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Australian underwear brand Boody taps Yotpo tech for The Lounge loyalty programme revamp
Australian underwear brand Boody taps Yotpo tech for The Lounge loyalty programme revamp

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LoyaltyStaff WriterAugust 25, 2025Boody, Yotpo, Reviews, Loyalty, Loyalty programmes, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Sara PeredaComment
reo hires JJ Eastwood to head up product, data, and technology amid growth in retail media networks
reo hires JJ Eastwood to head up product, data, and technology amid growth in retail media networks

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AppointmentsStaff WriterAugust 25, 2025reo, JJ Eastwood, Retail media, Appointments, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, AustraliaComment
TSB research flags music fans desperate to see Taylor Swift and Oasis UK shows falling victim to ticket scams
TSB research flags music fans desperate to see Taylor Swift and Oasis UK shows falling victim to ticket scams
FraudStaff WriterAugust 25, 2025TSB, Taylor Swift, Oasis, Music, Concerts, Social media, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Fraud, Fraud preventionComment
Including Fabletics, Sephora, and Freemans: last week’s biggest retail technology plays at a glance
Including Fabletics, Sephora, and Freemans: last week’s biggest retail technology plays at a glance

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Retail technologyStaff WriterAugust 24, 2025Retail technology, Stores, Payments, Supply chain, Online retail, Omnichannel retailComment
Fake TikTok profiles and Sydney Sweeney: our most read retail technology articles from last week
Fake TikTok profiles and Sydney Sweeney: our most read retail technology articles from last week

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Retail technologyStaff WriterAugust 24, 2025Retail technology, Stores, Online retail, Omnichannel retail, Payments, Supply chainComment
Just one month left to get your submissions in for the 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards
Just one month left to get your submissions in for the 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards

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RTIH Innovation AwardsStaff WriterAugust 22, 2025RTIH Innovation Awards, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Retail technology, Omnichannel retail, Retail innovationComment
NRF 2025: Retail’s Big Show Europe preview - Jack Stratten flags four key in-store innovation trends
NRF 2025: Retail’s Big Show Europe preview - Jack Stratten flags four key in-store innovation trends

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EventsStaff WriterAugust 22, 2025Stores, NRF 2025: Retail's Big Show Europe, Events, Physical retail, Jumpmind, AWS, Jack Stratten, Omnichannel retail, AIComment
NexChapter taps Matt Van Gilder to front omnichannel commerce practice for grocery and convenience clients
NexChapter taps Matt Van Gilder to front omnichannel commerce practice for grocery and convenience clients

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AppointmentsStaff WriterAugust 22, 2025NexChapter, Omnichannel retail, SpartanNash, Appointments, Matt Van Gilder, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Grocery retail, Convenience retailersComment
Logistics as the new SEO: why delivery speed and reliability now define customer retention
Logistics as the new SEO: why delivery speed and reliability now define customer retention

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CommentStaff WriterAugust 22, 2025Tesco Express IslingtonCloud Retail, Comment, Logistics, E-commerce, Online retail, Online delivery, Rapid delivery, SEO, Grocery deliveryComment
Chipotle teams with autonomous delivery firm Zipline to fly orders to customers in greater Dallas
Chipotle teams with autonomous delivery firm Zipline to fly orders to customers in greater Dallas

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DronesStaff WriterAugust 22, 2025Chipotle, Zipline, Autonomous deliveries, Drones, Drone deliveries, US retail, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Chief Information Officer Chris Greenwood celebrates 35 years at UK retailer Mamas & Papas
Chief Information Officer Chris Greenwood celebrates 35 years at UK retailer Mamas & Papas

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CIOsStaff WriterAugust 22, 2025CIOs, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Mamas & Papas, Chris Greenwood, UK retail, Chief Information OfficerComment
Fabletics rolls out GreyOrange gStore retail SaaS application at 100+ stores across North America
Fabletics rolls out GreyOrange gStore retail SaaS application at 100+ stores across North America

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StoresStaff WriterAugust 22, 2025Fabletics, GreyOrange, Stores, InventoryComment
Comeback kids and dairy farmer CEOs: RTIH brings you this week's biggest retail technology stories
Comeback kids and dairy farmer CEOs: RTIH brings you this week's biggest retail technology stories

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Retail technologyStaff WriterAugust 22, 2025Retail technology, Stores, Omnichannel retail, Online retail, Supply chainComment
Mark Schneider departs PayPoint to take on Business Development Director UK role at Cleveron
Mark Schneider departs PayPoint to take on Business Development Director UK role at Cleveron

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AppointmentsStaff WriterAugust 22, 2025Cleveron, PayPoint, Mark Schneider, Appointments, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Automation, Click and CollectComment
Robot delivery dogs and smart cart firsts: check out this week's coolest retail technology plays
Robot delivery dogs and smart cart firsts: check out this week's coolest retail technology plays

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Retail innovationStaff WriterAugust 22, 2025Retail technology, Future of retail, Retail innovationComment
UK hospitality omnichannel technology firm Embargo raises $3.5 million and preps global expansion
UK hospitality omnichannel technology firm Embargo raises $3.5 million and preps global expansion

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Funding newsStaff WriterAugust 22, 2025Embargo, Hospitality and leisure, Funding news, Fundng rounds, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Retail tech innovation of the week: Currys McAfee in-store QR code gamification experience
Retail tech innovation of the week: Currys McAfee in-store QR code gamification experience

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Retail innovationStaff WriterAugust 22, 2025Retail technology innovation of the week, 3D Cloud, McAfee, Currys, Retail innovation, AI, Gamification, QR codes, Stores, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Down with sneaky swipe fees and awful AI: presenting the retail technology week in numbers
Down with sneaky swipe fees and awful AI: presenting the retail technology week in numbers

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Retail trendsStaff WriterAugust 22, 2025Retail technology, Retail trends, Stores, Supply chain, Payments, Online retail, Omnichannel retailComment
Chelsea Football Club's Stamford Bridge stadium gets on the Boxbar Tech self-service bandwagon
Chelsea Football Club's Stamford Bridge stadium gets on the Boxbar Tech self-service bandwagon

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FootballStaff WriterAugust 22, 2025Boxbar Tech, Self service, Bars, Self service technology, Chelsea F.C., Football, Fanatics, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, ASM GlobalComment
Just Eat Takeaway teams with RIVR to pilot robot food delivery dogs in Europe, kicks off in Zurich
Just Eat Takeaway teams with RIVR to pilot robot food delivery dogs in Europe, kicks off in Zurich

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RobotsStaff WriterAugust 21, 2025RIVR, Just Eat Takeaway.com, Robots, Robot delivery, Food delivery, Zurich, Switzerland, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Restaurants, Physical AI, AIComment
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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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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
AI

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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
AI

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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
AI

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AI
Colombian brand Soreil Lingerie goes live with Brarista full AI powered fitting chatbot and mini chatbot
AI
Colombian brand Soreil Lingerie goes live with Brarista full AI powered fitting chatbot and mini chatbot
AI

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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
Automation

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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
Automation

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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
Automation

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Automation

TRENDING: RTS 2026

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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
RTS 2026

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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
RTS 2026

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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
Retail Technology Show 2026 conference review: Ryan den Rooijen talks real-world AI applications at Currys
RTS 2026
Retail Technology Show 2026 conference review: Ryan den Rooijen talks real-world AI applications at Currys
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RTS 2026
RTS 2026 review: Matalan CRO and COO talk Toshiba technology powered stores transformation push
RTS 2026
RTS 2026 review: Matalan CRO and COO talk Toshiba technology powered stores transformation push
RTS 2026

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RTS 2026

TRENDING: RTIH INNOVATION AWARDS

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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
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
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
Retail media

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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
Retail media

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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
Retail media

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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
RFID

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RFID

TRENDING: STORES

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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
Chinese firm Pop Mart takes wraps off its largest London store yet with Charing Cross Road launch
Stores
Chinese firm Pop Mart takes wraps off its largest London store yet with Charing Cross Road launch
Stores

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Stores
QSIC agrees partnership with Dollar General to support in-store audio at more than 12,000 locations
Stores
QSIC agrees partnership with Dollar General to support in-store audio at more than 12,000 locations
Stores

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Stores

TRENDING: APPOINTMENTS

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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
Bittersweet update from Steve Larsen as he exits Packsize for automation engineering role at Walmart
Appointments
Bittersweet update from Steve Larsen as he exits Packsize for automation engineering role at Walmart
Appointments

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Appointments
Former Starbucks exec Rob McGeown takes on Head of Technology UK role at The Wendy's Company
Appointments
Former Starbucks exec Rob McGeown takes on Head of Technology UK role at The Wendy's Company
Appointments

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Appointments
Starbucks founder Howard Schultz added to on demand delivery firm Gopuff’s board of directors
Appointments
Starbucks founder Howard Schultz added to on demand delivery firm Gopuff’s board of directors
Appointments

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Appointments

TRENDING: FUNDING NEWS

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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
Funding news

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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
Funding news

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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
Funding news

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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
Funding news

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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
Funding news

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Funding news
Polish startup Replenit announces pre-seed funding round co-led by Movens Capital and Vastpoint
Funding news
Polish startup Replenit announces pre-seed funding round co-led by Movens Capital and Vastpoint
Funding news

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Funding news
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