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Live shopping becoming core retail channel for everyday categories, Whatnot research
Live shopping becoming core retail channel for everyday categories, Whatnot research

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Live shoppingStaff WriterJanuary 29, 2026Whatnot, Live shopping, Live commerce, E-commerce, Research, 2026 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger owner PVH Corp. opts to integrate OpenAI across its business
Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger owner PVH Corp. opts to integrate OpenAI across its business

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AIStaff WriterJanuary 28, 2026PVH Corp, OpenAI, AI, Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, RTIH AI in Retail Awards, Fashion retailComment
In-store retail media platform specialist Grocery TV announces leadership team additions
In-store retail media platform specialist Grocery TV announces leadership team additions

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Retail mediaStaff WriterJanuary 28, 2026Grocery TV, Retail media, Appointments, 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards, Neil Murphy, Steve Sapp, Chris LeeComment
Currys takes part in Hidden Treasure Hunt as schoolkids lead bid to tackle UK’s e-waste crisis
Currys takes part in Hidden Treasure Hunt as schoolkids lead bid to tackle UK’s e-waste crisis

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Green retailStaff WriterJanuary 28, 2026Currys, Green retail, Sustainable retail, Recycling, 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards, Schools, E-wasteComment
Tom Figurelli departs Urban Outfitters and joins social shopping company QVC Group
Tom Figurelli departs Urban Outfitters and joins social shopping company QVC Group

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JobsStaff WriterJanuary 28, 2026QVC Group, Tom Figurelli, Supply chain, Urban Outfitters, 2026 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Joshua Goldenberg takes on VP, Employee Technology Experience role at Gap
Joshua Goldenberg takes on VP, Employee Technology Experience role at Gap

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JobsStaff WriterJanuary 28, 2026Joshua Goldenberg, Gap, Appointments, 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards, EmployeesComment
Just Walk Out tech survives as Amazon calls time on Go and Fresh physical stores push
Just Walk Out tech survives as Amazon calls time on Go and Fresh physical stores push

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StoresStaff WriterJanuary 28, 2026Amazon, Amazon Fresh, Amazon Go, Stores, Amazon Just Walk Out technology, Whole Foods Market, 2026 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Josephine Lee bags Digital Product Manager Sr, Digital Ordering position at Starbucks
Josephine Lee bags Digital Product Manager Sr, Digital Ordering position at Starbucks

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JobsStaff WriterJanuary 28, 2026Josephine Lee, Starbucks, Appointments, Digital retail, 2026 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Instacart and Allegiance focus on connected omnichannel experience for indie grocers
Instacart and Allegiance focus on connected omnichannel experience for indie grocers

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OmnichannelStaff WriterJanuary 28, 2026Instacart, Allegiance Retail Services, US retail, Stores, Omnichannel retail, 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards, Grocery retail, Online retailComment
Delivery Hero reduces last mile delivery friction using Twilio automated voice technology
Delivery Hero reduces last mile delivery friction using Twilio automated voice technology

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DeliveryStaff WriterJanuary 28, 2026Delivery Hero, Twilio, Last mile delivery, On demand delivery, 2026 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Retail Technology Show research flags payments problem for agentic shopping journeys
Retail Technology Show research flags payments problem for agentic shopping journeys

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RTS 2026Staff WriterJanuary 28, 2026Retail Technology Show 2026, RTS 2026, AI, Payments, RTIH AI in Retail Awards, Agentic AI, ResearchComment
UK-based consumer tech unicorn Nothing preps first store in India following London launch
UK-based consumer tech unicorn Nothing preps first store in India following London launch

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StoresStaff WriterJanuary 28, 2026Nothing, India, London, Stores, 2026 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Duetto appoints Tripadvisor veteran Robert Matsuoka as Chief Technoology Officer
Duetto appoints Tripadvisor veteran Robert Matsuoka as Chief Technoology Officer

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CTOsStaff WriterJanuary 28, 2026Duetto, TripAdvisor, Appointments, AI, Hospitality and leisure, RTIH AI in Retail Awards, Robert Matsuoka, CTOsComment
From storefront to smartfront: how AI is redefining physical retail
From storefront to smartfront: how AI is redefining physical retail

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AIStaff WriterJanuary 28, 2026AI, Stores, Online retail, Physical retail, AutomationComment
HPE powers new AO wireless network to enhance customer service and business ops
HPE powers new AO wireless network to enhance customer service and business ops

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NetworkingStaff WriterJanuary 27, 2026AO, AI, Networking solutions, Online retail, RTIH AI in Retail Awards, Cloud solutions, HPE NetworkingComment
Matalan pilots Toshiba VisualStore 6 EPoS solution with two UK stores going live
Matalan pilots Toshiba VisualStore 6 EPoS solution with two UK stores going live

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EPoSStaff WriterJanuary 27, 2026Matalan, Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions, Toshiba’s VisualStore 6 (VS6) EPoS solution, EPoS, Stores, 2026 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Just Eat Takeaway.com launches rapid delivery AI voice assistant with UK first to go live
Just Eat Takeaway.com launches rapid delivery AI voice assistant with UK first to go live

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AIStaff WriterJanuary 27, 2026Just Eat Takeaway.com, On demand delivery, AI, RTIH AI in Retail Awards, Voice assistantsComment
One in five UK retailers’ websites expose customers to hacking risk, Ethiack research finds
One in five UK retailers’ websites expose customers to hacking risk, Ethiack research finds

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CybercrimeStaff WriterJanuary 27, 2026Ethiack, Research, Cybercrime, Cyber attacks, Co-op, M&S, 2026 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Ikea expands secondhand marketplace to Sweden, now live in five European countries
Ikea expands secondhand marketplace to Sweden, now live in five European countries

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Green retailStaff WriterJanuary 27, 2026Ikea, Sweden, Green retail, Secondhand market, Sustainable retail, Online retail, 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards, Ingka GroupComment
Consio AI bags $3.3 million in funding to unlock phone channel as growth area for e-commerce brands
Consio AI bags $3.3 million in funding to unlock phone channel as growth area for e-commerce brands

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FundingStaff WriterJanuary 27, 2026Consio AI, AI, E-commerce, Funding news, Funding rounds, RTIH AI in Retail AwardsComment
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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
Retail Technology Show 2026
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
Apr 22, 2026
ETIH EdTech Innovation Awards
Apr 27
Apr 27, 2026
ETIH EdTech Innovation Awards
Apr 27, 2026
Apr 27, 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

TRENDING: AI

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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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Gap Inc. looks to push how AI technology can elevate its customers' online shopping experience
AI
Gap Inc. looks to push how AI technology can elevate its customers' online shopping experience
AI

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AI
LOOOK.AI goes live with real-time AI powered clothing try-on feature for smart mirrors
AI
LOOOK.AI goes live with real-time AI powered clothing try-on feature for smart mirrors
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AI
Just Eat UK connects with Amazon's new Alexa+ assistant to bring voice ordering to customers
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Just Eat UK connects with Amazon's new Alexa+ assistant to bring voice ordering to customers
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AI
Kingfisher enlists Google Cloud for AI tech powered shopping push across UK and Europe
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Kingfisher enlists Google Cloud for AI tech powered shopping push across UK and Europe
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AI
EE and Samsung team to offer people free AI training sessions at Westfield White City store
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EE and Samsung team to offer people free AI training sessions at Westfield White City store
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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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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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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
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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
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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
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 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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RTS 2026
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
RTS 2026

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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
RTS 2026

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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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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

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
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
RTIH Awards

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RTIH Awards

TRENDING: RETAIL MEDIA

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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
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

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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REWE Pick & Go autonomous store opens in Hanover, Germany powered by Trigo technology
Stores
REWE Pick & Go autonomous store opens in Hanover, Germany powered by Trigo technology
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Stores
Family first as M&S opens new food stores in Luton Bramingham, Hatfield and Farnham
Stores
Family first as M&S opens new food stores in Luton Bramingham, Hatfield and Farnham
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Stores
Coop Sweden taps HonestBox technology platform for unmanned and hybrid stores initiative
Stores
Coop Sweden taps HonestBox technology platform for unmanned and hybrid stores initiative
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Stores
Amazon physical flop proves retail technology amplifies good operations, it doesn't replace them
Stores
Amazon physical flop proves retail technology amplifies good operations, it doesn't replace them
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Stores
lululemon hits 100 store milestone in EMEA as retailer opens first location in Warsaw, Poland
Stores
lululemon hits 100 store milestone in EMEA as retailer opens first location in Warsaw, Poland
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Stores
Aldi UK ditches Greenwich, South East London Shop & Go checkout-free store experiment
Stores
Aldi UK ditches Greenwich, South East London Shop & Go checkout-free store experiment
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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
Robots

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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
Drones

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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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