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UK at centre of e-commerce evolution that is just beginning and being powered by AI technology
UK at centre of e-commerce evolution that is just beginning and being powered by AI technology

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E-commerceStaff WriterAugust 28, 2025Forrester, AI, E-commerce, UK, Online retail, Research, RTIH AI in Retail Awards, Green retail, Social media, Stores, Click and CollectComment
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
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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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Sopra Steria research flags the rise of agentic commerce within European online retail space
AI
Sopra Steria research flags the rise of agentic commerce within European online retail space
AI

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AI
Woolworths, Coles and other Aussie retailers take AI search fight to Amazon, Jaywing analysis shows
AI
Woolworths, Coles and other Aussie retailers take AI search fight to Amazon, Jaywing analysis shows
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Rithum research: Gen Z shoppers act on AI recommendations without third party verification
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Rithum research: Gen Z shoppers act on AI recommendations without third party verification
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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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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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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
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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
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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
RTS 2026

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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
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
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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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US grocery retailer Stater Bros. Markets connects with In-Store Marketplace for in-store retail media launch 
Retail media
US grocery retailer Stater Bros. Markets connects with In-Store Marketplace for in-store retail media launch 
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Retail media
Kevel, Dollar General, and The Trade Desk tie up lays claim to first of its kind retail media solution
Retail media
Kevel, Dollar General, and The Trade Desk tie up lays claim to first of its kind retail media solution
Retail media

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Retail media
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
Retail media

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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
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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

TRENDING: RFID

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JD Sports Fashion's Dan McGrath: many retailers are looking at RFID technology through the wrongs lens
RFID
JD Sports Fashion's Dan McGrath: many retailers are looking at RFID technology through the wrongs lens
RFID

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RFID
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

TRENDING: STORES

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East of England Co-op reflects on 2025 including first fully cashless store launch at Ipswich train station
Stores
East of England Co-op reflects on 2025 including first fully cashless store launch at Ipswich train station
Stores

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Stores
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
Stores

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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
Stores

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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

TRENDING: APPOINTMENTS

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QSR operations veteran Rob Honey takes of Head of Technology - Canada role at The Wendy's Company
Appointments
QSR operations veteran Rob Honey takes of Head of Technology - Canada role at The Wendy's Company
Appointments

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Appointments
Former Boots UK and bp exec Iona Blake joins Marks and Spencer as Head of Security and Fraud
Appointments
Former Boots UK and bp exec Iona Blake joins Marks and Spencer as Head of Security and Fraud
Appointments

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Appointments
Mustafa Husain takes on SVP and Chief Information Officer role at fast food giant McDonald’s USA
Appointments
Mustafa Husain takes on SVP and Chief Information Officer role at fast food giant McDonald’s USA
Appointments

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Appointments
Jose Cervero takes on Domain Architect - Digital Customer Experience position at Primark
Appointments
Jose Cervero takes on Domain Architect - Digital Customer Experience position at Primark
Appointments

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Appointments
Former Waitrose Information Technology Operations Manager Austin Jacobs joins Sainsbury's
Appointments
Former Waitrose Information Technology Operations Manager Austin Jacobs joins Sainsbury's
Appointments

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Appointments
Shawn Peddie named as new Sr. Director - Global Merchandising Technology role at Foot Locker
Appointments
Shawn Peddie named as new Sr. Director - Global Merchandising Technology role at Foot Locker
Appointments

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Appointments

TRENDING: FUNDING NEWS

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DTC platform ZyG announces blockbuster $60 million Series A funding round led by Accel
Funding news
DTC platform ZyG announces blockbuster $60 million Series A funding round led by Accel
Funding news

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Funding news
Agentic commerce specialist ReFiBuy raises $13.6 million seed round led by NewRoad Capital Partners
Funding news
Agentic commerce specialist ReFiBuy raises $13.6 million seed round led by NewRoad Capital Partners
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Funding news
Agentic supply chains specialist Corvera lands £3 million in seed funding to scale its platform
Funding news
Agentic supply chains specialist Corvera lands £3 million in seed funding to scale its platform
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Funding news
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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