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Ikea announces new Country Retail Manager and Chief Sustainability Officer for UK and Ireland
Ikea announces new Country Retail Manager and Chief Sustainability Officer for UK and Ireland

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AppointmentsStaff WriterApril 14, 2026Ikea, David McCabe, Appointments, 2026 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Former Ralph Lauren and Club Monaco executive Patricia Moffett takes on VP, US Retail position at Primark
Former Ralph Lauren and Club Monaco executive Patricia Moffett takes on VP, US Retail position at Primark

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AppointmentsStaff WriterApril 14, 2026Patricia Moffett, Primark, Stores, US retail, Appointments, 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards, Mobile retailComment
Home and garden retailer The Range ramps up online marketplace push with Mirakl technology
Home and garden retailer The Range ramps up online marketplace push with Mirakl technology

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Online marketplacesStaff WriterApril 14, 2026The Range, Mirakl, AI, Online marketplaces, Online retail, E-commerce, 2026 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
German gaming retailer Mindfactory brings Klarna flexible payments offering to online checkout
German gaming retailer Mindfactory brings Klarna flexible payments offering to online checkout

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PaymentsStaff WriterApril 14, 2026Mindfactory, Klarna, BNPL, Payments, Online retail, Gaming retailers, 2026 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Amazon rival Bookshop.org UK online platform hits £5 million in profit for independent book retailers
Amazon rival Bookshop.org UK online platform hits £5 million in profit for independent book retailers

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Book retailersStaff WriterApril 14, 2026Bookshop.org, Online retail, Independent retailers, Online retailers, Stores, 2026 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Premier League team Burnley FC gets digital at Turf Moor Stadium with the help of its partner ADI
Premier League team Burnley FC gets digital at Turf Moor Stadium with the help of its partner ADI

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FootballStaff WriterApril 14, 2026Burnley FC, ADI, Football, Premier League, 2026 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Seth Hurwitz built a music empire without Ticketmaster. Here's why the TICKET Act isn't enough
Seth Hurwitz built a music empire without Ticketmaster. Here's why the TICKET Act isn't enough

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Hospitality and leisureStaff WriterApril 14, 2026Concerts, Music, Ticketmaster, Seth HurwitzComment
Baltazar Hasselsteen Ozone discusses data and AI transformation push as she she heads out of Pandora
Baltazar Hasselsteen Ozone discusses data and AI transformation push as she she heads out of Pandora

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On the moveStaff WriterApril 13, 2026Baltazar Hasselsteen Ozone, AI, On the move, 2026 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
KFC China leads the way in new loyalty programmes report as adidas, Nike, and McDonald's also shine
KFC China leads the way in new loyalty programmes report as adidas, Nike, and McDonald's also shine

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LoyaltyStaff WriterApril 13, 2026Loyalty, Loyalty programmes, Customer loyalty, KFC China, adidas, Nike, 2026 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Manchester United teams with Levy for roll-out of grab and go kiosks and self-service bars at Theatre of Dreams
Manchester United teams with Levy for roll-out of grab and go kiosks and self-service bars at Theatre of Dreams

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Self-serviceStaff WriterApril 13, 2026Levy, Manchester United, Self service, Grab and go tech, FootballComment
Next seeks visionary technology leader for Head of AI and Data Science position within online business
Next seeks visionary technology leader for Head of AI and Data Science position within online business

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AIStaff WriterApril 13, 2026Next, AI, Data science, Online retail, 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards, Kash Mahmood, Product discoveryComment
Tenth time at Retail Technology Show for London bound marketing tech and digital signage firm Scala
Tenth time at Retail Technology Show for London bound marketing tech and digital signage firm Scala

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RTS 2026Staff WriterApril 13, 2026Scala, RTS 2026, Digital signage, Marketing technology, 2026 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Retail media, smart carts, and autonomous stores: check out last week's most read retail technology articles
Retail media, smart carts, and autonomous stores: check out last week's most read retail technology articles

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Retail technologyStaff WriterApril 13, 2026Retail technology, Stores, Online retail, Omnichannel retailComment
Marvellous March for AI and computer vision technology powered autonomous stores specialist Zippin
Marvellous March for AI and computer vision technology powered autonomous stores specialist Zippin

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StoresStaff WriterApril 13, 2026Zippin, Stores, Inter Miami, AiFi, 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards, Co-op LIve, Boxbar TechComment
Returns intelligence specialist Back.Tech brings in Giorgio Vitale as Co-Founder and Chief Revenue Officer
Returns intelligence specialist Back.Tech brings in Giorgio Vitale as Co-Founder and Chief Revenue Officer

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AppointmentsStaff WriterApril 13, 2026Giorgio Vitale, Back.Tech, Appointments, 2026 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Lyreco wraps robotic transformation of French logistics hub with deployment of Exotec Skypod solution
Lyreco wraps robotic transformation of French logistics hub with deployment of Exotec Skypod solution

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RoboticsStaff WriterApril 13, 2026Lyreco, Exotec, Exotec Skypod, Robotics, Automation, Supply chain, 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards, StadiumComment
Environmental action NGO WRAP brings recycling to life with Sky Media backed TV campaign
Environmental action NGO WRAP brings recycling to life with Sky Media backed TV campaign

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RecyclingStaff WriterApril 13, 2026WRAP, Recyling, Sky Media, Green retail, sustainability, 2026 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Retail technology veteran Sam Barnes exits Marks and Spencer to join cybersecurity firm Crowdstrike
Retail technology veteran Sam Barnes exits Marks and Spencer to join cybersecurity firm Crowdstrike

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AppointmentsStaff WriterApril 13, 2026Sam Barnes, M&S, Marks and Spencer, Cyber security, TCS, 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards, AppointmentsComment
Former Carrefour exec Roberto Parrotto bags IT Manager - Intelligent Automation role at Campari Group
Former Carrefour exec Roberto Parrotto bags IT Manager - Intelligent Automation role at Campari Group

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AppointmentsStaff WriterApril 13, 2026Roberto Parrotto, Appointments, Automation, Carrefour, Campari Group, 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards, AIComment
UK building materials firm Huws Gray taps Slimstock AI powered supply chain planning platform
UK building materials firm Huws Gray taps Slimstock AI powered supply chain planning platform

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Supply chainStaff WriterApril 13, 2026Huws Gray, Slimstock, AI, Supply chain, 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
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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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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
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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
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The Home Depot launches customer service AI voice agent phone system with Google Cloud
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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
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Colombian brand Soreil Lingerie goes live with Brarista full AI powered fitting chatbot and mini chatbot
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Unsexy but essential: B&Q reinvents itself by putting AI focus at the heart of the customer struggle
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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
AI
Dairy Queen partners with Presto on voice AI technology roll-out following promising initial results
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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
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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
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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

TRENDING: RTS 2026

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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
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RTS 2026
Retail Technology Show 2026 conference review: Ryan den Rooijen talks real-world AI applications at Currys
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Retail Technology Show 2026 conference review: Ryan den Rooijen talks real-world AI applications at Currys
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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
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RTS 2026
Shaoming Yang stands alone as he brings AI powered startup New Sailing to Retail Technology Show
RTS 2026
Shaoming Yang stands alone as he brings AI powered startup New Sailing to Retail Technology Show
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RTS 2026
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

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
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

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
Stores

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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
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ESLs
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