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2026 RTIH Innovation Awards
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Circle SE robot lands in REWE Düsseldorf store to serve shoppers freshly cooked meals on demand
Circle SE robot lands in REWE Düsseldorf store to serve shoppers freshly cooked meals on demand

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RobotsStaff WriterOctober 16, 2025Circus SE, Robots, REWE, Stores, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Autonomous retail, CA-1 robots, Düsseldorf, GermanyComment
BAT and Channel Islands Coop team up to roll-out Yoti facial age estimation technology in stores
BAT and Channel Islands Coop team up to roll-out Yoti facial age estimation technology in stores

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StoresStaff WriterOctober 16, 2025British American Tobacco, Channel Islands Coop, Yoti, Age estimation technology, Stores, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
e.l.f. Cosmetics claims shoppable in-stream element on Twitch first, powered by Amazon Ads
e.l.f. Cosmetics claims shoppable in-stream element on Twitch first, powered by Amazon Ads

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GamingStaff WriterOctober 16, 2025e.l.f. Cosmetics, Shoppable ads, Amazon Ads, Twitch, 2025 RTiH Innovation Awards, Immersive experiences, Gaming, Live shoppingComment
2025 RTIH Innovation Awards winners to be announced this evening at event in Central London
2025 RTIH Innovation Awards winners to be announced this evening at event in Central London

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RTIH AwardsStaff WriterOctober 16, 20252025 RTiH Innovation Awards, RTIH Innovation Awards, Retail technology, Retail innovationComment
Holland & Barrett taps AutoStore for automation drive across distribution network
Holland & Barrett taps AutoStore for automation drive across distribution network

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AutomationStaff WriterOctober 16, 2025Robots, Automation, Holland & Barrett, Supply chain, Vineta Bajaj, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Tobias Caterer departs Marks and Spencer for new challenge at fashion creatives specialist Raspberry AI
Tobias Caterer departs Marks and Spencer for new challenge at fashion creatives specialist Raspberry AI

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JobsStaff WriterOctober 16, 2025Tobias Caterer, M&S, Marks and Spencer, Raspberry AI, Appointments, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, AI, Gen AIComment
Ikea UK posts retail sales of £2.25bn for financial year 2025 amid tough economic environment
Ikea UK posts retail sales of £2.25bn for financial year 2025 amid tough economic environment

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UK retailStaff WriterOctober 16, 2025Ikea UK, Omnichannel retail, UK retail, Stores, Online retail, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Arjun Sainath departs Blue Yonder and takes on Chief Technology Officer role at Cart.com
Arjun Sainath departs Blue Yonder and takes on Chief Technology Officer role at Cart.com

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JobsStaff WriterOctober 16, 2025Cart.com, Appointments, Arjun Sainath, Blue Yonder, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
UK retailer Kingfisher ramps up TCS technology partnership to drive AI powered transformation
UK retailer Kingfisher ramps up TCS technology partnership to drive AI powered transformation

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AIStaff WriterOctober 16, 2025Kingfisher, TCS, Tata Consultancy Services, AI, Automation, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
PURESEOUL connects with LoyaltyLion for launch of Korean beauty retailer's Cloud Club rewards scheme
PURESEOUL connects with LoyaltyLion for launch of Korean beauty retailer's Cloud Club rewards scheme

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LoyaltyStaff WriterOctober 16, 2025PURESEOUL, Korean beauty, LoyaltyLion, Loyalty, Stores, Loyalty programmes, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Many Americans are planning to shop at discount retailers this holiday season, VTEX research shows
Many Americans are planning to shop at discount retailers this holiday season, VTEX research shows

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ResearchStaff WriterOctober 16, 2025VTEX, Research, Discount retailers, Holiday shopping, Social media, US retail, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Mattel and Roblox ramp up partnership, launching with Monster High experience this month
Mattel and Roblox ramp up partnership, launching with Monster High experience this month

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GamificationStaff WriterOctober 16, 2025Roblox, Mattel, Monster High, Immersive experiences, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Starship Technologies lands $50m Series C with focus on US city autonomous deliveries
Starship Technologies lands $50m Series C with focus on US city autonomous deliveries

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Funding newsStaff WriterOctober 16, 2025Starship Technologies, Robot deliveries, Autonomous deliveries, Funding news, Funding rounds, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
How EV charging technology is changing the retail landscape
How EV charging technology is changing the retail landscape

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EVsStaff WriterOctober 16, 2025EVs, Electric vehicles, EV charging bays, Green retailComment
Raising Cane’s taps Emperia technology for Halloween themed virtual restaurant experience
Raising Cane’s taps Emperia technology for Halloween themed virtual restaurant experience

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HalloweenStaff WriterOctober 15, 2025Raising Cane’s, Emperia, Virtual experiences, Halloween, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Immersive experiences, Gamification, RestaurantsComment
Sainsbury's Rugby store notches up a Smartshop Pay on Handset technology first following trial
Sainsbury's Rugby store notches up a Smartshop Pay on Handset technology first following trial

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PaymentsStaff WriterOctober 15, 2025Sainsbury's, Stores, Payments, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Smartshop Pay on HandsetComment
Polycotton textile-to-textile recycler Circ announces sourcing partnership with H&M Group
Polycotton textile-to-textile recycler Circ announces sourcing partnership with H&M Group

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Green retailStaff WriterOctober 15, 2025Circ, Recycling, H&M Group, Green retail, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Fashion retailComment
Legion Technologies set to deliver Dollar Tree's first ever associate engagement platform
Legion Technologies set to deliver Dollar Tree's first ever associate engagement platform

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WorkforceStaff WriterOctober 15, 2025Legion Technologies, Dollar Tree, Workforce management, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Walmart connects with OpenAI as it looks to create AI powered online shopping experiences
Walmart connects with OpenAI as it looks to create AI powered online shopping experiences

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AIStaff WriterOctober 15, 2025Walmart, OpenAI, AI, Online retail, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Eurazeo heads up $100 million Series C funding round for autonomous warehouses firm Dexory
Eurazeo heads up $100 million Series C funding round for autonomous warehouses firm Dexory

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FundingStaff WriterOctober 15, 2025Dexory, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Funding news, Funding rounds, Eurazeo, AI, Automation, Supply chain, Warehouses, RoboticsComment
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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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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
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

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
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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 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
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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
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
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: APPOINTMENTS

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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
Starbucks founder Howard Schultz added to on demand delivery firm Gopuff’s board of directors
Appointments
Starbucks founder Howard Schultz added to on demand delivery firm Gopuff’s board of directors
Appointments

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Appointments

TRENDING: FUNDING NEWS

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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
Polish startup Replenit announces pre-seed funding round co-led by Movens Capital and Vastpoint
Funding news
Polish startup Replenit announces pre-seed funding round co-led by Movens Capital and Vastpoint
Funding news

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Funding news
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