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Former Focal Systems executive Paul Warren joins retail shelf digitisation firm Simbe as VP of EMEA
Former Focal Systems executive Paul Warren joins retail shelf digitisation firm Simbe as VP of EMEA

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AppointmentsStaff WriterAugust 19, 20252025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Automation, AI, Simbe, Paul Warren, Appointments, Stores, Store intelligence, SymphonyAI, Focal SystemsComment
UK health and wellness retailer Holland & Barrett focuses on DSARs with Aiimi AI powered workplace platform
UK health and wellness retailer Holland & Barrett focuses on DSARs with Aiimi AI powered workplace platform

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AIStaff WriterAugust 19, 20252025 RTIH Innovation Awards, AI, Workplace technology solutions, Holland & Barrett, Aiimi, Data Subject Access RequestsComment
Julius Valma departs Vinted Go to focus full time on launch of new e-commerce technology startup called OrderKrab
Julius Valma departs Vinted Go to focus full time on launch of new e-commerce technology startup called OrderKrab

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StartupsStaff WriterAugust 19, 2025Julius Valma, Vinted Go, On the move, E-commerce, OrderKrab, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
AI technology adoption surges as majority of UK retailers now have Chief AI Officers to drive strategy
AI technology adoption surges as majority of UK retailers now have Chief AI Officers to drive strategy

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AIStaff WriterAugust 19, 2025Cheshunt ExtraMonday.com, AI, Research, UK retail, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Retail tech influencer Christine Russo gets lowdown on Placer.ai from CMO Ethan Chernofsky
Retail tech influencer Christine Russo gets lowdown on Placer.ai from CMO Ethan Chernofsky

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InterviewsStaff WriterAugust 19, 2025Placer.ai, Interviews, Q&As, Christine Russo, Location intelligence, Ethan Chernofsky, Stores, AIComment
MyLowe’s Rewards programme members bag free soccer ball in QR code powered Lionel Messi tie up
MyLowe’s Rewards programme members bag free soccer ball in QR code powered Lionel Messi tie up

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RewardsStaff WriterAugust 19, 2025Lowe's, MyLowe's, Rewards, Loyalty, QR codes, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Lionel MessiComment
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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