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Kroger taps Corvus One for Cold Chain autonomous inventory system in live freezer ops
Kroger taps Corvus One for Cold Chain autonomous inventory system in live freezer ops

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AutomationStaff WriterFebruary 10, 2026Corvus One for Cold Chain, Automation, Robotics, Kroger, 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards, Corvus RoboticsComment
Superdrug preps 30 new stores as it reports strong customer demand for physical retail experiences
Superdrug preps 30 new stores as it reports strong customer demand for physical retail experiences

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StoresStaff WriterFebruary 10, 2026Superdrug, Stores, Physical retail, 2026 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Instacart announces 1-800-Flowers.com addition to app for US on demand delivery service
Instacart announces 1-800-Flowers.com addition to app for US on demand delivery service

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DeliveryStaff WriterFebruary 10, 2026Instacart, 1-800-Flowers.com, On demand delivery, US retail, 2026 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
UK retailers set for Valentine's Day boost amid growing role of AI in shopping inspiration
UK retailers set for Valentine's Day boost amid growing role of AI in shopping inspiration

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Valentine's DayStaff WriterFebruary 10, 2026Valentine's Day, AI, UK retail, Savvy, Research, RTIH AI in Retail AwardsComment
Stop complaining about 'meat grinder' self-checkouts when it is exactly what you asked for
Stop complaining about 'meat grinder' self-checkouts when it is exactly what you asked for

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StoresStaff WriterFebruary 10, 2026Lewis Hawkes, Currys, Self-checkouts, Stores, Customer service, CX, 2026 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Amazon GenAI specialist Jenny Jau talks rough few weeks amid store closures and job losses
Amazon GenAI specialist Jenny Jau talks rough few weeks amid store closures and job losses

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AIStaff WriterFebruary 10, 2026Amazon, GenAI, AI, Amazon Fresh, Amazon Go, Amazon Just Walk Out technology, RTIH AI in Retail Awards, Jenny JauComment
Out of home delivery and automated parcel locker specialist InPost prepped for takeover
Out of home delivery and automated parcel locker specialist InPost prepped for takeover

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OOH deliveryStaff WriterFebruary 9, 2026InPost, Acquisitions, OOH delivery, Parcel lockers, 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards, Advent, FedEx, Online deliveryComment
Danish fashion retailer Message connects the dots with Sitoo omnichannel technology
Danish fashion retailer Message connects the dots with Sitoo omnichannel technology

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OmnichannelStaff WriterFebruary 9, 2026Message, Fashion retail, Omnichannel retail, Sitoo, 2026 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Former Cavender's and JCPenney executive Charles Vojtas slides into CIO role at URM Stores
Former Cavender's and JCPenney executive Charles Vojtas slides into CIO role at URM Stores

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CIOsStaff WriterFebruary 9, 2026Charles Vojtas, CIOs, Appointments, URM Stores, 2026 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Second Amazon Now speedy groceries and essentials delivery site launches in London
Second Amazon Now speedy groceries and essentials delivery site launches in London

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DeliveryStaff WriterFebruary 9, 2026Amazon, Amazon Now, On demand delivery, Rapid delivery, London, 2026 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
AiFi technology powers frictionless checkout stores at Arena Milano for Winter Olympics 2026
AiFi technology powers frictionless checkout stores at Arena Milano for Winter Olympics 2026

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StoresStaff WriterFebruary 9, 2026AiFi, Arena Milano, Winter Olympics 2026, Italy, Checkout free stores, 2026 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Finance specialist Marta Ayala Ruiz departs Spain-based delivery app Glovo and joins Yaga
Finance specialist Marta Ayala Ruiz departs Spain-based delivery app Glovo and joins Yaga

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JobsStaff WriterFebruary 9, 2026Marta Ayala Ruiz, Glovo, Yaga, Appointments, 2026 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Durham University enlists hospitality tech firm Lolly for EPoS roll-out across its campus
Durham University enlists hospitality tech firm Lolly for EPoS roll-out across its campus

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EPoSStaff WriterFebruary 9, 2026Durham University, Lolly, EPoS, Universities, RTIH AI in Retail AwardsComment
Cheryl Han takes on newly created Chief Marketing and Digital Officer position at Saks Global
Cheryl Han takes on newly created Chief Marketing and Digital Officer position at Saks Global

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JobsStaff WriterFebruary 9, 2026Cheryl Han, Saks Global, Appointments, Marketing, Digital retail, 2026 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Restaurant Brands Europe taps RELEX to improve forecasting accuracy and reduce food waste
Restaurant Brands Europe taps RELEX to improve forecasting accuracy and reduce food waste

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RestaurantsStaff WriterFebruary 9, 2026Restaurant Brands Europe, RELEX Solutions, Forecasting and replenishment solutions, Restaurants, 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards, Food wasteComment
Milestone for Marc Lore's Wonder as food delivery and technology startup hits 100 locations
Milestone for Marc Lore's Wonder as food delivery and technology startup hits 100 locations

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StartupsStaff WriterFebruary 9, 2026Wonder, Marc Lore, Startups, 2026 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Affirm and Wayfair announce expansion of buy now pay later tie up to UK and Canada
Affirm and Wayfair announce expansion of buy now pay later tie up to UK and Canada

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BNPLStaff WriterFebruary 9, 2026Affirm, Buy now pay later, Wayfair, 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards, PaymentsComment
Fix cash flow gaps in your retail store
Fix cash flow gaps in your retail store

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StoresStaff WriterFebruary 8, 2026Stores, Inventory, Data, PoS, Cash management, PaymentsComment
Lazada's RedMart Now service goes live: last week’s biggest technology plays at a glance
Lazada's RedMart Now service goes live: last week’s biggest technology plays at a glance

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Retail techStaff WriterFebruary 8, 2026Retail technology, Online retail, Stores, Omnichannel retail, Retail innovationComment
High profile physical failures: RTIH rounds up the biggest retail technology stories from January
High profile physical failures: RTIH rounds up the biggest retail technology stories from January

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Retail techStaff WriterFebruary 8, 2026January 2026, Retail technology, RTIH AI in Retail Awards, AI, Automation, Retail innovationComment
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2026 EVENTS

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2026 RTIH Innovation Awards
Mar 9
Mar 9, 2026 – Oct 15, 2026
2026 RTIH Innovation Awards
Mar 9, 2026 – Oct 15, 2026
Mar 9, 2026 – Oct 15, 2026
Merchant Transact 360
Mar 25
Mar 25, 2026 – Mar 26, 2026
Merchant Transact 360
Mar 25, 2026 – Mar 26, 2026
Mar 25, 2026 – Mar 26, 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
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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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
Shark Beauty and LOOKFANTASTIC bring live social commerce to AI driven shoppable catwalk
AI
Shark Beauty and LOOKFANTASTIC bring live social commerce to AI driven shoppable catwalk
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
AI

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AI

TRENDING: AUTOMATION

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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
Automation

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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
Automation

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Automation
Amazon pins grocery ambitions on Orbital platform as it announces major job cuts
Automation
Amazon pins grocery ambitions on Orbital platform as it announces major job cuts
Automation

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Automation
UK online retailer taps StrongPoint for AutoStore powered automated fulfilment centre
Automation
UK online retailer taps StrongPoint for AutoStore powered automated fulfilment centre
Automation

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Automation
Robotics firm Exotec expands partnership with Renault Group at warehouse in Germany
Automation
Robotics firm Exotec expands partnership with Renault Group at warehouse in Germany
Automation

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Automation

TRENDING: RTS 2026

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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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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
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
RTS 2026

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RTS 2026
Retail Technology Show research flags payments problem for agentic shopping journeys
RTS 2026
Retail Technology Show research flags payments problem for agentic shopping journeys
RTS 2026

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RTS 2026
RTS 2026 conference speakers set to include Harrods, Frasers Group, and Currys
RTS 2026
RTS 2026 conference speakers set to include Harrods, Frasers Group, and Currys
RTS 2026

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RTS 2026

TRENDING: RTIH INNOVATION AWARDS

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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
Google's Rashmita Redkar brings her expertise to 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards judging panel
RTIH Awards
Google's Rashmita Redkar brings her expertise to 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards judging panel
RTIH Awards

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RTIH Awards

TRENDING: RETAIL MEDIA

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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
Retail media

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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
Retail media

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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
In-store retail media platform specialist Grocery TV announces leadership team additions
Retail media
In-store retail media platform specialist Grocery TV announces leadership team additions
Retail media

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Retail media
Macy's taps Pentaleap technology to create more open and flexible retail media ecosystem
Retail media
Macy's taps Pentaleap technology to create more open and flexible retail media ecosystem
Retail media

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Retail media
AI advances at rapid pace as Tesco flags key trends shaping retail media landscape in 2026
Retail media
AI advances at rapid pace as Tesco flags key trends shaping retail media landscape in 2026
Retail media

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Retail media

TRENDING: GREEN RETAIL

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When Currys met University College London (UCL): focus on circular economy as pair connect
Green retail
When Currys met University College London (UCL): focus on circular economy as pair connect
Green retail

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Green retail
T2T recycler Circ announces new Fiber Club partners including C&A, Reformation, and Madewell
Green retail
T2T recycler Circ announces new Fiber Club partners including C&A, Reformation, and Madewell
Green retail

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Green retail
Sodastream connects with GoBolt for Canadian green fulfillment and last mile delivery push
Green retail
Sodastream connects with GoBolt for Canadian green fulfillment and last mile delivery push
Green retail

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Green retail
Amazon gives green light to first UK building that pursues new global zero carbon certification
Green retail
Amazon gives green light to first UK building that pursues new global zero carbon certification
Green retail

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Green retail
Polytag, Saica Flex, and Paragon shake hands on waste journey traceability partnership
Green retail
Polytag, Saica Flex, and Paragon shake hands on waste journey traceability partnership
Green retail

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Green retail
Mini Rodini ramps up sustainability efforts by joining Trimco Group ProductDNA platform
Green retail
Mini Rodini ramps up sustainability efforts by joining Trimco Group ProductDNA platform
Green retail

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Green retail

TRENDING: STORES

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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
Ski equipment brand Swix enlists Sitoo for unified tools, stock visibility, and checkout push
Stores
Ski equipment brand Swix enlists Sitoo for unified tools, stock visibility, and checkout push
Stores

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Stores
7-Eleven ramps up AiFi technology powered checkout free store push across retailer's US locations
Stores
7-Eleven ramps up AiFi technology powered checkout free store push across retailer's US locations
Stores

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Stores
Nothing about Amazon ditching Go and Fresh a surprise as Kroger hires Greg Foran as CEO
Stores
Nothing about Amazon ditching Go and Fresh a surprise as Kroger hires Greg Foran as CEO
Stores

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Stores

TRENDING: ESLs

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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
ESLs

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ESLs
Currys wraps electronic shelf edge labels roll-out across stores in tie up with SOLUM and Vestcom
ESLs
Currys wraps electronic shelf edge labels roll-out across stores in tie up with SOLUM and Vestcom
ESLs

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ESLs
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