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2026 RTIH Innovation Awards
Merchant Transact 360
Exploring high growth business opportunities
Exploring high growth business opportunities

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BusinessStaff WriterJanuary 13, 2026Franchises, Startups, SMEs, Businesses, TechnologyComment
First for Papa Johns as pizza brand taps Google Cloud Food Ordering agentic solution
First for Papa Johns as pizza brand taps Google Cloud Food Ordering agentic solution

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NRF 2026Staff WriterJanuary 12, 2026NRF 2026, Papa Johns, AI, Agentic AI, Google Cloud, Google Gemini, RTIH AI in Retail AwardsComment
RADAR brings in former PVH/lululemon exec Jonathan Aitken for RFID Excellence role
RADAR brings in former PVH/lululemon exec Jonathan Aitken for RFID Excellence role

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JobsStaff WriterJanuary 12, 2026RADAR, Stores, Inventory, RFID, Appointments, Jonathan Aitken, 2026 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Wing and Walmart set to expand drone delivery to 150 new stores across the USA
Wing and Walmart set to expand drone delivery to 150 new stores across the USA

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DronesStaff WriterJanuary 12, 2026Wing, Walmart, Drone deliveries, Drones, US retail, 2026 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
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
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2026 EVENTS

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

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British brand Pretty You London enlists Galvia AI to help with its data transformation journey
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British brand Pretty You London enlists Galvia AI to help with its data transformation journey
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Waitrose taps Satalia AI powered technology for online grocery delivery route optimisation push
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Waitrose taps Satalia AI powered technology for online grocery delivery route optimisation push
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Gap Inc. CTO Sven Gerjets talks reimagining retail with AI via human centric approach
AI
Gap Inc. CTO Sven Gerjets talks reimagining retail with AI via human centric approach
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UK retailer John Lewis taps TikTok Shop and AI platforms like Google Gemini and ChatGPT
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UK retailer John Lewis taps TikTok Shop and AI platforms like Google Gemini and ChatGPT
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Amex research: UK SMEs increasingly turn to AI for advice but human connection matters most 
AI
Amex research: UK SMEs increasingly turn to AI for advice but human connection matters most 
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Braze research shows AI becoming a mainstream way for customers to shop but hurdles remain
AI
Braze research shows AI becoming a mainstream way for customers to shop but hurdles remain
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TRENDING: AUTOMATION

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Exotec teams with KDS to automate new 760,000 sq ft fulfilment centre in Savannah, Georgia
Automation
Exotec teams with KDS to automate new 760,000 sq ft fulfilment centre in Savannah, Georgia
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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
SOLUM and Simbe promote expanded European partnership at EuroShop 2026 in Germany
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SOLUM and Simbe promote expanded European partnership at EuroShop 2026 in Germany
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Simbe becomes first retail technology firm to bag UL 3300 certification for its Tally robot
Automation
Simbe becomes first retail technology firm to bag UL 3300 certification for its Tally robot
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Autonomous market goes live at Co-op Live arena powered by AiFi and Boxbar Tech solutions
Automation
Autonomous market goes live at Co-op Live arena powered by AiFi and Boxbar Tech solutions
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Ikea China deploys self-driving vehicles after retailer's pilot cuts average customer waiting times
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Ikea China deploys self-driving vehicles after retailer's pilot cuts average customer waiting times
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TRENDING: RTS 2026

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Vusion, Duvo and PervasID among 2026 Retail Technology Show Innovation Awards finalists
RTS 2026
Vusion, Duvo and PervasID among 2026 Retail Technology Show Innovation Awards finalists
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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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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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Holland & Barrett CFO Vineta Bajaj added to Retail Technology Show 2026 advisory board
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Holland & Barrett CFO Vineta Bajaj added to Retail Technology Show 2026 advisory board
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Retail Technology Show research: many shoppers directly impacted by cybercrime in past year
RTS 2026
Retail Technology Show research: many shoppers directly impacted by cybercrime in past year
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RTS 2026

TRENDING: RTIH INNOVATION AWARDS

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

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RTIH Awards
2026 RTIH Innovation Awards opens for entries with deadline for submissions Friday, 2nd October
RTIH Awards
2026 RTIH Innovation Awards opens for entries with deadline for submissions Friday, 2nd October
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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
VenHub Global dazzles as it lands Startup of the Year gong at 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards
RTIH Awards
VenHub Global dazzles as it lands Startup of the Year gong at 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards
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RTIH Awards
2025 RTIH Innovation Awards winners announced, including Tesco, White Stuff, Currys, and EE
RTIH Awards
2025 RTIH Innovation Awards winners announced, including Tesco, White Stuff, Currys, and EE
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RTIH Awards

TRENDING: RETAIL MEDIA

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THG Ingenuity opens up Gift With Purchase retail media solution to external brand partners
Retail media
THG Ingenuity opens up Gift With Purchase retail media solution to external brand partners
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Retail media
Retail media technology firm Zitcha taps former Meta Australia exec Phil Bonanno for APAC role
Retail media
Retail media technology firm Zitcha taps former Meta Australia exec Phil Bonanno for APAC role
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Retail media
Wickes launches home improvement focused retail media platform in tie up with Epsilon
Retail media
Wickes launches home improvement focused retail media platform in tie up with Epsilon
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Retail media
Co-op convenience retail media research highlights shopper behaviour across store size formats
Retail media
Co-op convenience retail media research highlights shopper behaviour across store size formats
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GoWit and Publicis Media Middle East partnership to focus on retail media across MENA and Turkey
Retail media
GoWit and Publicis Media Middle East partnership to focus on retail media across MENA and Turkey
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Retail media
THG Beauty Media and The Trade Desk lay claim to new retail media approach on open internet
Retail media
THG Beauty Media and The Trade Desk lay claim to new retail media approach on open internet
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Retail media

TRENDING: RFID

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JD Sports inks multi-year global ItemOptix RFID technology deal with Checkpoint Systems
RFID
JD Sports inks multi-year global ItemOptix RFID technology deal with Checkpoint Systems
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RFID
JD Sports Fashion and Checkpoint Systems tackle challenges using RFID inventory management
RFID
JD Sports Fashion and Checkpoint Systems tackle challenges using RFID inventory management
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RFID
Christmas comes early as Asda pilots Zebra Technologies TC53E RFID device in first store
RFID
Christmas comes early as Asda pilots Zebra Technologies TC53E RFID device in first store
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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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Walmart Avery Dennison claim breakthrough innovation for RFID technology in fresh categories
RFID
Walmart Avery Dennison claim breakthrough innovation for RFID technology in fresh categories
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Decathlon onboard as Qualcomm claims world first with launch of Dragonwing Q-6690 mobile processor
RFID
Decathlon onboard as Qualcomm claims world first with launch of Dragonwing Q-6690 mobile processor
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TRENDING: STORES

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Whole Foods Market preps six London stores by June including Angel and Monument
Stores
Whole Foods Market preps six London stores by June including Angel and Monument
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Sainsbury's SmartShop scan and go solution turns ten following ten store launch in 2016
Stores
Sainsbury's SmartShop scan and go solution turns ten following ten store launch in 2016
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Ikea announces plans to open 20 small stores across Europe and North America during 2026
Stores
Ikea announces plans to open 20 small stores across Europe and North America during 2026
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Stores
VenHub bags deals for six new autonomous Smart Stores across Las Vegas metro area
Stores
VenHub bags deals for six new autonomous Smart Stores across Las Vegas metro area
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Stores
University of California, Irvine taps Amazon Just Walk Out tech for Quick Eats checkout free store
Stores
University of California, Irvine taps Amazon Just Walk Out tech for Quick Eats checkout free store
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Liverpool FC gears up to open on London's Oxford Street in May with launch of standalone retail store
Stores
Liverpool FC gears up to open on London's Oxford Street in May with launch of standalone retail store
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TRENDING: ROBOTS & DRONES

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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
Starship Technologies delivery robots start rolling for Just Eat takeaway customers in Sunderland
Robots
Starship Technologies delivery robots start rolling for Just Eat takeaway customers in Sunderland
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Robots
Walmart and Wing kick off 2026 with launch of drone delivery service in Houston
Drones
Walmart and Wing kick off 2026 with launch of drone delivery service in Houston
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Drones
Amazon UK drone delivery flights underway in Darlington with launch set for 2026
Drones
Amazon UK drone delivery flights underway in Darlington with launch set for 2026
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Drones
Wing and Walmart set to expand drone delivery to 150 new stores across the USA
Drones
Wing and Walmart set to expand drone delivery to 150 new stores across the USA
Drones

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Drones

TRENDING: ESLs

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

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

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ESLs
First for travel retailer Relay down under as it taps Vusion electronic shelf labels for new store
ESLs
First for travel retailer Relay down under as it taps Vusion electronic shelf labels for new store
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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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ESLs
Dutch supermarket chain PLUS places Pricer ESLs order with 2026 start date
ESLs
Dutch supermarket chain PLUS places Pricer ESLs order with 2026 start date
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