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The Home Depot boosts on demand delivery push with SIMPL Automation startup acquisition following pilot
The Home Depot boosts on demand delivery push with SIMPL Automation startup acquisition following pilot

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AcquisitionsStaff WriterApril 20, 2026The Home Depot, Exotec, Acquisitions, SIMPL Automation, Warehouse automation, 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards, Andy WilliamsComment
Warehouse automation startup Nomagic raids Google DeepMind to hire Markus Wulfmeier as Chief Scientist
Warehouse automation startup Nomagic raids Google DeepMind to hire Markus Wulfmeier as Chief Scientist

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AppointmentsStaff WriterApril 20, 2026Nomagic, Google DeepMind, Markus Wulfmeier, Automation, Robotics, 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards, Appointments, AIComment
Mike Hardy heads to London and Retail Technology Show as he takes on Chief Growth Officer role at Ocasta
Mike Hardy heads to London and Retail Technology Show as he takes on Chief Growth Officer role at Ocasta

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RTS 2026Staff WriterApril 20, 2026Mike Hardy, RTS 2026, Retail Technology Show 2026, Appointments, Ocasta, 2026 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Former DingDong Fresh and Alibaba Group executive Shaoming Yang announces New Sailing go live
Former DingDong Fresh and Alibaba Group executive Shaoming Yang announces New Sailing go live

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RTS 2026Staff WriterApril 20, 2026Shaoming Yang, New Sailing, 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards, RTS 2026, Retail Technology Show 2026Comment
Former Asda digital transformation expert Emma Ford takes on CX and Service Director role at Royal Mail
Former Asda digital transformation expert Emma Ford takes on CX and Service Director role at Royal Mail

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AppointmentsStaff WriterApril 20, 2026Emma Ford, Royal Mail, Appointments, Asda, 2026 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
AI powered logistics and supply chain decision-making platform Loop bags $95m in Series C funding round
AI powered logistics and supply chain decision-making platform Loop bags $95m in Series C funding round

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Funding newsStaff WriterApril 20, 2026Loop, Funding news, Funding rounds, AI, Supply chain, Logistics, 2026 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Starbucks gets personal as it launches beta app in ChatGPT for mood-based drink suggestions and orders
Starbucks gets personal as it launches beta app in ChatGPT for mood-based drink suggestions and orders

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PersonalisationStaff WriterApril 20, 2026Starbucks, ChatGPT, Personalisation, 2026 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Lydian aims to bring crypto payments into everyday retail with Visa Platinum issued and powered by Rain
Lydian aims to bring crypto payments into everyday retail with Visa Platinum issued and powered by Rain

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CryptocurrenciesStaff WriterApril 20, 2026Lydian, Cryptocurrencies, Payments, Visa, Rain, 2026 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Inditex owned Spanish fashion and lifestyle retailer Lefties makes North East debut with Metrocentre store
Inditex owned Spanish fashion and lifestyle retailer Lefties makes North East debut with Metrocentre store

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StoresStaff WriterApril 20, 2026Inditex, Lefties, Stores, Shopping centres, UK retail, 2026 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Forever Cheese taps RELEX Solutions forecasting and replenishment tech across three DCs
Forever Cheese taps RELEX Solutions forecasting and replenishment tech across three DCs

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Forecasting replenishmentStaff WriterApril 20, 2026Forever Cheese, DCs, RELEX Solutions, Forecasting and replenishment, Supply chain, 2026 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
How modern access control is reshaping retail security
How modern access control is reshaping retail security

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Retail securityStaff WriterApril 20, 2026Physical retail, Retail security, StoresComment
Binning barcodes and embracing AI: presenting last week’s biggest retail technology plays at a glance
Binning barcodes and embracing AI: presenting last week’s biggest retail technology plays at a glance

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Retail technologyStaff WriterApril 19, 2026Retail technology, Retail innovation, Retail trends, Omnichannel retail, Stores, Online retailComment
Uber Eats expands in Europe and Tesco goes all in on AI: last week's most read retail technology articles
Uber Eats expands in Europe and Tesco goes all in on AI: last week's most read retail technology articles

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Retail technologyStaff WriterApril 19, 2026Retail technology, Omnichannel retail, Stores, Online retailComment
Secret Shopper: Inside POP MART Charing Cross as London’s biggest store opens to fans and collectors
Secret Shopper: Inside POP MART Charing Cross as London’s biggest store opens to fans and collectors

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Secret shopperEmma StokesApril 17, 2026Secret Shopper, Pop Mart, Smart display screens, Tills, Till systems, London, UKComment
Significant step as retail giant Tesco bins barcodes and embraces QR codes on own brand sausages
Significant step as retail giant Tesco bins barcodes and embraces QR codes on own brand sausages

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QR codesStaff WriterApril 17, 2026Tesco, Stores, Grocery retail, QR codes, Barcodes, 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards, AI, AdobeComment
First for Amazon as it makes big virtual fashion move with DressX Fashion Rivals partnership
First for Amazon as it makes big virtual fashion move with DressX Fashion Rivals partnership

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Virtual experiencesStaff WriterApril 17, 2026Amazon, DressX, Fashion retail, Online retail, Meta Horizon, DressX Fashion RivalsComment
All eyes on RTS 2026 and London ExCel: RTIH rounds up this week's biggest retail technology stories
All eyes on RTS 2026 and London ExCel: RTIH rounds up this week's biggest retail technology stories

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RTS 2026Staff WriterApril 17, 2026Retail technology, Retail innovation, Stores, Online retail, Omnichannel retailComment
Instacart co-founder Max Mullen steps back from day to day role at American grocery technology specialist
Instacart co-founder Max Mullen steps back from day to day role at American grocery technology specialist

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On the moveStaff WriterApril 17, 2026Max Mullen, Instacart, Instaleap, On the move, Grocery retailComment
Nike deploys interactive AR mirror experience at JD Sports Oxford Street store with LOOOK.AI technology
Nike deploys interactive AR mirror experience at JD Sports Oxford Street store with LOOOK.AI technology

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ARStaff WriterApril 17, 2026NIke, JD Sports, Stores, AR, Immersive experiences, LOOOK.AI, 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards, FFFACE.MEComment
Chinese firm Pop Mart takes wraps off its largest London store yet with Charing Cross Road launch
Chinese firm Pop Mart takes wraps off its largest London store yet with Charing Cross Road launch

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StoresStaff WriterApril 17, 2026Pop Mart, Stores, Charing Cross Road, London, 2026 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
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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
Retail Technology Show 2026
Apr 22
Apr 22, 2026 – Apr 23, 2026
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Apr 22, 2026 – Apr 23, 2026
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Retail Technology Show 2026 VIP Afterparty
Apr 22
Apr 22, 2026
Retail Technology Show 2026 VIP Afterparty
Apr 22, 2026
Apr 22, 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

TRENDING: AI

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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
AI

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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
AI

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AI
UK government risks public backlash unless it can show who benefits from AI, IPPR report warns
AI
UK government risks public backlash unless it can show who benefits from AI, IPPR report warns
AI

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AI
Tesco agrees AI partnership with Adobe as it looks to be more responsive to shoppers' needs
AI
Tesco agrees AI partnership with Adobe as it looks to be more responsive to shoppers' needs
AI

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AI
Iceland Foods taps invent.ai platform for inventory and replenishment operations initiative
AI
Iceland Foods taps invent.ai platform for inventory and replenishment operations initiative
AI

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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
Automation

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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
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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
Automation

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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
Automation

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Automation

TRENDING: RTS 2026

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Retail communications specialist VoCoVo announces go live for company's new AI Gateway solution
RTS 2026
Retail communications specialist VoCoVo announces go live for company's new AI Gateway solution
RTS 2026

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RTS 2026
Rethink Productivity: under pressure UK retailers must shift from lean to future ready operations
RTS 2026
Rethink Productivity: under pressure UK retailers must shift from lean to future ready operations
RTS 2026

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RTS 2026
Heading to Retail Technology Show 2026 this week? Then prep for planned London Underground disruption
RTS 2026
Heading to Retail Technology Show 2026 this week? Then prep for planned London Underground disruption
RTS 2026

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RTS 2026
RTS 2026: Millennials lead demand for third space retail baked into physical shopping experiences
RTS 2026
RTS 2026: Millennials lead demand for third space retail baked into physical shopping experiences
RTS 2026

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RTS 2026
Mike Hardy heads to London and Retail Technology Show as he takes on Chief Growth Officer role at Ocasta
RTS 2026
Mike Hardy heads to London and Retail Technology Show as he takes on Chief Growth Officer role at Ocasta
RTS 2026

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RTS 2026
Former DingDong Fresh and Alibaba Group executive Shaoming Yang announces New Sailing go live
RTS 2026
Former DingDong Fresh and Alibaba Group executive Shaoming Yang announces New Sailing go live
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
RFID

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RFID

TRENDING: 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
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
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
Stores

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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
Stores

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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
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
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
Drones

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Drones

TRENDING: ESLs

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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
Pricer loses ESLs exclusivity agreement with Carrefour as retailer inks deal with Vusion
ESLs
Pricer loses ESLs exclusivity agreement with Carrefour as retailer inks deal with Vusion
ESLs

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ESLs
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