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E-commerce marketplace firm Pattern appoints David Jennison as Managing Director, Europe
E-commerce marketplace firm Pattern appoints David Jennison as Managing Director, Europe

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JobsStaff WriterMarch 18, 2026Pattern, E-commerce, Appointments, Amazon, 2025 RTiH Innovation AwardsComment
Lowe's launches HomeCare+ home maintenance subscription service across America
Lowe's launches HomeCare+ home maintenance subscription service across America

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LoyaltyStaff WriterMarch 18, 2026Lowe's, MyLowe's Rewards, Loyalty programmes, US retail, Rewards, 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards, Subscription services, Home improvementComment
Square research flags connection craving loyal regulars powering Britain’s local businesses
Square research flags connection craving loyal regulars powering Britain’s local businesses

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Local retailersStaff WriterMarch 18, 2026Square, Payments, Localism, Local retailers, 2026 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
THG Fulfil announces launch of global fulfilment operations integration with Shopify
THG Fulfil announces launch of global fulfilment operations integration with Shopify

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FulfilmentStaff WriterMarch 18, 2026THG Fulfil, Shopify, E-commerce, 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards, FulfilmentComment
Merchant Transact 360: don't miss the event shaping the future of merchant payments
Merchant Transact 360: don't miss the event shaping the future of merchant payments

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EventsStaff WriterMarch 18, 2026PAY360, Events, Payments, Merchant Transact 360Comment
Logile hires James Freshwater to head up retail workforce operations push in UK and EMEA
Logile hires James Freshwater to head up retail workforce operations push in UK and EMEA

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JobsStaff WriterMarch 18, 2026Logile, AF Blakemore, James Freshwater, Appointments, 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards, AI, Workforce solutionsComment
Fast casual chain Tortilla Mexican Grill returns to Deliveroo with 60 UK restaurants now live
Fast casual chain Tortilla Mexican Grill returns to Deliveroo with 60 UK restaurants now live

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DeliveryStaff WriterMarch 18, 2026Tortilla Mexican Grill, Deliveroo, On demand delivery, Food delivery, 2026 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Aldi UK ditches Greenwich, South East London Shop & Go checkout-free store experiment
Aldi UK ditches Greenwich, South East London Shop & Go checkout-free store experiment

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StoresStaff WriterMarch 17, 2026Aldi UK, Aldi Shop & Go store, Greenwich, London, Checkout free stores, Stores, 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards, AiFiComment
Swedish sports retailer Stadium taps Exotec Skypod robotics system at Norrköping warehouse
Swedish sports retailer Stadium taps Exotec Skypod robotics system at Norrköping warehouse

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AutomationStaff WriterMarch 17, 2026Stadium, Exotec, Exotec Skypod, Warehouses, Logistics, Automation, Robotics, 2026 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Tim Sleap announces return to world of health and beauty with Chief Data Officer position at THG
Tim Sleap announces return to world of health and beauty with Chief Data Officer position at THG

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JobsStaff WriterMarch 17, 2026Tim Sleap, Chief Data Officer, THG, Appointments, Co-op, VoCoVo, 2026 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Michael Kors veteran Jordan Bowry heads to Burberry for Director, Customer Strategy & CRM role
Michael Kors veteran Jordan Bowry heads to Burberry for Director, Customer Strategy & CRM role

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JobsStaff WriterMarch 17, 2026Jordan Bowry, Burberry, Michale Kors, 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards, AppointmentsComment
Perry Ellis boosts post-picking validation at US distribution centre using RAIN RFID solution
Perry Ellis boosts post-picking validation at US distribution centre using RAIN RFID solution

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RFIDStaff WriterMarch 17, 2026Perry Ellis, RFID, Distributions centres, RAIN RFID, Stores, 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards, Clustag, AutomationComment
Dan Muenkel steps into role of Senior Director, People Experience at fast food giant McDonald’s
Dan Muenkel steps into role of Senior Director, People Experience at fast food giant McDonald’s

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JobsStaff WriterMarch 17, 2026Dan Muenkel, McDonald's, Appointments, 2026 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Maximising leverage: how to fund multiple property projects
Maximising leverage: how to fund multiple property projects

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PropertiesStaff WriterMarch 17, 2026Property, Finance, Investments, FundingComment
EE and Samsung team to offer people free AI training sessions at Westfield White City store
EE and Samsung team to offer people free AI training sessions at Westfield White City store

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AIStaff WriterMarch 17, 2026EE, Samsung, AI, Stores, 2026 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Beauty retail brand Townhouse hits £130 million valuation and launches crowdfunding round
Beauty retail brand Townhouse hits £130 million valuation and launches crowdfunding round
FundingStaff WriterMarch 17, 2026Townhouse, Beauty brands, Funding news, Funding rounds, Crowdfunding, 2026 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
3D streaming infrastructure provider Miris says that free public beta will open 24th March
3D streaming infrastructure provider Miris says that free public beta will open 24th March

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3D techStaff WriterMarch 17, 2026Miris, 3D technology, 2026 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
New Snappy Shopper retail media network connects FMCG brands with indie convenience retailers
New Snappy Shopper retail media network connects FMCG brands with indie convenience retailers

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Retail mediaStaff WriterMarch 17, 2026Snappy Shopper, Retail media, 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards, Convenience retailers, Social mediaComment
Parcel delivery firm Evri announces new locker partnerships at Tesco and Motor Fuel Group
Parcel delivery firm Evri announces new locker partnerships at Tesco and Motor Fuel Group

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Parcel lockersStaff WriterMarch 17, 2026Tesco, Evri, Bloq.it, Motor Fuel Group, Parcel lockers, 2026 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
BRC Opinium crime research: many Brits have witnessed retail worker violence or abuse
BRC Opinium crime research: many Brits have witnessed retail worker violence or abuse

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Retail crimeStaff WriterMarch 17, 2026BRC, Research, Retail crime, Employees, Stores, Online delivery, 2026 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
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TRENDING: AI

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Iceland Foods taps invent.ai platform for inventory and replenishment operations initiative
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Iceland Foods taps invent.ai platform for inventory and replenishment operations initiative
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AI
Next seeks visionary technology leader for Head of AI and Data Science position within online business
AI
Next seeks visionary technology leader for Head of AI and Data Science position within online business
AI

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AI
Frasers Group's fashion and lifestyle brand Frasers launches AI powered online shopping assistant
AI
Frasers Group's fashion and lifestyle brand Frasers launches AI powered online shopping assistant
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AI
Price comparison platform Parcelhero boosts customer support with new AI powered features
AI
Price comparison platform Parcelhero boosts customer support with new AI powered features
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AI
Lingerie brand Somewhere Never deploys Brarista's AI powered sizing chatbot platform
AI
Lingerie brand Somewhere Never deploys Brarista's AI powered sizing chatbot platform
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AI
Sportswear brand Castore shakes hands on AI product content partnership with Ocula Technologies
AI
Sportswear brand Castore shakes hands on AI product content partnership with Ocula Technologies
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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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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
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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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Automation
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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Automation
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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Tenth time at Retail Technology Show for London bound marketing tech and digital signage firm Scala
RTS 2026
Tenth time at Retail Technology Show for London bound marketing tech and digital signage firm Scala
RTS 2026

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RTS 2026
Sephora UK MD Sarah Boyd added to Retail Technology Show 2026 headline speaker line-up in London
RTS 2026
Sephora UK MD Sarah Boyd added to Retail Technology Show 2026 headline speaker line-up in London
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RTS 2026
AI generated content boom boosts demand for authentic experiences in social buying journeys
RTS 2026
AI generated content boom boosts demand for authentic experiences in social buying journeys
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RTS 2026
Consumer champion and retail expert Kate Hardcastle to chair Supernova Stage at RTS 2026
RTS 2026
Consumer champion and retail expert Kate Hardcastle to chair Supernova Stage at RTS 2026
RTS 2026

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RTS 2026
Pennies marks ten-year tie up with Retail Technology Show as Gold Charity Partner for 2026
RTS 2026
Pennies marks ten-year tie up with Retail Technology Show as Gold Charity Partner for 2026
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RTS 2026
Retail Technology Show 2026 research shows growing shopper backlash against Temu and Shein
RTS 2026
Retail Technology Show 2026 research shows growing shopper backlash against Temu and Shein
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RTS 2026

TRENDING: RTIH INNOVATION AWARDS

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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
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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
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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

TRENDING: RETAIL MEDIA

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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
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

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
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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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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
Marvellous March for AI and computer vision technology powered autonomous stores specialist Zippin
Stores
Marvellous March for AI and computer vision technology powered autonomous stores specialist Zippin
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Stores
Lidl GB stumps up £600m to strengthen store network with 50+ locations planned
Stores
Lidl GB stumps up £600m to strengthen store network with 50+ locations planned
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Stores
Inter Miami's newly opened Nu Stadium features AiFi technology powered checkout-free stores
Stores
Inter Miami's newly opened Nu Stadium features AiFi technology powered checkout-free stores
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Stores
Luxury jeweller Austen & Blake preps reopening of Sheffield Meadowhall store
Stores
Luxury jeweller Austen & Blake preps reopening of Sheffield Meadowhall store
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Stores
Checkout free stores demonstrate good technology but bad value equation as Amazon and Aldi exit UK
Stores
Checkout free stores demonstrate good technology but bad value equation as Amazon and Aldi exit UK
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Stores

TRENDING: ROBOTS & DRONES

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DoorDash and Wing expand on demand food delivery by drone partnership to Metro Atlanta
Drones
DoorDash and Wing expand on demand food delivery by drone partnership to Metro Atlanta
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Drones
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

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
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
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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