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2026 RTIH Innovation Awards
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Agentic AIs in energy systems In 2026: what's new?
Agentic AIs in energy systems In 2026: what's new?

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Agentic AIStaff WriterMarch 26, 2026Agentic AI, AI, Energy companies, 2026, Gen AIComment
Healthy soft drink brand DASH partners with grocery giant Sainsbury’s to support Comic Relief
Healthy soft drink brand DASH partners with grocery giant Sainsbury’s to support Comic Relief

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Food and drinkStaff WriterMarch 26, 2026DASH, Sainsbury's, Comic Relief, Stores, 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards, Sainsbury's SmartShopComment
The PSTN switch-off: what UK retailers must prepare for before 2027
The PSTN switch-off: what UK retailers must prepare for before 2027

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UK retailStaff WriterMarch 26, 2026Retailers, PSTN switch-off, Telephones, Communications, UK retail, EPoSComment
M&S purchases 11,000 Microsoft 365 Copilot licences to equip employees with AI and Agentic AI tools
M&S purchases 11,000 Microsoft 365 Copilot licences to equip employees with AI and Agentic AI tools

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AIStaff WriterMarch 25, 2026M&S, Microsoft 365 Copilot, AI, Stores, Agentic AI, 2026 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Inaugural ETIH EdTech Innovation Awards invites submissions for campus retail technology category
Inaugural ETIH EdTech Innovation Awards invites submissions for campus retail technology category

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AwardsStaff WriterMarch 25, 2026ETIH, ETIH Innovation Awards, EdTech, Retail technology, Awards, CampusesComment
German retailer REWE announces Drive&Go pick up service launch with two pilot stores up and running
German retailer REWE announces Drive&Go pick up service launch with two pilot stores up and running

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Omnichannel retailStaff WriterMarch 25, 2026REWE, REWE Drive&Go, Stores, Omnichannel retail, Online delivery, 2026 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
French robotics unicorn Exotec announces multi-site Skyfleet deal with sports retailer Decathlon
French robotics unicorn Exotec announces multi-site Skyfleet deal with sports retailer Decathlon

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AutomationStaff WriterMarch 25, 2026Decathlon, Exotec, Robotics, Supply chain, 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards, AutomationComment
Uber Eats and Starship delivery robots arrive in Sheffield following roll-out in Leeds last year
Uber Eats and Starship delivery robots arrive in Sheffield following roll-out in Leeds last year

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RobotsStaff WriterMarch 25, 2026Uber Eats, Starship Technologies, Robot deliveries, Robots, 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards, Autonomous deliveriesComment
Amish Mehta swaps Head of SEO position for Director of AI and Agentic Commerce at Boots UK
Amish Mehta swaps Head of SEO position for Director of AI and Agentic Commerce at Boots UK

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JobsStaff WriterMarch 25, 2026Amish Mehta, Appointments, AI, Agentic commerce, SEO, 2026 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Circa Resort & Casino and VenHub Global team on first of its kind autonomous store deployment
Circa Resort & Casino and VenHub Global team on first of its kind autonomous store deployment

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AutomationStaff WriterMarch 25, 2026VenHub, Circa Resort & Casino, Robotics, Smart stores, Autonomous stores, Casinos, 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards, AIComment
Luqmaan Musa departs Selfridges to take on Head of IT Service Delivery position at Waterstones
Luqmaan Musa departs Selfridges to take on Head of IT Service Delivery position at Waterstones

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JobsStaff WriterMarch 25, 2026Luqmaan Musa, Waterstones, Selfridges, Appointments, 2026 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Domino’s Pizza announces CX centric update for its Tracker offering based on AI technology
Domino’s Pizza announces CX centric update for its Tracker offering based on AI technology

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Food deliveryStaff WriterMarch 25, 2026Domino's Pizza, Pizza delivery, Food delivery, AI, 2026 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Retail Technology Show 2026 ramps up focus on innovation as it returns to London ExCel in April
Retail Technology Show 2026 ramps up focus on innovation as it returns to London ExCel in April

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RTS 2026Staff WriterMarch 25, 2026Retail Technology Show 2026, RTS 2026, Retail innovation, Retail technology, 2026 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Jewellery retailer Pandora enlists Hardis Supply Chain for warehouse management system project
Jewellery retailer Pandora enlists Hardis Supply Chain for warehouse management system project

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Supply chainStaff WriterMarch 25, 2026Pandora, Hardis Supply Chain, Warehouse management systems, Supply chain, 2026 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Retail technology specialist Mark Simpson joins Legion Technologies as Strategic Advisor for EMEA region
Retail technology specialist Mark Simpson joins Legion Technologies as Strategic Advisor for EMEA region

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AppointmentsStaff WriterMarch 25, 2026Mark Simpson, Legion Technologies, Appointments, 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards, WoltComment
Chidi Onwudike heads back to world of work and takes on Chief Operating Officer position at Depop
Chidi Onwudike heads back to world of work and takes on Chief Operating Officer position at Depop

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JobsStaff WriterMarch 25, 2026Chidi Onwudike, Depop, Appointments, 2026 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
FedEx SameDay Local service launches in collaboration with last mile delivery specialist OneRail
FedEx SameDay Local service launches in collaboration with last mile delivery specialist OneRail

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DeliveryStaff WriterMarch 25, 2026FedEx SameDay Local, 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards, OneRail, On demand delivery, Same day deliveryComment
Gap Inc. looks to push how AI technology can elevate its customers' online shopping experience
Gap Inc. looks to push how AI technology can elevate its customers' online shopping experience

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AIStaff WriterMarch 25, 2026Gap Inc, AI, Online retail, 2026 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Focus on online merchants and marketplaces as TrueLayer hires Stefano De Lollis as Head of E-commerce
Focus on online merchants and marketplaces as TrueLayer hires Stefano De Lollis as Head of E-commerce

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JobsStaff WriterMarch 25, 2026TrueLayer, Stefano De Lollis, E-commerce, Online retail, Appointments, 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards, Pay by bankComment
InPost expands UK locker network through partnership with The Football Association (FA)
InPost expands UK locker network through partnership with The Football Association (FA)

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Parcel lockersStaff WriterMarch 24, 2026InPost Uk, The FA, Football, Soccer, Out of home delivery, 2026 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
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2026 EVENTS

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2026 RTIH Innovation Awards
Feb 27
Feb 27, 2026 – Nov 4, 2026
2026 RTIH Innovation Awards
Feb 27, 2026 – Nov 4, 2026
Feb 27, 2026 – Nov 4, 2026
Food & Drink Trends & Innovations Conference
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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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
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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
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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
Dairy Queen partners with Presto on voice AI technology roll-out following promising initial results
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Dairy Queen partners with Presto on voice AI technology roll-out following promising initial results
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AI
UK government risks public backlash unless it can show who benefits from AI, IPPR report warns
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UK government risks public backlash unless it can show who benefits from AI, IPPR report warns
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AI

TRENDING: AUTOMATION

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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
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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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Exotec teams with KDS to automate new 760,000 sq ft fulfilment centre in Savannah, Georgia
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Exotec teams with KDS to automate new 760,000 sq ft fulfilment centre in Savannah, Georgia
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Automation

TRENDING: RTS 2026

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RTS 2026 review: £300 million cyber attack set Marks & Spencer back, says Chair Archie Norman
RTS 2026
RTS 2026 review: £300 million cyber attack set Marks & Spencer back, says Chair Archie Norman
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RTS 2026
Connected stores firm Vusion emerges as winner of Retail Technology Show 2026 Innovation Awards
RTS 2026
Connected stores firm Vusion emerges as winner of Retail Technology Show 2026 Innovation Awards
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RTS 2026
RTS 2026 conference review: future of product reliant on UX input earlier in development, Boots exec says
RTS 2026
RTS 2026 conference review: future of product reliant on UX input earlier in development, Boots exec says
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RTS 2026
RTS 2026 review: Dragons’ Den star Touker Suleyman says retail technology an overhead but helpful
RTS 2026
RTS 2026 review: Dragons’ Den star Touker Suleyman says retail technology an overhead but helpful
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RTS 2026
LoweConex powers innovation at major retailers, check them out on stand V28 at Retail Technology Show 2026
RTS 2026
LoweConex powers innovation at major retailers, check them out on stand V28 at Retail Technology Show 2026
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RTS 2026
Vineta Bajaj, Holland & Barrett CFO: here's what I’m looking forward to at Retail Technology Show 2026
RTS 2026
Vineta Bajaj, Holland & Barrett CFO: here's what I’m looking forward to at Retail Technology Show 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
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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
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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

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
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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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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
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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
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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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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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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
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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: ROBOTS & DRONES

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Pizza chain Little Caesars and drone delivery specialist Flytrex claim first for rapid food delivery by air
Drones
Pizza chain Little Caesars and drone delivery specialist Flytrex claim first for rapid food delivery by air
Drones

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Drones
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
Drones

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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
Robots

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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
Robots

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Robots

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
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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
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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
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ESLs
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