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shoezone targets parents panic buying back to school supplies with launch of next day delivery service
shoezone targets parents panic buying back to school supplies with launch of next day delivery service

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Back to schoolStaff WriterAugust 28, 2025shoezone, Next day delivery, Back to school, Online retail, Stores, Online delivery, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Snappy Shopper serves up 24/7 grocery delivery for UK convenience retailers following store trials
Snappy Shopper serves up 24/7 grocery delivery for UK convenience retailers following store trials

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Q-commerceStaff WriterAugust 27, 2025Snappy Shopper, Quick commerce, Grocery delivery, Independent retailers, Conveniene stores, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, UK retail, StoresComment
B&Q pilots GXO AI powered transport optimisation platform, driving savings of 240,000 km and 150 tonnes of CO₂
B&Q pilots GXO AI powered transport optimisation platform, driving savings of 240,000 km and 150 tonnes of CO₂

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Green retailStaff WriterAugust 27, 2025B&Q, AI, Green retail, GXO, RTIH AI in Retail Awards, Logistics, Electric vehiclesComment
Charles Clinkard taps Pulse AI review intelligence platform to enhance retailer's CX and online reputation
Charles Clinkard taps Pulse AI review intelligence platform to enhance retailer's CX and online reputation

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AIStaff WriterAugust 27, 2025Charles Clinkard, Pulse, AI, Visualsoft, Customer reviews, Online retail, Stores, RTIH AI in Retail Awards, Machine learningComment
Dallan Elk announces departure from American fast food chain Zaxbys to take on CIO role at Miller Zell
Dallan Elk announces departure from American fast food chain Zaxbys to take on CIO role at Miller Zell

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AppointmentsStaff WriterAugust 27, 2025Dallan Elk, CX, Zaxbys, CIOs, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Miller Zell, AppointmentsComment
Wanzl UK and AiFi team up to bring frictionless shopping experience to Amex Stadium and Brighton & Hove Albion FC
Wanzl UK and AiFi team up to bring frictionless shopping experience to Amex Stadium and Brighton & Hove Albion FC

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StoresStaff WriterAugust 27, 2025Wanzl UK, AiFi, Stadiums, Brighton & Hove Albion FC, Football, Checkout free stores, Autonomous retail, American Express Stadium, Żabka Group, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Frictionless shopping, Miami Freedom ParkComment
Decathlon onboard as Qualcomm claims world first with launch of Dragonwing Q-6690 mobile processor
Decathlon onboard as Qualcomm claims world first with launch of Dragonwing Q-6690 mobile processor

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RFIDStaff WriterAugust 27, 2025Qualcomm Technologies, RFID, Decathlon, EssilorLuxottica, RFID technology, NFC, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Stores, IoTComment
From AI to cybersecurity, engineering and analytics, many roles in UK food and drink industry are going unnoticed
From AI to cybersecurity, engineering and analytics, many roles in UK food and drink industry are going unnoticed

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Food and drinkStaff WriterAugust 27, 2025IGD, Research, Food and drink, AI, Cybersecurity, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Recruitment, Food and drinks industry, Automation, UK, RTIH AI in Retail AwardsComment
Lowe's focuses on helping customers and associates as retailer takes wraps off its new Store Ops Tech lab
Lowe's focuses on helping customers and associates as retailer takes wraps off its new Store Ops Tech lab

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StoresStaff WriterAugust 27, 2025Lowe's Companies, Lowe's Store Ops Tech Lab, Stores, Retail innovation, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, CX, EmployeesComment
Walmart Marketplace Seller Summit brings new AI powered tools and next-day delivery expansion
Walmart Marketplace Seller Summit brings new AI powered tools and next-day delivery expansion

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EventsStaff WriterAugust 27, 2025Walmart, Events, Let’s Grow! Marketplace Seller Summit, Walmart Marketplace, AI, Next day delivery, Omnichannel retail, RTIH AI in Retail Awards, Stores, US retailComment
Oh Polly Head of E-commerce Lauren Nicole Muir in reflective mood as she hits five year milestone at retailer
Oh Polly Head of E-commerce Lauren Nicole Muir in reflective mood as she hits five year milestone at retailer

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Online retailStaff WriterAugust 27, 2025Oh Polly, Lauren Nicole Muir, E-commerce, Online retail, Stores, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Focus on AI innovation as AdTech veteran Dave Fall joins consumer insights specialist Azira as Chief Product Officer
Focus on AI innovation as AdTech veteran Dave Fall joins consumer insights specialist Azira as Chief Product Officer

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AppointmentsStaff WriterAugust 27, 2025Azira, Appointments, Dave Fall, Consumer insights, RTIH AI in Retail Awards, AIComment
AI video privacy and analytics firm Pimloc appoints technology veteran Kelly Richdale as Chairwoman
AI video privacy and analytics firm Pimloc appoints technology veteran Kelly Richdale as Chairwoman

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AppointmentsStaff WriterAugust 27, 2025Pimloc, AI, Appointments, Kelly Richdale, Analytics, RTIH AI in Retail AwardsComment
Robotics-based parcel terminals firm Cleveron appoints Anano Ghibradze as Digital Marketing Specialist
Robotics-based parcel terminals firm Cleveron appoints Anano Ghibradze as Digital Marketing Specialist

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AppointmentsStaff WriterAugust 27, 2025Cleveron, Marketing, Appointments, Anano Ghibradze, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Automation, Parcel lockersComment
Agentic automation specialist UiPath hires Microsoft veteran Michael Atalla as Chief Marketing Officer
Agentic automation specialist UiPath hires Microsoft veteran Michael Atalla as Chief Marketing Officer

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AppointmentsStaff WriterAugust 27, 2025AI, Agentic AI, Automation, CMOs, Appointments, RTIH AI in Retail Awards, UiPath, Michael AtallaComment
DHL eCommerce opens Birmingham site as part of €560m investment in UK infrastructure
DHL eCommerce opens Birmingham site as part of €560m investment in UK infrastructure

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E-commerce logisticsStaff WriterAugust 27, 2025DHL eCommerce, E-commerce, Logistics, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Whittard of Chelsea keeps faith with Wincanton as it extends supply chain and fulfilment tie up
Whittard of Chelsea keeps faith with Wincanton as it extends supply chain and fulfilment tie up

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LogisticsStaff WriterAugust 27, 2025Whittard of Chelsea, Wincanton, Supply chain, Fulfilment, Online fulfilmentComment
Hollie Phipps exits Ocado Technology to make return to Tesco where she first began career
Hollie Phipps exits Ocado Technology to make return to Tesco where she first began career

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AppointmentsStaff WriterAugust 26, 2025Hollie Phipps, Ocado Technology, Tesco, Appointments, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Online fulfilment, AutomationComment
Aldi veteran Andy Gillies departs Greencore to take on Logistics Director role at Morrisons
Aldi veteran Andy Gillies departs Greencore to take on Logistics Director role at Morrisons

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AppointmentsStaff WriterAugust 26, 2025Andy Gillies, Morrisons, Appointments, Logistics Director, AI, Logistics, RTIH AI in Retail Awards, Kallikor, Grocery retail, Stores, Aldi, GreencoreComment
AI startup Zenline bags $1.6m in funding from Seedcamp, Yellow, First Momentum, Arc Investors
AI startup Zenline bags $1.6m in funding from Seedcamp, Yellow, First Momentum, Arc Investors

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Funding newsStaff WriterAugust 26, 2025Zenline AI, AI, Startups, Funding news, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, AI agentsComment
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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
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
Retail Technology Show 2026 VIP Afterparty
Apr 22
Apr 22, 2026
Retail Technology Show 2026 VIP Afterparty
Apr 22, 2026
Apr 22, 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

TRENDING: AI

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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
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AI
Unsexy but essential: B&Q reinvents itself by putting AI focus at the heart of the customer struggle
AI
Unsexy but essential: B&Q reinvents itself by putting AI focus at the heart of the customer struggle
AI

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AI
Dairy Queen partners with Presto on voice AI technology roll-out following promising initial results
AI
Dairy Queen partners with Presto on voice AI technology roll-out following promising initial results
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AI
UK government risks public backlash unless it can show who benefits from AI, IPPR report warns
AI
UK government risks public backlash unless it can show who benefits from AI, IPPR report warns
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AI
Tesco agrees AI partnership with Adobe as it looks to be more responsive to shoppers' needs
AI
Tesco agrees AI partnership with Adobe as it looks to be more responsive to shoppers' needs
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AI
Iceland Foods taps invent.ai platform for inventory and replenishment operations initiative
AI
Iceland Foods taps invent.ai platform for inventory and replenishment operations initiative
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AI

TRENDING: AUTOMATION

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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
Exotec teams with KDS to automate new 760,000 sq ft fulfilment centre in Savannah, Georgia
Automation
Exotec teams with KDS to automate new 760,000 sq ft fulfilment centre in Savannah, Georgia
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Automation

TRENDING: RTS 2026

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Vineta Bajaj, Holland & Barrett CFO: here's what I’m looking forward to at Retail Technology Show 2026
RTS 2026
Vineta Bajaj, Holland & Barrett CFO: here's what I’m looking forward to at Retail Technology Show 2026
RTS 2026

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RTS 2026
Latest issue of RTIH magazine goes live, pick up your free copy at Retail Technology Show 2026 in London
RTS 2026
Latest issue of RTIH magazine goes live, pick up your free copy at Retail Technology Show 2026 in London
RTS 2026

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RTS 2026
Vista Technology Support heads to RTS 2026: powering retail efficiency through innovation
RTS 2026
Vista Technology Support heads to RTS 2026: powering retail efficiency through innovation
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RTS 2026
Attending Retail Technology Show 2026? Then be sure to see SolvedBy.Ai on stand R30
RTS 2026
Attending Retail Technology Show 2026? Then be sure to see SolvedBy.Ai on stand R30
RTS 2026

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RTS 2026
Retail communications specialist VoCoVo announces go live for company's new AI Gateway solution
RTS 2026
Retail communications specialist VoCoVo announces go live for company's new AI Gateway solution
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RTS 2026
RTS 2026: Millennials lead demand for third space retail baked into physical shopping experiences
RTS 2026
RTS 2026: Millennials lead demand for third space retail baked into physical shopping experiences
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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
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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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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
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
THG Ingenuity opens up Gift With Purchase retail media solution to external brand partners
Retail media
THG Ingenuity opens up Gift With Purchase retail media solution to external brand partners
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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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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
Marvellous March for AI and computer vision technology powered autonomous stores specialist Zippin
Stores
Marvellous March for AI and computer vision technology powered autonomous stores specialist Zippin
Stores

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Stores
Lidl GB stumps up £600m to strengthen store network with 50+ locations planned
Stores
Lidl GB stumps up £600m to strengthen store network with 50+ locations planned
Stores

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Stores

TRENDING: ROBOTS & DRONES

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DoorDash and Wing expand on demand food delivery by drone partnership to Metro Atlanta
Drones
DoorDash and Wing expand on demand food delivery by drone partnership to Metro Atlanta
Drones

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Drones
Uber Eats and Starship delivery robots arrive in Sheffield following roll-out in Leeds last year
Robots
Uber Eats and Starship delivery robots arrive in Sheffield following roll-out in Leeds last year
Robots

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Robots
Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits deploys Corvus Robotics drone inventory system in USA
Drones
Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits deploys Corvus Robotics drone inventory system in USA
Drones

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Drones
Zalando preps roll-out of 50 AI powered Nomagic robots across European fulfilment centres
Robots
Zalando preps roll-out of 50 AI powered Nomagic robots across European fulfilment centres
Robots

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Robots
Starship Technologies' Lisa Johnson takes on Robotics Advisory Group adviser role
Robots
Starship Technologies' Lisa Johnson takes on Robotics Advisory Group adviser role
Robots

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Robots
Grubhub scores a drone food delivery first in New Jersey as it kicks off three month pilot
Drones
Grubhub scores a drone food delivery first in New Jersey as it kicks off three month pilot
Drones

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Drones

TRENDING: ESLs

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Pricer and JRTech Solutions ink digital store transformation deal with Canadian grocery retailer Sobeys
ESLs
Pricer and JRTech Solutions ink digital store transformation deal with Canadian grocery retailer Sobeys
ESLs

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ESLs
Grocery retailer INTERSPAR rolls out Vusion electronic shelf labels across stores in Austria
ESLs
Grocery retailer INTERSPAR rolls out Vusion electronic shelf labels across stores in Austria
ESLs

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ESLs
United Food and Commercial Workers International Union slams Walmart's big ESLs move
ESLs
United Food and Commercial Workers International Union slams Walmart's big ESLs move
ESLs

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ESLs
SPAR International keeps faith with SOLUM as it continues ESLs and digital signage tie up
ESLs
SPAR International keeps faith with SOLUM as it continues ESLs and digital signage tie up
ESLs

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ESLs
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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