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Nift brings in former Gopuff and Block executive Saket Mehta as its first ever Chief Revenue Officer
Nift brings in former Gopuff and Block executive Saket Mehta as its first ever Chief Revenue Officer

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AppointmentsStaff WriterSeptember 8, 2025Nift, Appointments, Saket Mehta, CROs, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Bosch and Alibaba Group deepen tie up with focus on AI and cloud powered digital innovation
Bosch and Alibaba Group deepen tie up with focus on AI and cloud powered digital innovation

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AIStaff WriterSeptember 8, 2025Bosch, Alibaba Group, AI, Cloud solutions, Digital transformation, China, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, E-commerceComment
The last mile revolution - how technology and logistics are rewriting the way we shop
The last mile revolution - how technology and logistics are rewriting the way we shop

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Last mile deliveryStaff WriterSeptember 8, 2025Last mile delivery, Logistics, Supply chain, Fulfilment, AI, Robots, StoresComment
The best metal curtain track designs for small and large windows
The best metal curtain track designs for small and large windows

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Home improvementStaff WriterSeptember 8, 2025Home improvement, Homes, OfficesComment
Gamification in retail technology and what brands can learn from iGaming
Gamification in retail technology and what brands can learn from iGaming

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GamificationStaff WriterSeptember 8, 2025Gamification, iGaming, Retail technologyComment
How blockchain technology powers crypto gambling platforms
How blockchain technology powers crypto gambling platforms

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BlockchainStaff WriterSeptember 8, 2025Cryptocurrencies, Blockchain technology, Gambling, Bitcoin, Betting, PaymentsComment
THG goes global, Best Buy goes fast and Tesco goes Whoosh: last week’s biggest retail technology plays
THG goes global, Best Buy goes fast and Tesco goes Whoosh: last week’s biggest retail technology plays

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Retail techStaff WriterSeptember 7, 2025Retail technology, Retail trends, Omnichannel retail, Stores, Online retail, Supply chain, PaymentsComment
Lloyds Banking Group preps deal to buy digital wallet technology specialist Curve for £120m
Lloyds Banking Group preps deal to buy digital wallet technology specialist Curve for £120m

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AcquisitionsStaff WriterSeptember 7, 2025Curve, Lloyds Banking Group, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Digital payments, Acquisitions, FinTech, Apple PayComment
The curious case of Cracker Barrel's logo change: last week's most read retail tech articles
The curious case of Cracker Barrel's logo change: last week's most read retail tech articles

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Retail techStaff WriterSeptember 7, 2025Retail technology, Stores, Online retail, Omnichannel retail, Supply chain, PaymentsComment
Walmart connects with OpenAI to bring AI training directly to frontline and office associates
Walmart connects with OpenAI to bring AI training directly to frontline and office associates

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AIStaff WriterSeptember 6, 2025Walmart, OpenAI, Training, AI, Employees, RTIH AI in Retail Awards, Accenture, LearningComment
JYSK stumps up DKK 2 billion for IT infrastructure and digital solutions upgrades
JYSK stumps up DKK 2 billion for IT infrastructure and digital solutions upgrades

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IT infrastructureStaff WriterSeptember 5, 2025JYSK, Stores, Online retail, IT infrastructure, Digital solutions, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Safety first for Sainsbury's and Facewatch: RTIH brings you this week's biggest retail technology stories
Safety first for Sainsbury's and Facewatch: RTIH brings you this week's biggest retail technology stories

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Retail techStaff WriterSeptember 5, 2025Retail technology, Stores, Online retail, Omnichannel retailComment
Free ice cream as Alphabet’s drone delivery firm Wing connects with Blue Bell and Walmart
Free ice cream as Alphabet’s drone delivery firm Wing connects with Blue Bell and Walmart

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DronesStaff WriterSeptember 5, 2025Walmart, Wing, Blue Bell, Ice cream, Drones, Drone delivery, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Taylor Swift gets engaged and reshapes shopping trends: presenting the retail technology week in numbers
Taylor Swift gets engaged and reshapes shopping trends: presenting the retail technology week in numbers

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Retail trendsStaff WriterSeptember 5, 2025Retail trends, Retail technologyComment
Dublin expansion as Tesco Whoosh ramps up roll-out of rapid grocery delivery service in Ireland following pilot
Dublin expansion as Tesco Whoosh ramps up roll-out of rapid grocery delivery service in Ireland following pilot

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Q-commerceStaff WriterSeptember 5, 2025Tesco, Tesco Whoosh, Tesco Ireland, Rapid delivery, Q-commerce, Grocery delivery, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, StoresComment
'More than a quirky fashion fad': Walmart taps into bag charms boom with immersive experience
'More than a quirky fashion fad': Walmart taps into bag charms boom with immersive experience

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Bag charmsStaff WriterSeptember 5, 2025Walmart, Walmart Realm, Immersive experiences, Bag charms, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Including Keychain and WizCommerce: six retail tech funding rounds you need to know about
Including Keychain and WizCommerce: six retail tech funding rounds you need to know about

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Funding newsStaff WriterSeptember 5, 2025Retail technology, Funding news, Funding rounds, Startups, Embargo, WizCommerce, AI, Zenline AI, Buylo, Keychain, HappyRobotComment
Warehouse automation firm Exotec teams with ILS Logistics to deploy Skypod system
Warehouse automation firm Exotec teams with ILS Logistics to deploy Skypod system

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AutomationStaff WriterSeptember 5, 2025Exotec, ILS Logistics, Robotics, Warehouse automation, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
B2C and B2B commerce solutions specialist Cart.com appoints Gregg Zegras as CRO
B2C and B2B commerce solutions specialist Cart.com appoints Gregg Zegras as CRO

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AppointmentsStaff WriterSeptember 5, 2025Cart.com, CROs, Gregg Zegras, Appointments, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Retail tech innovation of the week: Merchmix enters pilot with fashion and pharmacy retailers
Retail tech innovation of the week: Merchmix enters pilot with fashion and pharmacy retailers

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AIStaff WriterSeptember 5, 2025Retail Technology Innovation of the Week, 3D Cloud, Merchmix, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, AIComment
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2026 EVENTS

Featured
2026 RTIH Innovation Awards
Mar 9
Mar 9, 2026 – Oct 15, 2026
2026 RTIH Innovation Awards
Mar 9, 2026 – Oct 15, 2026
Mar 9, 2026 – Oct 15, 2026
Merchant Transact 360
Mar 25
Mar 25, 2026 – Mar 26, 2026
Merchant Transact 360
Mar 25, 2026 – Mar 26, 2026
Mar 25, 2026 – Mar 26, 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
ETIH EdTech Innovation Awards
Apr 27
Apr 27, 2026
ETIH EdTech Innovation Awards
Apr 27, 2026
Apr 27, 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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Clarins enlists Silicon Valley startup IlluminateAI for launch of in-store personalised make-up service
AI
Clarins enlists Silicon Valley startup IlluminateAI for launch of in-store personalised make-up service
AI

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AI
AI makes move from pilots to transform grocery retail operations and consumer experiences in APAC
AI
AI makes move from pilots to transform grocery retail operations and consumer experiences in APAC
AI

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AI
Loblaw Companies connects with Google to give Canadians new way to shop via conversational AI
AI
Loblaw Companies connects with Google to give Canadians new way to shop via conversational AI
AI

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AI
Akeneo and Stripe shake hands on partnership that helps businesses prep for agentic commerce
AI
Akeneo and Stripe shake hands on partnership that helps businesses prep for agentic commerce
AI

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AI
Metapack launches AI powered delivery intelligence tools at TDC 2026 event in London
AI
Metapack launches AI powered delivery intelligence tools at TDC 2026 event in London
AI

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AI
Unilever and Google Cloud ink five year deal that includes deployment of Vertex AI platform
AI
Unilever and Google Cloud ink five year deal that includes deployment of Vertex AI platform
AI

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AI

TRENDING: AUTOMATION

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Amazon preps Integrations launch to self-install AutoStore systems beginning next year
Automation
Amazon preps Integrations launch to self-install AutoStore systems beginning next year
Automation

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Automation
REWE and Cimcorp automate fresh supply chain for Berlin supermarkets and stores
Automation
REWE and Cimcorp automate fresh supply chain for Berlin supermarkets and stores
Automation

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Automation
Kroger taps Corvus One for Cold Chain autonomous inventory system in live freezer ops
Automation
Kroger taps Corvus One for Cold Chain autonomous inventory system in live freezer ops
Automation

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Automation
Amazon pins grocery ambitions on Orbital platform as it announces major job cuts
Automation
Amazon pins grocery ambitions on Orbital platform as it announces major job cuts
Automation

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Automation
UK online retailer taps StrongPoint for AutoStore powered automated fulfilment centre
Automation
UK online retailer taps StrongPoint for AutoStore powered automated fulfilment centre
Automation

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Automation
Robotics firm Exotec expands partnership with Renault Group at warehouse in Germany
Automation
Robotics firm Exotec expands partnership with Renault Group at warehouse in Germany
Automation

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Automation

TRENDING: RTS 2026

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Holland & Barrett CFO Vineta Bajaj added to Retail Technology Show 2026 advisory board
RTS 2026
Holland & Barrett CFO Vineta Bajaj added to Retail Technology Show 2026 advisory board
RTS 2026

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RTS 2026
Retail Technology Show research: many shoppers directly impacted by cybercrime in past year
RTS 2026
Retail Technology Show research: many shoppers directly impacted by cybercrime in past year
RTS 2026

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RTS 2026
Dragon’s Den investor and retail veteran Touker Suleyman joins RTS 2026 speaker line-up
RTS 2026
Dragon’s Den investor and retail veteran Touker Suleyman joins RTS 2026 speaker line-up
RTS 2026

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RTS 2026
Retail Technology Show 2026 adds M&S Chairman Archie Norman to Headline Stage speakers list
RTS 2026
Retail Technology Show 2026 adds M&S Chairman Archie Norman to Headline Stage speakers list
RTS 2026

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RTS 2026
Retail Technology Show research flags payments problem for agentic shopping journeys
RTS 2026
Retail Technology Show research flags payments problem for agentic shopping journeys
RTS 2026

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RTS 2026
RTS 2026 conference speakers set to include Harrods, Frasers Group, and Currys
RTS 2026
RTS 2026 conference speakers set to include Harrods, Frasers Group, and Currys
RTS 2026

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RTS 2026

TRENDING: RTIH INNOVATION AWARDS

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2026 RTIH Innovation Awards go live in April, winners to be announced in October
RTIH Awards
2026 RTIH Innovation Awards go live in April, winners to be announced in October
RTIH Awards

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RTIH Awards
Hanshow bags Tech Vendor of the Year gong at 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards in London
RTIH Awards
Hanshow bags Tech Vendor of the Year gong at 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards in London
RTIH Awards

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RTIH Awards
VenHub Global dazzles as it lands Startup of the Year gong at 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards
RTIH Awards
VenHub Global dazzles as it lands Startup of the Year gong at 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards
RTIH Awards

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RTIH Awards
2025 RTIH Innovation Awards winners announced, including Tesco, White Stuff, Currys, and EE
RTIH Awards
2025 RTIH Innovation Awards winners announced, including Tesco, White Stuff, Currys, and EE
RTIH Awards

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RTIH Awards
2025 RTIH Innovation Awards winners to be announced this evening at event in Central London
RTIH Awards
2025 RTIH Innovation Awards winners to be announced this evening at event in Central London
RTIH Awards

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RTIH Awards
Google's Rashmita Redkar brings her expertise to 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards judging panel
RTIH Awards
Google's Rashmita Redkar brings her expertise to 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards judging panel
RTIH Awards

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RTIH Awards

TRENDING: RETAIL MEDIA

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THG Beauty Media and The Trade Desk lay claim to new retail media approach on open internet
Retail media
THG Beauty Media and The Trade Desk lay claim to new retail media approach on open internet
Retail media

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Retail media
Former Amazon executive Tom Jeffrey takes on retail media opportunity at DIY retailer B&Q
Retail media
Former Amazon executive Tom Jeffrey takes on retail media opportunity at DIY retailer B&Q
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Retail media
In-store retail media platform specialist Grocery TV announces leadership team additions
Retail media
In-store retail media platform specialist Grocery TV announces leadership team additions
Retail media

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Retail media
Macy's taps Pentaleap technology to create more open and flexible retail media ecosystem
Retail media
Macy's taps Pentaleap technology to create more open and flexible retail media ecosystem
Retail media

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Retail media
AI advances at rapid pace as Tesco flags key trends shaping retail media landscape in 2026
Retail media
AI advances at rapid pace as Tesco flags key trends shaping retail media landscape in 2026
Retail media

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Retail media
STRATACACHE powers in-store retail media push for Iceland and The Food Warehouse
Retail media
STRATACACHE powers in-store retail media push for Iceland and The Food Warehouse
Retail media

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Retail media

TRENDING: GREEN RETAIL

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When Currys met University College London (UCL): focus on circular economy as pair connect
Green retail
When Currys met University College London (UCL): focus on circular economy as pair connect
Green retail

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Green retail
T2T recycler Circ announces new Fiber Club partners including C&A, Reformation, and Madewell
Green retail
T2T recycler Circ announces new Fiber Club partners including C&A, Reformation, and Madewell
Green retail

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Green retail
Sodastream connects with GoBolt for Canadian green fulfillment and last mile delivery push
Green retail
Sodastream connects with GoBolt for Canadian green fulfillment and last mile delivery push
Green retail

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Green retail
Amazon gives green light to first UK building that pursues new global zero carbon certification
Green retail
Amazon gives green light to first UK building that pursues new global zero carbon certification
Green retail

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Green retail
Polytag, Saica Flex, and Paragon shake hands on waste journey traceability partnership
Green retail
Polytag, Saica Flex, and Paragon shake hands on waste journey traceability partnership
Green retail

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Green retail
Mini Rodini ramps up sustainability efforts by joining Trimco Group ProductDNA platform
Green retail
Mini Rodini ramps up sustainability efforts by joining Trimco Group ProductDNA platform
Green retail

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Green retail

TRENDING: STORES

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Amazon Just Walk Out technology powers grab and go store open doors at University of California, Irvine
Stores
Amazon Just Walk Out technology powers grab and go store open doors at University of California, Irvine
Stores

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Stores
How do retailers handle unexpected hardware failures without disrupting sales?
Stores
How do retailers handle unexpected hardware failures without disrupting sales?
Stores

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Stores
Ski equipment brand Swix enlists Sitoo for unified tools, stock visibility, and checkout push
Stores
Ski equipment brand Swix enlists Sitoo for unified tools, stock visibility, and checkout push
Stores

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Stores
7-Eleven ramps up AiFi technology powered checkout free store push across retailer's US locations
Stores
7-Eleven ramps up AiFi technology powered checkout free store push across retailer's US locations
Stores

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Stores
Nothing about Amazon ditching Go and Fresh a surprise as Kroger hires Greg Foran as CEO
Stores
Nothing about Amazon ditching Go and Fresh a surprise as Kroger hires Greg Foran as CEO
Stores

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Stores
Emporio Armani enlists Loook.ai for interactive fragrance activation at KaDeWe Berlin
Stores
Emporio Armani enlists Loook.ai for interactive fragrance activation at KaDeWe Berlin
Stores

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Stores

TRENDING: ESLs

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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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ESLs
Belgian retailer Extra Shop set to deploy Vusion platform and ESLs across 1,700 plus stores
ESLs
Belgian retailer Extra Shop set to deploy Vusion platform and ESLs across 1,700 plus stores
ESLs

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ESLs
Dutch supermarket chain PLUS places Pricer ESLs order with 2026 start date
ESLs
Dutch supermarket chain PLUS places Pricer ESLs order with 2026 start date
ESLs

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ESLs
Waitrose connects with SOLUM as grocery retailer rolls out electronic shelf labels nationwide
ESLs
Waitrose connects with SOLUM as grocery retailer rolls out electronic shelf labels nationwide
ESLs

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ESLs
Currys wraps electronic shelf edge labels roll-out across stores in tie up with SOLUM and Vestcom
ESLs
Currys wraps electronic shelf edge labels roll-out across stores in tie up with SOLUM and Vestcom
ESLs

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ESLs

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