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2026 RTIH Innovation Awards
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Skincare brand Kanzen brings social commerce to Birmingham with launch of new Live Shopping Studios
Skincare brand Kanzen brings social commerce to Birmingham with launch of new Live Shopping Studios

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Live shoppingStaff WriterOctober 24, 2025Kanzen, TikTok Shop, 2025 RTiH Innovation Awards, Live shoppingComment
AI powered supply chain intelligence platform Mondra bags £10 million in Series A funding
AI powered supply chain intelligence platform Mondra bags £10 million in Series A funding

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FundingStaff WriterOctober 24, 2025Mondra, Supply chain technology, Funding news, Funding rounds, AI, 2025 RTiH Innovation Awards, BRCComment
Morrisons notches up a supermarket ESLs deployment first: the retail technology week in numbers
Morrisons notches up a supermarket ESLs deployment first: the retail technology week in numbers

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Retail trendsStaff WriterOctober 24, 2025Retail technology, Retail trendsComment
Instacart powers in-store and online technology for growing number of independent US grocers
Instacart powers in-store and online technology for growing number of independent US grocers

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Grocery retailStaff WriterOctober 24, 2025Instacart, Grocery technology, 2025 RTiH Innovation Awards, Caper Carts, US retail, Independent retailersComment
Piggly Wiggly Alabama overhauls digital shopping platform by partnering with eGrowcery
Piggly Wiggly Alabama overhauls digital shopping platform by partnering with eGrowcery

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Digital retailStaff WriterOctober 24, 2025Piggly Wiggly Alabama, eGrowcery, 2025 RTiH Innovation AwardsComment
Seth Hurwitz on the future of live music: technology, ticketing, and what comes next
Seth Hurwitz on the future of live music: technology, ticketing, and what comes next

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MusicStaff WriterOctober 24, 2025Seth Hurwitz, Music, Concerts, Technology, Ticketing systems, Live music, Hospitality and leisure, AI, Data, EntertainmentComment
A beginner’s guide to creating a high performing business site
A beginner’s guide to creating a high performing business site

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E-commerceStaff WriterOctober 24, 2025Websites, E-commerce, Online retailComment
New Amazon smart delivery glasses help drivers navigate routes and complete deliveries
New Amazon smart delivery glasses help drivers navigate routes and complete deliveries

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DeliveryStaff WriterOctober 23, 2025Amazon, Online delivery, Robotics, Blue Jay, Project Eluna, AI and automation, 2025 RTiH Innovation Awards, Computer vision, Agentic AIComment
Former AiFi exec Rehman Mohammed gets onboard with frictionless dining specialist Tahina
Former AiFi exec Rehman Mohammed gets onboard with frictionless dining specialist Tahina

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JobsStaff WriterOctober 23, 2025AiFi, Tahina, Autonomous stores, Appointments, Rehman Mohammed, 2025 RTiH Innovation Awards, Autonomo TechnologiesComment
Ikea takes wraps off 3D kitchen planning experience, now live in 17 countries including Spain
Ikea takes wraps off 3D kitchen planning experience, now live in 17 countries including Spain

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3D techStaff WriterOctober 23, 2025Ikea, 3D technology, Online retail, Immersive experiences, 2025 RTiH Innovation AwardsComment
Norgesgruppen taps Pricer electronic shelf labels and cloud-based retail operating platform
Norgesgruppen taps Pricer electronic shelf labels and cloud-based retail operating platform

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ESLsStaff WriterOctober 23, 2025Norgesgruppen, Pricer, ESLs, Stores, 2025 RTiH Innovation AwardsComment
Shoprite Group rolls out YOOBIC AI powered retail operations platform across its 3,600 plus stores
Shoprite Group rolls out YOOBIC AI powered retail operations platform across its 3,600 plus stores

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StoresStaff WriterOctober 23, 2025Shoprite Group, YOOBIC, Stores, 2025 RTiH Innovation AwardsComment
Shopify research: Brits set to splash out £181 across Halloween, Black Friday and Christmas
Shopify research: Brits set to splash out £181 across Halloween, Black Friday and Christmas

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ReportsStaff WriterOctober 23, 2025Shopify, Reports, AI, Holiday shopping, Halloween, Black Friday, Christmas, 2025 RTiH Innovation AwardsComment
Walmart Avery Dennison claim breakthrough innovation for RFID technology in fresh categories
Walmart Avery Dennison claim breakthrough innovation for RFID technology in fresh categories

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RFIDStaff WriterOctober 23, 2025RFID, Walmart, Avery Dennison, 2025 RTiH Innovation Awards, StoresComment
You’re only as hot as your last hit, baby: our biggest retail tech articles on LinkedIn right now
You’re only as hot as your last hit, baby: our biggest retail tech articles on LinkedIn right now

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Social mediaStaff WriterOctober 23, 2025LinkedIn, Social media, Retail technologyComment
PayPal deploys Rokt technology to drive engagement in the post-transaction experience
PayPal deploys Rokt technology to drive engagement in the post-transaction experience

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E-commerceStaff WriterOctober 23, 2025PayPal, Rokt, E-commerce, Payments, 2025 RTiH Innovation AwardsComment
Kristin Swayze exits Starbucks for tech/transformation role at Norwegian Cruise Line
Kristin Swayze exits Starbucks for tech/transformation role at Norwegian Cruise Line

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JobsStaff WriterOctober 23, 2025Kristin Swayze, Norwegian Cruise Line, Cruise ships, Starbucks, McDonald's, 2025 RTiH Innovation Awards, AppointmentsComment
UK-based retail technology firm Virtualstock teams with City Plumbing to expand online marketplace
UK-based retail technology firm Virtualstock teams with City Plumbing to expand online marketplace

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Online retailStaff WriterOctober 23, 2025City Plumbing, Virtualstock, Online marketplaces, 2025 RTiH Innovation AwardsComment
Krystal Restaurants picks PAR Punchh solution to power loyalty programme Club Krystal
Krystal Restaurants picks PAR Punchh solution to power loyalty programme Club Krystal

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LoyaltyStaff WriterOctober 23, 2025Krystal Restaurants, PAR Punchh, PAR Technology, 2025 RTiH Innovation Awards, Loyalty programmesComment
Marco’s Pizza connects with NCR Voyix as it preps new store openings in Mexico and Latin America
Marco’s Pizza connects with NCR Voyix as it preps new store openings in Mexico and Latin America

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PoSStaff WriterOctober 23, 2025Marco’s Pizza, NCR Voyix, 2025 RTiH Innovation Awards, StoresComment
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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
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
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
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
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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

Featured
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: 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
ESLs

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ESLs
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