Friday, 2nd October
RTIH Awards
2026 RTIH Innovation Awards opens for entries with deadline for submissions Friday, 2nd October
RTIH Awards

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RTIH Awards
2026 RTIH Innovation Awards go live in February, winners to be announced in November
RTIH Awards
2026 RTIH Innovation Awards go live in February, winners to be announced in November
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Hanshow bags Tech Vendor of the Year gong at 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards in London
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Hanshow bags Tech Vendor of the Year gong at 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards in London
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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
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RTIH Awards

TRENDING: RETAIL MEDIA

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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
New Snappy Shopper retail media network connects FMCG brands with indie convenience retailers
Retail media
New Snappy Shopper retail media network connects FMCG brands with indie convenience retailers
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THG Ingenuity opens up Gift With Purchase retail media solution to external brand partners
Retail media
THG Ingenuity opens up Gift With Purchase retail media solution to external brand partners
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Retail media
Retail media technology firm Zitcha taps former Meta Australia exec Phil Bonanno for APAC role
Retail media
Retail media technology firm Zitcha taps former Meta Australia exec Phil Bonanno for APAC role
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Retail media
Wickes launches home improvement focused retail media platform in tie up with Epsilon
Retail media
Wickes launches home improvement focused retail media platform in tie up with Epsilon
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Retail media
Co-op convenience retail media research highlights shopper behaviour across store size formats
Retail media
Co-op convenience retail media research highlights shopper behaviour across store size formats
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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
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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
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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
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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Checkout free stores demonstrate good technology but bad value equation as Amazon and Aldi exit UK
Stores
Checkout free stores demonstrate good technology but bad value equation as Amazon and Aldi exit UK
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Stores
Walmart Mexico selects Vusion EdgeSense technology to power connected store initiative
Stores
Walmart Mexico selects Vusion EdgeSense technology to power connected store initiative
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Stores
Whole Foods Market preps launch of newest London store in Angel, Islington with doors opening this Thursday
Stores
Whole Foods Market preps launch of newest London store in Angel, Islington with doors opening this Thursday
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Stores
Endear: consumers prefer shopping in-store with many splashing out again when associates follow up
Stores
Endear: consumers prefer shopping in-store with many splashing out again when associates follow up
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Stores
US fashion brand Edikted opens Carnaby Street London store and makes European debut
Stores
US fashion brand Edikted opens Carnaby Street London store and makes European debut
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Stores
Groupe Dynamite taps Manhattan Associates technology for Garage Clothing Oxford Street store
Stores
Groupe Dynamite taps Manhattan Associates technology for Garage Clothing Oxford Street store
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Stores

TRENDING: ROBOTS & DRONES

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Uber Eats and Starship delivery robots arrive in Sheffield following roll-out in Leeds last year
Robots
Uber Eats and Starship delivery robots arrive in Sheffield following roll-out in Leeds last year
Robots

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Robots
Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits deploys Corvus Robotics drone inventory system in USA
Drones
Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits deploys Corvus Robotics drone inventory system in USA
Drones

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Drones
Zalando preps roll-out of 50 AI powered Nomagic robots across European fulfilment centres
Robots
Zalando preps roll-out of 50 AI powered Nomagic robots across European fulfilment centres
Robots

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Robots
Starship Technologies' Lisa Johnson takes on Robotics Advisory Group adviser role
Robots
Starship Technologies' Lisa Johnson takes on Robotics Advisory Group adviser role
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Robots
Grubhub scores a drone food delivery first in New Jersey as it kicks off three month pilot
Drones
Grubhub scores a drone food delivery first in New Jersey as it kicks off three month pilot
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Drones
Ireland first as Uber connects with Manna for first European launch of drone delivery service
Drones
Ireland first as Uber connects with Manna for first European launch of drone delivery service
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Drones

TRENDING: ESLs

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Grocery retailer INTERSPAR rolls out Vusion electronic shelf labels across stores in Austria
ESLs
Grocery retailer INTERSPAR rolls out Vusion electronic shelf labels across stores in Austria
ESLs

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ESLs
United Food and Commercial Workers International Union slams Walmart's big ESLs move
ESLs
United Food and Commercial Workers International Union slams Walmart's big ESLs move
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ESLs
SPAR International keeps faith with SOLUM as it continues ESLs and digital signage tie up
ESLs
SPAR International keeps faith with SOLUM as it continues ESLs and digital signage tie up
ESLs

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

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