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Walmart ramps up focus on AI and drones: this week's biggest retail technology stories
Walmart ramps up focus on AI and drones: this week's biggest retail technology stories

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Retail techStaff WriterJanuary 16, 2026Retail technology, Retail innovation, Stores, Omnichannel retail, Online retail, Retail trendsComment
Topshop taps Shopify platform for launch of European site with 23 countries lined up
Topshop taps Shopify platform for launch of European site with 23 countries lined up

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Online retailStaff WriterJanuary 16, 2026Topshop, EU, Europe, Shopify, Online retail, 2026 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Walmart and Wing kick off 2026 with launch of drone delivery service in Houston
Walmart and Wing kick off 2026 with launch of drone delivery service in Houston

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DronesStaff WriterJanuary 16, 2026Wing, Walmart, Drones, Drone deliveries, US retail, Houston, 2026 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Kroger switches on rapid delivery service in USA across Uber Eats, Uber and Postmates apps
Kroger switches on rapid delivery service in USA across Uber Eats, Uber and Postmates apps

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DeliveryStaff WriterJanuary 16, 2026Uber Technologies, Kroger, On demand delivery, US retail, 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards, Uber EatsComment
Johan Holm Thornhammar exits H&M and rejoins retail experience firm Outform
Johan Holm Thornhammar exits H&M and rejoins retail experience firm Outform

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JobsStaff WriterJanuary 16, 2026Johan Holm Thornhammar, Outform, H&M, Appointments, 2026 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Ikea pilots virtual product experience in Welcome to Bloxburg on Roblox platform
Ikea pilots virtual product experience in Welcome to Bloxburg on Roblox platform

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GamingStaff WriterJanuary 16, 2026Ikea, Roblox, Gaming, Welcome to Bloxburg, Digital retailComment
Wakefern taps Eagle Eye AIR and Personalized Challenges and Promotion solutions
Wakefern taps Eagle Eye AIR and Personalized Challenges and Promotion solutions

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AIStaff WriterJanuary 16, 2026Eagle Eye, Wakefern Food Corp., US retail, RTIH AI in Retail Awards, Loyalty, PersonalisationComment
RTS 2026 conference speakers set to include Harrods, Frasers Group, and Currys
RTS 2026 conference speakers set to include Harrods, Frasers Group, and Currys

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RTS 2026Staff WriterJanuary 16, 2026Retail Technology Show, Retail Technology Show 2026, Events, Conferences, RTIH AI in Retail AwardsComment
Amanda Yu takes on Growth and Lifecycle Director role at online groceries firm Ocado Retail
Amanda Yu takes on Growth and Lifecycle Director role at online groceries firm Ocado Retail

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JobsStaff WriterJanuary 16, 2026Amanda Yu, Ocado Retail, Ocado Group, Appointments, 2026 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
RTIH Innovation Awards back with a bang in 2026: the retail technology week in numbers
RTIH Innovation Awards back with a bang in 2026: the retail technology week in numbers

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Retail trendsStaff WriterJanuary 16, 2026Retail technology, Retail trends, 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards, AI, Omnichannel retail, Stores, Online retail, Funding newsComment
Product growth automation firm Skene bags €800k in round led by Superhero Capital
Product growth automation firm Skene bags €800k in round led by Superhero Capital

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FundingStaff WriterJanuary 16, 2026Skene, AI, Automation, AI agents, RTIH AI in Retail Awards, Funding news, Funding roundsComment
Key Food Stores Co-Operative teams with Swiftly for digital engagement and retail media push
Key Food Stores Co-Operative teams with Swiftly for digital engagement and retail media push

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StoresStaff WriterJanuary 16, 2026Key Food Stores Co-Operative, Swiftly, US retail, Customer engagement, Retail media, 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards, StoresComment
Traxlo brings gig worker platform to UK to help grocery retailers with workforce management
Traxlo brings gig worker platform to UK to help grocery retailers with workforce management

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Workforce techStaff WriterJanuary 16, 2026Traxlo, Workforce management, Gig workers, UK retail, Europe, 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards, Grocery retailComment
UK wholesalers Parfetts and J.W. Filshill among first to deploy AI platform Wholepal
UK wholesalers Parfetts and J.W. Filshill among first to deploy AI platform Wholepal

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AIStaff WriterJanuary 16, 2026Parfetts, Wholesalers, Supply chain, Grocery retail, J.W. Filshill, Wholepal, AI, RTIH AI in Retail AwardsComment
2026 RTIH Innovation Awards go live in April, winners to be announced in October
2026 RTIH Innovation Awards go live in April, winners to be announced in October

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RTIH AwardsStaff WriterJanuary 15, 20262026 RTIH Innovation Awards, 2025 RTiH Innovation Awards, RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Chalhoub Group veteran Tomasz Mazur joins Currys as Head of Customer Data & Orchestration
Chalhoub Group veteran Tomasz Mazur joins Currys as Head of Customer Data & Orchestration

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JobsStaff WriterJanuary 15, 2026Currys, Appointments, Chalhoub Group, Data, AI, Tomasz MazurComment
Italian fashion brand Subdued expands XY Retail platform across global store network
Italian fashion brand Subdued expands XY Retail platform across global store network

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StoresStaff WriterJanuary 15, 2026Subdued, XY Retail, Stores, Unified commerce, 2026 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Former Square and Visa exec Samina Hussain-Letch takes on new challenge at PayPal
Former Square and Visa exec Samina Hussain-Letch takes on new challenge at PayPal

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JobsStaff WriterJanuary 15, 2026Samina Hussain-Letch, Square, Visa, PayPal, Payments, Appointments, 2026 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Kingfisher Group CEO Thierry Garnier: Google sets the pace as AI dominates NRF 2026
Kingfisher Group CEO Thierry Garnier: Google sets the pace as AI dominates NRF 2026

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EventsStaff WriterJanuary 15, 2026Kingfisher, NRF 2026, AI, Google, Home Depot, Stores, RTIH AI in Retail Awards, LTW365 AI in RetailComment
Darren Cremins swaps Scala for Videri as he becomes Managing Director, EMEA
Darren Cremins swaps Scala for Videri as he becomes Managing Director, EMEA

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JobsStaff WriterJanuary 15, 2026Darren Cremins, Digital signage, Retail media, Appointments, Videri, 2026 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
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2026 EVENTS

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2026 RTIH Innovation Awards
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Mar 9, 2026 – Oct 15, 2026
2026 RTIH Innovation Awards
Mar 9, 2026 – Oct 15, 2026
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Mar 25
Mar 25, 2026 – Mar 26, 2026
Merchant Transact 360
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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
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ETIH EdTech Innovation Awards
Apr 27
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ETIH EdTech Innovation Awards
Apr 27, 2026
Apr 27, 2026
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May 26
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May 26, 2026 – May 27, 2026
May 26, 2026 – May 27, 2026

TRENDING: AI

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THG Studios, Topshop, PayPal, Google Cloud bag world record with AI powered shoppable catwalk
AI
THG Studios, Topshop, PayPal, Google Cloud bag world record with AI powered shoppable catwalk
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AI
SoundHound AI launch at MWC 2026 brings real-time agentic AI to the retail store sales floor
AI
SoundHound AI launch at MWC 2026 brings real-time agentic AI to the retail store sales floor
AI

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AI
Clarins enlists Silicon Valley startup IlluminateAI for launch of in-store personalised make-up service
AI
Clarins enlists Silicon Valley startup IlluminateAI for launch of in-store personalised make-up service
AI

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AI
AI makes move from pilots to transform grocery retail operations and consumer experiences in APAC
AI
AI makes move from pilots to transform grocery retail operations and consumer experiences in APAC
AI

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AI
Loblaw Companies connects with Google to give Canadians new way to shop via conversational AI
AI
Loblaw Companies connects with Google to give Canadians new way to shop via conversational AI
AI

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AI
Akeneo and Stripe shake hands on partnership that helps businesses prep for agentic commerce
AI
Akeneo and Stripe shake hands on partnership that helps businesses prep for agentic commerce
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AI

TRENDING: AUTOMATION

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Ikea China deploys self-driving vehicles after retailer's pilot cuts average customer waiting times
Automation
Ikea China deploys self-driving vehicles after retailer's pilot cuts average customer waiting times
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Automation
East of England Co-op automates National Lottery sales and prizes reconciliation process
Automation
East of England Co-op automates National Lottery sales and prizes reconciliation process
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Automation
On reimagines shoe manufacturing process with launch of LightSpray factory in South Korea
Automation
On reimagines shoe manufacturing process with launch of LightSpray factory in South Korea
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Automation
Amazon preps Integrations launch to self-install AutoStore systems beginning next year
Automation
Amazon preps Integrations launch to self-install AutoStore systems beginning next year
Automation

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Automation
REWE and Cimcorp automate fresh supply chain for Berlin supermarkets and stores
Automation
REWE and Cimcorp automate fresh supply chain for Berlin supermarkets and stores
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Automation
Kroger taps Corvus One for Cold Chain autonomous inventory system in live freezer ops
Automation
Kroger taps Corvus One for Cold Chain autonomous inventory system in live freezer ops
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Automation

TRENDING: RTS 2026

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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
RTS 2026
Holland & Barrett CFO Vineta Bajaj added to Retail Technology Show 2026 advisory board
RTS 2026

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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
RTS 2026

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RTS 2026
Dragon’s Den investor and retail veteran Touker Suleyman joins RTS 2026 speaker line-up
RTS 2026
Dragon’s Den investor and retail veteran Touker Suleyman joins RTS 2026 speaker line-up
RTS 2026

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RTS 2026
Retail Technology Show 2026 adds M&S Chairman Archie Norman to Headline Stage speakers list
RTS 2026
Retail Technology Show 2026 adds M&S Chairman Archie Norman to Headline Stage speakers list
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RTS 2026

TRENDING: RTIH INNOVATION AWARDS

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2026 RTIH Innovation Awards opens for entries with deadline for submissions Friday, 11th September
RTIH Awards
2026 RTIH Innovation Awards opens for entries with deadline for submissions Friday, 11th September
RTIH Awards

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RTIH Awards
2026 RTIH Innovation Awards go live in April, winners to be announced in October
RTIH Awards
2026 RTIH Innovation Awards go live in April, winners to be announced in October
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
RTIH Awards

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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
RTIH 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
RTIH Awards

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RTIH Awards
2025 RTIH Innovation Awards winners to be announced this evening at event in Central London
RTIH Awards
2025 RTIH Innovation Awards winners to be announced this evening at event in Central London
RTIH Awards

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RTIH Awards

TRENDING: RETAIL MEDIA

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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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Retail media
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
Former Amazon executive Tom Jeffrey takes on retail media opportunity at DIY retailer B&Q
Retail media
Former Amazon executive Tom Jeffrey takes on retail media opportunity at DIY retailer B&Q
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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
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
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
RFID

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RFID
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
RFID

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RFID

TRENDING: APPOINTMENTS

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Ebony Quow departs Post Office for Organisational Design Partner - Technology role at Tesco
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Ebony Quow departs Post Office for Organisational Design Partner - Technology role at Tesco
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Asos veteran Ricky Jassal ends time at fast fashion giant and heads over to Sainsbury's
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Asos veteran Ricky Jassal ends time at fast fashion giant and heads over to Sainsbury's
Jobs

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Jobs
Chris Warn departs A.S. Watson Group for Supply Chain Operations Director role at M&S
Jobs
Chris Warn departs A.S. Watson Group for Supply Chain Operations Director role at M&S
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Jobs
Building together: Retail data analytics specialist Uncrowd added to Fair Warning portfolio
Jobs
Building together: Retail data analytics specialist Uncrowd added to Fair Warning portfolio
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Jobs
Albertsons Companies adds McDonald's EVP and Global CIO Brian Rice to its board of directors
Jobs
Albertsons Companies adds McDonald's EVP and Global CIO Brian Rice to its board of directors
Jobs

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Jobs
Former Walmart and Kroger executive Bill Bennett takes on Strategic Advisor role at Blue Collar Robotics
Jobs
Former Walmart and Kroger executive Bill Bennett takes on Strategic Advisor role at Blue Collar Robotics
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Jobs

TRENDING: STORES

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First for Ikea in Dundee, Scotland as omnichannel retailer opens new Plan and Order Point
Stores
First for Ikea in Dundee, Scotland as omnichannel retailer opens new Plan and Order Point
Stores

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Stores
Vusion and Qualcomm Technologies share their vision for stores built on BLE, EdgeSense and AI
Stores
Vusion and Qualcomm Technologies share their vision for stores built on BLE, EdgeSense and AI
Stores

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Stores
Ikea preps launch of standalone Decathlon unit at its 25,000 square metre Croydon store
Stores
Ikea preps launch of standalone Decathlon unit at its 25,000 square metre Croydon store
Stores

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Stores
lululemon announces it will open 100th store in EMEA on 13th March in Warsaw, Poland
Stores
lululemon announces it will open 100th store in EMEA on 13th March in Warsaw, Poland
Stores

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Stores
Amazon Just Walk Out technology powers grab and go store open doors at University of California, Irvine
Stores
Amazon Just Walk Out technology powers grab and go store open doors at University of California, Irvine
Stores

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Stores
How do retailers handle unexpected hardware failures without disrupting sales?
Stores
How do retailers handle unexpected hardware failures without disrupting sales?
Stores

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Stores

TRENDING: ROBOTS & DRONES

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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
Drones

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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
Robots

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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
Drones

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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
Drones

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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
Starship robots turn Santa's little helpers for Christmas deliveries in Lapland
Robots
Starship robots turn Santa's little helpers for Christmas deliveries in Lapland
Robots

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Robots

TRENDING: ESLs

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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
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
ESLs

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ESLs
Waitrose connects with SOLUM as grocery retailer rolls out electronic shelf labels nationwide
ESLs
Waitrose connects with SOLUM as grocery retailer rolls out electronic shelf labels nationwide
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ESLs
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