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Gallery launches Amazon Just Walk Out technology powered store at Iona University as students return
Gallery launches Amazon Just Walk Out technology powered store at Iona University as students return

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StoresStaff WriterAugust 19, 2025Gallery, AWS, Amazon Just Walk Out technology, Check out free stores, US retail, Iona University, Students, StoresComment
Joseph Joseph announces long-term omnichannel fulfilment partnership with XPO Logistics in UK
Joseph Joseph announces long-term omnichannel fulfilment partnership with XPO Logistics in UK

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LogisticsRachel LawlerAugust 19, 2025Joseph Joseph, XPO Logistics, Logistics technology, Omnichannel, Warehousing, Distribution centres, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Serve Robotics buys Vayu Robotics with focus on AI powered autonomous last mile deliveries
Serve Robotics buys Vayu Robotics with focus on AI powered autonomous last mile deliveries

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AcquisitionsStaff WriterAugust 19, 2025Serve Robotics, Vayu Robotics, AI, Automation, Robotics, Last mile delivery, Robots, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Currys connects with McAfee and MyPlayer to launch AI focused QR gamification experience in retailer's stores
Currys connects with McAfee and MyPlayer to launch AI focused QR gamification experience in retailer's stores

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AIStaff WriterAugust 18, 2025Currys, Stores, McAfee, AI, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Quorso, GamificationComment
American Eagle Sydney Sweeney jeans campaign controversy powered by AI driven social media manipulation
American Eagle Sydney Sweeney jeans campaign controversy powered by AI driven social media manipulation

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Social mediaStaff WriterAugust 18, 2025Sydney Sweeney, American Eagle, Stores, TikTok, AI, Social media, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Cyabra, LLMsComment
Fidjii Simo reflects on 'one of the greatest honours of my life' as she ends four year Instacart CEO run and makes OpenAI move
Fidjii Simo reflects on 'one of the greatest honours of my life' as she ends four year Instacart CEO run and makes OpenAI move

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On the moveStaff WriterAugust 18, 2025Fidjii Simo, Instacart, CEOs, OpenAI, Grocery technology, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Saks Global launches hyper-personalised homepage as part of Saks Fifth Avenue online and mobile experience
Saks Global launches hyper-personalised homepage as part of Saks Fifth Avenue online and mobile experience

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PersonalisationStaff WriterAugust 18, 2025Saks Global, Saks Fifth Avenue, Personalisation, Online retail, Mobile retail, Machine learning, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Sustainability specialist Simone Rossouw departs Urban Outfitters Europe after UO Connect Conference appearance
Sustainability specialist Simone Rossouw departs Urban Outfitters Europe after UO Connect Conference appearance

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SustainabilityStaff WriterAugust 18, 2025Simone Rossouw, On the move, Sustainable retail, Urban Outfitters, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Green retailComment
Sarah Boest-Petersen joins Quorso as Product Marketing Lead to share vision of intelligent marketing
Sarah Boest-Petersen joins Quorso as Product Marketing Lead to share vision of intelligent marketing

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AppointmentsStaff WriterAugust 18, 2025Sarah Boest-Petersen, Quorso, Marketing, Appointments, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Penn Gaming teams with Amazon and Gallery on JWO tech powered casino store
Penn Gaming teams with Amazon and Gallery on JWO tech powered casino store

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StoresStaff WriterAugust 18, 2025Amazon, Amazon Just Walk Out technology, Gallery, Checkout free stores, Casinos, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Penn GamingComment
Wonder sees double in Staten Island as FoodTech and delivery firm opens restaurant number 58
Wonder sees double in Staten Island as FoodTech and delivery firm opens restaurant number 58

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Food deliveryStaff WriterAugust 18, 2025Wonder, Tony Hoggett, Marc Lore, Restaurants, FoodTech, Food delivery, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, John LiComment
Gemma Ford hangs up her CDO badge at The Range for customer and digital role at Cotswold Outdoor
Gemma Ford hangs up her CDO badge at The Range for customer and digital role at Cotswold Outdoor

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AppointmentsStaff WriterAugust 18, 2025Gemma Ford, The Range, Cotswold Outdoor Group, Appointments, Chief Digital Officer, Digital retail, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Zitcha, Retail media, Online retail, Click and CollectComment
CTO Rob McCann announces Dressipi departure following Mapp acquisition and gears up for next move
CTO Rob McCann announces Dressipi departure following Mapp acquisition and gears up for next move

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On the moveStaff WriterAugust 18, 2025Rob McCann, On the move, CTOs, Dressipi, Mapp, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, WizComment
Guitar Center's Daniel Nash nabs advisory role for University of San Francisco Strategic AI Programme
Guitar Center's Daniel Nash nabs advisory role for University of San Francisco Strategic AI Programme

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AIStaff WriterAugust 18, 2025Daniel Nash, AI, Guitar Center, Guitar Center Rig Advisor, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, University of San FranciscoComment
Jon Nicholson exits Royal Mail after 11 year run and gears up for new challenge in parcel delivery sector
Jon Nicholson exits Royal Mail after 11 year run and gears up for new challenge in parcel delivery sector

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On the moveStaff WriterAugust 18, 2025Jon Nicholson, Royal Mail, Parcel delivery, On the move, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Co-opComment
New store alert with Crew Clothing Company location to open doors in Brighton, Churchill Square
New store alert with Crew Clothing Company location to open doors in Brighton, Churchill Square

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StoresStaff WriterAugust 18, 2025Crew Clothing Company, Ikea, Brighton, Stores, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Etsy CEO and former Skype and Shopping.com boss Josh Silverman added to Instacart board of directors
Etsy CEO and former Skype and Shopping.com boss Josh Silverman added to Instacart board of directors

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AppointmentsStaff WriterAugust 18, 2025Instacart, Josh Silverman, Grocery technology, Appointments, Etsy, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Candice Corrigan takes on Marketplace role at Lowe's Companies as retailer connects with Mirakl
Candice Corrigan takes on Marketplace role at Lowe's Companies as retailer connects with Mirakl

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AppointmentsStaff WriterAugust 18, 2025Candice Corrigan, Mirakl, Lowe's, Lowe's Marketplace, Online retail, Appointments, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
AR glasses payments and social commerce capabilities: last week’s biggest retail tech plays
AR glasses payments and social commerce capabilities: last week’s biggest retail tech plays

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Retail technologyStaff WriterAugust 17, 2025Retail technology, Omnichannel retail, Stores, On, Online retail, Payments, Supply chainComment
Topshop is back, baby! Retailer's big return sees takeover of Trafalgar Square in London
Topshop is back, baby! Retailer's big return sees takeover of Trafalgar Square in London

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Fashion retailStaff WriterAugust 17, 2025Topshop, Fashion retail, London, Stores, Online retail, Cara Delevingne, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, UK retailComment
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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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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
AI

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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
The Home Depot launches customer service AI voice agent phone system with Google Cloud
AI
The Home Depot launches customer service AI voice agent phone system with 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
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
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
RTIH Awards

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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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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
Retail media

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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
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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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
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
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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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
Former Tesco Labs leader Jo Hickson exits H&M and takes on strategic initiatives role at Specsavers
Appointments
Former Tesco Labs leader Jo Hickson exits H&M and takes on strategic initiatives role at Specsavers
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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