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15-Minute Pickup Promise experience goes live at Office Depot and OfficeMax stores across the USA
15-Minute Pickup Promise experience goes live at Office Depot and OfficeMax stores across the USA

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Q-commerceStaff WriterSeptember 9, 2025Office Depot, Stores, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, OfficeMax, Omnichannel retail, Rapid delivery, Online delivery, Mobile retailComment
Jane Azzinaro gets onboard with Simbe as Director of Client Strategy and Value Realisation for EMEA
Jane Azzinaro gets onboard with Simbe as Director of Client Strategy and Value Realisation for EMEA

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AppointmentsStaff WriterSeptember 9, 2025Jane Azzinaro, Simbe, Simbe Tally, Appointments, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, David SteckComment
There are now less than two weeks left to enter the 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards
There are now less than two weeks left to enter the 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards

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RTIH Innovation AwardsStaff WriterSeptember 9, 2025RTIH Innovation Awards, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Retail innovation, Awards, Retail technologyComment
Embedded finance provider finmid ramps up European push with Wolt and Glovo as key partners
Embedded finance provider finmid ramps up European push with Wolt and Glovo as key partners

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FinTechStaff WriterSeptember 9, 2025finmid, Wolt, Glovo, Embedded finance, FinTech, Europe, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Bart Swanson joins e-commerce headache solving UK startup Claimit as strategic advisor
Bart Swanson joins e-commerce headache solving UK startup Claimit as strategic advisor

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AppointmentsStaff WriterSeptember 9, 2025Claimit, Appointments, Bart Swanson, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, AI, E-commerce, David ClarkComment
CX platform specialist Primis appoints Sebastian Green as Chief Technology Officer
CX platform specialist Primis appoints Sebastian Green as Chief Technology Officer

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AppointmentsStaff WriterSeptember 9, 2025Primis, Sebastian Green, CTOs, Appointments, CX, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, E-commerce, Fuel VenturesComment
Sonae Group's MC deploys StrongPoint Order Picking solution across Continente and Wells stores
Sonae Group's MC deploys StrongPoint Order Picking solution across Continente and Wells stores

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Grocery retailStaff WriterSeptember 9, 2025MC, Grocery retail, MC Sonae, StrongPoint, E-commerce, Stores, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
E-commerce veteran Meghan Stabler named as Co-founder and Chief Marketing Officer at pricing ops firm alentr
E-commerce veteran Meghan Stabler named as Co-founder and Chief Marketing Officer at pricing ops firm alentr

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AppointmentsStaff WriterSeptember 9, 2025Meghan Stabler, alentr, AI, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Appointments, Pricing optimisationComment
Fabric takes wraps off AI platform Orchestra to help grocery retailers with automation ops
Fabric takes wraps off AI platform Orchestra to help grocery retailers with automation ops

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AIStaff WriterSeptember 9, 2025Fabric, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Grocery retail, AI, AutomationComment
Fressnapf migrates 2,750+ stores across 15 European countries to cloud-based GK platform
Fressnapf migrates 2,750+ stores across 15 European countries to cloud-based GK platform

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StoresStaff WriterSeptember 9, 2025Fressnapf, Stores, Cloud solutions, GK CLOUD4RETAIL, GK Software, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Digital transformationComment
Waffle House runs with all night delivery powered by DoorDash as US restaurant chain turns 70
Waffle House runs with all night delivery powered by DoorDash as US restaurant chain turns 70

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Food deliveryStaff WriterSeptember 9, 2025Waffle House, DoorDash, US retail, On demand delivery, Food delivery, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
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
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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
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
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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
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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

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
Automation

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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 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
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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