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Important step in Just Around The Corner's expansion strategy as store goes live at EY offices
Important step in Just Around The Corner's expansion strategy as store goes live at EY offices

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StartupsStaff WriterOctober 30, 20252025 RTiH Innovation Awards, Autonomous stores, Just Around The Corner, EY, Portugal, StartupsComment
Perfect Corp. teams with Louis Vuitton to power virtual try-on service for launch of new makeup line
Perfect Corp. teams with Louis Vuitton to power virtual try-on service for launch of new makeup line

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VTOStaff WriterOctober 30, 2025Louis Vuitton, Perfect Corp., Virtual try on, AI, AR, RTIH AI in Retail AwardsComment
Retailers in the firing line as cyber crooks signficantly increase scouting raids on UK businesses
Retailers in the firing line as cyber crooks signficantly increase scouting raids on UK businesses

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CybercrimeStaff WriterOctober 30, 2025BT, Cyber crime, Cyber attacks, Research, 2025 RTiH Innovation Awards, AI, RTIH AI in Retail AwardsComment
Focus on AI in retail revolution as Nordstrom ramps up NuORDER by Lightspeed partnership
Focus on AI in retail revolution as Nordstrom ramps up NuORDER by Lightspeed partnership

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AIStaff WriterOctober 30, 2025Nordstrom, NuORDER by Lightspeed, Data, AI, Merchandise planning, RTIH AI in Retail AwardsComment
Compass Group UK & Ireland hires David Turner as CTO as part of digital transformation push
Compass Group UK & Ireland hires David Turner as CTO as part of digital transformation push

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CTOsStaff WriterOctober 30, 2025Compass Group UK & Ireland, David Turner, Digital transformation, CTOs, Appointments, 2025 RTiH Innovation AwardsComment
Pop culture specialist MINISO returns to Ealing Broadway as latest store opens today
Pop culture specialist MINISO returns to Ealing Broadway as latest store opens today

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StoresStaff WriterOctober 30, 2025MINISO, Stores, Ealing Broadway, 2025 RTiH Innovation AwardsComment
AliExpress looks to trade blows with Amazon, Temu, Shein and eBay via best price guarantee move
AliExpress looks to trade blows with Amazon, Temu, Shein and eBay via best price guarantee move

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Online retailStaff WriterOctober 30, 2025Aliexpress, Online retail, On demand delivery, Online marketplaces, Alibaba Group, 2025 RTiH Innovation AwardsComment
Independent US grocery retailer Harmons deploys Simbe Tally inventory robot across 17 of its locations
Independent US grocery retailer Harmons deploys Simbe Tally inventory robot across 17 of its locations

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AutomationStaff WriterOctober 29, 2025Harmons, Simbe, Tally robot, Simbe Tally, 2025 RTiH Innovation Awards, Grocery retailers, US retailComment
Transformation expert and influencer Oliver Banks added to RTIH AI in Retail Awards judging panel
Transformation expert and influencer Oliver Banks added to RTIH AI in Retail Awards judging panel

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RTIH AI AwardsStaff WriterOctober 29, 2025Oliver Banks, RTIH AI in Retail Awards, AI, Retail innovation, Retail technology, AwardsComment
Lowe's exec Joe Cano: the future of retail is collaborative, data driven, and customer obsessed
Lowe's exec Joe Cano: the future of retail is collaborative, data driven, and customer obsessed

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EventsStaff WriterOctober 29, 2025Lowe's, Online marketplaces, RTIH AI in Retail Awards, AI, Omnichannel retail, Personalisation, Future of retailComment
Convenience retail technology industry specialist Lula Commerce closes $8 million Series A round
Convenience retail technology industry specialist Lula Commerce closes $8 million Series A round

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FundingStaff WriterOctober 29, 2025Lula Commerce, AI, Convenience stores, Funding news, US retail, Funding rounds, RTIH AI in Retail Awards, Digital retailComment
Payments big hitter Ingenico names Floris de Kort as CEO as Laurent Blanchard steps down
Payments big hitter Ingenico names Floris de Kort as CEO as Laurent Blanchard steps down

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CEOsStaff WriterOctober 29, 2025Ingenico, CEOs, Appointments, Floris de Kort, Payments, 2025 RTiH Innovation AwardsComment
Holland & Barrett is recruiting as it transforms how it moves, stores, and delivers products
Holland & Barrett is recruiting as it transforms how it moves, stores, and delivers products

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JobsStaff WriterOctober 29, 2025Vineta Bajaj, Holland & Barrett, Appointments, Jobs, Recruitment, Supply chain, 2025 RTiH Innovation AwardsComment
The Quality Group deploys Locus Robotics bots in supply chain to support ESN and More Nutrition brands
The Quality Group deploys Locus Robotics bots in supply chain to support ESN and More Nutrition brands

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RobotsStaff WriterOctober 29, 2025The Quality Group, Locus Robotics, Robots, Supply chain, Automation, 2025 RTiH Innovation AwardsComment
Royal Mail partners with UPP to roll-out parcel locker services in a first for student accommodation
Royal Mail partners with UPP to roll-out parcel locker services in a first for student accommodation

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Parcel lockersStaff WriterOctober 29, 2025Royal Mail, UPP, Students, Universities, Parcel lockersComment
Decision intelligence technology firm Gurobi Optimization hires Dr. Oliver Bastert as CTO
Decision intelligence technology firm Gurobi Optimization hires Dr. Oliver Bastert as CTO

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CTOsStaff WriterOctober 29, 2025Gurobi Optimization, Appointments, Decision intelligence technology, 2025 RTiH Innovation Awards, Dr. Oliver Bastert, CTOsComment
AI and cybersecurity investment rise to top of UK boardroom agendas, PwC research finds
AI and cybersecurity investment rise to top of UK boardroom agendas, PwC research finds

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ResearchStaff WriterOctober 29, 2025PwC, Research, Cyber security, AI, M&S, Cybercrime, TCS, Cyber attacksComment
Online fashion retailer Answear taps Oracle AI powered solutions to support global growth
Online fashion retailer Answear taps Oracle AI powered solutions to support global growth

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AIStaff WriterOctober 29, 2025Answear.com, Oracle Retail Merchandise Financial Planning, Oracle Retail AI Foundation, AI, Oracle Retail, Online retail, RTIH AI in Retail Awards, Cloud solutionsComment
Whatnot bags Series F funding co-led by DST Global and CapitalG as its valuation hits $11.5 billion
Whatnot bags Series F funding co-led by DST Global and CapitalG as its valuation hits $11.5 billion

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FundingStaff WriterOctober 28, 2025Whatnot, Funding news, Funding rounds, Live shopping, 2025 RTiH Innovation AwardsComment
European online furniture retailer Sklum taps HomeByMe Product Configurator solution
European online furniture retailer Sklum taps HomeByMe Product Configurator solution

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3D techStaff WriterOctober 28, 2025Sklum, HomeByMe, HomeByMe Product Configurator, 2025 RTiH Innovation Awards, Online retail, 3D technology, 3D shoppingComment
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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
Retail Technology Show 2026
Apr 22
Apr 22, 2026 – Apr 23, 2026
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Apr 22, 2026 – Apr 23, 2026
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Retail Technology Show 2026 VIP Afterparty
Apr 22
Apr 22, 2026
Retail Technology Show 2026 VIP Afterparty
Apr 22, 2026
Apr 22, 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
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

TRENDING: AI

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M&S purchases 11,000 Microsoft 365 Copilot licences to equip employees with AI and Agentic AI tools
AI
M&S purchases 11,000 Microsoft 365 Copilot licences to equip employees with AI and Agentic AI tools
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AI
Gap Inc. looks to push how AI technology can elevate its customers' online shopping experience
AI
Gap Inc. looks to push how AI technology can elevate its customers' online shopping experience
AI

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AI
LOOOK.AI goes live with real-time AI powered clothing try-on feature for smart mirrors
AI
LOOOK.AI goes live with real-time AI powered clothing try-on feature for smart mirrors
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AI
Just Eat UK connects with Amazon's new Alexa+ assistant to bring voice ordering to customers
AI
Just Eat UK connects with Amazon's new Alexa+ assistant to bring voice ordering to customers
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AI
Kingfisher enlists Google Cloud for AI tech powered shopping push across UK and Europe
AI
Kingfisher enlists Google Cloud for AI tech powered shopping push across UK and Europe
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AI
EE and Samsung team to offer people free AI training sessions at Westfield White City store
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EE and Samsung team to offer people free AI training sessions at Westfield White City store
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AI

TRENDING: AUTOMATION

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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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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
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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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Exotec teams with KDS to automate new 760,000 sq ft fulfilment centre in Savannah, Georgia
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Exotec teams with KDS to automate new 760,000 sq ft fulfilment centre in Savannah, Georgia
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Here's why Ocado is the most valuable technology play in grocery, retail and logistics right now
Automation
Here's why Ocado is the most valuable technology play in grocery, retail and logistics right now
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Automation

TRENDING: RTS 2026

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Retail Technology Show 2026 ramps up focus on innovation as it returns to London ExCel in April
RTS 2026
Retail Technology Show 2026 ramps up focus on innovation as it returns to London ExCel in April
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RTS 2026
Vusion, Duvo and PervasID among 2026 Retail Technology Show Innovation Awards finalists
RTS 2026
Vusion, Duvo and PervasID among 2026 Retail Technology Show Innovation Awards finalists
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RTS 2026
Retail Technology Show 2026 report flags Perfect Ted’s Marisa Poster as Disruptor of the Year
RTS 2026
Retail Technology Show 2026 report flags Perfect Ted’s Marisa Poster as Disruptor of the Year
RTS 2026

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RTS 2026
H&M Director of Innovation Jo Hickson added to Retail Technology Show 2026 advisory board
RTS 2026
H&M Director of Innovation Jo Hickson added to Retail Technology Show 2026 advisory board
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RTS 2026
Retail Technology Show: Roblox tops TikTok as biggest commerce channel for Gen Z shoppers
RTS 2026
Retail Technology Show: Roblox tops TikTok as biggest commerce channel for Gen Z shoppers
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RTS 2026
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
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RTS 2026

TRENDING: RTIH INNOVATION AWARDS

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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
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
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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

TRENDING: RETAIL MEDIA

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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
Retail media technology firm Zitcha taps former Meta Australia exec Phil Bonanno for APAC role
Retail media
Retail media technology firm Zitcha taps former Meta Australia exec Phil Bonanno for APAC role
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Retail media
Wickes launches home improvement focused retail media platform in tie up with Epsilon
Retail media
Wickes launches home improvement focused retail media platform in tie up with Epsilon
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Retail media
Co-op convenience retail media research highlights shopper behaviour across store size formats
Retail media
Co-op convenience retail media research highlights shopper behaviour across store size formats
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Retail media
GoWit and Publicis Media Middle East partnership to focus on retail media across MENA and Turkey
Retail media
GoWit and Publicis Media Middle East partnership to focus on retail media across MENA and Turkey
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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RFID

TRENDING: STORES

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REWE Pick & Go autonomous store opens in Hanover, Germany powered by Trigo technology
Stores
REWE Pick & Go autonomous store opens in Hanover, Germany powered by Trigo technology
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Stores
Family first as M&S opens new food stores in Luton Bramingham, Hatfield and Farnham
Stores
Family first as M&S opens new food stores in Luton Bramingham, Hatfield and Farnham
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Stores
Coop Sweden taps HonestBox technology platform for unmanned and hybrid stores initiative
Stores
Coop Sweden taps HonestBox technology platform for unmanned and hybrid stores initiative
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Stores
Amazon physical flop proves retail technology amplifies good operations, it doesn't replace them
Stores
Amazon physical flop proves retail technology amplifies good operations, it doesn't replace them
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Stores
lululemon hits 100 store milestone in EMEA as retailer opens first location in Warsaw, Poland
Stores
lululemon hits 100 store milestone in EMEA as retailer opens first location in Warsaw, Poland
Stores

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Stores
Aldi UK ditches Greenwich, South East London Shop & Go checkout-free store experiment
Stores
Aldi UK ditches Greenwich, South East London Shop & Go checkout-free store experiment
Stores

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Stores

TRENDING: ROBOTS & DRONES

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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
Grubhub scores a drone food delivery first in New Jersey as it kicks off three month pilot
Drones
Grubhub scores a drone food delivery first in New Jersey as it kicks off three month pilot
Drones

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Drones
Ireland first as Uber connects with Manna for first European launch of drone delivery service
Drones
Ireland first as Uber connects with Manna for first European launch of drone delivery service
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Drones

TRENDING: ESLs

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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
Pricer loses ESLs exclusivity agreement with Carrefour as retailer inks deal with Vusion
ESLs
Pricer loses ESLs exclusivity agreement with Carrefour as retailer inks deal with Vusion
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ESLs
Belgian retailer Extra Shop set to deploy Vusion platform and ESLs across 1,700 plus stores
ESLs
Belgian retailer Extra Shop set to deploy Vusion platform and ESLs across 1,700 plus stores
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