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Pacsun claims market first with launch of its social commerce app PS Community Hub
Pacsun claims market first with launch of its social commerce app PS Community Hub

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NRF 2026Staff WriterJanuary 12, 2026NRF 2026: Retail's Big Show Europe, Pacsun, Social commerce, RTIH AI in Retail Awards, AIComment
TCS flags disconnect between importance of AI adoption and real-world roll-outs
TCS flags disconnect between importance of AI adoption and real-world roll-outs

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AIStaff WriterJanuary 12, 2026TCS, Research, AI, RTIH AI in Retail AwardsComment
Otto Group boosts supply chain operations via NVIDIA and Reply robotics partnership
Otto Group boosts supply chain operations via NVIDIA and Reply robotics partnership

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RoboticsStaff WriterJanuary 12, 2026Otto Group, NVIDIA, Reply, Robotics, Supply chain, 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards, AI, LogisticsComment
Wesley Grisdale takes on Tech Director - Stores leadership role at Woolworths Group
Wesley Grisdale takes on Tech Director - Stores leadership role at Woolworths Group

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JobsStaff WriterJanuary 12, 2026Wesley Grisdale, Woolworths, Stores, Woolworths Group, Appointments, RELEX Solutions, 2026 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Adam Kirk follows Southeastern Grocers with store operations role at Winn Dixie Company
Adam Kirk follows Southeastern Grocers with store operations role at Winn Dixie Company

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JobsStaff WriterJanuary 12, 2026Adam Kirk, The Winn Dixie Company, Appointments, Amazon, Stores, Southeastern Grocers, 2026 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Tech Show London research: 2026 set to be a make or break year for getting AI strategy right
Tech Show London research: 2026 set to be a make or break year for getting AI strategy right

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AIStaff WriterJanuary 12, 2026Tech Show London, Events, AI, Research, RTIH AI in Retail AwardsComment
Crave Retail brings smart fitting room and store wide platform to NRF 2026
Crave Retail brings smart fitting room and store wide platform to NRF 2026

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NRF 2026Staff WriterJanuary 12, 2026Crave Retail, NRF 2026, Events, Stores, Zebra Technologies, RTIH AI in Retail AwardsComment
Jacko Ungerer swaps NewStore for Universal Store Business Systems Manager role
Jacko Ungerer swaps NewStore for Universal Store Business Systems Manager role

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JobsStaff WriterJanuary 12, 2026NewStore, Universal Store, Appointments, Fashion retail, ShopAgentic, RTIH AI in Retail Awards, Jacko UngererComment
Kiran Sheena departs dunnhumby for B2B Marketing Director role at Nectar360
Kiran Sheena departs dunnhumby for B2B Marketing Director role at Nectar360

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AppointmentsStaff WriterJanuary 12, 2026Kiran Sheena, Nectar360, dunnhumby, Tesco, Appointments, Tesco Media and Insight Platform, 2026 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Ambient IoT tech specialist Wiliot boosts platform with introduction of Gen3 IoT Pixel
Ambient IoT tech specialist Wiliot boosts platform with introduction of Gen3 IoT Pixel

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Supply chainStaff WriterJanuary 12, 2026Wiliot, Ambient IoT technology, Gen3 IoT Pixel, IoT, AI, RTIH AI in Retail Awards, Supply chainComment
Walmart and Google Gemini team on AI discovery and shopping experiences push
Walmart and Google Gemini team on AI discovery and shopping experiences push

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AIStaff WriterJanuary 11, 2026Walmart, Google, Google Gemini, Search, AI, Stores, Online retail, Online delivery, RTIH AI in Retail AwardsComment
Including Circle K, Co-op, and Walmart: last week’s biggest technology plays at a glance
Including Circle K, Co-op, and Walmart: last week’s biggest technology plays at a glance

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Retail techStaff WriterJanuary 11, 2026Retail technology, Retail innovation, Stores, Online retail, Omnichannel retail, AI, Supply chain, PaymentComment
How do you solve a problem like Amazon Rufus?: last week's most read retail tech articles
How do you solve a problem like Amazon Rufus?: last week's most read retail tech articles

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Retail techStaff WriterJanuary 11, 2026Retail technology, Retail innovation, Stores, Online retail, Omnichannel retail, AI, Automation, AppointmentsComment
Pricer launches commercially ready Avenue at NRF 2026 following pilot trial
Pricer launches commercially ready Avenue at NRF 2026 following pilot trial

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NRF 2026Staff WriterJanuary 11, 2026Pricer, Pricer Avenue, East of England Co-op, 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards, Stores, In-store technology, NRF 2026Comment
Seismic shifts and milestone moments: this week's biggest retail technology stories
Seismic shifts and milestone moments: this week's biggest retail technology stories

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Retail techStaff WriterJanuary 9, 2026Retail technology, Retail innovation, Stores, Funding news, Omnichannel retail, Online retail, Appointments, AIComment
Milestone for Amazon Just Walk Out tech as Tennessee Titans boost fan experience
Milestone for Amazon Just Walk Out tech as Tennessee Titans boost fan experience

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StoresStaff WriterJanuary 9, 2026Amazon Just Walk Out technology, Tennessee Titans, NFL, Autonomous stores, Checkout free tech, Stores, Check out free stores, 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards, Nissan StadiumComment
Accenture invests in retail technology firm Profitmind as AI reinvents how people shop
Accenture invests in retail technology firm Profitmind as AI reinvents how people shop

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AIStaff WriterJanuary 9, 2026Accenture, Funding news, Profitmind, AI, RTIH AI in Retail Awards, Agentic AIComment
Walmart Connect Mexico picks Advertima to power in-store retail media offering push
Walmart Connect Mexico picks Advertima to power in-store retail media offering push

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Retail mediaStaff WriterJanuary 9, 2026Walmart Connect Mexico, Retail media, Advertima, AI, 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards, StoresComment
Former Auchan Retail France CEO Philippe Brochard joins retail technology firm Hanshow
Former Auchan Retail France CEO Philippe Brochard joins retail technology firm Hanshow

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JobsStaff WriterJanuary 9, 2026Auchan Retail France, Hanshow, 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards, Appointments, Philippe Brochard, StoresComment
Focus on tech and e-commerce as Walmart adds Shishir Mehrotra to board of directors
Focus on tech and e-commerce as Walmart adds Shishir Mehrotra to board of directors

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JobsStaff WriterJanuary 9, 2026Walmart, Appointments, Shishir Mehrotra, 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards, Superhuman, Grammarly, E-commerce, Retail technologyComment
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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
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
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
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
Automation

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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
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
Automation

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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
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
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
RTS 2026

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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
Retail media

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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
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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
Retail media

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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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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
Stores

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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: FUNDING NEWS

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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
Polish startup Replenit announces pre-seed funding round co-led by Movens Capital and Vastpoint
Funding news
Polish startup Replenit announces pre-seed funding round co-led by Movens Capital and Vastpoint
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Funding news
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