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Debenhams Group claims Stateside first as it delivers AI driven checkout on Meta for US customers

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Debenhams Group claims Stateside first as it delivers AI driven checkout on Meta for US customers

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Just Eat Takeaway.com introduces WhatsApp on demand food and retail ordering option in Europe

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Just Eat Takeaway.com introduces WhatsApp on demand food and retail ordering option in Europe

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Buy now pay later big hitter Klarna announces launch of AI powered Shopping Search app in ChatGPT

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Buy now pay later big hitter Klarna announces launch of AI powered Shopping Search app in ChatGPT

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PSE Consulting flags how AI is reshaping online shopping behaviour across UK, US, France and Germany

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PSE Consulting flags how AI is reshaping online shopping behaviour across UK, US, France and Germany

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New chapter for John Lewis & Partners as it shutters Blakelands DC and invests in automation

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New chapter for John Lewis & Partners as it shutters Blakelands DC and invests in automation

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Specsavers focuses on automated tech as it stumps up £7 million for Kidderminster factory expansion

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Specsavers focuses on automated tech as it stumps up £7 million for Kidderminster factory expansion

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Marks & Spencer begins construction work on £340 million, 1.3 million sq ft automated food distribution centre

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Marks & Spencer begins construction work on £340 million, 1.3 million sq ft automated food distribution centre

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Warehouse robotics specialist Exotec teams with Korean fashion brand MUSINSA to power new automated warehouse

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WorkJam RTS 2026 research: under pressure retailers forced to prioritise cost control over employee experience

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WorkJam RTS 2026 research: under pressure retailers forced to prioritise cost control over employee experience

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

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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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Desert Island Retail Technology: Melissa Moore talks mobile payments, barcodes, Just Walk Out and AI

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Desert Island Retail Technology: Melissa Moore talks mobile payments, barcodes, Just Walk Out and AI

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Smart stores specialist VenHub thinks about the future as US-based company builds momentum

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Smart stores specialist VenHub thinks about the future as US-based company builds momentum

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Fynd founder Sreeraman Mohan Girija talks going global and AI powered unified commerce

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Fynd founder Sreeraman Mohan Girija talks going global and AI powered unified commerce

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Interviews

On demand delivery interview: Pete Chong, Global Head of Retail at Just Eat Takeaway.com

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TRENDING: ACQUISITIONS

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FedEx fronted consortium launches €7.8 billion buy out offer for parcel lockers firm InPost

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FedEx fronted consortium launches €7.8 billion buy out offer for parcel lockers firm InPost

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Acquisitions

Stratacache announces sale of digital signage big hitter Scala to Vertiseit in SEK 265 million deal

Acquisitions

Stratacache announces sale of digital signage big hitter Scala to Vertiseit in SEK 265 million deal

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Acquisitions

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

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

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Hanshow wraps its acquisition of retail focused AI and Big Data solutions provider HARB Data

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Hanshow wraps its acquisition of retail focused AI and Big Data solutions provider HARB Data

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TRENDING: STORES

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Focus on sustainability and experiential retail as Virgin Media O2 opens new Westfield White City store

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Focus on sustainability and experiential retail as Virgin Media O2 opens new Westfield White City store

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Stores

Pop culture and lifestyle retailer MINISO rolls into Switzerland with launch of country’s first store

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Pop culture and lifestyle retailer MINISO rolls into Switzerland with launch of country’s first store

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lululemon gets physical in Greece as it opens first stores in country and ramps up EMEA growth plans

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lululemon gets physical in Greece as it opens first stores in country and ramps up EMEA growth plans

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Stores

Xiaomi opens its second store in London as Chinese consumer electronics firm lands at Westfield White City

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Xiaomi opens its second store in London as Chinese consumer electronics firm lands at Westfield White City

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Walmart veteran Alison Hilzer steps into new social commerce content and platform ecosystem role

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Walmart veteran Alison Hilzer steps into new social commerce content and platform ecosystem role

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Appointments

Judy Genovese takes on Senior Director of Retail EMEA role SKIMS as preps debut UK standalone store

Appointments

Judy Genovese takes on Senior Director of Retail EMEA role SKIMS as preps debut UK standalone store

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Appointments

Matthew Hymus departs Huel after multiple roles including automation and AI and heads to Nolo Apps

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Matthew Hymus departs Huel after multiple roles including automation and AI and heads to Nolo Apps

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Appointments

Former PepsiCo and Domino’s exec Stefania Gvillo takes on Strategic Insights & Analytics role at McDonald’s

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Former PepsiCo and Domino’s exec Stefania Gvillo takes on Strategic Insights & Analytics role at McDonald’s

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Appointments

TRENDING: FUNDING NEWS

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KKR invests in AI powered beauty and wellness platform Fresha in deal that values it at $1 billion

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KKR invests in AI powered beauty and wellness platform Fresha in deal that values it at $1 billion

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Funding news

Including Multiverse and Blink: six retail technology funding rounds you need to know about

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Including Multiverse and Blink: six retail technology funding rounds you need to know about

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Funding news

AI powered retail intelligence specialist RADAR lands $170 million in funding and hits $1 billion valuation

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AI powered retail intelligence specialist RADAR lands $170 million in funding and hits $1 billion valuation

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Funding news

Viking Growth invests in Inretrn, a company that helps retailers manage complex returns processes

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Viking Growth invests in Inretrn, a company that helps retailers manage complex returns processes

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