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Klarna goes live on Google Pay in the UK as FinTech builds on buy now pay later Stateside launch
Klarna goes live on Google Pay in the UK as FinTech builds on buy now pay later Stateside launch

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PaymentsStaff WriterFebruary 16, 2026Klarna, Buy now pay later, Google Pay, Payments, 2026 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Emporio Armani enlists Loook.ai for interactive fragrance activation at KaDeWe Berlin
Emporio Armani enlists Loook.ai for interactive fragrance activation at KaDeWe Berlin

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StoresStaff WriterFebruary 16, 2026Emporio Armani, Loook.ai, Stores, Physical retail, Immersive experiences, Berlin, PerfumeComment
Iceland veteran Emma Tysoe takes on Director of IT Services & Security role at food retailer
Iceland veteran Emma Tysoe takes on Director of IT Services & Security role at food retailer

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JobsStaff WriterFebruary 16, 2026Emma Tysoe, Iceland, Amazon, Appointments, 2026 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Clarks Croydon shopping centre store gets retro makeover in Taylor Swift Opalite video
Clarks Croydon shopping centre store gets retro makeover in Taylor Swift Opalite video

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Physical retailStaff WriterFebruary 16, 2026Clarks, Croydon, Whitgift Centre Croydon, Taylor Swift, 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards, InstagramComment
Habitat and Pinterest launch final social story in their Home of Attention partnership 
Habitat and Pinterest launch final social story in their Home of Attention partnership 

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Social mediaStaff WriterFebruary 16, 2026Habitat, Pinterest, Social media, Social commerce, 2026 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Sam Woodward exits Element Logic for grocery retail technology and online firm StrongPoint
Sam Woodward exits Element Logic for grocery retail technology and online firm StrongPoint

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JobsStaff WriterFebruary 16, 2026Sam Woodward, StrongPoint, Element Logic, AppointmentsComment
Virgin Media O2 launches gamified experience at Birmingham store to plug new Peaky Blinders movie
Virgin Media O2 launches gamified experience at Birmingham store to plug new Peaky Blinders movie

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GamificationStaff WriterFebruary 16, 2026Virgin Media O2, Netflix, Stores, Gamification, Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man, 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards, Peaky BlindersComment
Waitrose keeps the faith with Flooid as retailer inks new Point of Sale technology deal
Waitrose keeps the faith with Flooid as retailer inks new Point of Sale technology deal

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PoSStaff WriterFebruary 16, 2026Waitrose, Flooid, PoS, 2026 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
First for Debenhams Group as it teams with PayPal on AI driven shopping experience in UK
First for Debenhams Group as it teams with PayPal on AI driven shopping experience in UK

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AIStaff WriterFebruary 16, 2026Debenhams Group, PayPal, AI, Payments, RTIH AI in Retail Awards, Agentic commerceComment
Co-op first convenience retailer to introduce member price savings on Just Eat platform
Co-op first convenience retailer to introduce member price savings on Just Eat platform

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DeliveryStaff WriterFebruary 16, 2026Just Eat, Co-op, Grocery delivery, On demand delivery, 2026 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
New lululemon High Street Kensington store builds on launch of Regent Street flagship last year
New lululemon High Street Kensington store builds on launch of Regent Street flagship last year

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StoresStaff WriterFebruary 16, 2026Lululemon, Stores, London, 2026 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Future of retail isn't agentic as sociability, discovery, tactility, and enjoyment remain key
Future of retail isn't agentic as sociability, discovery, tactility, and enjoyment remain key

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AIStaff WriterFebruary 16, 2026Neil Saunders, AI, Agentic AI, RTIH AI in Retail Awards, Online retail, StoresComment
Modernising testing standards for retail supply chain data accuracy
Modernising testing standards for retail supply chain data accuracy

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Supply chainStaff WriterFebruary 16, 2026Supply chain, Supply chain technology, Data, AutomationComment
Streamlining document management for modern retail operations
Streamlining document management for modern retail operations

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Retail opsStaff WriterFebruary 16, 2026Document management systems, Retail operations, Stores, Online retailComment
How Michael Shanly helped start Maidenhead transformation: Waterside Quarter and Chapel Arches projects
How Michael Shanly helped start Maidenhead transformation: Waterside Quarter and Chapel Arches projects

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Physical retailStaff WriterFebruary 16, 2026Michael Shanly, Maidenhead, Stores, Physical retail, Waterside Quarter, Chapel ArchesComment
Just Eat tests out food delivery robots in UK: last week’s biggest technology plays at a glance
Just Eat tests out food delivery robots in UK: last week’s biggest technology plays at a glance

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Retail techStaff WriterFebruary 15, 2026Stores, Online retail, Omnichannel retail, AI, Automation, Retail innovation, PaymentsComment
Starbucks partners with Adyen for in-store payments push across 940+ European stores
Starbucks partners with Adyen for in-store payments push across 940+ European stores

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PaymentsStaff WriterFebruary 13, 2026Starbucks, Payments, Adyen, Stores, 2026 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Keeping it simple and personal: RTIH rounds up this week's biggest retail technology stories
Keeping it simple and personal: RTIH rounds up this week's biggest retail technology stories

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Retail techStaff WriterFebruary 13, 2026Retail technology, Retail innovation, Omnichannel retail, Online retail, Stores, AI, AutomationComment
Akeneo survey flags how transparency and data are now retail’s most valuable currency
Akeneo survey flags how transparency and data are now retail’s most valuable currency

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ResearchStaff WriterFebruary 13, 2026Akeneo, Research, Transparency, sustainability, 2026 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Loblaw connects with OpenAI to integrate PC Express grocery delivery app into ChatGPT
Loblaw connects with OpenAI to integrate PC Express grocery delivery app into ChatGPT

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AIStaff WriterFebruary 13, 2026Loblaw Companies, OpenAI, ChatGPT, AI, ChatGPT Enterprise, Loblaw PC Express, RTIH AI in Retail AwardsComment
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2026 EVENTS

Featured
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
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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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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
RTS 2026

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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
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

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
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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
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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
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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
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Retail media

TRENDING: GREEN RETAIL

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Epoch Biodesign joins T2T Alliance as it lays claim to Europe’s first nylon biorecycling facility
Green retail
Epoch Biodesign joins T2T Alliance as it lays claim to Europe’s first nylon biorecycling facility
Green retail

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Green retail
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
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Green retail

TRENDING: STORES

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Buy Women Built takes over Whole Foods Market High Street Kensington store windows
Stores
Buy Women Built takes over Whole Foods Market High Street Kensington store windows
Stores

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Stores
Ikea preps launch of standalone Decathlon unit at its 25,000 square metre Croydon store
Stores
Ikea preps launch of standalone Decathlon unit at its 25,000 square metre Croydon store
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Stores
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

TRENDING: ESLs

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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
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
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