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Brain Corp and Driveline launch ShelfOptix fully managed robot powered shelf intelligence service
Brain Corp and Driveline launch ShelfOptix fully managed robot powered shelf intelligence service

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RobotsStaff WriterSeptember 30, 2025Brain Corp, Driveline, Shelf intelligence, ShelfOptix, Stores, Robots, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Southampton FC connects with Boxbar Technology for fast serve bar roll-out in St Mary's Stadium
Southampton FC connects with Boxbar Technology for fast serve bar roll-out in St Mary's Stadium
StadiumsStaff WriterSeptember 30, 2025Southampton FC, Football, Boxbar Tech, Self service, Stadiums, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
La Lorraine Bakery Group taps RNV.ai AI powered inventory management technology
La Lorraine Bakery Group taps RNV.ai AI powered inventory management technology

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AIStaff WriterSeptember 30, 2025RNV.ai, La Lorraine Bakery Group, AI, Inventory management, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Including EE and TCS: 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards data analytics finalists announced
Including EE and TCS: 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards data analytics finalists announced

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RTIH AwardsStaff WriterSeptember 29, 2025Westfield Shepherds BushData analytics, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, AwardsComment
AI powered consumer insights specialist i-Genie bags $7.5 million in Series A funding
AI powered consumer insights specialist i-Genie bags $7.5 million in Series A funding

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FundingStaff WriterSeptember 29, 2025i-Genie, Trevor Sumner, Funding news, Funding rounds, AI, Consumer insights, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Including Red Ant and Riskified: 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards tech vendor finalists announced
Including Red Ant and Riskified: 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards tech vendor finalists announced

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RTIH AwardsStaff WriterSeptember 29, 20252025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Awards, Retail technologyComment
Shopopop and Carrefour ramp up last mile crowdshipping partnership in stores around Europe
Shopopop and Carrefour ramp up last mile crowdshipping partnership in stores around Europe

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DeliveryStaff WriterSeptember 29, 2025Carrefour, Shopopop, Crowdshipping, Delivery, Stores, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Susanna Moan departs Currys for Global Chief Data & Analytics Officer role at Just Eat Takeaway Group
Susanna Moan departs Currys for Global Chief Data & Analytics Officer role at Just Eat Takeaway Group

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JobsStaff WriterSeptember 29, 2025Just Eat Takeaway Group, Currys, Jobs, Appointments, Susanna Moan, Data and analytics, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Autonomous retail is just getting started as Amazon Fresh stores experiment gets binned in the UK
Autonomous retail is just getting started as Amazon Fresh stores experiment gets binned in the UK

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StoresStaff WriterSeptember 29, 2025Oliver Baggaley, Trigo, Amazon Just Walk Out technology, Autonomous retail, Stores, Amazon Fresh, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Self-checkout technologyComment
Including Cleveron and Zipline: 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards automation finalists
Including Cleveron and Zipline: 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards automation finalists

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RTIH AwardsStaff WriterSeptember 29, 20252025 RTIH Innovation Awards, AutomationComment
Swish secures seed funding round for its AI powered CPG product sampling platform
Swish secures seed funding round for its AI powered CPG product sampling platform

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FundingStaff WriterSeptember 29, 2025Swish, AI, Funding news, Funding rounds, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Retail mediaComment
Tesco veteran Helen Galletley off to pastures new as she departs UK grocery giant
Tesco veteran Helen Galletley off to pastures new as she departs UK grocery giant

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On the moveStaff WriterSeptember 29, 2025Helen Galletley, Tesco, On the move, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Starbucks employees slam coffee chain giant for 'race to the bottom' amid major job and store cuts
Starbucks employees slam coffee chain giant for 'race to the bottom' amid major job and store cuts

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EmployeesStaff WriterSeptember 29, 2025Starbucks, Employees, Employee experiences, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
East of England Co-op is hiring as retailer modernises technology and transforms the way it works
East of England Co-op is hiring as retailer modernises technology and transforms the way it works

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DataStaff WriterSeptember 29, 2025Rob Smith, Data, Data and insights, East of England Co-op, Recruitment, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Amazon Fresh UK closures show how tech experimentation is expensive and operationally complex
Amazon Fresh UK closures show how tech experimentation is expensive and operationally complex

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StoresStaff WriterSeptember 29, 2025Amazon Fresh, Stores, Just Walk Out technology, Chris Jones, PSE Consulting, AI, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Online retail, Click and CollectComment
ROW 94 Whiskey airport hologram experience features country singer Dierks Bentley
ROW 94 Whiskey airport hologram experience features country singer Dierks Bentley

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HologramsStaff WriterSeptember 29, 2025Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport, Airports, Holograms, ROW 94 Whiskey, Dierks Bentley, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
THG CTO Stewart Day talks 'wild, rewarding ride' as company veteran departs
THG CTO Stewart Day talks 'wild, rewarding ride' as company veteran departs

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On the moveStaff WriterSeptember 29, 2025One the move, Stewart Day, CTOs, THG, THG Ingenuity, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Mixed emotions as Cy Pearson makes decision to depart retail technology specialist PMC
Mixed emotions as Cy Pearson makes decision to depart retail technology specialist PMC

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On the moveStaff WriterSeptember 29, 2025Cy Pearson, PMC, On the move, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
BRC urges retailers to ramp up their efforts to prevent further nature and biodiversity loss
BRC urges retailers to ramp up their efforts to prevent further nature and biodiversity loss

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Green retailStaff WriterSeptember 29, 2025BRC, British Retail Consortium, Research, Green retail, sustainability, Supply chain, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, UK retailComment
Why you need a free VPN like PlanetVPN - and why it’s worth exploring
Why you need a free VPN like PlanetVPN - and why it’s worth exploring

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VPNsStaff WriterSeptember 29, 2025VPNs, PlanetVPN, SecurityComment
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2026 EVENTS

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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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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
AI

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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
Automation

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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
Automation

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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
Automation

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Automation

TRENDING: RTS 2026

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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
RTS 2026

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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
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
RTS 2026

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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
Retail Technology Show 2026 conference review: Ryan den Rooijen talks real-world AI applications at Currys
RTS 2026
Retail Technology Show 2026 conference review: Ryan den Rooijen talks real-world AI applications at Currys
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RTS 2026
RTS 2026 review: Matalan CRO and COO talk Toshiba technology powered stores transformation push
RTS 2026
RTS 2026 review: Matalan CRO and COO talk Toshiba technology powered stores transformation push
RTS 2026

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RTS 2026

TRENDING: RTIH INNOVATION AWARDS

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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
2026 RTIH Innovation Awards go live in February, winners to be announced in November
RTIH Awards
2026 RTIH Innovation Awards go live in February, winners to be announced in November
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
Retail media

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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
Retail media

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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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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
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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
Chinese firm Pop Mart takes wraps off its largest London store yet with Charing Cross Road launch
Stores
Chinese firm Pop Mart takes wraps off its largest London store yet with Charing Cross Road launch
Stores

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Stores
QSIC agrees partnership with Dollar General to support in-store audio at more than 12,000 locations
Stores
QSIC agrees partnership with Dollar General to support in-store audio at more than 12,000 locations
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Stores

TRENDING: APPOINTMENTS

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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
Bittersweet update from Steve Larsen as he exits Packsize for automation engineering role at Walmart
Appointments
Bittersweet update from Steve Larsen as he exits Packsize for automation engineering role at Walmart
Appointments

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Appointments
Former Starbucks exec Rob McGeown takes on Head of Technology UK role at The Wendy's Company
Appointments
Former Starbucks exec Rob McGeown takes on Head of Technology UK role at The Wendy's Company
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
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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
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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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