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A new chapter as Kyle Flynn departs Foot Locker and heads to QTS Data Centers
A new chapter as Kyle Flynn departs Foot Locker and heads to QTS Data Centers

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JobsStaff WriterJanuary 7, 2026Kyle Flynn, Foot Locker, QTS Data Centers, Appointments, 2026 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Australian fitness and lifestyle brand Muscle Republic taps Refundid returns tech
Australian fitness and lifestyle brand Muscle Republic taps Refundid returns tech

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ReturnsStaff WriterJanuary 7, 2026Muscle Republic, Refundid, Returns, Online retail, Refunds, 2026 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
VenHub gears up to launch fully operational 24/7 autonomous store at NRF 2026
VenHub gears up to launch fully operational 24/7 autonomous store at NRF 2026

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EventsStaff WriterJanuary 7, 2026VenHub Global, NRF 2026, Stores, Autonomous stores, 2026 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
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
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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
Retail Technology Show 2026
Apr 22, 2026 – Apr 23, 2026
Apr 22, 2026 – Apr 23, 2026
Retail Technology Show 2026 VIP Afterparty
Apr 22
Apr 22, 2026
Retail Technology Show 2026 VIP Afterparty
Apr 22, 2026
Apr 22, 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

TRENDING: AI

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Dairy Queen partners with Presto on voice AI technology roll-out following promising initial results
AI
Dairy Queen partners with Presto on voice AI technology roll-out following promising initial results
AI

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AI
UK government risks public backlash unless it can show who benefits from AI, IPPR report warns
AI
UK government risks public backlash unless it can show who benefits from AI, IPPR report warns
AI

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AI
Tesco agrees AI partnership with Adobe as it looks to be more responsive to shoppers' needs
AI
Tesco agrees AI partnership with Adobe as it looks to be more responsive to shoppers' needs
AI

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AI
Iceland Foods taps invent.ai platform for inventory and replenishment operations initiative
AI
Iceland Foods taps invent.ai platform for inventory and replenishment operations initiative
AI

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AI
Next seeks visionary technology leader for Head of AI and Data Science position within online business
AI
Next seeks visionary technology leader for Head of AI and Data Science position within online business
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AI
Frasers Group's fashion and lifestyle brand Frasers launches AI powered online shopping assistant
AI
Frasers Group's fashion and lifestyle brand Frasers launches AI powered online shopping assistant
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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
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
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
Automation

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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
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Automation

TRENDING: RTS 2026

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All eyes on RTS 2026 and London ExCel: RTIH rounds up this week's biggest retail technology stories
RTS 2026
All eyes on RTS 2026 and London ExCel: RTIH rounds up this week's biggest retail technology stories
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RTS 2026
Fantastic five: you won't want to miss these things at Retail Technology Show 2026 in London next week
RTS 2026
Fantastic five: you won't want to miss these things at Retail Technology Show 2026 in London next week
RTS 2026

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RTS 2026
SOLUM shakes hands on new grocery retail partnership with food waste technology specialist Gander
RTS 2026
SOLUM shakes hands on new grocery retail partnership with food waste technology specialist Gander
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RTS 2026
UK shoppers want experiential perks that extend beyond discounts, Retail Technology Show research finds
RTS 2026
UK shoppers want experiential perks that extend beyond discounts, Retail Technology Show research finds
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RTS 2026
SAI Group to unveil SAI One during Retail Technology Show 2026 at London Excel next week
RTS 2026
SAI Group to unveil SAI One during Retail Technology Show 2026 at London Excel next week
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RTS 2026
Tenth time at Retail Technology Show for London bound marketing tech and digital signage firm Scala
RTS 2026
Tenth time at Retail Technology Show for London bound marketing tech and digital signage firm Scala
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RTS 2026

TRENDING: RTIH INNOVATION AWARDS

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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
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

TRENDING: RETAIL MEDIA

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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
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

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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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
Stores

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Stores
Marvellous March for AI and computer vision technology powered autonomous stores specialist Zippin
Stores
Marvellous March for AI and computer vision technology powered autonomous stores specialist Zippin
Stores

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Stores
Lidl GB stumps up £600m to strengthen store network with 50+ locations planned
Stores
Lidl GB stumps up £600m to strengthen store network with 50+ locations planned
Stores

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Stores
Inter Miami's newly opened Nu Stadium features AiFi technology powered checkout-free stores
Stores
Inter Miami's newly opened Nu Stadium features AiFi technology powered checkout-free stores
Stores

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Stores
Luxury jeweller Austen & Blake preps reopening of Sheffield Meadowhall store
Stores
Luxury jeweller Austen & Blake preps reopening of Sheffield Meadowhall store
Stores

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Stores

TRENDING: ROBOTS & DRONES

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DoorDash and Wing expand on demand food delivery by drone partnership to Metro Atlanta
Drones
DoorDash and Wing expand on demand food delivery by drone partnership to Metro Atlanta
Drones

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Drones
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

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
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
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