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Rise of the robots – are they coming to take your job?
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Rise of the robots – are they coming to take your job?

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2026 EVENTS

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Food & Drink Trends & Innovations Conference
May 12
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Food & Drink Trends & Innovations Conference
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May 12, 2026
Retail Technology Expo 2026
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May 26, 2026 – May 27, 2026
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Shoptalk Europe 2026
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Jun 9, 2026 – Jun 11, 2026
NRF 2026: Retail's Big Show Europe
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NRF 2026: Retail's Big Show Europe
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Sep 15, 2026 – Sep 17, 2026
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Sep 23, 2026 – Sep 24, 2026
eCommerce Expo 2026
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The FT Future of Retail Summit 2026
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The FT Future of Retail Summit 2026
Oct 6, 2026
Oct 6, 2026

TRENDING: AI

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Diesel owner OTB Group and Google Cloud partner on AI powered personalised shopping experiences
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Diesel owner OTB Group and Google Cloud partner on AI powered personalised shopping experiences
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Alibaba overhauls CoCreate Pitch startup competition for 2026 with a focus on AI innovation
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Alibaba overhauls CoCreate Pitch startup competition for 2026 with a focus on AI innovation
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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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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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TRENDING: AUTOMATION

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Delivery Hero launches Herogen autonomous software delivery agent as part of firm's everyday app push
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Delivery Hero launches Herogen autonomous software delivery agent as part of firm's everyday app push
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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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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
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Circa Resort & Casino and VenHub Global team on first of its kind autonomous store deployment
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Kroger has no time to waste as it inks automated micro-fulfillment solution deal with Fulfil
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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
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Swedish sports retailer Stadium taps Exotec Skypod robotics system at Norrköping warehouse
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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
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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
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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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TRENDING: RTIH INNOVATION AWARDS

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Warner Bros. Senior Director Christiana Hawes joins 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards judging panel
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Warner Bros. Senior Director Christiana Hawes joins 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards judging panel
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The Retail Tea Break podcast host Melissa Moore joins 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards judging panel
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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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Call for entries: RTIH's industry leading retail tech innovation awards opens for submissions
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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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TRENDING: RETAIL MEDIA

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US grocery retailer Stater Bros. Markets connects with In-Store Marketplace for in-store retail media launch 
Retail media
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
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

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
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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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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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VenHub flags progress since Nasdaq debut including smart store deployments and tech enhancements
Stores
VenHub flags progress since Nasdaq debut including smart store deployments and tech enhancements
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Stores
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
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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

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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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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X (formerly Twitter) veteran Greg Owens joins Pinterest as Vice President of International
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X (formerly Twitter) veteran Greg Owens joins Pinterest as Vice President of International
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QSR operations veteran Rob Honey takes of Head of Technology - Canada role at The Wendy's Company
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QSR operations veteran Rob Honey takes of Head of Technology - Canada role at The Wendy's Company
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Former Boots UK and bp exec Iona Blake joins Marks and Spencer as Head of Security and Fraud
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Former Boots UK and bp exec Iona Blake joins Marks and Spencer as Head of Security and Fraud
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Mustafa Husain takes on SVP and Chief Information Officer role at fast food giant McDonald’s USA
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Mustafa Husain takes on SVP and Chief Information Officer role at fast food giant McDonald’s USA
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TRENDING: FUNDING NEWS

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Including Profitmind and Croissant: 12 retail technology funding rounds you need to know about
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Including Profitmind and Croissant: 12 retail technology funding rounds you need to know about
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Funding news
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
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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
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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
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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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