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2026 RTIH Innovation Awards
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Robert Don-Duncan departs Flutter for data architecture role at JD Sports Fashion
Robert Don-Duncan departs Flutter for data architecture role at JD Sports Fashion

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JobsStaff WriterJanuary 7, 2026Robert Don-Duncan, Dan McGrath, JD Sports Fashion, Appointments, Data, 2026 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Lane Bryant enlists Rithum for dropshipping programme pitched at US brand partners
Lane Bryant enlists Rithum for dropshipping programme pitched at US brand partners

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E-commerceStaff WriterJanuary 7, 2026Rithum, Lane Bryant, Dropshipping, E-commerce, Online retail, 2026 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
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
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2026 EVENTS

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2026 RTIH Innovation Awards
Feb 27
Feb 27, 2026 – Nov 4, 2026
2026 RTIH Innovation Awards
Feb 27, 2026 – Nov 4, 2026
Feb 27, 2026 – Nov 4, 2026
Retail Technology Show 2026
Apr 22
Apr 22, 2026 – Apr 23, 2026
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Apr 22, 2026 – Apr 23, 2026
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
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

TRENDING: AI

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Lingerie brand Somewhere Never deploys Brarista's AI powered sizing chatbot platform
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Lingerie brand Somewhere Never deploys Brarista's AI powered sizing chatbot platform
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AI
Sportswear brand Castore shakes hands on AI product content partnership with Ocula Technologies
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Sportswear brand Castore shakes hands on AI product content partnership with Ocula Technologies
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Loop Neighborhood Markets claims agentic technology breakthrough as it taps Tote Genie AI agent
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Loop Neighborhood Markets claims agentic technology breakthrough as it taps Tote Genie AI agent
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London based omnichannel fashion retailer AllSaints taps Impact Analytics AI powered solutions
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London based omnichannel fashion retailer AllSaints taps Impact Analytics AI powered solutions
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Levi Strauss & Co. enlists Raspberry as its creative partner to support company's design processes
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Levi Strauss & Co. enlists Raspberry as its creative partner to support company's design processes
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M&S purchases 11,000 Microsoft 365 Copilot licences to equip employees with AI and Agentic AI tools
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M&S purchases 11,000 Microsoft 365 Copilot licences to equip employees with AI and Agentic AI tools
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TRENDING: AUTOMATION

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French robotics unicorn Exotec announces multi-site Skyfleet deal with sports retailer Decathlon
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French robotics unicorn Exotec announces multi-site Skyfleet deal with sports retailer Decathlon
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Circa Resort & Casino and VenHub Global team on first of its kind autonomous store deployment
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Circa Resort & Casino and VenHub Global team on first of its kind autonomous store deployment
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Kroger has no time to waste as it inks automated micro-fulfillment solution deal with Fulfil
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Kroger has no time to waste as it inks automated micro-fulfillment solution deal with Fulfil
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Swedish sports retailer Stadium taps Exotec Skypod robotics system at Norrköping warehouse
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Swedish sports retailer Stadium taps Exotec Skypod robotics system at Norrköping warehouse
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Exotec teams with KDS to automate new 760,000 sq ft fulfilment centre in Savannah, Georgia
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Exotec teams with KDS to automate new 760,000 sq ft fulfilment centre in Savannah, Georgia
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Here's why Ocado is the most valuable technology play in grocery, retail and logistics right now
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Here's why Ocado is the most valuable technology play in grocery, retail and logistics right now
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Automation

TRENDING: RTS 2026

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Retail Technology Show 2026 research shows growing shopper backlash against Temu and Shein
RTS 2026
Retail Technology Show 2026 research shows growing shopper backlash against Temu and Shein
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Retail Technology Show 2026 ramps up focus on innovation as it returns to London ExCel in April
RTS 2026
Retail Technology Show 2026 ramps up focus on innovation as it returns to London ExCel in April
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RTS 2026
Vusion, Duvo and PervasID among 2026 Retail Technology Show Innovation Awards finalists
RTS 2026
Vusion, Duvo and PervasID among 2026 Retail Technology Show Innovation Awards finalists
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RTS 2026
Retail Technology Show 2026 report flags Perfect Ted’s Marisa Poster as Disruptor of the Year
RTS 2026
Retail Technology Show 2026 report flags Perfect Ted’s Marisa Poster as Disruptor of the Year
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H&M Director of Innovation Jo Hickson added to Retail Technology Show 2026 advisory board
RTS 2026
H&M Director of Innovation Jo Hickson added to Retail Technology Show 2026 advisory board
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RTS 2026
Retail Technology Show: Roblox tops TikTok as biggest commerce channel for Gen Z shoppers
RTS 2026
Retail Technology Show: Roblox tops TikTok as biggest commerce channel for Gen Z shoppers
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RTS 2026

TRENDING: RTIH INNOVATION AWARDS

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

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RTIH Awards
2026 RTIH Innovation Awards winners to be announced at event in London on 4th November
RTIH Awards
2026 RTIH Innovation Awards winners to be announced at event in London on 4th November
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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
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Hanshow bags Tech Vendor of the Year gong at 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards in London
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Hanshow bags Tech Vendor of the Year gong at 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards in London
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VenHub Global dazzles as it lands Startup of the Year gong at 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards
RTIH Awards
VenHub Global dazzles as it lands Startup of the Year gong at 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards
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RTIH Awards

TRENDING: RETAIL MEDIA

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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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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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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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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 technology firm Zitcha taps former Meta Australia exec Phil Bonanno for APAC role
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Retail media technology firm Zitcha taps former Meta Australia exec Phil Bonanno for APAC role
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Wickes launches home improvement focused retail media platform in tie up with Epsilon
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Wickes launches home improvement focused retail media platform in tie up with Epsilon
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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

TRENDING: RFID

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Perry Ellis boosts post-picking validation at US distribution centre using RAIN RFID solution
RFID
Perry Ellis boosts post-picking validation at US distribution centre using RAIN RFID solution
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Anna Marie Blackburn takes her love for RFID to the next level as she makes jump to Nedap Retail
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Anna Marie Blackburn takes her love for RFID to the next level as she makes jump to Nedap Retail
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JD Sports inks multi-year global ItemOptix RFID technology deal with Checkpoint Systems
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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
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JD Sports Fashion and Checkpoint Systems tackle challenges using RFID inventory management
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Christmas comes early as Asda pilots Zebra Technologies TC53E RFID device in first store
RFID
Christmas comes early as Asda pilots Zebra Technologies TC53E RFID device in first store
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RFID and supply chain technology firm SML Group bags FountainVest and CPE as new investors
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RFID and supply chain technology firm SML Group bags FountainVest and CPE as new investors
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TRENDING: STORES

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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
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Luxury jeweller Austen & Blake preps reopening of Sheffield Meadowhall store
Stores
Luxury jeweller Austen & Blake preps reopening of Sheffield Meadowhall store
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Checkout free stores demonstrate good technology but bad value equation as Amazon and Aldi exit UK
Stores
Checkout free stores demonstrate good technology but bad value equation as Amazon and Aldi exit UK
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Walmart Mexico selects Vusion EdgeSense technology to power connected store initiative
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Walmart Mexico selects Vusion EdgeSense technology to power connected store initiative
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Whole Foods Market preps launch of newest London store in Angel, Islington with doors opening this Thursday
Stores
Whole Foods Market preps launch of newest London store in Angel, Islington with doors opening this Thursday
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Endear: consumers prefer shopping in-store with many splashing out again when associates follow up
Stores
Endear: consumers prefer shopping in-store with many splashing out again when associates follow up
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Stores

TRENDING: ROBOTS & DRONES

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Uber Eats and Starship delivery robots arrive in Sheffield following roll-out in Leeds last year
Robots
Uber Eats and Starship delivery robots arrive in Sheffield following roll-out in Leeds last year
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Drones
Ireland first as Uber connects with Manna for first European launch of drone delivery service
Drones
Ireland first as Uber connects with Manna for first European launch of drone delivery service
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Drones

TRENDING: ESLs

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Grocery retailer INTERSPAR rolls out Vusion electronic shelf labels across stores in Austria
ESLs
Grocery retailer INTERSPAR rolls out Vusion electronic shelf labels across stores in Austria
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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
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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
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ESLs
Pricer loses ESLs exclusivity agreement with Carrefour as retailer inks deal with Vusion
ESLs
Pricer loses ESLs exclusivity agreement with Carrefour as retailer inks deal with Vusion
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ESLs
Belgian retailer Extra Shop set to deploy Vusion platform and ESLs across 1,700 plus stores
ESLs
Belgian retailer Extra Shop set to deploy Vusion platform and ESLs across 1,700 plus stores
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