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Landsec eyes £95m in Black Friday sales at shopping centres including Bluewater and Liverpool ONE
Landsec eyes £95m in Black Friday sales at shopping centres including Bluewater and Liverpool ONE

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Black FridayStaff WriterDecember 1, 2025Landsec, Black Friday, Black Friday 2025, Shopping centres, Bluewater, Liverpool ONE, 2025 RTiH Innovation AwardsComment
BRC, ACS, Usdaw and Retail Trust urge people to shop kind this Christmas amid rise in retail crime
BRC, ACS, Usdaw and Retail Trust urge people to shop kind this Christmas amid rise in retail crime

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ChristmasStaff WriterDecember 1, 2025BRC, ACS, Usdaw, Retail Trust, Stores, Online delivery, Employees, Christmas, Retail crime, 2025 RTiH Innovation AwardsComment
Checkout technology specialist Bolt launches Bolt ID in bid to tackle synthetic fraud problem
Checkout technology specialist Bolt launches Bolt ID in bid to tackle synthetic fraud problem

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FraudStaff WriterDecember 1, 2025Bolt, Fraud, Online retail, 2025 RTiH Innovation Awards, Synthetic fraud, Ryan Breslow, E-commerceComment
Alibaba launches Quark AI Glasses in China powered by Qwen tech and integrated across its ecosystem
Alibaba launches Quark AI Glasses in China powered by Qwen tech and integrated across its ecosystem

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AIStaff WriterDecember 1, 2025Alibaba, Smart glasses, AI, RTIH AI in Retail Awards, China, Online retailComment
Danish retailer Jysk selects WSO2 API Manager as its enterprise API management platform
Danish retailer Jysk selects WSO2 API Manager as its enterprise API management platform

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APIsStaff WriterDecember 1, 2025Jysk, APIs, WSO2, 2025 RTiH Innovation AwardsComment
Protein Works notches up record breaking Black Friday sales after £10 million+ facility move
Protein Works notches up record breaking Black Friday sales after £10 million+ facility move

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Black FridayStaff WriterDecember 1, 2025Protein Works, Black Friday, Online retail, 2025 RTiH Innovation Awards, Black Friday 2025, FulfilmentComment
Carfume launches world’s first luxury car fragrance vending machine after six month trial
Carfume launches world’s first luxury car fragrance vending machine after six month trial

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Self-serviceStaff WriterDecember 1, 2025Carfume, Moto, Vending machines, Service stations, Cars, Self-service, 2025 RTiH Innovation AwardsComment
Topshop hits the catwalk and Deliveroo gets festive: last week’s biggest technology plays at a glance
Topshop hits the catwalk and Deliveroo gets festive: last week’s biggest technology plays at a glance

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Retail techStaff WriterNovember 30, 2025Retail technology, Stores, Online retail, Omnichannel retail, Payments, Supply chain, AI, Automation, Retail innovationComment
Christmas comes early at Asda: RTIH rounds up our most read retail technology articles from last week
Christmas comes early at Asda: RTIH rounds up our most read retail technology articles from last week

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Retail techStaff WriterNovember 30, 2025Retail technology, Retail innovation, Omnichannel retail, Stores, Online retailComment
Shopify online merchants ring up a record breaking $6.2 billion in total sales on Black Friday
Shopify online merchants ring up a record breaking $6.2 billion in total sales on Black Friday

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Black FridayStaff WriterNovember 29, 2025Shopify, Black Friday, Black Friday 2025, Online retail, Stores, UK retail, 2025 RTiH Innovation Awards, Sensormatic SolutionsComment
RetailNext: the era of the impulse holiday spree is ending as Black Friday in-store traffic drops across USA
RetailNext: the era of the impulse holiday spree is ending as Black Friday in-store traffic drops across USA

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Black FridayStaff WriterNovember 29, 2025RetailNext, Stores, Black Friday, Black Friday 2025, 2025 RTiH Innovation AwardsComment
Starring Lush, Primark, and Morrisons: RTIH presents this week's biggest retail technology stories
Starring Lush, Primark, and Morrisons: RTIH presents this week's biggest retail technology stories

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Retail techStaff WriterNovember 28, 2025Retail technology, Retail trends, Omnichannel retail, Online retail, Stores, Supply chain, PaymentsComment
Level 2.5 autonomy: Amazon Just Walk Out tech isn't dead. It’s just finally acting its age
Level 2.5 autonomy: Amazon Just Walk Out tech isn't dead. It’s just finally acting its age

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StoresStaff WriterNovember 28, 2025Michael Guzzetta, Amazon Just Walk Out technology, Zippin, Trigo, AiFi, Check out free stores, Stores, Autonomous stores, 2025 RTiH Innovation AwardsComment
E-commerce and AI specialist Ranketta bags £1m seed funding round led by Lighthouse Ventures
E-commerce and AI specialist Ranketta bags £1m seed funding round led by Lighthouse Ventures

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FundingStaff WriterNovember 28, 2025Ranketta, AI, E-commerce, Startups, Funding news, Funding rounds, RTIH AI in Retail AwardsComment
AI in Retail review: how retailers are driving conversion with 'hyper-personalisation'
AI in Retail review: how retailers are driving conversion with 'hyper-personalisation'

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AIRachel LawlerNovember 28, 2025Just Eat, New Look, Depop, PersonalisationComment
Human centric Ikea nabs spot in European Commission’s Repository of AI Literacy Practices
Human centric Ikea nabs spot in European Commission’s Repository of AI Literacy Practices

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AIStaff WriterNovember 28, 2025European Commission’s Repository of AI Literacy Practices, Ikea, Ingka Group, AI, Gen AI, Training, Employees, RTIH AI in Retail AwardsComment
Generative AI platform Anyformat announces close of €3.3m seed round headed up by Kibo Ventures
Generative AI platform Anyformat announces close of €3.3m seed round headed up by Kibo Ventures

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FundingStaff WriterNovember 28, 2025Anyformat, Gen AI, Funding news, Funding rounds, Data, RTIH AI in Retail Awards, AIComment
Here to stay: Heineken exec discusses how company is embedding AI to shape campaigns and drive sales
Here to stay: Heineken exec discusses how company is embedding AI to shape campaigns and drive sales

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AIRachel LawlerNovember 28, 2025Heineken, AI, Digital twins, Promotion planning, RTIH AI in Retail AwardsComment
LTW365 AI in Retail: how Estée Lauder Companies is reimagining the luxury retail space
LTW365 AI in Retail: how Estée Lauder Companies is reimagining the luxury retail space

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AIRachel LawlerNovember 28, 2025The Estée Lauder Companies, AI, London Tech Week 2025, Ai, Beauty, Personalisation, RTIH AI in Retail Awards, LTW365 AI in RetailComment
Christmas trees in a jiffy and fast food milestones in London: bringing you the retail technology week in numbers
Christmas trees in a jiffy and fast food milestones in London: bringing you the retail technology week in numbers

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Retail trendsStaff WriterNovember 28, 2025Retail trends, Retail technology, Omnichannel retail, Stores, Online retail, Supply chain, Payments, Black Friday, Funding newsComment
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2026 EVENTS

Featured
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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Rithum research: Gen Z shoppers act on AI recommendations without third party verification
AI
Rithum research: Gen Z shoppers act on AI recommendations without third party verification
AI

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AI
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

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
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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 hits London ExCeL in April and delivers event's biggest ever innovation showcase
RTS 2026
Retail Technology Show hits London ExCeL in April and delivers event's biggest ever innovation showcase
RTS 2026

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RTS 2026
RTS 2026 conference review: agentic commerce changing the rules of the game amid retailer transformations
RTS 2026
RTS 2026 conference review: agentic commerce changing the rules of the game amid retailer transformations
RTS 2026

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RTS 2026
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

TRENDING: RTIH INNOVATION AWARDS

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The Retail Tea Break podcast host Melissa Moore joins 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards judging panel
RTIH Awards
The Retail Tea Break podcast host Melissa Moore joins 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards judging panel
RTIH Awards

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RTIH Awards
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

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
Retail media

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Retail media
Bec Penn finishes up her 1.5 year run as Head of Product at Coles Group's retail media division Coles 360
Retail media
Bec Penn finishes up her 1.5 year run as Head of Product at Coles Group's retail media division Coles 360
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Retail media
New Snappy Shopper retail media network connects FMCG brands with indie convenience retailers
Retail media
New Snappy Shopper retail media network connects FMCG brands with indie convenience retailers
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Retail media

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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Virgin Media O2 opens doors to new 1,900 sqft experiential store located at Liverpool ONE shopping centre
Stores
Virgin Media O2 opens doors to new 1,900 sqft experiential store located at Liverpool ONE shopping centre
Stores

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Stores
Ikea China announces expansion in eastern Beijing as retail giant opens doors to first small store
Stores
Ikea China announces expansion in eastern Beijing as retail giant opens doors to first small store
Stores

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Stores
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

TRENDING: APPOINTMENTS

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Former Reckon.ai CEO Ana Pinto gets back in the retail game as she accepts COO position at Maikoz
Appointments
Former Reckon.ai CEO Ana Pinto gets back in the retail game as she accepts COO position at Maikoz
Appointments

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Appointments
Jessica Cooke joins Kingfisher as its new Group Head of Retail Media Propositions and Partners
Appointments
Jessica Cooke joins Kingfisher as its new Group Head of Retail Media Propositions and Partners
Appointments

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Appointments
AI powered commerce technology firm Frontnow announces appointment of Gabriel Bobinski as CEO
Appointments
AI powered commerce technology firm Frontnow announces appointment of Gabriel Bobinski as CEO
Appointments

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Appointments
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

TRENDING: FUNDING NEWS

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MarTech firm Hightouch bags $2.75 billion valuation as it secures $150 million in Series D funding
Funding news
MarTech firm Hightouch bags $2.75 billion valuation as it secures $150 million in Series D funding
Funding news

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Funding news
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
Funding news

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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
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