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Focus on retail media, AI, and automation: last week’s biggest tech plays at a glance
Focus on retail media, AI, and automation: last week’s biggest tech plays at a glance

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Retail techStaff WriterJanuary 25, 2026Retail technology, Retail innovation, Stores, Online retail, Omnichannel retail, AI, Automation, Retail mediaComment
Shake up at Marks and Spencer: RTIH's most read retail technology articles from last week
Shake up at Marks and Spencer: RTIH's most read retail technology articles from last week

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Retail techStaff WriterJanuary 25, 2026Retail technology, Retail innovation, Stores, Online retail, AI, Omnichannel retailComment
Tesco tackles crime and Amazon UK goes faster: this week's biggest retail technology stories
Tesco tackles crime and Amazon UK goes faster: this week's biggest retail technology stories

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Retail techStaff WriterJanuary 23, 2026Retail technology, Stores, Online retail, Omnichannel retail, Retail innovationComment
Storfund taps ex-Worldpay, Barclaycard, NomuPay exec Justin Hanna for partnerships team
Storfund taps ex-Worldpay, Barclaycard, NomuPay exec Justin Hanna for partnerships team

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JobsStaff WriterJanuary 23, 2026Storfund, Online marketplaces, Appointments, FinTech, Justin Hanna, Payments, 2026 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
UK online retailer taps StrongPoint for AutoStore powered automated fulfilment centre
UK online retailer taps StrongPoint for AutoStore powered automated fulfilment centre

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AutomationStaff WriterJanuary 23, 2026StrongPoint, AutoStore, Automation, Fulfilment centres, Online retail, Supply chain automation, 2026 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Rohlik Group CEO Tomáš Čupr talks shift away from investment and towards profitability
Rohlik Group CEO Tomáš Čupr talks shift away from investment and towards profitability

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Grocery retailStaff WriterJanuary 23, 2026Tomáš Čupr, Rohlik Group, Veloq, Grocery retail, Automation, 2026 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
A new wave of savvy Tech Thrifters: presenting the retail technology week in numbers
A new wave of savvy Tech Thrifters: presenting the retail technology week in numbers

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Retail trendsStaff WriterJanuary 23, 2026Retail trends, Retail technology, Omnichannel retail, AI, Funding rounds, Online retail, StoresComment
Skaleet cloud native core banking solutions support flexibility and growth for FinTechs and institutions
Skaleet cloud native core banking solutions support flexibility and growth for FinTechs and institutions

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FinTechStaff WriterJanuary 23, 2026Skaleet, FinTech, Cloud solutions, Core bankingComment
Black Sheep Coffee opts to review managed IT support model across stores and head office
Black Sheep Coffee opts to review managed IT support model across stores and head office

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IT supportStaff WriterJanuary 23, 2026Black Sheep Coffee, 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards, Stores, IT services, IT support servicesComment
Grocery tech firm Instacart enlists Ben Stiller and Benson Boone for Super Bowl LX ad
Grocery tech firm Instacart enlists Ben Stiller and Benson Boone for Super Bowl LX ad

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Grocery retailStaff WriterJanuary 23, 2026Super Bowl, Instacart, Grocery technology, Adverts, 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards, Ben Stiller, Benson Boone, Spike JonzeComment
Agentic post-purchase platform Seel announces tie up with boohoo owner Debenhams Group
Agentic post-purchase platform Seel announces tie up with boohoo owner Debenhams Group

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AIStaff WriterJanuary 23, 2026Debenhams Group, Seel, AI, Online retail, Post purchase experiences, RTIH AI in Retail AwardsComment
Retail technology innovation of the week: Coach notches up digital first with The Sims 4 launch
Retail technology innovation of the week: Coach notches up digital first with The Sims 4 launch

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InnovationStaff WriterJanuary 23, 2026Retail Technology Innovation of the Week, 3D Cloud, Retail innovation, Coach, The Sims 4, Gaming, 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards, Gen ZComment
Macy's taps Pentaleap technology to create more open and flexible retail media ecosystem
Macy's taps Pentaleap technology to create more open and flexible retail media ecosystem

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Retail mediaStaff WriterJanuary 23, 2026Macy's, Pentaleap, Retail media, 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards, Online retailComment
Hibbett connects with DoorDash for on demand delivery of footwear and apparel in USA
Hibbett connects with DoorDash for on demand delivery of footwear and apparel in USA

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DeliveryStaff WriterJanuary 23, 2026Hibbett, DoorDash, On demand delivery, US retail, 2026 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
AI advances at rapid pace as Tesco flags key trends shaping retail media landscape in 2026
AI advances at rapid pace as Tesco flags key trends shaping retail media landscape in 2026

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Retail mediaStaff WriterJanuary 23, 2026Tesco, Tesco Media, Tesco Clubcard, Retail media, Loyalty, 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards, Grocery retail, Tesco Media We Know the Nation 2026, AIComment
Innovation on track: how technology is modernising horse racing betting
Innovation on track: how technology is modernising horse racing betting

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SportsStaff WriterJanuary 23, 2026Horse racing, Betting, Sports, Mobile commerce, Customer engagement, UX, E-commerce, PersonalisationComment
STRATACACHE powers in-store retail media push for Iceland and The Food Warehouse
STRATACACHE powers in-store retail media push for Iceland and The Food Warehouse

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Retail mediaStaff WriterJanuary 22, 2026STRATACACHE, Iceland, The Food Warehouse, Stores, Retail media, 2026 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Presenting the star studded judging panel for the inaugural RTIH AI in Retail Awards
Presenting the star studded judging panel for the inaugural RTIH AI in Retail Awards

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AIStaff WriterJanuary 22, 2026RTIH AI in Retail Awards, AI, Awards, Retail innovationComment
Swiftly teams with ExtraMile Convenience Stores on digital alcohol cashback in ExtraMile app
Swiftly teams with ExtraMile Convenience Stores on digital alcohol cashback in ExtraMile app

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LoyaltyStaff WriterJanuary 22, 2026Swiftly, US retail, Alcohol, ExtraMile Convenience Stores, 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards, Convenience retailers, Loyalty, Mobile retail, RewardsComment
Retail influencer and technology veteran Linda Pimmeshofer takes on CTO role at J.Lindeberg
Retail influencer and technology veteran Linda Pimmeshofer takes on CTO role at J.Lindeberg

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CTOsStaff WriterJanuary 22, 2026Linda Pimmeshofer, CTOs, J.Lindeberg, 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
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Mar 25
Mar 25, 2026 – Mar 26, 2026
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Retail Connect 2026
Mar 25
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Mar 25, 2026
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Retail Technology Show 2026
Apr 22
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Retail Technology Show 2026 VIP Afterparty
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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
AI
British brand Pretty You London enlists Galvia AI to help with its data transformation journey
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AI
Waitrose taps Satalia AI powered technology for online grocery delivery route optimisation push
AI
Waitrose taps Satalia AI powered technology for online grocery delivery route optimisation push
AI

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AI
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
AI

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AI
UK retailer John Lewis taps TikTok Shop and AI platforms like Google Gemini and ChatGPT
AI
UK retailer John Lewis taps TikTok Shop and AI platforms like Google Gemini and ChatGPT
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AI
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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AI
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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AI

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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Automation
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
SOLUM and Simbe promote expanded European partnership at EuroShop 2026 in Germany
Automation
SOLUM and Simbe promote expanded European partnership at EuroShop 2026 in Germany
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Automation
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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Automation
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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Automation
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

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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RTS 2026
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
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
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RTS 2026
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
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
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
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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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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

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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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
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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
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RFID

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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Stores
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
Stores

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Stores
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
Stores

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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
Stores

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Stores
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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Stores

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
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
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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

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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