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Oracle veteran Christopher Poda takes on Director, Partner Solutions role at FreedomPay
Oracle veteran Christopher Poda takes on Director, Partner Solutions role at FreedomPay

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JobsStaff WriterJanuary 5, 2026Christopher Poda, FreedomPay, FinTech, Payments, Appointments, 2026 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Milestone for Amazon Just Walk Out: last week’s biggest technology plays at a glance
Milestone for Amazon Just Walk Out: last week’s biggest technology plays at a glance

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Retail techStaff WriterJanuary 4, 2026Retail technology, Retail innovation, Stores, Online retail, Omnichannel retailComment
AI hits and data challenges: our most read retail technology articles from last week
AI hits and data challenges: our most read retail technology articles from last week

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Retail techStaff WriterJanuary 4, 2026Retail technology, Retail innovation, AI, Automation, Stores, Online retail, Omnichannel retailComment
RTIH presents ten retail tech stories you might have missed over the Christmas break
RTIH presents ten retail tech stories you might have missed over the Christmas break

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Retail techStaff WriterJanuary 2, 2026Retail technology, Stores, Online retail, Omnichannel retail, AI, Automation, Retail innovationComment
RTIH AI Awards Best Retailer Tech Supplier Relationship finalists announced
RTIH AI Awards Best Retailer Tech Supplier Relationship finalists announced

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AIStaff WriterJanuary 2, 2026RTIH AI in Retail Awards, AI, B&Q, Foundit!, Currys, Quorso, Debenhams Group, Peak, Habitium, AWS, Apser, Petstop, Galvia, GenAI, Southern Co-op, SymphonyAIComment
RTIH AI Awards Most Innovative Retailer finalists include EE, Ikea, VenHub, and Goddiva
RTIH AI Awards Most Innovative Retailer finalists include EE, Ikea, VenHub, and Goddiva

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AIStaff WriterJanuary 2, 2026RTIH AI in Retail Awards, AI, Retail innovation, Retail technology, EE, Goddiva, Habitium, Ikea, Prezzee, Tahina, VenHub GlobalComment
RTIH AI Awards Tech Implementation of the Year finalists include B&Q and Nextail
RTIH AI Awards Tech Implementation of the Year finalists include B&Q and Nextail

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AIStaff WriterJanuary 2, 2026RTIH AI in Retail Awards, AI, FoundIt!, B&Q, LatentView Analytics, Nextail, Panoptyc, Peak, Debenhams, Prezzee, Rokt, VersoriComment
Morrisons in recruitment mode as UK retailer reshapes how it looks at data
Morrisons in recruitment mode as UK retailer reshapes how it looks at data

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DataStaff WriterJanuary 2, 2026Morrisons, Jim Moran, Recruitment, Data, 2025 RTiH Innovation Awards, Data analytics, 2026 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Retail analyst Brendan Witcher says farewell to research and advisory firm Forrester
Retail analyst Brendan Witcher says farewell to research and advisory firm Forrester

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On the moveStaff WriterJanuary 2, 2026Brendan Witcher, Forrester, On the move, Analysts, RTIH Top 100 Retail Tech Influencers ListComment
Right time to pause and reflect as all Amazon Fresh grocery stores close doors in the UK
Right time to pause and reflect as all Amazon Fresh grocery stores close doors in the UK

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StoresStaff WriterJanuary 2, 2026Amazon Fresh, Amazon Just Walk Out technology, AWS, Stores, Check out free stores, Grocery retailComment
Marc Landsheer nabs Head of Processes and Operational Excellence role at MediaMarktSaturn
Marc Landsheer nabs Head of Processes and Operational Excellence role at MediaMarktSaturn

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JobsStaff WriterJanuary 2, 2026Marc Landsheer, MediaMarktSaturn, Appointments, Stores, Benelux, Retail media, One Tech GroupComment
Canadian Tire Corporation veteran Milena Kumurdjieva exits after almost 19 year run
Canadian Tire Corporation veteran Milena Kumurdjieva exits after almost 19 year run

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On the moveStaff WriterJanuary 2, 2026Canadian Tire Corporation, Milena Kumurdjieva, 2025 RTiH Innovation Awards, AI, Automation, On the move, 2026 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Anna Dimitrova departs Deutsche Glasfaser and joins Zalando as Chief Financial Officer
Anna Dimitrova departs Deutsche Glasfaser and joins Zalando as Chief Financial Officer

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CFOsStaff WriterJanuary 2, 2026Anna Dimitrova, CFOs, Appointments, Zalando, 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards, Deutsche Glasfaser, Online retailComment
Implementing an AI data analyst that your risk and finance teams can approve
Implementing an AI data analyst that your risk and finance teams can approve

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AIStaff WriterJanuary 2, 2026AI, Data analytics, Data, Artificial IntelligenceComment
IPv6 is quietly reshaping how we crawl and monitor the web
IPv6 is quietly reshaping how we crawl and monitor the web

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Staff WriterJanuary 2, 2026IPv6, E-commerce, Online retailComment
Ocado Group ramps up retail technology sales plans as exclusivity deals come to an end
Ocado Group ramps up retail technology sales plans as exclusivity deals come to an end

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Retail techStaff WriterDecember 31, 2025Ocado Group, Tim Steiner, Automation, Grocery retail, Kroger, Elaine Parr, Retail technology, Grocery delivery, RTIH AI in Retail Awards, RoboticsComment
RTIH AI in Retail Awards Sustainability finalists include IBM Consulting and Nextail
RTIH AI in Retail Awards Sustainability finalists include IBM Consulting and Nextail

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AIStaff WriterDecember 31, 2025RTIH AI in Retail Awards, Sustainable retail, AI, Global Intuition, IBM Consulting, Nextail, Retail Insight, TahinaComment
RTIH AI in Retail Awards Inclusive Technology finalists include Ikea, Tahina, and Brarista
RTIH AI in Retail Awards Inclusive Technology finalists include Ikea, Tahina, and Brarista

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AIStaff WriterDecember 31, 2025RTIH AI in Retail Awards, AI, Inclusive technology, Brarista, Ikea, Tahina, WeCarryBagsComment
Under pressure Asda must dig deep into data to find long-term identity for its business
Under pressure Asda must dig deep into data to find long-term identity for its business

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DataStaff WriterDecember 31, 2025Asda, Data, Data analytics, Richard Hammond, Uncrowd, Grocery retail, 2025 RTiH Innovation AwardsComment
First Watch adds MikMak CEO Rachel Tipograph to its board of directors
First Watch adds MikMak CEO Rachel Tipograph to its board of directors

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JobsStaff WriterDecember 31, 2025First Watch Restaurants, MikMak, Rachel Tipograph, Apppointments, 2025 RTiH Innovation AwardsComment
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2026 EVENTS

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2026 RTIH Innovation Awards
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2026 RTIH Innovation Awards
Feb 27, 2026 – Nov 4, 2026
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TRENDING: AI

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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
AI
EE and Samsung team to offer people free AI training sessions at Westfield White City store
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AI
YOOBIC boss Fabrice Haiat talks pencil whipping, broken execution loops and AI powered consolidation
AI
YOOBIC boss Fabrice Haiat talks pencil whipping, broken execution loops and AI powered consolidation
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AI
British brand Pretty You London enlists Galvia AI to help with its data transformation journey
AI
British brand Pretty You London enlists Galvia AI to help with its data transformation journey
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AI

TRENDING: AUTOMATION

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Kroger has no time to waste as it inks automated micro-fulfillment solution deal with Fulfil
Automation
Kroger has no time to waste as it inks automated micro-fulfillment solution deal with Fulfil
Automation

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Automation
Swedish sports retailer Stadium taps Exotec Skypod robotics system at Norrköping warehouse
Automation
Swedish sports retailer Stadium taps Exotec Skypod robotics system at Norrköping warehouse
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Exotec teams with KDS to automate new 760,000 sq ft fulfilment centre in Savannah, Georgia
Automation
Exotec teams with KDS to automate new 760,000 sq ft fulfilment centre in Savannah, Georgia
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Automation
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
Automation

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Automation
SOLUM and Simbe promote expanded European partnership at EuroShop 2026 in Germany
Automation
SOLUM and Simbe promote expanded European partnership at EuroShop 2026 in Germany
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Automation
Simbe becomes first retail technology firm to bag UL 3300 certification for its Tally robot
Automation
Simbe becomes first retail technology firm to bag UL 3300 certification for its Tally robot
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Automation

TRENDING: RTS 2026

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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
RTS 2026

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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
RTS 2026

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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
RTS 2026

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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
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

TRENDING: RTIH INNOVATION AWARDS

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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
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
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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
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
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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
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
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RFID

TRENDING: STORES

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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
Stores

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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
Co-op boosts colleague communication and safety with latest VoCoVo headset technology
Stores
Co-op boosts colleague communication and safety with latest VoCoVo headset technology
Stores

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Stores

TRENDING: ROBOTS & DRONES

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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
Drones

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Drones
Starship Technologies delivery robots start rolling for Just Eat takeaway customers in Sunderland
Robots
Starship Technologies delivery robots start rolling for Just Eat takeaway customers in Sunderland
Robots

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Robots
Walmart and Wing kick off 2026 with launch of drone delivery service in Houston
Drones
Walmart and Wing kick off 2026 with launch of drone delivery service in Houston
Drones

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Drones

TRENDING: ESLs

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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
ESLs

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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
ESLs

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ESLs
Dutch supermarket chain PLUS places Pricer ESLs order with 2026 start date
ESLs
Dutch supermarket chain PLUS places Pricer ESLs order with 2026 start date
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ESLs
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