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Retail technology innovation of the week: Debenhams Group equips employees with practical AI skills
Retail technology innovation of the week: Debenhams Group equips employees with practical AI skills

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Retail innovationStaff WriterAugust 8, 2025Retail Technology Innovation of the Week, 3D Cloud, Debenhams Group, Multiverse, AI, Retail innovation, Retail technology, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
2025 RTIH Innovation Awards entry deadline fast approaching: presenting the retail technology week in numbers
2025 RTIH Innovation Awards entry deadline fast approaching: presenting the retail technology week in numbers

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Retail trendsStaff WriterAugust 8, 2025Retail trends, Retail technology, Omnichannel retail, Stores, Online retail, Funding newsComment
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
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2026 EVENTS

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2026 RTIH Innovation Awards
Feb 27
Feb 27, 2026 – Nov 4, 2026
2026 RTIH Innovation Awards
Feb 27, 2026 – Nov 4, 2026
Feb 27, 2026 – Nov 4, 2026
Food & Drink Trends & Innovations Conference
May 12
May 12, 2026
Food & Drink Trends & Innovations Conference
May 12, 2026
May 12, 2026
Retail Technology Expo 2026
May 26
May 26, 2026 – May 27, 2026
Retail Technology Expo 2026
May 26, 2026 – May 27, 2026
May 26, 2026 – May 27, 2026
Shoptalk Europe 2026
Jun 9
Jun 9, 2026 – Jun 11, 2026
Shoptalk Europe 2026
Jun 9, 2026 – Jun 11, 2026
Jun 9, 2026 – Jun 11, 2026
RTIH AI in Retail Awards
Jul 6
Jul 6, 2026 – Feb 11, 2027
RTIH AI in Retail Awards
Jul 6, 2026 – Feb 11, 2027
Jul 6, 2026 – Feb 11, 2027
NRF 2026: Retail's Big Show Europe
Sep 15
Sep 15, 2026 – Sep 17, 2026
NRF 2026: Retail's Big Show Europe
Sep 15, 2026 – Sep 17, 2026
Sep 15, 2026 – Sep 17, 2026

TRENDING: AI

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

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

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AI
Sopra Steria research flags the rise of agentic commerce within European online retail space
AI
Sopra Steria research flags the rise of agentic commerce within European online retail space
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AI
Woolworths, Coles and other Aussie retailers take AI search fight to Amazon, Jaywing analysis shows
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Woolworths, Coles and other Aussie retailers take AI search fight to Amazon, Jaywing analysis shows
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Rithum research: Gen Z shoppers act on AI recommendations without third party verification
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Rithum research: Gen Z shoppers act on AI recommendations without third party verification
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AI
Papa Johns lays claim to industry first with launch of Lou AI digital pizza assistant via Google Cloud
AI
Papa Johns lays claim to industry first with launch of Lou AI digital pizza assistant via Google Cloud
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AI

TRENDING: AUTOMATION

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Delivery Hero launches Herogen autonomous software delivery agent as part of firm's everyday app push
Automation
Delivery Hero launches Herogen autonomous software delivery agent as part of firm's everyday app push
Automation

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Automation
Two thumbs up for Zebra Technologies tech powered Lowe's automated paint buying solution
Automation
Two thumbs up for Zebra Technologies tech powered Lowe's automated paint buying solution
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Automation
French robotics unicorn Exotec announces multi-site Skyfleet deal with sports retailer Decathlon
Automation
French robotics unicorn Exotec announces multi-site Skyfleet deal with sports retailer Decathlon
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Automation
Circa Resort & Casino and VenHub Global team on first of its kind autonomous store deployment
Automation
Circa Resort & Casino and VenHub Global team on first of its kind autonomous store deployment
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Automation
Kroger has no time to waste as it inks automated micro-fulfillment solution deal with Fulfil
Automation
Kroger has no time to waste as it inks automated micro-fulfillment solution deal with Fulfil
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Automation
Swedish sports retailer Stadium taps Exotec Skypod robotics system at Norrköping warehouse
Automation
Swedish sports retailer Stadium taps Exotec Skypod robotics system at Norrköping warehouse
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Automation

TRENDING: RTS 2026

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Retail Technology Show hits London ExCeL in April and delivers event's biggest ever innovation showcase
RTS 2026
Retail Technology Show hits London ExCeL in April and delivers event's biggest ever innovation showcase
RTS 2026

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RTS 2026
RTS 2026 conference review: agentic commerce changing the rules of the game amid retailer transformations
RTS 2026
RTS 2026 conference review: agentic commerce changing the rules of the game amid retailer transformations
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RTS 2026
Retail Technology Show 2026 conference review: Tesco Lab's Ross Arnone discusses ideation and delivery
RTS 2026
Retail Technology Show 2026 conference review: Tesco Lab's Ross Arnone discusses ideation and delivery
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RTS 2026
RTS 2026 conference review: shift to AI aids efficiency and CX, say New Look, Aroma Zone, Fortnum & Mason
RTS 2026
RTS 2026 conference review: shift to AI aids efficiency and CX, say New Look, Aroma Zone, Fortnum & Mason
RTS 2026

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RTS 2026
RTS 2026 conference review: CPTO job title reflects the centrality of technology in modern retail space
RTS 2026
RTS 2026 conference review: CPTO job title reflects the centrality of technology in modern retail space
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RTS 2026
RTS 2026: focus on leadership in uncertain times amid technology, economic and resiliency challenges
RTS 2026
RTS 2026: focus on leadership in uncertain times amid technology, economic and resiliency challenges
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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US grocery retailer Stater Bros. Markets connects with In-Store Marketplace for in-store retail media launch 
Retail media
US grocery retailer Stater Bros. Markets connects with In-Store Marketplace for in-store retail media launch 
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Retail media
Kevel, Dollar General, and The Trade Desk tie up lays claim to first of its kind retail media solution
Retail media
Kevel, Dollar General, and The Trade Desk tie up lays claim to first of its kind retail media solution
Retail media

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Retail media
MediaMarktSaturn expands store retail media offering to eight European markets with One Tech Group
Retail media
MediaMarktSaturn expands store retail media offering to eight European markets with One Tech Group
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Retail media
Australian retailer JB Hi-Fi taps Broadsign technology to build and scale its in-store retail media network
Retail media
Australian retailer JB Hi-Fi taps Broadsign technology to build and scale its in-store retail media network
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Retail media
Henkel enlists WPP Media on launch of full-funnel commerce strategy for company's Bloo brand
Retail media
Henkel enlists WPP Media on launch of full-funnel commerce strategy for company's Bloo brand
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Retail media
Diageo and PepsiCo test Tesco video formats spanning homepage and in-aisle environments
Retail media
Diageo and PepsiCo test Tesco video formats spanning homepage and in-aisle environments
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Retail media

TRENDING: RFID

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

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RFID
Perry Ellis boosts post-picking validation at US distribution centre using RAIN RFID solution
RFID
Perry Ellis boosts post-picking validation at US distribution centre using RAIN RFID solution
RFID

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RFID
Anna Marie Blackburn takes her love for RFID to the next level as she makes jump to Nedap Retail
RFID
Anna Marie Blackburn takes her love for RFID to the next level as she makes jump to Nedap Retail
RFID

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RFID
JD Sports inks multi-year global ItemOptix RFID technology deal with Checkpoint Systems
RFID
JD Sports inks multi-year global ItemOptix RFID technology deal with Checkpoint Systems
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RFID
JD Sports Fashion and Checkpoint Systems tackle challenges using RFID inventory management
RFID
JD Sports Fashion and Checkpoint Systems tackle challenges using RFID inventory management
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RFID
Christmas comes early as Asda pilots Zebra Technologies TC53E RFID device in first store
RFID
Christmas comes early as Asda pilots Zebra Technologies TC53E RFID device in first store
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RFID

TRENDING: STORES

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

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

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

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Stores
Lekkerland switches on self-checkouts centric Rewe To Go store at new Frankfurt Airport terminal
Stores
Lekkerland switches on self-checkouts centric Rewe To Go store at new Frankfurt Airport terminal
Stores

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Stores
Scala EMEA’s General Manager Harry Horn discusses why signage in-store is doing more in 2026
Stores
Scala EMEA’s General Manager Harry Horn discusses why signage in-store is doing more in 2026
Stores

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Stores

TRENDING: APPOINTMENTS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Appointments

TRENDING: FUNDING NEWS

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