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Future-proofing groceries: why intelligent refrigeration facilities management is essential
Future-proofing groceries: why intelligent refrigeration facilities management is essential

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LoweConexStaff WriterJanuary 20, 2026Grocery retail, LoweConex, Intelligent Refrigeration Facilities ManagementComment
JD Sports Fashion and Checkpoint Systems tackle challenges using RFID inventory management
JD Sports Fashion and Checkpoint Systems tackle challenges using RFID inventory management

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RFIDStaff WriterJanuary 20, 2026JD Sports Fashion, Checkpoint Systems, RFID, Inventory management, Stores, 2026 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
London calling: Inside the 8th Annual Shopper, Retailer & Category Insights Conference
London calling: Inside the 8th Annual Shopper, Retailer & Category Insights Conference

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EventsStaff WriterJanuary 20, 20268th Annual Shopper, Retailer & Category Insights Conference, Events, ConferencesComment
Starbucks hires former Boots UK exec Gurdial Flora as Store Development Director
Starbucks hires former Boots UK exec Gurdial Flora as Store Development Director

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JobsStaff WriterJanuary 20, 2026Gurdial Flora, Stores, Holland & Barrett, Vineta Bajaj, Appointments, Starbucks, 2026 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Workspace technology specialist Aura Futures appoints Adam Wilson as its new CEO
Workspace technology specialist Aura Futures appoints Adam Wilson as its new CEO

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CEOsStaff WriterJanuary 20, 2026Aura Futures, CEOs, Adam Wilson, Appointments, 2026 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
UK high street fights back amid rise and rise of next-day delivery and round the clock online shopping
UK high street fights back amid rise and rise of next-day delivery and round the clock online shopping

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ResearchStaff WriterJanuary 20, 2026VistaPrint, High streets, Stores, UK retail, Physical retail, 2026 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
How to integrate metal detectors into existing food retail operations without disrupting workflow
How to integrate metal detectors into existing food retail operations without disrupting workflow

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Food retailersStaff WriterJanuary 20, 2026Food retail, Automation, Metal detectorsComment
Retail outsourcing Philippines: how predictive analytics and AI are changing the BPO value equation
Retail outsourcing Philippines: how predictive analytics and AI are changing the BPO value equation

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OutsourcingStaff WriterJanuary 20, 2026Outsourcing, Philippines, US retail, Stores, E-commerce, Predictive analytics, AI, BPOComment
First Amazon Now quick commerce site goes live in the UK following launches in India and UAE
First Amazon Now quick commerce site goes live in the UK following launches in India and UAE

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DeliveryStaff WriterJanuary 19, 2026Amazon, Amazon Now, On demand delivery, Grocery delivery, 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards, MFCs, UK retailComment
Georgia Jackson moves on up at Marks and Spencer as retailer increases focus on AI products
Georgia Jackson moves on up at Marks and Spencer as retailer increases focus on AI products

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AIStaff WriterJanuary 19, 2026Georgia Jackson, AI, M&S, Appointments, RTIH AI in Retail Awards, Jag Weatherley, Ocula TechnologiesComment
Nina Dedić opts to leave IT specialist SPAR ICS following focus on GenAI and robotics initiatives
Nina Dedić opts to leave IT specialist SPAR ICS following focus on GenAI and robotics initiatives

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On the moveStaff WriterJanuary 19, 2026Nina Dedić, SPAR ICS, On the move, Gen AI, AI, Robotics, RTIH AI in Retail AwardsComment
Former Starbucks exec and store development specialist joins Good2Go board of directors
Former Starbucks exec and store development specialist joins Good2Go board of directors

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JobsStaff WriterJanuary 19, 2026Good2Go, Appointments, Starbucks, Andy Adams, 2026 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Here's why Amazon's new big box concept store proves shoppers no longer think in channels
Here's why Amazon's new big box concept store proves shoppers no longer think in channels

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StoresStaff WriterJanuary 19, 2026Amazon, Stores, Big box retailers, Shopopop, Omnichannel retail, 2026 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Bearing the scars: Neil Ritchie announces Asda exit after helping to deliver Project Future
Bearing the scars: Neil Ritchie announces Asda exit after helping to deliver Project Future

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On the moveStaff WriterJanuary 19, 2026Neil Ritchie, Asda, On the move, Project Future, 2026 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Frasers Group announces update to customer loyalty and rewards ecosystem offering
Frasers Group announces update to customer loyalty and rewards ecosystem offering

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LoyaltyStaff WriterJanuary 19, 2026Frasers Group, Frasers Plus, Loyalty and rewards, 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards, PaymentsComment
Neil Memmott exits The Very Group following e-commerce platform migration project
Neil Memmott exits The Very Group following e-commerce platform migration project

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On the moveStaff WriterJanuary 19, 2026The Very Group, Neil Memmott, Online retail, On the move, 2026 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Wolt redesigns consumer mobile app as local commerce firm expands beyond restaurants
Wolt redesigns consumer mobile app as local commerce firm expands beyond restaurants

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DeliveryStaff WriterJanuary 19, 2026Wolt, Local commerce, Food delivery, Grocery delivery, Mobile retail, 2026 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Nilam Powar takes on Chief Financial Officer position at upmarket department store chain Selfridges
Nilam Powar takes on Chief Financial Officer position at upmarket department store chain Selfridges

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CFOsStaff WriterJanuary 19, 2026Selfridges, CFOs, Appointments, Nilam Powar, Zalando, Anna DimitrovaComment
US omnichannel retailer Worldwide Golf brings in Reem Keating as IT Retail Ops Manager
US omnichannel retailer Worldwide Golf brings in Reem Keating as IT Retail Ops Manager

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JobsStaff WriterJanuary 19, 2026Reem Keating, Worldwide Golf, Appointments, Sephora, 2026 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Former River Island exec Aaron Clare becomes Technical Ops Manager at SpaceNK
Former River Island exec Aaron Clare becomes Technical Ops Manager at SpaceNK

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JobsStaff WriterJanuary 19, 2026Space NK, Aaron Clare, River Island, Appointments, 2026 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
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2026 EVENTS

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2026 RTIH Innovation Awards
Feb 27
Feb 27, 2026 – Nov 4, 2026
2026 RTIH Innovation Awards
Feb 27, 2026 – Nov 4, 2026
Feb 27, 2026 – Nov 4, 2026
Retail Technology Show 2026
Apr 22
Apr 22, 2026 – Apr 23, 2026
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Apr 22
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Apr 22, 2026
Apr 22, 2026
Retail Technology Expo 2026
May 26
May 26, 2026 – May 27, 2026
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May 26, 2026 – May 27, 2026
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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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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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AI
Loop Neighborhood Markets claims agentic technology breakthrough as it taps Tote Genie AI agent
AI
Loop Neighborhood Markets claims agentic technology breakthrough as it taps Tote Genie AI agent
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AI
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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AI

TRENDING: AUTOMATION

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French robotics unicorn Exotec announces multi-site Skyfleet deal with sports retailer Decathlon
Automation
French robotics unicorn Exotec announces multi-site Skyfleet deal with sports retailer Decathlon
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Automation
Circa Resort & Casino and VenHub Global team on first of its kind autonomous store deployment
Automation
Circa Resort & Casino and VenHub Global team on first of its kind autonomous store deployment
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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
Automation
Here's why Ocado is the most valuable technology play in grocery, retail and logistics right now
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Automation

TRENDING: RTS 2026

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Retail Technology Show 2026 research shows growing shopper backlash against Temu and Shein
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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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Vusion, Duvo and PervasID among 2026 Retail Technology Show Innovation Awards finalists
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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
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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
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
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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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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
Retail media
Bec Penn finishes up her 1.5 year run as Head of Product at Coles Group's retail media division Coles 360
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Retail media
New Snappy Shopper retail media network connects FMCG brands with indie convenience retailers
Retail media
New Snappy Shopper retail media network connects FMCG brands with indie convenience retailers
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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
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

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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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
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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
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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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RFID

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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Stores
Walmart Mexico selects Vusion EdgeSense technology to power connected store initiative
Stores
Walmart Mexico selects Vusion EdgeSense technology to power connected store initiative
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Stores
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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Stores
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
ESLs

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ESLs
United Food and Commercial Workers International Union slams Walmart's big ESLs move
ESLs
United Food and Commercial Workers International Union slams Walmart's big ESLs move
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ESLs
SPAR International keeps faith with SOLUM as it continues ESLs and digital signage tie up
ESLs
SPAR International keeps faith with SOLUM as it continues ESLs and digital signage tie up
ESLs

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ESLs
First for travel retailer Relay down under as it taps Vusion electronic shelf labels for new store
ESLs
First for travel retailer Relay down under as it taps Vusion electronic shelf labels for new store
ESLs

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ESLs
Pricer loses ESLs exclusivity agreement with Carrefour as retailer inks deal with Vusion
ESLs
Pricer loses ESLs exclusivity agreement with Carrefour as retailer inks deal with Vusion
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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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