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New Asos virtual try-on experience launches in partnership with AI fashion platform AIUTA
New Asos virtual try-on experience launches in partnership with AI fashion platform AIUTA

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AIStaff WriterFebruary 17, 2026Asos, Virtual try on, Online retail, AI, RTIH AI in Retail Awards, AIUTA, Mobile retailComment
Aussie OMS specialist Fluent Commerce bags A$46 million in funding from Bain Capital
Aussie OMS specialist Fluent Commerce bags A$46 million in funding from Bain Capital

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Funding newsStaff WriterFebruary 17, 2026Fluent Commerce, AI, Order management systems, Funding news, Funding rounds, RTIH AI in Retail AwardsComment
Including Profitmind and Skene: seven retail tech funding rounds you need to know about
Including Profitmind and Skene: seven retail tech funding rounds you need to know about

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FundingStaff WriterFebruary 17, 2026Retail technology, Funding news, Funding rounds, Startups, osapiens, Skene, Statusphere, Unbox Robotics, Profitmind, Consio AI, LimyComment
Retail Technology Show research: many shoppers directly impacted by cybercrime in past year
Retail Technology Show research: many shoppers directly impacted by cybercrime in past year

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RTS 2026Staff WriterFebruary 17, 2026Retail Technology Show 2026, RTS 2026, Archie Norman, M&S, Cybercrime, 2026 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
7-Eleven ramps up AiFi technology powered checkout free store push across retailer's US locations
7-Eleven ramps up AiFi technology powered checkout free store push across retailer's US locations

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StoresStaff WriterFebruary 17, 20267-Eleven, AiFi, Checkout free stores, Stores, Amazon Just Walk Out technology, Michael Guzzetta, 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards, Autonomous storesComment
Walmart launches Winter Olympics themed shoppable livestream event with Procter & Gamble
Walmart launches Winter Olympics themed shoppable livestream event with Procter & Gamble

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Live streamingStaff WriterFebruary 17, 2026Walmart, Winter Olympics 2026, Procter & Gamble, Livestream commerce, Shoppable livestreams, 2026 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Depop enlists Kelis and Dave Meyers as it pushes resale benefits in new Stateside campaign
Depop enlists Kelis and Dave Meyers as it pushes resale benefits in new Stateside campaign

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ResaleStaff WriterFebruary 17, 2026Depop, US retail, Fashion retail, Resale, Online retail, RTIH AI in Retail AwardsComment
Nothing about Amazon ditching Go and Fresh a surprise as Kroger hires Greg Foran as CEO
Nothing about Amazon ditching Go and Fresh a surprise as Kroger hires Greg Foran as CEO

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StoresStaff WriterFebruary 17, 2026Amazon, Jack Hanlon, Meta, Stores, Kroger, Greg Foran, CEOs, Appointments, 2026 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
THG Beauty Media and The Trade Desk lay claim to new retail media approach on open internet
THG Beauty Media and The Trade Desk lay claim to new retail media approach on open internet

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Retail mediaStaff WriterFebruary 17, 2026THG, The Trade Desk, Retail media, Online retail, 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards, Open internetComment
Polytag, Saica Flex, and Paragon shake hands on waste journey traceability partnership
Polytag, Saica Flex, and Paragon shake hands on waste journey traceability partnership

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Green retailStaff WriterFebruary 17, 2026Polytag, Paragon Inks, Saica Flex, Green retail, Traceability, Recycling, 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards, WaitroseComment
Alex Francis talks first six months and omnichannel operations progress at Burger King UK
Alex Francis talks first six months and omnichannel operations progress at Burger King UK

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OmnichannelStaff WriterFebruary 17, 2026Burger King, Alex Francis, Appointments, Deliveroo, 2026 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
adidas taps project44 tech with focus on how AI transforming supply chain over next decade
adidas taps project44 tech with focus on how AI transforming supply chain over next decade

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Supply chainStaff WriterFebruary 16, 2026project44, adidas, Supply chain technology, AI, 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards, Birju ShahComment
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
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2026 EVENTS

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2026 RTIH Innovation Awards
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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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May 12
May 12, 2026
Food & Drink Trends & Innovations Conference
May 12, 2026
May 12, 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
RTIH AI in Retail Awards
Jul 6
Jul 6, 2026 – Feb 11, 2027
RTIH AI in Retail Awards
Jul 6, 2026 – Feb 11, 2027
Jul 6, 2026 – Feb 11, 2027
NRF 2026: Retail's Big Show Europe
Sep 15
Sep 15, 2026 – Sep 17, 2026
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
AI

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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
Automation

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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
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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
Appointments

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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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