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2026 RTIH Innovation Awards
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RTIH retail technology innovation awards return for 2026, deadline for submissions is 2nd October
RTIH retail technology innovation awards return for 2026, deadline for submissions is 2nd October

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RTIH AwardsStaff WriterApril 20, 20262026 RTIH Innovation Awards, RTIH Innovation Awards, Retail technology, Retail innovationComment
Technology veteran Andrew Fox departs Morrisons as AI focused UK grocery retailer cuts HQ jobs
Technology veteran Andrew Fox departs Morrisons as AI focused UK grocery retailer cuts HQ jobs

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On the moveStaff WriterApril 20, 2026Andrew Fox, Morrisons, On the move, AI, 2026 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Two thumbs up for Zebra Technologies tech powered Lowe's automated paint buying solution
Two thumbs up for Zebra Technologies tech powered Lowe's automated paint buying solution

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AutomationStaff WriterApril 20, 2026Zebra Technologies, Lowe's, Brittain Ladd, Paint, Stores, US retail, 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards, CXComment
Unsexy but essential: B&Q reinvents itself by putting AI focus at the heart of the customer struggle
Unsexy but essential: B&Q reinvents itself by putting AI focus at the heart of the customer struggle

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AIStaff WriterApril 20, 2026B&Q, Sophie Neary, AI, Google, 2026 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
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
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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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Rithum research: Gen Z shoppers act on AI recommendations without third party verification
AI
Rithum research: Gen Z shoppers act on AI recommendations without third party verification
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AI
Papa Johns lays claim to industry first with launch of Lou AI digital pizza assistant via Google Cloud
AI
Papa Johns lays claim to industry first with launch of Lou AI digital pizza assistant via Google Cloud
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One in four retail technology providers at RTS 2026 say AI is overhyped, ASPR research finds
AI
One in four retail technology providers at RTS 2026 say AI is overhyped, ASPR research finds
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AI
Live commerce platform Tilt lays claim to an industry first with launch of new AI powered feature Snap
AI
Live commerce platform Tilt lays claim to an industry first with launch of new AI powered feature Snap
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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

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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Swedish sports retailer Stadium taps Exotec Skypod robotics system at Norrköping warehouse
Automation
Swedish sports retailer Stadium taps Exotec Skypod robotics system at Norrköping warehouse
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Automation

TRENDING: RTS 2026

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Retail Technology Show hits London ExCeL in April and delivers event's biggest ever innovation showcase
RTS 2026
Retail Technology Show hits London ExCeL in April and delivers event's biggest ever innovation showcase
RTS 2026

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RTS 2026
RTS 2026 conference review: agentic commerce changing the rules of the game amid retailer transformations
RTS 2026
RTS 2026 conference review: agentic commerce changing the rules of the game amid retailer transformations
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Retail Technology Show 2026 conference review: Tesco Lab's Ross Arnone discusses ideation and delivery
RTS 2026
Retail Technology Show 2026 conference review: Tesco Lab's Ross Arnone discusses ideation and delivery
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RTS 2026 conference review: shift to AI aids efficiency and CX, say New Look, Aroma Zone, Fortnum & Mason
RTS 2026
RTS 2026 conference review: shift to AI aids efficiency and CX, say New Look, Aroma Zone, Fortnum & Mason
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RTS 2026
RTS 2026 conference review: CPTO job title reflects the centrality of technology in modern retail space
RTS 2026
RTS 2026 conference review: CPTO job title reflects the centrality of technology in modern retail space
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RTS 2026
RTS 2026: focus on leadership in uncertain times amid technology, economic and resiliency challenges
RTS 2026
RTS 2026: focus on leadership in uncertain times amid technology, economic and resiliency challenges
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RTS 2026

TRENDING: RTIH INNOVATION AWARDS

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The Retail Tea Break podcast host Melissa Moore joins 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards judging panel
RTIH Awards
The Retail Tea Break podcast host Melissa Moore joins 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards judging panel
RTIH Awards

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RTIH Awards
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

TRENDING: RETAIL MEDIA

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MediaMarktSaturn expands store retail media offering to eight European markets with One Tech Group
Retail media
MediaMarktSaturn expands store retail media offering to eight European markets with One Tech Group
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Retail media
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

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
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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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Virgin Media O2 opens doors to new 1,900 sqft experiential store located at Liverpool ONE shopping centre
Stores
Virgin Media O2 opens doors to new 1,900 sqft experiential store located at Liverpool ONE shopping centre
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Stores
Ikea China announces expansion in eastern Beijing as retail giant opens doors to first small store
Stores
Ikea China announces expansion in eastern Beijing as retail giant opens doors to first small store
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Stores
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
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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

TRENDING: APPOINTMENTS

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Former Reckon.ai CEO Ana Pinto gets back in the retail game as she accepts COO position at Maikoz
Appointments
Former Reckon.ai CEO Ana Pinto gets back in the retail game as she accepts COO position at Maikoz
Appointments

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Appointments
Jessica Cooke joins Kingfisher as its new Group Head of Retail Media Propositions and Partners
Appointments
Jessica Cooke joins Kingfisher as its new Group Head of Retail Media Propositions and Partners
Appointments

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Appointments
AI powered commerce technology firm Frontnow announces appointment of Gabriel Bobinski as CEO
Appointments
AI powered commerce technology firm Frontnow announces appointment of Gabriel Bobinski as CEO
Appointments

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Appointments
Kyla Robinson says thanks to Spanx as she exits and takes on CTTO position at Bed Bath & Beyond
Appointments
Kyla Robinson says thanks to Spanx as she exits and takes on CTTO position at Bed Bath & Beyond
Appointments

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Appointments
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
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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
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Appointments

TRENDING: FUNDING NEWS

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MarTech firm Hightouch bags $2.75 billion valuation as it secures $150 million in Series D funding
Funding news
MarTech firm Hightouch bags $2.75 billion valuation as it secures $150 million in Series D funding
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Funding news
Shopify Plus agency Swanky pulls in £7.6 million from YFM to support next phase of growth
Funding news
Shopify Plus agency Swanky pulls in £7.6 million from YFM to support next phase of growth
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Funding news
VAST Data announces $1 billion Series F fund raise, tripling AI tech company's valuation to $30 billion
Funding news
VAST Data announces $1 billion Series F fund raise, tripling AI tech company's valuation to $30 billion
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Funding news
VisioLab bags $11 million Series A for AI powered self-checkout across sports venues and food service
Funding news
VisioLab bags $11 million Series A for AI powered self-checkout across sports venues and food service
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Funding news
Former Costa Express boss secures £2 million in funding to scale automated coffee platform
Funding news
Former Costa Express boss secures £2 million in funding to scale automated coffee platform
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Funding news
AI powered logistics and supply chain decision-making platform Loop bags $95m in Series C funding round
Funding news
AI powered logistics and supply chain decision-making platform Loop bags $95m in Series C funding round
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Funding news
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