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Instacart teams with MDI to serve up e-commerce solutions for independent grocers
Instacart teams with MDI to serve up e-commerce solutions for independent grocers

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Grocery retailStaff WriterAugust 29, 2025Instacart, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Merchants Distributors, Grocery retailComment
Toy enthusiasts rejoice as the latest Mini Labubu dolls land today on the AliExpress Pop Mart store
Toy enthusiasts rejoice as the latest Mini Labubu dolls land today on the AliExpress Pop Mart store

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Online retailStaff WriterAugust 29, 2025Labubu, AliExpress, Online retail, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Toys, Live streaming, Immersive experiencesComment
Vineta Bajaj departs Rohlik Group for CFO role at health and wellbeing retailer Holland & Barrett
Vineta Bajaj departs Rohlik Group for CFO role at health and wellbeing retailer Holland & Barrett

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AppointmentsStaff WriterAugust 28, 2025Holland & Barrett, Vineta Bajaj, CFOs, Automation, Appointments, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Anthony HoughtonComment
Simbe takes wraps off advisory board including Bennett Morgan and Marybeth Hays
Simbe takes wraps off advisory board including Bennett Morgan and Marybeth Hays

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AppointmentsStaff WriterAugust 28, 2025Simbe, Appointments, Stores, Tally, Automation, Shelf intelligence, AIComment
Gen Z unlikely high street stores saviour as BookTok trend boosts Waterstones sales
Gen Z unlikely high street stores saviour as BookTok trend boosts Waterstones sales

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CommentStaff WriterAugust 28, 2025Gen Z, Stores, BookTok, TikTok, Social media, Physical retail, Book retailers, Books, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Waterstones, Barnes & NobleComment
Rakuten veteran Sunil Gopinath joins Albertsons Companies to head up retail technology centre in India
Rakuten veteran Sunil Gopinath joins Albertsons Companies to head up retail technology centre in India

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AppointmentsStaff WriterAugust 28, 2025Sunil Gopinath, Retail innovation, Retail technology, AI, CEOs, India, Appointments, Albertsons Companies, Data, E-commerce, Rakuten, RTIH AI in Retail AwardsComment
Swan AI Studios founder Ranju Das joins lululemon in new Chief AI and Technology Officer role
Swan AI Studios founder Ranju Das joins lululemon in new Chief AI and Technology Officer role

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AppointmentsStaff WriterAugust 28, 2025lululemon, Appointments, AI, Ranju Das, RTIH AI in Retail Awards, Personalisation, Data, Retail innovation, Julie Averill, CIOsComment
Ahold Delhaize USA taps Instacart FoodStorm solution at Food Lion, GIANT and MARTIN’S
Ahold Delhaize USA taps Instacart FoodStorm solution at Food Lion, GIANT and MARTIN’S

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StoresStaff WriterAugust 28, 2025Ahold Delhaize USA, Instacart, Instacart FoodStorm, Order management systems, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
ICA Gruppen ramps up use of AI technology across retailer's projects, solutions, and ways of working
ICA Gruppen ramps up use of AI technology across retailer's projects, solutions, and ways of working

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AIStaff WriterAugust 28, 2025Oskar Jakobsson, ICA Gruppen, AI, Google Gemini, RTIH AI in Retail Awards, Retail innovationComment
The secret to retail success including happy staff, customer experiences and impressive stores
The secret to retail success including happy staff, customer experiences and impressive stores

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RetailersStaff WriterAugust 28, 2025Stores, Customer experience, Omnichannel retail, EmployeesComment
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
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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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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
AI

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AI
Rithum research: Gen Z shoppers act on AI recommendations without third party verification
AI
Rithum research: Gen Z shoppers act on AI recommendations without third party verification
AI

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AI
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
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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

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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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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
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
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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

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
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RFID

TRENDING: STORES

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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
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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
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

TRENDING: APPOINTMENTS

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FreedomPay raids Subway to bring in Mike Farrell as its new SVP, Global Enterprise Accounts
Appointments
FreedomPay raids Subway to bring in Mike Farrell as its new SVP, Global Enterprise Accounts
Appointments

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Appointments
Former Reckon.ai CEO Ana Pinto gets back in the retail game as she accepts COO position at Maikoz
Appointments
Former Reckon.ai CEO Ana Pinto gets back in the retail game as she accepts COO position at Maikoz
Appointments

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Appointments
Jessica Cooke joins Kingfisher as its new Group Head of Retail Media Propositions and Partners
Appointments
Jessica Cooke joins Kingfisher as its new Group Head of Retail Media Propositions and Partners
Appointments

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Appointments
AI powered commerce technology firm Frontnow announces appointment of Gabriel Bobinski as CEO
Appointments
AI powered commerce technology firm Frontnow announces appointment of Gabriel Bobinski as CEO
Appointments

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Appointments
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

TRENDING: FUNDING NEWS

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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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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
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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
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Funding news
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