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Former Not On The High Street CEO Leanne Rothwell talks addbuttr and i love it
Former Not On The High Street CEO Leanne Rothwell talks addbuttr and i love it

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On the moveStaff WriterSeptember 22, 2025Leanne Rothwell, Not On The High Street, addbuttr, i love it, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, On the moveComment
Crowdshipping firm Shopopop adds former Auchan Retail GM Philippe Brochard to team
Crowdshipping firm Shopopop adds former Auchan Retail GM Philippe Brochard to team

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JobsStaff WriterSeptember 22, 2025Shopopop, Appointments, Philippe Brochard, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Local deliveryComment
Holland & Barrett CFO Vineta Bajaj shares three big retail truths at Q-commerce Delivered event
Holland & Barrett CFO Vineta Bajaj shares three big retail truths at Q-commerce Delivered event

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EventsStaff WriterSeptember 22, 2025Vineta Bajaj, Snappy Shopper Q-Commerce Delivered 2025 event, Events, TikTok Shop, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Q-commerceComment
THG's Matthew Moulding defends Deliveroo's William Shu after negative media attention
THG's Matthew Moulding defends Deliveroo's William Shu after negative media attention

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AcquisitionsStaff WriterSeptember 22, 2025On the move, Matthew Moulding, THG, Deliveroo, Food delivery, Grocery delivery, Acquisitions, DoorDashComment
Akos Tajta talks ride of a lifetime as he announces departure from local commerce specialist Wolt
Akos Tajta talks ride of a lifetime as he announces departure from local commerce specialist Wolt

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On the moveStaff WriterSeptember 22, 2025Akos Tajta, DoorDash, Wolt, On the move, On demand delivery, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Italian job for Nedap as inventory visibility firm strengthens presence in country
Italian job for Nedap as inventory visibility firm strengthens presence in country

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InventoryStaff WriterSeptember 22, 2025Nedap, Italy, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, InventoryComment
M&S brings Click & Collect service to Cavan Applegreen as it expands convenience offer in Ireland
M&S brings Click & Collect service to Cavan Applegreen as it expands convenience offer in Ireland

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StoresRachel LawlerSeptember 19, 2025Marks and Spencer, Applegreen, M&S, Click & CollectComment
European value retailer Pepco targets technology and digital talent with new Portugal hub
European value retailer Pepco targets technology and digital talent with new Portugal hub

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Tech hubsStaff WriterSeptember 19, 2025Pepco, Technology hubs, Employees, Retail innovation, Digital retail, Value retailers, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Amazon Just Walk Out hits France: RTIH brings you this week's biggest retail technology stories
Amazon Just Walk Out hits France: RTIH brings you this week's biggest retail technology stories

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Retail techStaff WriterSeptember 19, 2025Retail technology, Stores, Online retail, Omnichannel retailComment
Lafayette Engineering inks agreement to acquire Attabotics following bankruptcy filing
Lafayette Engineering inks agreement to acquire Attabotics following bankruptcy filing

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AcquisitionsStaff WriterSeptember 19, 2025Lafayette Engineering, Attabotics, Brittain Ladd, Robotics, Automation, Acquisitions, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
NRF 2025: Retail's Big Show Europe: JYSK's Ville Velen says retailer will continue to invest in people
NRF 2025: Retail's Big Show Europe: JYSK's Ville Velen says retailer will continue to invest in people

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EventsRachel LawlerSeptember 19, 2025Jysk, NRF 2025: Retail's Big Show EuropeComment
Amazon launches first fulfillment centre in Abu Dhabi UAE in partnership with ADIO
Amazon launches first fulfillment centre in Abu Dhabi UAE in partnership with ADIO

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FulfilmentRachel LawlerSeptember 19, 2025Amazon Logistics, Abu Dhabi, The Abu Dhabi Investment Office, Fulfilment, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
NFL and Fanatics prep temporary Dublin store ahead of inaugural game at Croke Park this month
NFL and Fanatics prep temporary Dublin store ahead of inaugural game at Croke Park this month

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StoresRachel LawlerSeptember 19, 2025NFL, Fanatics, Dublin, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Be.EV stumps up £2.5 million to build four new ultra-rapid charging hubs across London in 2025
Be.EV stumps up £2.5 million to build four new ultra-rapid charging hubs across London in 2025

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EVsRachel LawlerSeptember 19, 2025Be.EV, Electric vehicles, EV charging bays, Hotels, London, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Ikea Retail announces appointment of Burce Gültekin as its new Chief Data and Analytics Officer
Ikea Retail announces appointment of Burce Gültekin as its new Chief Data and Analytics Officer

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JobsStaff WriterSeptember 18, 2025Ikea, Burce Gültekin, Data analytics, Appointments, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Das Dasgupta swaps Starbucks for McDonald's and Global Chief Data Analytics and AI Officer role
Das Dasgupta swaps Starbucks for McDonald's and Global Chief Data Analytics and AI Officer role

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JobsStaff WriterSeptember 18, 2025Das Dasgupta, Data analytics, AI, Appointments, Starbucks, McDonald's, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Simon Clarke announces Clarks departure to take on Chief Transformation Officer role at TFG London
Simon Clarke announces Clarks departure to take on Chief Transformation Officer role at TFG London
JobsStaff WriterSeptember 18, 2025Simon Clarke, CIOs, Appointments, TFG London, Charlotte Wainwright, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Fashion retailComment
Milestone for Amazon JWO tech as it launches in France with Flunch's Faim concept
Milestone for Amazon JWO tech as it launches in France with Flunch's Faim concept

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JWOStaff WriterSeptember 18, 2025Amazon Just Walk Out technology, Amazon, Flunch, Faim, Europe, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, RestaurantsComment
Focus on France as AI driven inventory optimisation solution WAIR enters Southern Europe market
Focus on France as AI driven inventory optimisation solution WAIR enters Southern Europe market

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AIStaff WriterSeptember 18, 2025WAIR, France, Southern Europe, Appointments, AI, Inventory management, Stores, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, NordicsComment
AI goes mainstream as shoppers tap tools like ChatGPT in daily life, Shopify research
AI goes mainstream as shoppers tap tools like ChatGPT in daily life, Shopify research

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ResearchStaff WriterSeptember 18, 2025Constructor, Shopify, Research, AI, Online retail, GenAI, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Social media, Retail mediaComment
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2026 EVENTS

Featured
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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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
AI

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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
AI

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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
AI

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AI
The Home Depot launches customer service AI voice agent phone system with Google Cloud
AI
The Home Depot launches customer service AI voice agent phone system with Google Cloud
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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
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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
RTS 2026

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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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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
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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
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
New Snappy Shopper retail media network connects FMCG brands with indie convenience retailers
Retail media
New Snappy Shopper retail media network connects FMCG brands with indie convenience retailers
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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
RFID

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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
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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
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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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
Former Tesco Labs leader Jo Hickson exits H&M and takes on strategic initiatives role at Specsavers
Appointments
Former Tesco Labs leader Jo Hickson exits H&M and takes on strategic initiatives role at Specsavers
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
Funding news

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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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