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Discount retailer One Beyond saves £200,000+ annually thanks to Lowe Rental green partnership
Discount retailer One Beyond saves £200,000+ annually thanks to Lowe Rental green partnership

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Green retailStaff WriterOctober 10, 2025One Beyond, Lowe Rental, Stores, Discount retailers, Green retail, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Including Walmart, Ikea, and Tesco: RTIH brings you this week's biggest retail technology stories
Including Walmart, Ikea, and Tesco: RTIH brings you this week's biggest retail technology stories

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Retail techStaff WriterOctober 10, 2025Retail technology, Omnichannel retail, Stores, Online retail, Supply chainComment
The Very Group raids Superdrug to bring in industry veteran Paul Stafford as retail media proposition head
The Very Group raids Superdrug to bring in industry veteran Paul Stafford as retail media proposition head

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JobsStaff WriterOctober 10, 2025Paul Stafford, Apppointments, Retail media, Superdrug, The Very Group, Very Media GroupComment
FT Live Future of Retail 2025: Pandora, The Cotswold Company. and Kingfisher place bets on AI
FT Live Future of Retail 2025: Pandora, The Cotswold Company. and Kingfisher place bets on AI

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EventsStaff WriterOctober 10, 2025FT Live Future of Retail 2025, Events, Conferences, AI, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Revolve Group taps Zelig AI powered technology for launch of Build a Look fashion experience
Revolve Group taps Zelig AI powered technology for launch of Build a Look fashion experience

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AIStaff WriterOctober 10, 2025Revolve Group, Online retail, Zelig, AI, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Fashion retailComment
Greene King veteran Aaron Potton exits stage left and takes on new challenge at Boxbar Tech
Greene King veteran Aaron Potton exits stage left and takes on new challenge at Boxbar Tech

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JobsStaff WriterOctober 10, 2025Boxbar Tech, Appointments, Aaron Potton, Greene King, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
How soon is Morrisons Now? UK grocery retailer follows its rivals with nationwide rapid delivery move
How soon is Morrisons Now? UK grocery retailer follows its rivals with nationwide rapid delivery move

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GroceriesStaff WriterOctober 10, 2025Morrisons, Morrisons Now, Grocery delivery, On demand delivery, Rapid delivery, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
East of England Co-op notches up first with Costa Coffee to go machines maintenance pilot
East of England Co-op notches up first with Costa Coffee to go machines maintenance pilot

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Green retailStaff WriterOctober 10, 2025East of England Co-op, Costa Coffee, Green retail, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Rob SmithComment
Is the age of lifelong brand devotion dead? RTIH presents the retail technology week in numbers
Is the age of lifelong brand devotion dead? RTIH presents the retail technology week in numbers

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Retail trendsStaff WriterOctober 10, 2025Retail trends, Retail technologyComment
Global search launched for the smartest store in the world driving a new era of digital transformation
Global search launched for the smartest store in the world driving a new era of digital transformation

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StoresStaff WriterOctober 10, 2025Stores, Retail innovation, Competitions, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Digital transformationComment
Perfect Corp. teams with Erborian on Find Your Match TikTok campaign with virtual try-on
Perfect Corp. teams with Erborian on Find Your Match TikTok campaign with virtual try-on

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ARStaff WriterOctober 10, 2025Perfect Corp., Erborian, TikTok, Virtual try on, Online retal, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Immersive experiences, PersonalisationComment
Bobby Morrison calls time on run as Chief Revenue Officer at e-commerce platform giant Shopify
Bobby Morrison calls time on run as Chief Revenue Officer at e-commerce platform giant Shopify

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On the moveStaff WriterOctober 10, 2025Bobby Morrison, Shopify, Chief Revenue Officer, CROs, On the move, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Patricia Gabriel departs Capri Holdings for PVH Corp. Supply Chain Officer and Head of Operations role
Patricia Gabriel departs Capri Holdings for PVH Corp. Supply Chain Officer and Head of Operations role

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JobsStaff WriterOctober 9, 2025Patricia Gabriel, Capri Holdings, PVH Corp, Appointments, Calvin Klein, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Supply chainComment
Loblaw Advance ramps up partnership with STRATACACHE to boost its in-store digital screen network
Loblaw Advance ramps up partnership with STRATACACHE to boost its in-store digital screen network

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Retail mediaStaff WriterOctober 9, 2025Loblaw Advance, STRATACACHE, Stores, Digital screens, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, In-store media, Walkbase, Retail mediaComment
FT Live Future of Retail 2025 conference highlights the enduring value of bricks and mortar
FT Live Future of Retail 2025 conference highlights the enduring value of bricks and mortar

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EventsStaff WriterOctober 9, 2025FT Live Future of Retail 2025, Events, Martin Bailie, VusionGroup, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Stores, Online retail, AIComment
RETaiL AI doubles down at 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards following 2024 technology success
RETaiL AI doubles down at 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards following 2024 technology success

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RTIH AwardsStaff WriterOctober 9, 2025RETaiL AI, RTIH Innovation Awards, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Retail crime, Stores, AIComment
FT Live Future of Retail 2025 review: Panel debates how to create resilient supply chains in tough times
FT Live Future of Retail 2025 review: Panel debates how to create resilient supply chains in tough times

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EventsStaff WriterOctober 9, 2025FT Live Future of Retail 2025, EventsComment
FT Live Future of Retail 2025: New AI powered GEO search methodology “terrifying” for retailers
FT Live Future of Retail 2025: New AI powered GEO search methodology “terrifying” for retailers

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EventsStaff WriterOctober 9, 2025FT Live Future of Retail 2025, EventsComment
Encodify survey in conjunction with RTIH: solving the challenges of private labels for retailers
Encodify survey in conjunction with RTIH: solving the challenges of private labels for retailers

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EncodifyStaff WriterOctober 9, 2025Encodify, Private labels, Private label brands, Surveys, ResearchComment
Company veteran Jacobe Hollins steps into new role as Senior Technical Product Manager at McDonald's
Company veteran Jacobe Hollins steps into new role as Senior Technical Product Manager at McDonald's

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JobsStaff WriterOctober 9, 2025Jacobe Hollins, McDonald's, Appointments, 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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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
Colombian brand Soreil Lingerie goes live with Brarista full AI powered fitting chatbot and mini chatbot
AI
Colombian brand Soreil Lingerie goes live with Brarista full AI powered fitting chatbot and mini chatbot
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AI
Unsexy but essential: B&Q reinvents itself by putting AI focus at the heart of the customer struggle
AI
Unsexy but essential: B&Q reinvents itself by putting AI focus at the heart of the customer struggle
AI

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AI
Dairy Queen partners with Presto on voice AI technology roll-out following promising initial results
AI
Dairy Queen partners with Presto on voice AI technology roll-out following promising initial results
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AI
UK government risks public backlash unless it can show who benefits from AI, IPPR report warns
AI
UK government risks public backlash unless it can show who benefits from AI, IPPR report warns
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AI

TRENDING: AUTOMATION

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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
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
Exotec teams with KDS to automate new 760,000 sq ft fulfilment centre in Savannah, Georgia
Automation
Exotec teams with KDS to automate new 760,000 sq ft fulfilment centre in Savannah, Georgia
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Automation

TRENDING: RTS 2026

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RTS 2026 review: £300 million cyber attack set Marks & Spencer back, says Chair Archie Norman
RTS 2026
RTS 2026 review: £300 million cyber attack set Marks & Spencer back, says Chair Archie Norman
RTS 2026

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RTS 2026
Connected stores firm Vusion emerges as winner of Retail Technology Show 2026 Innovation Awards
RTS 2026
Connected stores firm Vusion emerges as winner of Retail Technology Show 2026 Innovation Awards
RTS 2026

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RTS 2026
RTS 2026 conference review: future of product reliant on UX input earlier in development, Boots exec says
RTS 2026
RTS 2026 conference review: future of product reliant on UX input earlier in development, Boots exec says
RTS 2026

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RTS 2026
RTS 2026 review: Dragons’ Den star Touker Suleyman says retail technology an overhead but helpful
RTS 2026
RTS 2026 review: Dragons’ Den star Touker Suleyman says retail technology an overhead but helpful
RTS 2026

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RTS 2026
LoweConex powers innovation at major retailers, check them out on stand V28 at Retail Technology Show 2026
RTS 2026
LoweConex powers innovation at major retailers, check them out on stand V28 at Retail Technology Show 2026
RTS 2026

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RTS 2026
Vineta Bajaj, Holland & Barrett CFO: here's what I’m looking forward to at Retail Technology Show 2026
RTS 2026
Vineta Bajaj, Holland & Barrett CFO: here's what I’m looking forward to at Retail Technology Show 2026
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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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
THG Ingenuity opens up Gift With Purchase retail media solution to external brand partners
Retail media
THG Ingenuity opens up Gift With Purchase retail media solution to external brand partners
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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
Stores

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Stores

TRENDING: ROBOTS & DRONES

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Pizza chain Little Caesars and drone delivery specialist Flytrex claim first for rapid food delivery by air
Drones
Pizza chain Little Caesars and drone delivery specialist Flytrex claim first for rapid food delivery by air
Drones

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Drones
DoorDash and Wing expand on demand food delivery by drone partnership to Metro Atlanta
Drones
DoorDash and Wing expand on demand food delivery by drone partnership to Metro Atlanta
Drones

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Drones
Uber Eats and Starship delivery robots arrive in Sheffield following roll-out in Leeds last year
Robots
Uber Eats and Starship delivery robots arrive in Sheffield following roll-out in Leeds last year
Robots

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Robots
Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits deploys Corvus Robotics drone inventory system in USA
Drones
Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits deploys Corvus Robotics drone inventory system in USA
Drones

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Drones
Zalando preps roll-out of 50 AI powered Nomagic robots across European fulfilment centres
Robots
Zalando preps roll-out of 50 AI powered Nomagic robots across European fulfilment centres
Robots

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Robots
Starship Technologies' Lisa Johnson takes on Robotics Advisory Group adviser role
Robots
Starship Technologies' Lisa Johnson takes on Robotics Advisory Group adviser role
Robots

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Robots

TRENDING: ESLs

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UK health and beauty retailer Superdrug updates on Hanshow powered digital store roll-out
ESLs
UK health and beauty retailer Superdrug updates on Hanshow powered digital store roll-out
ESLs

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ESLs
Pricer and JRTech Solutions ink digital store transformation deal with Canadian grocery retailer Sobeys
ESLs
Pricer and JRTech Solutions ink digital store transformation deal with Canadian grocery retailer Sobeys
ESLs

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ESLs
Grocery retailer INTERSPAR rolls out Vusion electronic shelf labels across stores in Austria
ESLs
Grocery retailer INTERSPAR rolls out Vusion electronic shelf labels across stores in Austria
ESLs

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ESLs
United Food and Commercial Workers International Union slams Walmart's big ESLs move
ESLs
United Food and Commercial Workers International Union slams Walmart's big ESLs move
ESLs

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ESLs
SPAR International keeps faith with SOLUM as it continues ESLs and digital signage tie up
ESLs
SPAR International keeps faith with SOLUM as it continues ESLs and digital signage tie up
ESLs

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ESLs
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
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ESLs
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