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Pinterest opens new Zurich hub and makes key hires as it taps AI and ML tech to boost user journey

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AI and machine learningStaff WriterAugust 13, 2025Pinterest, AI, Machine learning, Appointments, Zurich, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Social media, Matthias Zenger, Mirjam Wattenhofer, E-commerceComment

UK retailer Farmfoods deploys YOOBIC technology as it gives store colleagues access to all in one digital platform

UK retailer Farmfoods deploys YOOBIC technology as it gives store colleagues access to all in one digital platform

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StoresStaff WriterAugust 13, 2025Farmfoods, YOOBIC, Stores, Digital retail, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment

Trust Payments expands Pennies micro-donation tech partnership to John Bell & Croyden pharmacy

Trust Payments expands Pennies micro-donation tech partnership to John Bell & Croyden pharmacy

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Micro-donationsStaff WriterAugust 13, 2025Payments, Micro-donations, Pennies, Trust Payments, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Stores, PoS, John Bell & Croyden, PharmaciesComment

UK grocery retailer and wholesaler A.F Blakemore & Son unifies retail planning with RELEX technology

UK grocery retailer and wholesaler A.F Blakemore & Son unifies retail planning with RELEX technology

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StoresStaff WriterAugust 13, 2025A.F Blakemore & Son, SPAR, RELEX Solutions, Retail planning, AI, Supply chain technology, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, StoresComment

THG Commerce boosts social commerce capabilities and bags official TikTok Shop Partner Status

THG Commerce boosts social commerce capabilities and bags official TikTok Shop Partner Status

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Social commerceStaff WriterAugust 13, 2025THG Commerce, E-commerce, Social commerce, TikTok Shop, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, THG IngenuityComment

Patchworks predicts integration boom as e-commerce leaders gear up for BFCM and Christmas 2025

Patchworks predicts integration boom as e-commerce leaders gear up for BFCM and Christmas 2025

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iPaaS solutionsStaff WriterAugust 13, 2025E-commerce, Patchworks, Black Friday, Christmas, Cyber Monday, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, iPaaSComment

Gen Z and Millennials reshape summer spending habits with important implications for UK retailers

Gen Z and Millennials reshape summer spending habits with important implications for UK retailers

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ResearchStaff WriterAugust 13, 2025American Express, Gen Z, Millenials, Research, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Loyalty, Rewards, Social mediaComment

American Snapchatters get to travel to McDonaldland through Arcadia built interactive AR Lenses

American Snapchatters get to travel to McDonaldland through Arcadia built interactive AR Lenses

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AR and 3DStaff WriterAugust 13, 2025Snapchat, McDonald's, Vista Technology Support, AR, 3D technology, Gaming, Immersive experiences, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, McDonaldland, Snapchat AR Lens, GeofencingComment

Quiet retail spaces: how WoodUpp acoustic panels can enhance the in-store experience

Quiet retail spaces: how WoodUpp acoustic panels can enhance the in-store experience

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StoresStaff WriterAugust 13, 2025Stores, Customer experience, Future of retail, Shopping journeyComment

The game like rewards in retail that feel like they're straight out of an online casino

The game like rewards in retail that feel like they're straight out of an online casino

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RewardsStaff WriterAugust 13, 2025Cheshunt ExtraRewards, Loyalty, Online casinos, E-commerce, GamificationComment

Visual Art signs five-year agreement with Danish grocery retailer and Netto owner Salling Group

Visual Art signs five-year agreement with Danish grocery retailer and Netto owner Salling Group

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Digital signageStaff WriterAugust 12, 2025Visual Art, Netto, Salling Group, Digital signage, Retail media, Stores, Grocery retail, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment

American Eagle store visits downturn continues as Sydney Sweeney ad controversy rumbles on

American Eagle store visits downturn continues as Sydney Sweeney ad controversy rumbles on

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StoresStaff WriterAugust 12, 2025pass_by, Stores, American Eagle, Sydney Sweeney, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment

AI powered e-commerce tech firm Claimit taps David Clark, Chief Customer Officer at Frasers Group, as Strategic Advisor

AI powered e-commerce tech firm Claimit taps David Clark, Chief Customer Officer at Frasers Group, as Strategic Advisor

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AppointmentsStaff WriterAugust 12, 2025Claimit, Frasers Group, David Clark, AI, Appointments, Automation, E-commerce, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment

Simbe expands Store Intelligence technology platform as it looks to boost retailers' fresh department performance

Simbe expands Store Intelligence technology platform as it looks to boost retailers' fresh department performance

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Grocery retailStaff WriterAugust 12, 2025Simbe, Simbe Store Intelligence platform, Automation, Stores, Fresh produce, Grocery retail, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment

Click Labs announces expansion of logistics footprint as it buys Evermile, an AI platform built for SME retailers

Click Labs announces expansion of logistics footprint as it buys Evermile, an AI platform built for SME retailers

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AcquisitionsStaff WriterAugust 12, 2025Click Labs, Evermile, AI, SME retailers, Acquisitions, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, LogisticsComment

Celebrating the dysfunctional family that is the UK and its flourishing, innovative retail technology space

Celebrating the dysfunctional family that is the UK and its flourishing, innovative retail technology space

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CommentStaff WriterAugust 12, 2025Tesco Express HolbornUK retail, Retail technology, Retail innovation, Startups, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Comment, AI, Currys, Quorso, Debenhams Group, Multiverse, Boxbar TechComment

Reid Evans starts a new position as Head of Data and AI at 'aligned and ambitious' US retailer EG America

Reid Evans starts a new position as Head of Data and AI at 'aligned and ambitious' US retailer EG America

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AppointmentsStaff WriterAugust 12, 2025Reid Evans, Data, AI, EG America, Appointments, Vroom Delivery, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment

Blockchain powered technology startup Riva raises $3 million in funding round led by VC firm Project A

Blockchain powered technology startup Riva raises $3 million in funding round led by VC firm Project A

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Funding newsStaff WriterAugust 12, 2025Payments, Blockchain technology, Riva, Startups, Cross border payments, Fintech, Funding news, Funding rounds, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Project AComment

Sean Ng announces Dyson departure to take on Retail Technology Programme Manager role at Meta Reality Labs

Sean Ng announces Dyson departure to take on Retail Technology Programme Manager role at Meta Reality Labs

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AppointmentsStaff WriterAugust 12, 2025Sean Ng, Meta, Meta Reality Labs, Dyson, Appointments, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, FraudComment

EE teams up with parental ambassador Konnie Huq and EE Youth Council to launch new P.H.O.N.E. Contract

EE teams up with parental ambassador Konnie Huq and EE Youth Council to launch new P.H.O.N.E. Contract

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SmartphonesStaff WriterAugust 12, 2025EE, Konnie Yuq, Smartphones, Stores, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Mobile retailComment