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Frank Sluis departs Ahold Delhaize and gets ready to take on Chief Financial Officer role at On
Frank Sluis departs Ahold Delhaize and gets ready to take on Chief Financial Officer role at On

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CFOsStaff WriterJanuary 29, 2026On, Appointments, CFOs, Frank Sluis, Ahold Delhaize, 2026 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
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
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Feb 27, 2026 – Nov 4, 2026
2026 RTIH Innovation Awards
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May 12
May 12, 2026
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Shoptalk Europe 2026
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Shoptalk Europe 2026
Jun 9, 2026 – Jun 11, 2026
Jun 9, 2026 – Jun 11, 2026
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RTIH AI in Retail Awards
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NRF 2026: Retail's Big Show Europe
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NRF 2026: Retail's Big Show Europe
Sep 15, 2026 – Sep 17, 2026
Sep 15, 2026 – Sep 17, 2026

TRENDING: AI

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One in four retail technology providers at RTS 2026 say AI is overhyped, ASPR research finds
AI
One in four retail technology providers at RTS 2026 say AI is overhyped, ASPR research finds
AI

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AI
Live commerce platform Tilt lays claim to an industry first with launch of new AI powered feature Snap
AI
Live commerce platform Tilt lays claim to an industry first with launch of new AI powered feature Snap
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AI
Finnish grocery chain K-Supermarket lays claim to AI powered recipe ideas focused out of home first
AI
Finnish grocery chain K-Supermarket lays claim to AI powered recipe ideas focused out of home first
AI

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AI
The Home Depot launches customer service AI voice agent phone system with Google Cloud
AI
The Home Depot launches customer service AI voice agent phone system with Google Cloud
AI

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AI
Colombian brand Soreil Lingerie goes live with Brarista full AI powered fitting chatbot and mini chatbot
AI
Colombian brand Soreil Lingerie goes live with Brarista full AI powered fitting chatbot and mini chatbot
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AI
Unsexy but essential: B&Q reinvents itself by putting AI focus at the heart of the customer struggle
AI
Unsexy but essential: B&Q reinvents itself by putting AI focus at the heart of the customer struggle
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AI

TRENDING: AUTOMATION

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Delivery Hero launches Herogen autonomous software delivery agent as part of firm's everyday app push
Automation
Delivery Hero launches Herogen autonomous software delivery agent as part of firm's everyday app push
Automation

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Automation
Two thumbs up for Zebra Technologies tech powered Lowe's automated paint buying solution
Automation
Two thumbs up for Zebra Technologies tech powered Lowe's automated paint buying solution
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Automation
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
Automation

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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
Automation

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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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Automation

TRENDING: RTS 2026

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Retail Technology Show 2026 conference review: Tesco Lab's Ross Arnone discusses ideation and delivery
RTS 2026
Retail Technology Show 2026 conference review: Tesco Lab's Ross Arnone discusses ideation and delivery
RTS 2026

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RTS 2026
RTS 2026 conference review: shift to AI aids efficiency and CX, say New Look, Aroma Zone, Fortnum & Mason
RTS 2026
RTS 2026 conference review: shift to AI aids efficiency and CX, say New Look, Aroma Zone, Fortnum & Mason
RTS 2026

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RTS 2026
RTS 2026 conference review: CPTO job title reflects the centrality of technology in modern retail space
RTS 2026
RTS 2026 conference review: CPTO job title reflects the centrality of technology in modern retail space
RTS 2026

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RTS 2026
RTS 2026: focus on leadership in uncertain times amid technology, economic and resiliency challenges
RTS 2026
RTS 2026: focus on leadership in uncertain times amid technology, economic and resiliency challenges
RTS 2026

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RTS 2026
Retail Technology Show 2026 conference review: Ryan den Rooijen talks real-world AI applications at Currys
RTS 2026
Retail Technology Show 2026 conference review: Ryan den Rooijen talks real-world AI applications at Currys
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RTS 2026
RTS 2026 review: Matalan CRO and COO talk Toshiba technology powered stores transformation push
RTS 2026
RTS 2026 review: Matalan CRO and COO talk Toshiba technology powered stores transformation push
RTS 2026

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RTS 2026

TRENDING: RTIH INNOVATION AWARDS

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RTIH retail technology innovation awards return for 2026, deadline for submissions is 2nd October
RTIH Awards
RTIH retail technology innovation awards return for 2026, deadline for submissions is 2nd October
RTIH Awards

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RTIH Awards
Walmart's Prabhat Johl added to 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards judging panel
RTIH Awards
Walmart's Prabhat Johl added to 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards judging panel
RTIH Awards

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RTIH Awards
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

TRENDING: RETAIL MEDIA

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Australian retailer JB Hi-Fi taps Broadsign technology to build and scale its in-store retail media network
Retail media
Australian retailer JB Hi-Fi taps Broadsign technology to build and scale its in-store retail media network
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Retail media
Henkel enlists WPP Media on launch of full-funnel commerce strategy for company's Bloo brand
Retail media
Henkel enlists WPP Media on launch of full-funnel commerce strategy for company's Bloo brand
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Retail media
Diageo and PepsiCo test Tesco video formats spanning homepage and in-aisle environments
Retail media
Diageo and PepsiCo test Tesco video formats spanning homepage and in-aisle environments
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Retail media
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
Retail media

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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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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

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
RFID

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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
RFID

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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
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
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RFID

TRENDING: STORES

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Lekkerland switches on self-checkouts centric Rewe To Go store at new Frankfurt Airport terminal
Stores
Lekkerland switches on self-checkouts centric Rewe To Go store at new Frankfurt Airport terminal
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Stores
Scala EMEA’s General Manager Harry Horn discusses why signage in-store is doing more in 2026
Stores
Scala EMEA’s General Manager Harry Horn discusses why signage in-store is doing more in 2026
Stores

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Stores
British grocery retailer Heron Foods deploys connected in-store communications platform from x-hoppers
Stores
British grocery retailer Heron Foods deploys connected in-store communications platform from x-hoppers
Stores

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Stores
Inditex owned Spanish fashion and lifestyle retailer Lefties makes North East debut with Metrocentre store
Stores
Inditex owned Spanish fashion and lifestyle retailer Lefties makes North East debut with Metrocentre store
Stores

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Stores
Chinese firm Pop Mart takes wraps off its largest London store yet with Charing Cross Road launch
Stores
Chinese firm Pop Mart takes wraps off its largest London store yet with Charing Cross Road launch
Stores

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Stores
QSIC agrees partnership with Dollar General to support in-store audio at more than 12,000 locations
Stores
QSIC agrees partnership with Dollar General to support in-store audio at more than 12,000 locations
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Stores

TRENDING: APPOINTMENTS

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Lex Ledger moves on up at Spotify with Global Head of Payments role at digital music giant Spotify
Appointments
Lex Ledger moves on up at Spotify with Global Head of Payments role at digital music giant Spotify
Appointments

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Appointments
Former Tesco Labs leader Jo Hickson exits H&M and takes on strategic initiatives role at Specsavers
Appointments
Former Tesco Labs leader Jo Hickson exits H&M and takes on strategic initiatives role at Specsavers
Appointments

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Appointments
Bittersweet update from Steve Larsen as he exits Packsize for automation engineering role at Walmart
Appointments
Bittersweet update from Steve Larsen as he exits Packsize for automation engineering role at Walmart
Appointments

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Appointments
Former Starbucks exec Rob McGeown takes on Head of Technology UK role at The Wendy's Company
Appointments
Former Starbucks exec Rob McGeown takes on Head of Technology UK role at The Wendy's Company
Appointments

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Appointments
Starbucks founder Howard Schultz added to on demand delivery firm Gopuff’s board of directors
Appointments
Starbucks founder Howard Schultz added to on demand delivery firm Gopuff’s board of directors
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Appointments
Bringg adds former Co-op E-commerce Director Chris Conway as Senior VP and GM for EMEA region
Appointments
Bringg adds former Co-op E-commerce Director Chris Conway as Senior VP and GM for EMEA region
Appointments

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Appointments

TRENDING: ESLs

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UK health and beauty retailer Superdrug updates on Hanshow powered digital store roll-out
ESLs
UK health and beauty retailer Superdrug updates on Hanshow powered digital store roll-out
ESLs

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ESLs
Pricer and JRTech Solutions ink digital store transformation deal with Canadian grocery retailer Sobeys
ESLs
Pricer and JRTech Solutions ink digital store transformation deal with Canadian grocery retailer Sobeys
ESLs

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ESLs
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
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
ESLs

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ESLs
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