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Minuteman Food Mart focuses on interactive experiences with Reward Cups deployment across stores
Minuteman Food Mart focuses on interactive experiences with Reward Cups deployment across stores

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StoresStaff WriterAugust 28, 2025Minuteman Food Mart, Stores, Rewards, Reward Cups, US retail, Interactive experiences, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Customer engagement, LoyaltyComment
lululemon CIO Julie Averill reflects on technology transformation journey as she heads for exit
lululemon CIO Julie Averill reflects on technology transformation journey as she heads for exit

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On the moveStaff WriterAugust 28, 2025lululemon, Julie Averill, CIOs, On the move, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Technology transformationComment
M&S future-proofs UK logistics: check out our biggest retail technology articles on LinkedIn
M&S future-proofs UK logistics: check out our biggest retail technology articles on LinkedIn

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Social mediaStaff WriterAugust 28, 2025LinkedIn, Social media, Retail technology, Omnichannel retail, Funding news, Stores, Online retailComment
Attensi research flags major skill masking workforce challenge and big opportunity for AI powered tools
Attensi research flags major skill masking workforce challenge and big opportunity for AI powered tools

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AIStaff WriterAugust 28, 2025Attensi, Research, Employees, Workforce, AI, Training, RTIH AI in Retail AwardsComment
Paradies Lagardère taps TruRating consumer intelligence and analytics platform
Paradies Lagardère taps TruRating consumer intelligence and analytics platform

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Airport shoppingStaff WriterAugust 28, 2025Paradies Lagardère, TruRating, Adyen, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Travel retail, Airports, Analytics, Consumer insightsComment
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
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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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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
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AI
Finnish grocery chain K-Supermarket lays claim to AI powered recipe ideas focused out of home first
AI
Finnish grocery chain K-Supermarket lays claim to AI powered recipe ideas focused out of home first
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AI
The Home Depot launches customer service AI voice agent phone system with Google Cloud
AI
The Home Depot launches customer service AI voice agent phone system with Google Cloud
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AI
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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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
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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
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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 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
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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
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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
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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
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RFID
Anna Marie Blackburn takes her love for RFID to the next level as she makes jump to Nedap Retail
RFID
Anna Marie Blackburn takes her love for RFID to the next level as she makes jump to Nedap Retail
RFID

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RFID
JD Sports inks multi-year global ItemOptix RFID technology deal with Checkpoint Systems
RFID
JD Sports inks multi-year global ItemOptix RFID technology deal with Checkpoint Systems
RFID

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RFID
JD Sports Fashion and Checkpoint Systems tackle challenges using RFID inventory management
RFID
JD Sports Fashion and Checkpoint Systems tackle challenges using RFID inventory management
RFID

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RFID
Christmas comes early as Asda pilots Zebra Technologies TC53E RFID device in first store
RFID
Christmas comes early as Asda pilots Zebra Technologies TC53E RFID device in first store
RFID

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RFID
RFID and supply chain technology firm SML Group bags FountainVest and CPE as new investors
RFID
RFID and supply chain technology firm SML Group bags FountainVest and CPE as new investors
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RFID

TRENDING: STORES

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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
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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
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Stores

TRENDING: APPOINTMENTS

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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
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Appointments
Bringg adds former Co-op E-commerce Director Chris Conway as Senior VP and GM for EMEA region
Appointments
Bringg adds former Co-op E-commerce Director Chris Conway as Senior VP and GM for EMEA region
Appointments

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Appointments

TRENDING: ESLs

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UK health and beauty retailer Superdrug updates on Hanshow powered digital store roll-out
ESLs
UK health and beauty retailer Superdrug updates on Hanshow powered digital store roll-out
ESLs

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ESLs
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
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ESLs
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