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Greeting card specialist thortful scales AI powered face swap tool after more than 250,000 uses
Greeting card specialist thortful scales AI powered face swap tool after more than 250,000 uses

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AIRachel LawlerSeptember 9, 2025thortful, Greetings cards, Facial recognition, AI, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Jetbeep and Omniva announce five-year partnership, covering Picapac parcel lockers in Baltics
Jetbeep and Omniva announce five-year partnership, covering Picapac parcel lockers in Baltics

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Last mileRachel LawlerSeptember 9, 2025Last mile delivery, Jetbeep, Omniva, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Customer data platform MetaRouter appoints former Walmart executive Nikhil Raj as CEO
Customer data platform MetaRouter appoints former Walmart executive Nikhil Raj as CEO

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AppointmentsStaff WriterSeptember 9, 2025MetaRouter, Walmart, Appointments, Customer data, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, CEOs, Nikhil RajComment
Dobbies Garden Centres taps Adyen unified commerce solution for payments in-store and online
Dobbies Garden Centres taps Adyen unified commerce solution for payments in-store and online

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PaymentsStaff WriterSeptember 8, 2025Dobbies, Garden centres, Adyen, Payments, Stores, Online retail, Loyalty, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Unified commerceComment
RTIH Innovation Awards judge Paula Bobbett takes on Chief Data and Digital Officer role at Boots UK
RTIH Innovation Awards judge Paula Bobbett takes on Chief Data and Digital Officer role at Boots UK

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AppointmentsStaff WriterSeptember 8, 2025Paula Bobbett, Boots UK, Appointments, Chief Data and Digital Officer, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Vineta Bajaj, Holland & BarrettComment
Supermicro's Marc Del Vecchio - From pilot to production: infrastructure strategies for retail AI
Supermicro's Marc Del Vecchio - From pilot to production: infrastructure strategies for retail AI

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AIStaff WriterSeptember 8, 2025Edge AI, AI, Inventory management, Supermicro, NVIDIAComment
Manesh Nana departs Unilever to join Marc Lore's food delivery platform Wonder as VP of Strategic Finance
Manesh Nana departs Unilever to join Marc Lore's food delivery platform Wonder as VP of Strategic Finance

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AppointmentsStaff WriterSeptember 8, 2025Manesh Nana, John Li, Wonder, Marc Lore, Tony Hoggett, Appointments, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, UnileverComment
Strongbow taps assistive tech as it becomes first alcohol brand to add NaviLens codes to packaging
Strongbow taps assistive tech as it becomes first alcohol brand to add NaviLens codes to packaging

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InclusionStaff WriterSeptember 8, 2025Strongbow, QR codes, Purple Goat, Assistive technology, Inclusion, NaviLens QR codes, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Alcohol, Stores, Blind people, Visually impairedComment
Oliver Baggaley joins Trigo from Ahold Delhaize to build autonomous physical store experiences
Oliver Baggaley joins Trigo from Ahold Delhaize to build autonomous physical store experiences

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AppointmentsStaff WriterSeptember 8, 2025Oliver Baggaley, Trigo, Ahold Delhaize, Appointments, Autonomous stores, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Tesco announces roll out of Peoplesafe app to support employees on their journey to and from work
Tesco announces roll out of Peoplesafe app to support employees on their journey to and from work

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EmployeesStaff WriterSeptember 8, 2025Tesco, Peoplesafe, Employees, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Grocery retailers, Stores, Distribution centres, USDAWComment
Gap brings tech leaders and partners together for summit as it looks to build future of retail
Gap brings tech leaders and partners together for summit as it looks to build future of retail

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EventsStaff WriterSeptember 8, 2025Gap, Events, Sven Gerjets, Retail technology, Old Navy, RADAR, RFIDComment
One Stop convenience store in Salford announces in-store radio and anti-theft tie up with Retail AI
One Stop convenience store in Salford announces in-store radio and anti-theft tie up with Retail AI

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StoresStaff WriterSeptember 8, 2025One Stop, Stores, Convenience stores, Retail AI, RTIH AI in Retail Awards, In-store radio, Retail crime, UK retailComment
'A hell of an experience': Head of E-commerce Lauren Nicole Muir set to depart Oh Polly next month
'A hell of an experience': Head of E-commerce Lauren Nicole Muir set to depart Oh Polly next month

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On the moveStaff WriterSeptember 8, 2025Lauren Nicole Muir, Oh Polly, On the move, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Żabka Polska and Stagwell establish JV to launch consumer insights tool In-Pulse for Polish brands
Żabka Polska and Stagwell establish JV to launch consumer insights tool In-Pulse for Polish brands

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StoresStaff WriterSeptember 8, 2025Żabka Polska, Stagwell, Poland, Stores, Consumer insights, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Data analyticsComment
Lonely, gritty and messy: Deliverect boss Zhong Xu talks challenging and fulfilling founder journey
Lonely, gritty and messy: Deliverect boss Zhong Xu talks challenging and fulfilling founder journey

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StartupsStaff WriterSeptember 8, 2025Zhong Xu, Entrepreneurs, Startups, Deliverect, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Here's why eBay must stop playing it safe and embrace AI and recommerce to power its reinvention
Here's why eBay must stop playing it safe and embrace AI and recommerce to power its reinvention

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E-commerceStaff WriterSeptember 8, 2025eBay, Recommerce, AI, Brittain Ladd, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Technology specialist David Seleno talks 'surprising and unceremonious end' to life at axe swinging Nike
Technology specialist David Seleno talks 'surprising and unceremonious end' to life at axe swinging Nike

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On the moveStaff WriterSeptember 8, 2025Nike, David Seleno, Lay offs, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, PoS solutionsComment
Walmart takes wraps off third of five new automated perishable US distribution centres
Walmart takes wraps off third of five new automated perishable US distribution centres

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DCsStaff WriterSeptember 8, 2025Walmart, Distribution centres, DCs, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, AI, Supply chain, RoboticsComment
Interactive viewing: Bell Media ramps up Shopsense AI shoppable TV tie up to include TSN
Interactive viewing: Bell Media ramps up Shopsense AI shoppable TV tie up to include TSN

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Shoppable TVStaff WriterSeptember 8, 2025Bell Media, Shopsense AI, Shoppable TV, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, TSN, SportsComment
Kappture connects with Boxbar Tech and Legends/ASM Global Europe on self-serve bar deployment
Kappture connects with Boxbar Tech and Legends/ASM Global Europe on self-serve bar deployment

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Self-serviceStaff WriterSeptember 8, 2025Kappture, Boxbar Tech, Utilita Arena Sheffield, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Self-service technology, Scott MartinComment
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
Retail media

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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
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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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