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East of England Co-op hails digital transformation milestone as it takes wraps off new website
East of England Co-op hails digital transformation milestone as it takes wraps off new website

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Digital retailStaff WriterSeptember 11, 2025East of England Co-op, Online retail, Digital transformation, CX, Digital retail, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Rob SmithComment
UK clothing brand Tailored Athlete agrees partnership with Cart.com to support US expansion
UK clothing brand Tailored Athlete agrees partnership with Cart.com to support US expansion

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Supply chainStaff WriterSeptember 11, 2025Tailored Athlete, Cart.com, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Many Brits want more small businesses to open stores on high streets, VistaPrint research
Many Brits want more small businesses to open stores on high streets, VistaPrint research

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ResearchRachel LawlerSeptember 11, 2025VistaPrint, Research, Independent retailers, Stores, High streets, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Physical retailComment
Blue Yonder research: many consumers say tighter returns policies spark reluctance to make purchases
Blue Yonder research: many consumers say tighter returns policies spark reluctance to make purchases

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ReturnsRachel LawlerSeptember 11, 2025Returns management, Free returns, Blue Yonder, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Primark looks to get closer to more people as retailer opens six new stores across US and Europe
Primark looks to get closer to more people as retailer opens six new stores across US and Europe

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StoresStaff WriterSeptember 11, 2025Primark, Stores, Stephen Regan, Physical retail, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Peter Robinson, Digital transformationComment
Indie retailers embrace innovation: check out our biggest retail tech articles on LinkedIn
Indie retailers embrace innovation: check out our biggest retail tech articles on LinkedIn

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Social mediaStaff WriterSeptember 11, 2025LinkedIn, Social media, Retail technologyComment
Dutch brand All4Running speeds ahead with Sitoo PoS and Unified Commerce Platform roll-out
Dutch brand All4Running speeds ahead with Sitoo PoS and Unified Commerce Platform roll-out

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PoSStaff WriterSeptember 11, 2025All4Running, Sitoo, PoS, Unified commerce, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Exotec and E80 Group announce tie up aiming to streamline end-to-end warehouse automation
Exotec and E80 Group announce tie up aiming to streamline end-to-end warehouse automation

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AutomationRachel LawlerSeptember 11, 2025Exotec, E80 Group, Fulfilment, LOgisticsComment
Beyond the home: creating smart retail spaces with childproofing technology
Beyond the home: creating smart retail spaces with childproofing technology

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StoresStaff WriterSeptember 11, 2025Smart technology, Homes, Stores, Employees, Children, Parents, CustomersComment
Currys connects with Solum and Vestcom for electronic shelf edge labelling roll-out in its UK&I stores
Currys connects with Solum and Vestcom for electronic shelf edge labelling roll-out in its UK&I stores

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ESELsStaff WriterSeptember 10, 2025ESELs, Stores, Currys, Solum, Vestcom, Electronic shelf edge labelling, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Instacart and Morrisons partner to bring AI powered Caper Cart smart trolleys to UK for first time
Instacart and Morrisons partner to bring AI powered Caper Cart smart trolleys to UK for first time

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Smart cartsStaff WriterSeptember 10, 2025Morrisons, Stores, UK retail, Smart carts, Instacart, Caper Carts, Caper Cart, AIComment
eBay flags surge in self-gifting as Millennials spend more on themselves than others at Christma
eBay flags surge in self-gifting as Millennials spend more on themselves than others at Christma

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ResearchStaff WriterSeptember 10, 2025eBay, eBay Advertising, Self-gifting, Research, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Online marketplaces, ChristmasComment
Piglet in Bed expands Retail247 tie up with Archean as stock and order management system
Piglet in Bed expands Retail247 tie up with Archean as stock and order management system

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OMS techStaff WriterSeptember 10, 2025Piglet in Bed, Retail247, Order management solutions, Stock management, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Ralph Lauren launches conversational shopping experience with Microsoft Azure OpenAI
Ralph Lauren launches conversational shopping experience with Microsoft Azure OpenAI
AIStaff WriterSeptember 10, 2025Ralph Lauren, Microsoft Azure OpenAI, AI, Microsoft, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Gen AIComment
Grocery data specialist LocalExpress bags $6.2 million in funding round headed up by OXZ Capital
Grocery data specialist LocalExpress bags $6.2 million in funding round headed up by OXZ Capital

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FundingStaff WriterSeptember 10, 2025LocalExpress, AI, Unified commerce, Funding news, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, OXZ CapitalComment
Australian fragrance brand Who is Elijah doubles down on data driven decisions with ProfitPeak tech
Australian fragrance brand Who is Elijah doubles down on data driven decisions with ProfitPeak tech

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DataStaff WriterSeptember 10, 2025Who is Elijah, ProfitPeak, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Jeffrey Cohen exits Amazon for Chief Business Development Officer role at Skai
Jeffrey Cohen exits Amazon for Chief Business Development Officer role at Skai

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On the moveStaff WriterSeptember 10, 2025Jeffrey Cohen, Skai, Amazon Ads, Amazon, Appointments, Retail media, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, AI, Omnichannel retailComment
DIY and home improvement retailer Hornbach deploys Solace technology
DIY and home improvement retailer Hornbach deploys Solace technology

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Omnichannel retailStaff WriterSeptember 10, 2025Hornbach, Solace, Stores, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Former Boots UK executive Rich Corbridge discusses the top five trends in AI for CIOs during 2026
Former Boots UK executive Rich Corbridge discusses the top five trends in AI for CIOs during 2026

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CommentStaff WriterSeptember 10, 2025Comment, AI, Rich Corbridge, CIOsComment
Aussie fashion brand Decjuba connects with Keeyu, an AI agent for e-commerce operations teams
Aussie fashion brand Decjuba connects with Keeyu, an AI agent for e-commerce operations teams

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AIStaff WriterSeptember 10, 20252025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Decjuba, Keeyu, AI, E-commerce, Automation, AI agentsComment
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2026 EVENTS

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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
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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
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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