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2026 RTIH Innovation Awards
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Headlam Group brings in technology industry veteran Paul Maxwell as its Interim CIO
Headlam Group brings in technology industry veteran Paul Maxwell as its Interim CIO

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CIOsStaff WriterJanuary 7, 2026Paul Maxwell, Headlam Group, CIOs, Appointments, David Cheong, ABC Stores, Dave Blankenship, SubwayComment
Rufus and the AI shopping war: why Amazon's assistant reveals the battle for customer intent
Rufus and the AI shopping war: why Amazon's assistant reveals the battle for customer intent

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CommentStaff WriterJanuary 6, 2026Foundit!, AI, Amazon Rufus, Comment, Online retail, E-commerce, Warren CowanComment
VenHub Global shines bright at RTIH AI in Retail Awards as company bags five nominations
VenHub Global shines bright at RTIH AI in Retail Awards as company bags five nominations

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AwardsStaff WriterJanuary 6, 2026VenHub Global, 2025 RTiH Innovation Awards, RTIH AI in Retail Awards, Stores, Startups, AIComment
Christina Sharp exits Asda to join grocery retail rival Sainsbury's following Project Future push
Christina Sharp exits Asda to join grocery retail rival Sainsbury's following Project Future push

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JobsStaff WriterJanuary 6, 2026Christina Sharp, Asda, Sainsbury's, Asda Project Future, 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards, AppointmentsComment
Jag Weatherley swaps Asos for M&S as she becomes Transformation Director
Jag Weatherley swaps Asos for M&S as she becomes Transformation Director

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JobsStaff WriterJanuary 6, 2026Jag Weatherley, Asos, Marks and Spencer, M&S, Ocula Technologies, RTIH AI in Retail AwardsComment
Edouard Benroubi lands Transformation Strategy Manager role at Just Eat
Edouard Benroubi lands Transformation Strategy Manager role at Just Eat

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JobsStaff WriterJanuary 6, 2026Edouard Benroubi, Just Eat Takeaway.com, 2026 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Vesselina Markova-Kauffmann steps into Director Retail role at Pinterest
Vesselina Markova-Kauffmann steps into Director Retail role at Pinterest

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JobsStaff WriterJanuary 6, 2026Vesselina Markova-Kauffmann, Pinterest, TikTok, TikTok Shop, Appointments, 2026 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Lucy Donnelly departs Gousto to take on Head of Supply Chain role at The Silver Spoon Company
Lucy Donnelly departs Gousto to take on Head of Supply Chain role at The Silver Spoon Company

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JobsStaff WriterJanuary 6, 2026Lucy Donnelly, Gousto, The Silver Spoon Company, Appointments, Supply chain, 2026 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Rebecca Winneberger nabs Senior Software Architect role at Skechers
Rebecca Winneberger nabs Senior Software Architect role at Skechers

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JobsStaff WriterJanuary 6, 2026Rebecca Winneberger, Skechers, Appointments, PVH Corp, 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards, Supply chainComment
Akeneo predicts AI powered seismic shift in how the world will shop in 2026 and beyond
Akeneo predicts AI powered seismic shift in how the world will shop in 2026 and beyond

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AIStaff WriterJanuary 5, 2026Akeneo, AI, Research, RTIH AI in Retail Awards, 2026, Stores, Online retail, Circular economyComment
JD Sports Fashion's Dan McGrath looks back at 2025 store roll-outs, RFID pushes
JD Sports Fashion's Dan McGrath looks back at 2025 store roll-outs, RFID pushes

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2025Staff WriterJanuary 5, 2026JD Sports Fashion, Dan McGrath, RFID, AI, Stores, 2025, RTIH AI in Retail AwardsComment
Tom Simmons talks Trigo powered Tesco GetGo stores highlight as he heads to Booker
Tom Simmons talks Trigo powered Tesco GetGo stores highlight as he heads to Booker

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JobsStaff WriterJanuary 5, 2026Tom Simmons, Tesco, Trigo, 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards, Checkout free stores, Tesco GetGo, Booker, On the move, AppointmentsComment
Ocado Group's new CRO Nick de la Vega discusses building the future of grocery and retail
Ocado Group's new CRO Nick de la Vega discusses building the future of grocery and retail

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CROsStaff WriterJanuary 5, 2026Nick de la Vega, Ocado Group, CROs, RTIH AI in Retail AwardsComment
Amazon veteran Satish Guddati heads to Dave Clark's supply chain technology startup Auger
Amazon veteran Satish Guddati heads to Dave Clark's supply chain technology startup Auger

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On the moveStaff WriterJanuary 5, 2026Amazon, Auger, On the move, Supply chain, Dave Clark, Satish Guddati, RTIH AI in Retail AwardsComment
NewStore co-founders reunite for launch of ShopAgentic AI technology startup
NewStore co-founders reunite for launch of ShopAgentic AI technology startup

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StartupsStaff WriterJanuary 5, 2026Startups, AI, RTIH AI in Retail Awards, NewStore, Alexander Ringsdorff, Kai-Thomas Krause, Agentic commerce, ShopAgenticComment
Milestone for Alipay Tap! solution as daily payment transactions hit 100m in China
Milestone for Alipay Tap! solution as daily payment transactions hit 100m in China

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PaymentsStaff WriterJanuary 5, 2026Alipay, In-store payments, China, PayTech, QR codes, Mobile payments, Alipay Tap!, 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards, NFC technologyComment
Darren Cremins gets emotional as he discusses departure from retail media specialist Scala
Darren Cremins gets emotional as he discusses departure from retail media specialist Scala

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On the moveStaff WriterJanuary 5, 2026Darren Cremins, Scala, STRATACACHE, On the move, 2026 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
CEO Rutger Planken makes it permanent at autonomous retail startup Reckon.ai
CEO Rutger Planken makes it permanent at autonomous retail startup Reckon.ai

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CEOsStaff WriterJanuary 5, 2026Rutger Planken, Reckon.ai, Appointments, CEOs, RTIH AI in Retail AwardsComment
Pastures new for Karen Dyke as she ends 17 year stint as CEO at Retail Manager Solutions
Pastures new for Karen Dyke as she ends 17 year stint as CEO at Retail Manager Solutions

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On the moveStaff WriterJanuary 5, 2026Retail Manager Solutions, RMS, Karen Dyke, On the move, 2026 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Restaurant tech specialist Foodics brings in Billy Asif as Global Director of Product
Restaurant tech specialist Foodics brings in Billy Asif as Global Director of Product

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JobsStaff WriterJanuary 5, 2026Restaurants, Foodics, Billy Asif, Appointments, On the move, 2026 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
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2026 EVENTS

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2026 RTIH Innovation Awards
Feb 27
Feb 27, 2026 – Nov 4, 2026
2026 RTIH Innovation Awards
Feb 27, 2026 – Nov 4, 2026
Feb 27, 2026 – Nov 4, 2026
Food & Drink Trends & Innovations Conference
May 12
May 12, 2026
Food & Drink Trends & Innovations Conference
May 12, 2026
May 12, 2026
Retail Technology Expo 2026
May 26
May 26, 2026 – May 27, 2026
Retail Technology Expo 2026
May 26, 2026 – May 27, 2026
May 26, 2026 – May 27, 2026
Shoptalk Europe 2026
Jun 9
Jun 9, 2026 – Jun 11, 2026
Shoptalk Europe 2026
Jun 9, 2026 – Jun 11, 2026
Jun 9, 2026 – Jun 11, 2026
RTIH AI in Retail Awards
Jul 6
Jul 6, 2026 – Feb 11, 2027
RTIH AI in Retail Awards
Jul 6, 2026 – Feb 11, 2027
Jul 6, 2026 – Feb 11, 2027
NRF 2026: Retail's Big Show Europe
Sep 15
Sep 15, 2026 – Sep 17, 2026
NRF 2026: Retail's Big Show Europe
Sep 15, 2026 – Sep 17, 2026
Sep 15, 2026 – Sep 17, 2026

TRENDING: AI

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Papa Johns lays claim to industry first with launch of Lou AI digital pizza assistant via Google Cloud
AI
Papa Johns lays claim to industry first with launch of Lou AI digital pizza assistant via Google Cloud
AI

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AI
One in four retail technology providers at RTS 2026 say AI is overhyped, ASPR research finds
AI
One in four retail technology providers at RTS 2026 say AI is overhyped, ASPR research finds
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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
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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
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AI
Colombian brand Soreil Lingerie goes live with Brarista full AI powered fitting chatbot and mini chatbot
AI
Colombian brand Soreil Lingerie goes live with Brarista full AI powered fitting chatbot and mini chatbot
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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
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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
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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 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
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RTS 2026
RTS 2026 conference review: CPTO job title reflects the centrality of technology in modern retail space
RTS 2026
RTS 2026 conference review: CPTO job title reflects the centrality of technology in modern retail space
RTS 2026

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RTS 2026
RTS 2026: focus on leadership in uncertain times amid technology, economic and resiliency challenges
RTS 2026
RTS 2026: focus on leadership in uncertain times amid technology, economic and resiliency challenges
RTS 2026

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RTS 2026
Retail Technology Show 2026 conference review: Ryan den Rooijen talks real-world AI applications at Currys
RTS 2026
Retail Technology Show 2026 conference review: Ryan den Rooijen talks real-world AI applications at Currys
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RTS 2026
RTS 2026 review: Matalan CRO and COO talk Toshiba technology powered stores transformation push
RTS 2026
RTS 2026 review: Matalan CRO and COO talk Toshiba technology powered stores transformation push
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RTS 2026

TRENDING: RTIH INNOVATION AWARDS

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RTIH retail technology innovation awards return for 2026, deadline for submissions is 2nd October
RTIH Awards
RTIH retail technology innovation awards return for 2026, deadline for submissions is 2nd October
RTIH Awards

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RTIH Awards
Walmart's Prabhat Johl added to 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards judging panel
RTIH Awards
Walmart's Prabhat Johl added to 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards judging panel
RTIH Awards

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RTIH Awards
Call for entries: RTIH's industry leading retail tech innovation awards opens for submissions
RTIH Awards
Call for entries: RTIH's industry leading retail tech innovation awards opens for submissions
RTIH Awards

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RTIH Awards
2026 RTIH Innovation Awards winners to be announced at event in London on 4th November
RTIH Awards
2026 RTIH Innovation Awards winners to be announced at event in London on 4th November
RTIH Awards

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RTIH Awards
2026 RTIH Innovation Awards opens for entries with deadline for submissions Friday, 2nd October
RTIH Awards
2026 RTIH Innovation Awards opens for entries with deadline for submissions Friday, 2nd October
RTIH Awards

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RTIH Awards
2026 RTIH Innovation Awards go live in February, winners to be announced in November
RTIH Awards
2026 RTIH Innovation Awards go live in February, winners to be announced in November
RTIH Awards

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RTIH Awards

TRENDING: RETAIL MEDIA

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MediaMarktSaturn expands store retail media offering to eight European markets with One Tech Group
Retail media
MediaMarktSaturn expands store retail media offering to eight European markets with One Tech Group
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Retail media
Australian retailer JB Hi-Fi taps Broadsign technology to build and scale its in-store retail media network
Retail media
Australian retailer JB Hi-Fi taps Broadsign technology to build and scale its in-store retail media network
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Retail media
Henkel enlists WPP Media on launch of full-funnel commerce strategy for company's Bloo brand
Retail media
Henkel enlists WPP Media on launch of full-funnel commerce strategy for company's Bloo brand
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Retail media
Diageo and PepsiCo test Tesco video formats spanning homepage and in-aisle environments
Retail media
Diageo and PepsiCo test Tesco video formats spanning homepage and in-aisle environments
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Retail media
Bec Penn finishes up her 1.5 year run as Head of Product at Coles Group's retail media division Coles 360
Retail media
Bec Penn finishes up her 1.5 year run as Head of Product at Coles Group's retail media division Coles 360
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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
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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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Lekkerland switches on self-checkouts centric Rewe To Go store at new Frankfurt Airport terminal
Stores
Lekkerland switches on self-checkouts centric Rewe To Go store at new Frankfurt Airport terminal
Stores

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Stores
Scala EMEA’s General Manager Harry Horn discusses why signage in-store is doing more in 2026
Stores
Scala EMEA’s General Manager Harry Horn discusses why signage in-store is doing more in 2026
Stores

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Stores
British grocery retailer Heron Foods deploys connected in-store communications platform from x-hoppers
Stores
British grocery retailer Heron Foods deploys connected in-store communications platform from x-hoppers
Stores

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Stores
Inditex owned Spanish fashion and lifestyle retailer Lefties makes North East debut with Metrocentre store
Stores
Inditex owned Spanish fashion and lifestyle retailer Lefties makes North East debut with Metrocentre store
Stores

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Stores
Chinese firm Pop Mart takes wraps off its largest London store yet with Charing Cross Road launch
Stores
Chinese firm Pop Mart takes wraps off its largest London store yet with Charing Cross Road launch
Stores

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Stores
QSIC agrees partnership with Dollar General to support in-store audio at more than 12,000 locations
Stores
QSIC agrees partnership with Dollar General to support in-store audio at more than 12,000 locations
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Stores

TRENDING: APPOINTMENTS

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Kyla Robinson says thanks to Spanx as she exits and takes on CTTO position at Bed Bath & Beyond
Appointments
Kyla Robinson says thanks to Spanx as she exits and takes on CTTO position at Bed Bath & Beyond
Appointments

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Appointments
Lex Ledger moves on up at Spotify with Global Head of Payments role at digital music giant Spotify
Appointments
Lex Ledger moves on up at Spotify with Global Head of Payments role at digital music giant Spotify
Appointments

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Appointments
Former Tesco Labs leader Jo Hickson exits H&M and takes on strategic initiatives role at Specsavers
Appointments
Former Tesco Labs leader Jo Hickson exits H&M and takes on strategic initiatives role at Specsavers
Appointments

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Appointments
Bittersweet update from Steve Larsen as he exits Packsize for automation engineering role at Walmart
Appointments
Bittersweet update from Steve Larsen as he exits Packsize for automation engineering role at Walmart
Appointments

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Appointments
Former Starbucks exec Rob McGeown takes on Head of Technology UK role at The Wendy's Company
Appointments
Former Starbucks exec Rob McGeown takes on Head of Technology UK role at The Wendy's Company
Appointments

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Appointments
Starbucks founder Howard Schultz added to on demand delivery firm Gopuff’s board of directors
Appointments
Starbucks founder Howard Schultz added to on demand delivery firm Gopuff’s board of directors
Appointments

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Appointments

TRENDING: ESLs

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UK health and beauty retailer Superdrug updates on Hanshow powered digital store roll-out
ESLs
UK health and beauty retailer Superdrug updates on Hanshow powered digital store roll-out
ESLs

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ESLs
Pricer and JRTech Solutions ink digital store transformation deal with Canadian grocery retailer Sobeys
ESLs
Pricer and JRTech Solutions ink digital store transformation deal with Canadian grocery retailer Sobeys
ESLs

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ESLs
Grocery retailer INTERSPAR rolls out Vusion electronic shelf labels across stores in Austria
ESLs
Grocery retailer INTERSPAR rolls out Vusion electronic shelf labels across stores in Austria
ESLs

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ESLs
United Food and Commercial Workers International Union slams Walmart's big ESLs move
ESLs
United Food and Commercial Workers International Union slams Walmart's big ESLs move
ESLs

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ESLs
SPAR International keeps faith with SOLUM as it continues ESLs and digital signage tie up
ESLs
SPAR International keeps faith with SOLUM as it continues ESLs and digital signage tie up
ESLs

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ESLs
First for travel retailer Relay down under as it taps Vusion electronic shelf labels for new store
ESLs
First for travel retailer Relay down under as it taps Vusion electronic shelf labels for new store
ESLs

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ESLs
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