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Le Sserafim fans grab merchandise and go via Amazon Just Walk Out technology powered pop-up
Le Sserafim fans grab merchandise and go via Amazon Just Walk Out technology powered pop-up

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Pop-upsStaff WriterOctober 7, 2025Amazon Music, Amazon Just Walk Out technology, Checkout free stores, Le Sserafim, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Amazon Fresh, Natalie BergComment
Retail media firm Advertima appoints Rob Christian as Managing Director, North America
Retail media firm Advertima appoints Rob Christian as Managing Director, North America

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JobsStaff WriterOctober 7, 2025Advertima, Stores, Retail media, Rob Christian, Appointments, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Consumer electronics retailer MediaMarktSaturn taps One Tech Group retail media platform
Consumer electronics retailer MediaMarktSaturn taps One Tech Group retail media platform

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Retail mediaStaff WriterOctober 7, 2025MediaMarktSaturn, One Tech Group, Retail media, Stores, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Industry veteran Mats Klevjer takes on Partnership Director for Retail Media role at Broadsign
Industry veteran Mats Klevjer takes on Partnership Director for Retail Media role at Broadsign

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JobsStaff WriterOctober 7, 2025Mats Klevjer, Broadsign, Retail media, Appointments, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Domino’s Pizza expands DoorDash global partnership as pair announce roll-out across Canada
Domino’s Pizza expands DoorDash global partnership as pair announce roll-out across Canada

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Q-commerceStaff WriterOctober 7, 2025Domino's Pizza, DoorDash, Rapid delivery, On demand delivery services, On demand delivery, Pizza deliveryComment
ŌURA opens first concept space to debut at British luxury department store Harrods in London
ŌURA opens first concept space to debut at British luxury department store Harrods in London

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StoresStaff WriterOctober 7, 2025ŌURA, Stores, Physical retail, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Eurocommercial teams with Kinexio on AI sales collection platform across retail portfolio in Italy
Eurocommercial teams with Kinexio on AI sales collection platform across retail portfolio in Italy

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AIStaff WriterOctober 7, 2025Eurocommercial, Kinexio, AI, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Sales data, Shopping centresComment
Bromley Glades last week, Birmingham Bullring this as MINISO UK physical retail push continues
Bromley Glades last week, Birmingham Bullring this as MINISO UK physical retail push continues

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StoresStaff WriterOctober 7, 2025Stores, MINISO, Physical retail, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, UK retailComment
The newest technology helping drive slot games
The newest technology helping drive slot games

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GamingStaff WriterOctober 7, 2025VR, Technology innovation, Smartphones, Slot gamesComment
L’Oréal backed AI powered beauty technology platform Noli taps Akeneo PIM for product recommendations
L’Oréal backed AI powered beauty technology platform Noli taps Akeneo PIM for product recommendations

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PIM solutionsStaff WriterOctober 6, 2025L’Oréal, Noli, Akeneo, PIM solutions, Personalisation, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Home Bargains CISO Andrej Kurlovic calls for change in way retailers deal with security breaches
Home Bargains CISO Andrej Kurlovic calls for change in way retailers deal with security breaches

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SecurityStaff WriterOctober 6, 2025Home Bargains, Andrej Kurlovic, Security, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Cyber security, BreachesComment
Grocery retailer Asda hits Project Future milestone as final piece of the post-Walmart puzzle falls into place
Grocery retailer Asda hits Project Future milestone as final piece of the post-Walmart puzzle falls into place

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Grocery retailStaff WriterOctober 6, 2025Asda, Asda Project Future, Walmart, Asda George, Mike Gledhill, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Grocery retailComment
This is not just any retail tech go live, this is a RELEX and M&S Food transformation go live
This is not just any retail tech go live, this is a RELEX and M&S Food transformation go live

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Supply chainStaff WriterOctober 6, 2025M&S Food, RELEX Solutions, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, AccentureComment
Walmart agreement with Symbotic marks 'one of the most ambitious moves in retail automation'
Walmart agreement with Symbotic marks 'one of the most ambitious moves in retail automation'

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AutomationStaff WriterOctober 6, 2025Walmart, Symbotic, Automation, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Brittain Ladd, StoresComment
Physical stores far from dead as they tap AI and smart technology in an omnichannel world
Physical stores far from dead as they tap AI and smart technology in an omnichannel world

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StoresStaff WriterOctober 6, 2025New Look, Stores, AI, Retail technology, Retail innovation, VoCoVo, VoCoVo Retail Innovation Day, Events, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Customer experience, Future of retailComment
Industry veteran Ken Hansen joins electronic shelf labels specialist Pricer as its new Chief Operating Officer
Industry veteran Ken Hansen joins electronic shelf labels specialist Pricer as its new Chief Operating Officer

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JobsStaff WriterOctober 6, 2025Pricer, ESLs, Ken Hansen, Appointments, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Tesco Marketplace bins Marketplacer technology and makes move to rival platform Mirakl
Tesco Marketplace bins Marketplacer technology and makes move to rival platform Mirakl

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Online retailStaff WriterOctober 6, 2025Tesco, Tesco Marketplace, Online retail, Marketplacer, Mirakl, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Former Amazon executive Justine Hastings opts to join Dave Clark's Auger startup as Chief AI Economist
Former Amazon executive Justine Hastings opts to join Dave Clark's Auger startup as Chief AI Economist

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JobsStaff WriterOctober 6, 2025Auger, Justine Hastings, AI, Appointments, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Dave ClarkComment
Aussie retailer City Beach rolls out Teamwork Commerce mPoS and omnichannel OMS solutions in stores
Aussie retailer City Beach rolls out Teamwork Commerce mPoS and omnichannel OMS solutions in stores

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StoresStaff WriterOctober 6, 2025City Beach, Teamwork Commerce, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Ben Sherman migrates US site to Remarkable in six-week u-turn project following BigCommerce deal
Ben Sherman migrates US site to Remarkable in six-week u-turn project following BigCommerce deal

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E-commerceStaff WriterOctober 6, 2025Ben Sherman, Remarkable, BigCommerce, E-commerce, Online retail, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
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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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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
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
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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
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
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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
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
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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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
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

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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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
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 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
Anshu Bhardwaj slides into Chief AI Transformation & Simplification Officer role at PayPal
Appointments
Anshu Bhardwaj slides into Chief AI Transformation & Simplification Officer role at PayPal
Appointments

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Appointments

TRENDING: FUNDING NEWS

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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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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
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