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Shining stars: the latest edition of the RTIH Top 100 Retail Technology Influencers List goes live at RTS 2026
Shining stars: the latest edition of the RTIH Top 100 Retail Technology Influencers List goes live at RTS 2026

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InfluencersStaff WriterApril 22, 2026RTIH Top 100 Retail Technology Influencers List, Influencers, 3D CloudComment
Vineta Bajaj, Holland & Barrett CFO: here's what I’m looking forward to at Retail Technology Show 2026
Vineta Bajaj, Holland & Barrett CFO: here's what I’m looking forward to at Retail Technology Show 2026

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RTS 2026Staff WriterApril 22, 2026Vineta Bajaj, RTS 2026, Retail Technology Show 2026, Holland & BarrettComment
The Retail Tea Break podcast host Melissa Moore: conversations shaping the next wave of innovation
The Retail Tea Break podcast host Melissa Moore: conversations shaping the next wave of innovation

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Retail innovationStaff WriterApril 22, 2026The Retail Tea Break podcast, Melissa Moore, Podcasts, Retail innovation, RTS 2026, Retail technologyComment
Footwear retailer Clarks launches curated online marketplace powered by Marketplacer digital technology
Footwear retailer Clarks launches curated online marketplace powered by Marketplacer digital technology

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Online marketplacesStaff WriterApril 22, 2026Clarks, Marketplacer, Online marketplaces, Online retail, 2026 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
AI key as Mirakl Connect chosen to accelerate Lacoste's expansion on premium fashion marketplaces
AI key as Mirakl Connect chosen to accelerate Lacoste's expansion on premium fashion marketplaces

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Online marketplacesStaff WriterApril 22, 2026Mirakl, Lacoste, 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards, AI, Fashion retail, Online marketplacesComment
Latest issue of RTIH magazine goes live, pick up your free copy at Retail Technology Show 2026 in London
Latest issue of RTIH magazine goes live, pick up your free copy at Retail Technology Show 2026 in London

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Bringg adds former Co-op E-commerce Director Chris Conway as Senior VP and GM for EMEA region
Bringg adds former Co-op E-commerce Director Chris Conway as Senior VP and GM for EMEA region

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AppointmentsStaff WriterApril 22, 2026Bringg, Chris Conway, Last mile delivery, Appointments, 2026 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Meet FoundIt! The platform that took the RTIH Innovation Awards and RTIH AI in Retail Awards by storm
Meet FoundIt! The platform that took the RTIH Innovation Awards and RTIH AI in Retail Awards by storm

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Online retailStaff WriterApril 22, 2026Foundit!, Warren Cowan, RTIH Innovation Awards, RTIH AI in Retail Awards, Online retailComment
Turning every location into a real-time performance engine: why the Store Digital Twin matters now
Turning every location into a real-time performance engine: why the Store Digital Twin matters now

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Physical retailStaff WriterApril 22, 2026Hanshow, Digital twins, Store Digital Twin, Stores, Physical retail, Smart cartsComment
Vista Technology Support heads to RTS 2026: powering retail efficiency through innovation
Vista Technology Support heads to RTS 2026: powering retail efficiency through innovation

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RTS 2026Staff WriterApril 22, 2026Vista Technology Support, RTS 2026, Retail Technology Show 2026, Retail innovationComment
Brendan Witcher joins Shoptalk/Groceryshop after ending 12 year run at research and advisory firm Forrester
Brendan Witcher joins Shoptalk/Groceryshop after ending 12 year run at research and advisory firm Forrester

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AppointmentsStaff WriterApril 22, 2026Brendan Witcher, Shoptalk, Forrester, Appointments, Events, Shoptalk Europe, Hyve GroupComment
VF Corporation preps roll-out of Nedap inventory visibility technology with The North Face up first
VF Corporation preps roll-out of Nedap inventory visibility technology with The North Face up first

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InventoryStaff WriterApril 22, 2026VF Corporation, Nedap, Inventory, The North Face, 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards, Omnichannel retailComment
Fluent Commerce tech tapped by Fnac Darty for order management and omnichannel strategy push
Fluent Commerce tech tapped by Fnac Darty for order management and omnichannel strategy push

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Order managementStaff WriterApril 22, 2026Fnac Darty, Fluent Commerce, Order management solutions, Omnichannel retail, 2026 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
What traders look for in a crypto trading platform
What traders look for in a crypto trading platform

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CryptocurrenciesStaff WriterApril 22, 2026Cryptocurrencies, TradingComment
Swiss supermarket chain Migros connects with Just Eat platform for on demand delivery service push
Swiss supermarket chain Migros connects with Just Eat platform for on demand delivery service push

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On demand deliveryStaff WriterApril 22, 2026Just Eat, Uber Eats, Migros, On demand delivery, Grocery delivery, 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards, SwitzerlandComment
Attending Retail Technology Show 2026? Then be sure to see SolvedBy.Ai on stand R30
Attending Retail Technology Show 2026? Then be sure to see SolvedBy.Ai on stand R30

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RTS 2026Staff WriterApril 22, 2026SolvedBy.Ai, RTS 2026, Retail Technology Show 2026Comment
Have your say and vote today! First ever RTIH Retail Technology Hot 100 List goes live, sponsored by 3D Cloud
Have your say and vote today! First ever RTIH Retail Technology Hot 100 List goes live, sponsored by 3D Cloud

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Retail technologyStaff WriterApril 21, 2026RTIH Retail Technology Hot 100 List, 3D Cloud, Retail innovation, Retail technology Comment
Retail communications specialist VoCoVo announces go live for company's new AI Gateway solution
Retail communications specialist VoCoVo announces go live for company's new AI Gateway solution

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RTS 2026Staff WriterApril 21, 2026VoCoVo, RTS 2026, 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards, VoCoVo AI GatewayComment
Søstrene Grene preps ReceiptHero digital receipt technology roll-out following pilot in Denmark stores
Søstrene Grene preps ReceiptHero digital receipt technology roll-out following pilot in Denmark stores

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Digital receiptsStaff WriterApril 21, 2026Søstrene Grene, ReceiptHero, Denmark, Stores, Receipt receipts, Receipts, 2026 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
VisioLab bags $11 million Series A for AI powered self-checkout across sports venues and food service
VisioLab bags $11 million Series A for AI powered self-checkout across sports venues and food service

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Funding newsStaff WriterApril 21, 2026VisioLab, Funding news, Funding rounds, 2026 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
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2026 RTIH Innovation Awards
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2026 RTIH Innovation Awards
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Shoptalk Europe 2026
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RTIH AI in Retail Awards
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NRF 2026: Retail's Big Show Europe
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Sep 15, 2026 – Sep 17, 2026

TRENDING: AI

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Diesel owner OTB Group and Google Cloud partner on AI powered personalised shopping experiences
AI
Diesel owner OTB Group and Google Cloud partner on AI powered personalised shopping experiences
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AI
Alibaba overhauls CoCreate Pitch startup competition for 2026 with a focus on AI innovation
AI
Alibaba overhauls CoCreate Pitch startup competition for 2026 with a focus on AI innovation
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AI
Sopra Steria research flags the rise of agentic commerce within European online retail space
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Sopra Steria research flags the rise of agentic commerce within European online retail space
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AI
Woolworths, Coles and other Aussie retailers take AI search fight to Amazon, Jaywing analysis shows
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Woolworths, Coles and other Aussie retailers take AI search fight to Amazon, Jaywing analysis shows
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Rithum research: Gen Z shoppers act on AI recommendations without third party verification
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Rithum research: Gen Z shoppers act on AI recommendations without third party verification
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Papa Johns lays claim to industry first with launch of Lou AI digital pizza assistant via Google Cloud
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Papa Johns lays claim to industry first with launch of Lou AI digital pizza assistant via 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
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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
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French robotics unicorn Exotec announces multi-site Skyfleet deal with sports retailer Decathlon
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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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Retail Technology Show hits London ExCeL in April and delivers event's biggest ever innovation showcase
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Retail Technology Show hits London ExCeL in April and delivers event's biggest ever innovation showcase
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RTS 2026 conference review: agentic commerce changing the rules of the game amid retailer transformations
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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
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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
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RTS 2026 conference review: shift to AI aids efficiency and CX, say New Look, Aroma Zone, Fortnum & Mason
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RTS 2026 conference review: CPTO job title reflects the centrality of technology in modern retail space
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RTS 2026 conference review: CPTO job title reflects the centrality of technology in modern retail space
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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

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
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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
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Walmart's Prabhat Johl added to 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards judging panel
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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
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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
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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

TRENDING: RETAIL MEDIA

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US grocery retailer Stater Bros. Markets connects with In-Store Marketplace for in-store retail media launch 
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US grocery retailer Stater Bros. Markets connects with In-Store Marketplace for in-store retail media launch 
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Retail media
Kevel, Dollar General, and The Trade Desk tie up lays claim to first of its kind retail media solution
Retail media
Kevel, Dollar General, and The Trade Desk tie up lays claim to first of its kind retail media solution
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Retail media
MediaMarktSaturn expands store retail media offering to eight European markets with One Tech Group
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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

TRENDING: RFID

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JD Sports Fashion's Dan McGrath: many retailers are looking at RFID technology through the wrongs lens
RFID
JD Sports Fashion's Dan McGrath: many retailers are looking at RFID technology through the wrongs lens
RFID

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RFID
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
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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

TRENDING: STORES

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Self-scanning solution Lidl & Go now available in seven UK stores following friends and family pilot
Stores
Self-scanning solution Lidl & Go now available in seven UK stores following friends and family pilot
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Stores
East of England Co-op reflects on 2025 including first fully cashless store launch at Ipswich train station
Stores
East of England Co-op reflects on 2025 including first fully cashless store launch at Ipswich train station
Stores

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Stores
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

TRENDING: APPOINTMENTS

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McDonald's veteran Will Mason takes on Senior Vice President, Analytics and Insights role at Dairy Queen
Appointments
McDonald's veteran Will Mason takes on Senior Vice President, Analytics and Insights role at Dairy Queen
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Appointments
Signicat brings in Emma Bauer as Global Chief Product Officer to scale cross-border identity platform
Appointments
Signicat brings in Emma Bauer as Global Chief Product Officer to scale cross-border identity platform
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Appointments
X (formerly Twitter) veteran Greg Owens joins Pinterest as Vice President of International
Appointments
X (formerly Twitter) veteran Greg Owens joins Pinterest as Vice President of International
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Appointments
QSR operations veteran Rob Honey takes of Head of Technology - Canada role at The Wendy's Company
Appointments
QSR operations veteran Rob Honey takes of Head of Technology - Canada role at The Wendy's Company
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Appointments
Former Boots UK and bp exec Iona Blake joins Marks and Spencer as Head of Security and Fraud
Appointments
Former Boots UK and bp exec Iona Blake joins Marks and Spencer as Head of Security and Fraud
Appointments

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Appointments
Mustafa Husain takes on SVP and Chief Information Officer role at fast food giant McDonald’s USA
Appointments
Mustafa Husain takes on SVP and Chief Information Officer role at fast food giant McDonald’s USA
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Appointments

TRENDING: FUNDING NEWS

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Grocery technology startup Vori secures $22 million Series B for autonomous supermarkets push
Funding news
Grocery technology startup Vori secures $22 million Series B for autonomous supermarkets push
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Funding news
DTC platform ZyG announces blockbuster $60 million Series A funding round led by Accel
Funding news
DTC platform ZyG announces blockbuster $60 million Series A funding round led by Accel
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Funding news
Agentic commerce specialist ReFiBuy raises $13.6 million seed round led by NewRoad Capital Partners
Funding news
Agentic commerce specialist ReFiBuy raises $13.6 million seed round led by NewRoad Capital Partners
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Funding news
Agentic supply chains specialist Corvera lands £3 million in seed funding to scale its platform
Funding news
Agentic supply chains specialist Corvera lands £3 million in seed funding to scale its platform
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Funding news
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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