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Gopuff donates millions in free groceries to SNAP recipients as Americans face lapse in benefits
Gopuff donates millions in free groceries to SNAP recipients as Americans face lapse in benefits

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GroceriesStaff WriterOctober 28, 2025US retail, Gopuff, SNAP EBT payments, On demand delivery, Grocery delivery, 2025 RTiH Innovation AwardsComment
SALESmanago builds on Leadoo and Thulium deals with launch of AI powered e-commerce platform
SALESmanago builds on Leadoo and Thulium deals with launch of AI powered e-commerce platform

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AIStaff WriterOctober 28, 2025SALESmanago, AI, Customer engagement, E-commerce, Online retail, RTIH AI in Retail Awards, Leadoo, ThuliumComment
Savings or safety? A long-term cost comparison of OEM and aftermarket parts
Savings or safety? A long-term cost comparison of OEM and aftermarket parts

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VehiclesStaff WriterOctober 28, 2025Cars, Vehicles, Garages, SafetyComment
Srinivas Rao Burri engineers trust in digital commerce: talking AI, risk, and the future of payments
Srinivas Rao Burri engineers trust in digital commerce: talking AI, risk, and the future of payments

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InterviewsStaff WriterOctober 27, 2025Srinivas Rao Burri, Interviews, Q&As, AI, Payments, Retail innovation, FinTech, Machine learning, Digital payments, AutomationComment
Virgin Media O2 and Netflix bring Stranger Things to high street with in-store immersive pop-ups
Virgin Media O2 and Netflix bring Stranger Things to high street with in-store immersive pop-ups

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Pop-upsStaff WriterOctober 27, 2025Virgin Media O2, Netflix, Stranger Things, High streets, Immersive experiences, Pop-ups, Stores, 2025 RTiH Innovation AwardsComment
M&S ditches IT service desk tie up with TCS following high profile cyber attack on UK retailer
M&S ditches IT service desk tie up with TCS following high profile cyber attack on UK retailer

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CybercrimeStaff WriterOctober 27, 2025Marks and Spencer, TCS, IT service desks, Cyber attacks, Cybercrime, Rachel HighamComment
Tesco adds new feature to Scan as you Shop solution as retailer's store shopping trip evolves
Tesco adds new feature to Scan as you Shop solution as retailer's store shopping trip evolves

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StoresStaff WriterOctober 27, 2025Tesco, Tesco scan as you shop, Stores, In-store technology, 2025 RTiH Innovation Awards, Mobile retailComment
Google tie up sees forward thinking Gap Inc. build future retail technology roadmap around AI
Google tie up sees forward thinking Gap Inc. build future retail technology roadmap around AI

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AIStaff WriterOctober 27, 2025Gap Inc, Google, AI, Nigel Storey, Lululemon, RTIH AI in Retail AwardsComment
Just Around The Corner autonomous store launches in Portugal with media firm Impresa Group
Just Around The Corner autonomous store launches in Portugal with media firm Impresa Group

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StoresStaff WriterOctober 27, 2025Just Around The Corner, Autonomous stores, Startups, 2025 RTiH Innovation Awards, StoresComment
Hanshow bags Tech Vendor of the Year gong at 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards in London
Hanshow bags Tech Vendor of the Year gong at 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards in London

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RTIH AwardsStaff WriterOctober 27, 2025Hanshow, 2025 RTiH Innovation Awards, Retail technology, AwardsComment
Revamped retail strategy sees EE open its 50th and 51st Experience physical stores in Watford and Aberdeen
Revamped retail strategy sees EE open its 50th and 51st Experience physical stores in Watford and Aberdeen

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StoresStaff WriterOctober 27, 2025EE, Stores, Asif Aziz, EE Experience stores, 2025 RTiH Innovation AwardsComment
Claus Højbjerg Andersen departs EY to join marketing collaboration platform Encodify as CEO
Claus Højbjerg Andersen departs EY to join marketing collaboration platform Encodify as CEO

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CEOsStaff WriterOctober 27, 2025Claus Højbjerg Andersen, EY, 2025 RTiH Innovation Awards, Encodify, Appointments, CEOsComment
Home improvement firm Kingfisher hits TikTok to showcase people, roles and opportunities
Home improvement firm Kingfisher hits TikTok to showcase people, roles and opportunities

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Social mediaStaff WriterOctober 27, 2025Kingfisher, TikTok, Social media, 2025 RTiH Innovation Awards, EmployeesComment
Fashion technology startup Raspberry AI appoints Daniel Sternberg as VP of Engineering
Fashion technology startup Raspberry AI appoints Daniel Sternberg as VP of Engineering

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JobsStaff WriterOctober 27, 2025Daniel Sternberg, AI, Appointments, Raspberry AI, RTIH AI in Retail AwardsComment
Dominique Pierre Locher becomes only external member of REWE Group eFood advisory board
Dominique Pierre Locher becomes only external member of REWE Group eFood advisory board

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JobsStaff WriterOctober 27, 2025Dominique Pierre Locher, Appointments, REWE Group, 2025 RTiH Innovation AwardsComment
Native Commerce evolves and rebrands from Cloud Retail to reflect expanded global ambition
Native Commerce evolves and rebrands from Cloud Retail to reflect expanded global ambition

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RebrandsStaff WriterOctober 27, 2025Native Commerce, Cloud Retail, 2025 RTiH Innovation Awards, Jiffy, RebrandsComment
Milestone deployment as VisioLab checkouts go live for Orlando Magic season opener
Milestone deployment as VisioLab checkouts go live for Orlando Magic season opener

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Checkout techStaff WriterOctober 27, 2025VisioLab, Frictionless shopping, Checkout technology, RTIH AI in Retail Awards, Basketball, Orlando Magic, Payments, AIComment
Nestlé claims SAP first with digital upgrade enabling AI and automation deployment at scale
Nestlé claims SAP first with digital upgrade enabling AI and automation deployment at scale

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AIStaff WriterOctober 27, 2025Nestlé, SAP, SAP S/4HANA Cloud Private edition, RTIH AI in Retail Awards, AI, AutomationComment
Last mile delivery and quick commerce specialist Grant Sanders wraps up journey at Amazon
Last mile delivery and quick commerce specialist Grant Sanders wraps up journey at Amazon

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On the moveStaff WriterOctober 27, 2025Last mile delivery, On demand delivery, Amazon, Grant Sanders, On the move, 2025 RTiH Innovation AwardsComment
Swiper in simple terms: How the 'swipe' interface is changing the gaming and betting experience
Swiper in simple terms: How the 'swipe' interface is changing the gaming and betting experience

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GamingStaff WriterOctober 27, 2025Swiper, GamingComment
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2026 EVENTS

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2026 RTIH Innovation Awards
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2026 RTIH Innovation Awards
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Merchant Transact 360
Mar 25
Mar 25, 2026 – Mar 26, 2026
Merchant Transact 360
Mar 25, 2026 – Mar 26, 2026
Mar 25, 2026 – Mar 26, 2026
Retail Technology Show 2026
Apr 22
Apr 22, 2026 – Apr 23, 2026
Retail Technology Show 2026
Apr 22, 2026 – Apr 23, 2026
Apr 22, 2026 – Apr 23, 2026
ETIH EdTech Innovation Awards
Apr 27
Apr 27, 2026
ETIH EdTech Innovation Awards
Apr 27, 2026
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Retail Technology Expo 2026
May 26
May 26, 2026 – May 27, 2026
Retail Technology Expo 2026
May 26, 2026 – May 27, 2026
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Shoptalk Europe 2026
Jun 9
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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
eCommerce Expo 2026
Sep 23
Sep 23, 2026 – Sep 24, 2026
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Sep 23, 2026 – Sep 24, 2026
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The FT Future of Retail Summit 2026
Oct 6
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The FT Future of Retail Summit 2026
Oct 6, 2026
Oct 6, 2026

TRENDING: AI

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Loblaw Companies connects with Google to give Canadians new way to shop via conversational AI
AI
Loblaw Companies connects with Google to give Canadians new way to shop via conversational AI
AI

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AI
Akeneo and Stripe shake hands on partnership that helps businesses prep for agentic commerce
AI
Akeneo and Stripe shake hands on partnership that helps businesses prep for agentic commerce
AI

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AI
Metapack launches AI powered delivery intelligence tools at TDC 2026 event in London
AI
Metapack launches AI powered delivery intelligence tools at TDC 2026 event in London
AI

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AI
Unilever and Google Cloud ink five year deal that includes deployment of Vertex AI platform
AI
Unilever and Google Cloud ink five year deal that includes deployment of Vertex AI platform
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AI
New Asos virtual try-on experience launches in partnership with AI fashion platform AIUTA
AI
New Asos virtual try-on experience launches in partnership with AI fashion platform AIUTA
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AI
First for Debenhams Group as it teams with PayPal on AI driven shopping experience in UK
AI
First for Debenhams Group as it teams with PayPal on AI driven shopping experience in UK
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AI
Future of retail isn't agentic as sociability, discovery, tactility, and enjoyment remain key
AI
Future of retail isn't agentic as sociability, discovery, tactility, and enjoyment remain key
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AI
Loblaw connects with OpenAI to integrate PC Express grocery delivery app into ChatGPT
AI
Loblaw connects with OpenAI to integrate PC Express grocery delivery app into ChatGPT
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AI
Alipay AI Pay solution hits 120m transactions as Chinese shoppers tap agentic commerce
AI
Alipay AI Pay solution hits 120m transactions as Chinese shoppers tap agentic commerce
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Boring AI wins: here's why the retailers winning in this space are doing deeply unsexy work
AI
Boring AI wins: here's why the retailers winning in this space are doing deeply unsexy work
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Online retailer Wildberries rolls out AI powered tools including animated product listings
AI
Online retailer Wildberries rolls out AI powered tools including animated product listings
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AI
EE focuses on digital wellbeing as it launches Stay Safe with AI appointments in Essex stores
AI
EE focuses on digital wellbeing as it launches Stay Safe with AI appointments in Essex stores
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AI
Amazon GenAI specialist Jenny Jau talks rough few weeks amid store closures and job losses
AI
Amazon GenAI specialist Jenny Jau talks rough few weeks amid store closures and job losses
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AI
RTIH AI in Retail Awards to return in 2027 following a barnstorming debut during January
AI
RTIH AI in Retail Awards to return in 2027 following a barnstorming debut during January
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AI
Many online shoppers using AI assistants but some have walked away and gone elsewhere
AI
Many online shoppers using AI assistants but some have walked away and gone elsewhere
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AI
Experts at Status Labs explain the Citation Gap: why ChatGPT cites your competitors but not your firm
AI
Experts at Status Labs explain the Citation Gap: why ChatGPT cites your competitors but not your firm
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AI
Genstore launches AI native e-commerce platform featuring autonomous agent teams
AI
Genstore launches AI native e-commerce platform featuring autonomous agent teams
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AI
Beauty company Coty announces partnership with OpenAI as it looks to boost global AI adoption
AI
Beauty company Coty announces partnership with OpenAI as it looks to boost global AI adoption
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AI
Prepare before agentic AI changes shopping, IGD warns food retailers and suppliers
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Prepare before agentic AI changes shopping, IGD warns food retailers and suppliers
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AI
RTIH AI in Retail Awards winners announced, including Ikea, Depop, Currys, and B&Q
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RTIH AI in Retail Awards winners announced, including Ikea, Depop, Currys, and B&Q
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AI

TRENDING: AUTOMATION

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Amazon preps Integrations launch to self-install AutoStore systems beginning next year
Automation
Amazon preps Integrations launch to self-install AutoStore systems beginning next year
Automation

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Automation
REWE and Cimcorp automate fresh supply chain for Berlin supermarkets and stores
Automation
REWE and Cimcorp automate fresh supply chain for Berlin supermarkets and stores
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Automation
Kroger taps Corvus One for Cold Chain autonomous inventory system in live freezer ops
Automation
Kroger taps Corvus One for Cold Chain autonomous inventory system in live freezer ops
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Automation
Amazon pins grocery ambitions on Orbital platform as it announces major job cuts
Automation
Amazon pins grocery ambitions on Orbital platform as it announces major job cuts
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Automation
UK online retailer taps StrongPoint for AutoStore powered automated fulfilment centre
Automation
UK online retailer taps StrongPoint for AutoStore powered automated fulfilment centre
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Automation
Robotics firm Exotec expands partnership with Renault Group at warehouse in Germany
Automation
Robotics firm Exotec expands partnership with Renault Group at warehouse in Germany
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Automation
IFF Colibri robot delivers quicker, more precise fragrance sampling for customers across Greater Asia
Automation
IFF Colibri robot delivers quicker, more precise fragrance sampling for customers across Greater Asia
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Automation
Kroger's Ocado Group move doesn't spell end for CFCs but overly complex mega sites are done
Automation
Kroger's Ocado Group move doesn't spell end for CFCs but overly complex mega sites are done
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Automation
The way forward for under pressure Ocado Group is Instacart and DoorDash MFCs tie ups
Automation
The way forward for under pressure Ocado Group is Instacart and DoorDash MFCs tie ups
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Automation
Billion dollar flop: Kroger's failed automated fulfilment strategy with Ocado worse than it appears
Automation
Billion dollar flop: Kroger's failed automated fulfilment strategy with Ocado worse than it appears
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Automation
Transcend Retail Solutions should rethink interest in Attabotics technology within Tesco stores
Automation
Transcend Retail Solutions should rethink interest in Attabotics technology within Tesco stores
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Automation
Independent US grocery retailer Harmons deploys Simbe Tally inventory robot across 17 of its locations
Automation
Independent US grocery retailer Harmons deploys Simbe Tally inventory robot across 17 of its locations
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Automation
Online retailer bol shares a glimpse of AI driven automation in logistics pilot with Sereact
Automation
Online retailer bol shares a glimpse of AI driven automation in logistics pilot with Sereact
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Automation
AI powered dropshipping on eBay: which automation tools lead the pack?
Automation
AI powered dropshipping on eBay: which automation tools lead the pack?
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Automation
Holland & Barrett taps AutoStore for automation drive across distribution network
Automation
Holland & Barrett taps AutoStore for automation drive across distribution network
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Automation
Walmart agreement with Symbotic marks 'one of the most ambitious moves in retail automation'
Automation
Walmart agreement with Symbotic marks 'one of the most ambitious moves in retail automation'
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Automation
Tesco keeps faith with Attabotics after warehouse automation firm is bought by Lafayette Engineering
Automation
Tesco keeps faith with Attabotics after warehouse automation firm is bought by Lafayette Engineering
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Automation
Exotec and E80 Group announce tie up aiming to streamline end-to-end warehouse automation
Automation
Exotec and E80 Group announce tie up aiming to streamline end-to-end warehouse automation
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Automation
Warehouse automation firm Exotec teams with ILS Logistics to deploy Skypod system
Automation
Warehouse automation firm Exotec teams with ILS Logistics to deploy Skypod system
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Automation
Household products retailer and distributor enlists StrongPoint for first AutoStore solution
Automation
Household products retailer and distributor enlists StrongPoint for first AutoStore solution
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Automation

TRENDING: RTS 2026

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Holland & Barrett CFO Vineta Bajaj added to Retail Technology Show 2026 advisory board
RTS 2026
Holland & Barrett CFO Vineta Bajaj added to Retail Technology Show 2026 advisory board
RTS 2026

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RTS 2026
Retail Technology Show research: many shoppers directly impacted by cybercrime in past year
RTS 2026
Retail Technology Show research: many shoppers directly impacted by cybercrime in past year
RTS 2026

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RTS 2026
Dragon’s Den investor and retail veteran Touker Suleyman joins RTS 2026 speaker line-up
RTS 2026
Dragon’s Den investor and retail veteran Touker Suleyman joins RTS 2026 speaker line-up
RTS 2026

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RTS 2026
Retail Technology Show 2026 adds M&S Chairman Archie Norman to Headline Stage speakers list
RTS 2026
Retail Technology Show 2026 adds M&S Chairman Archie Norman to Headline Stage speakers list
RTS 2026

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RTS 2026
Retail Technology Show research flags payments problem for agentic shopping journeys
RTS 2026
Retail Technology Show research flags payments problem for agentic shopping journeys
RTS 2026

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RTS 2026
RTS 2026 conference speakers set to include Harrods, Frasers Group, and Currys
RTS 2026
RTS 2026 conference speakers set to include Harrods, Frasers Group, and Currys
RTS 2026

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RTS 2026
TALA Founder Grace Beverley set to headline at Retail Technology Show 2026 during April
RTS 2026
TALA Founder Grace Beverley set to headline at Retail Technology Show 2026 during April
RTS 2026

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RTS 2026
Your chance to be a part of the bumper Retail Technology Show 2026 edition of RTIH's printed mag
RTS 2026
Your chance to be a part of the bumper Retail Technology Show 2026 edition of RTIH's printed mag
RTS 2026

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RTS 2026
Retail Technology Show 2026 open for registrations as event returns to London ExCel in April
RTS 2026
Retail Technology Show 2026 open for registrations as event returns to London ExCel in April
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RTS 2026
Retail Technology Show returns to ExCel London in 2026 with a disco themed event
RTS 2026
Retail Technology Show returns to ExCel London in 2026 with a disco themed event
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RTS 2026

TRENDING: RTIH INNOVATION AWARDS

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2026 RTIH Innovation Awards go live in April, winners to be announced in October
RTIH Awards
2026 RTIH Innovation Awards go live in April, winners to be announced in October
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RTIH Awards
Hanshow bags Tech Vendor of the Year gong at 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards in London
RTIH Awards
Hanshow bags Tech Vendor of the Year gong at 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards in London
RTIH Awards

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RTIH Awards
VenHub Global dazzles as it lands Startup of the Year gong at 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards
RTIH Awards
VenHub Global dazzles as it lands Startup of the Year gong at 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards
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RTIH Awards
2025 RTIH Innovation Awards winners announced, including Tesco, White Stuff, Currys, and EE
RTIH Awards
2025 RTIH Innovation Awards winners announced, including Tesco, White Stuff, Currys, and EE
RTIH Awards

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RTIH Awards
2025 RTIH Innovation Awards winners to be announced this evening at event in Central London
RTIH Awards
2025 RTIH Innovation Awards winners to be announced this evening at event in Central London
RTIH Awards

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RTIH Awards
Google's Rashmita Redkar brings her expertise to 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards judging panel
RTIH Awards
Google's Rashmita Redkar brings her expertise to 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards judging panel
RTIH Awards

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RTIH Awards
2025 RTIH Innovation Awards winners to be announced this Thursday at event in Central London
RTIH Awards
2025 RTIH Innovation Awards winners to be announced this Thursday at event in Central London
RTIH Awards

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RTIH Awards
RETaiL AI doubles down at 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards following 2024 technology success
RTIH Awards
RETaiL AI doubles down at 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards following 2024 technology success
RTIH Awards

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RTIH Awards
2025 RTIH Innovation Awards Ceremony: don't miss the biggest retail technology event of the year
RTIH Awards
2025 RTIH Innovation Awards Ceremony: don't miss the biggest retail technology event of the year
RTIH Awards

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RTIH Awards
2025 RTIH Innovation Awards Best Retailer/Technology Supplier relationship finalists
RTIH Awards
2025 RTIH Innovation Awards Best Retailer/Technology Supplier relationship finalists
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