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HyperFinity launches Agentic Insight solution and expands team with hires from Deloitte and Dentsu

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HyperFinity launches Agentic Insight solution and expands team with hires from Deloitte and Dentsu

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

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Automation

M&S to buy former Asos automated fashion distribution centre as retailer looks to double online sales

Automation

M&S to buy former Asos automated fashion distribution centre as retailer looks to double online sales

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Automation

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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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

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

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RTS 2026: focus on leadership in uncertain times amid technology, economic and resiliency challenges

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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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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

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2026 RTIH Innovation Awards winners to be announced at event in London on 4th November

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TRENDING: RETAIL TECHNOLOGY

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Carrefour ramps up QR codes on products push: bringing you last week’s biggest retail technology plays at a glance

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Carrefour ramps up QR codes on products push: bringing you last week’s biggest retail technology plays at a glance

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Retail technology

Marc Lore's startup Wonder preps blockbuster 2026 IPO: last week's most read RTIH retail technology articles

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Marc Lore's startup Wonder preps blockbuster 2026 IPO: last week's most read RTIH retail technology articles

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Retail technology

Retail media firsts and digital shelf edge label milestones: this week's biggest retail technology stories

Retail technology

Retail media firsts and digital shelf edge label milestones: this week's biggest retail technology stories

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East of England Co-op makes it snappy: last week’s biggest retail technology plays at a glance

Retail technology

East of England Co-op makes it snappy: last week’s biggest retail technology plays at a glance

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Shopify ramps up live commerce focus with Tilt tie up: last week's most read RTIH retail technology articles

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Shopify ramps up live commerce focus with Tilt tie up: last week's most read RTIH retail technology articles

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Retail technology

Binning barcodes and embracing live commerce: the stand out retail technology plays from April

Retail technology

Binning barcodes and embracing live commerce: the stand out retail technology plays from April

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TRENDING: QR CODES

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Carrefour deploys QR codes powered by GS1 across 50 of French retail giant's private label products

QR codes

Carrefour deploys QR codes powered by GS1 across 50 of French retail giant's private label products

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QR codes

QR codes

Significant step as retail giant Tesco bins barcodes and embraces QR codes on own brand sausages

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It's official, QR codes are boring as they evolve from novelty to essential business infrastructure

QR codes

It's official, QR codes are boring as they evolve from novelty to essential business infrastructure

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Many UK shoppers sold out of date food as £11.8 billion worth of groceries binned each year

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Many UK shoppers sold out of date food as £11.8 billion worth of groceries binned each year

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Suntop targets back to school crowd with connected packaging powered prize giveaway

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Suntop targets back to school crowd with connected packaging powered prize giveaway

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Alpro launches superhero inspired adventure video game style connected packaging experience

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Alpro launches superhero inspired adventure video game style connected packaging experience

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TRENDING: STORES

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Bike brand Ribble partners with UK retailer Cotswold Outdoor to launch new in-store concept in Leeds city centre

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Stores

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Streetwear brand Eme Studios heads to London as it inks deal to open first permanent store outside of Spain

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Stores

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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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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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

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Virgin Media O2 opens doors to new 1,900 sqft experiential store located at Liverpool ONE shopping centre

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TRENDING: APPOINTMENTS

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John King takes on Non-Executive Chair position at fulfilment and returns management startup Shiperoo

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John King takes on Non-Executive Chair position at fulfilment and returns management startup Shiperoo

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Appointments

Retail media firm Barrows Connected Store appoints Becca Bocci as Head of Data and Insights, North America

Appointments

Retail media firm Barrows Connected Store appoints Becca Bocci as Head of Data and Insights, North America

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Appointments

Appointments

Vroom Delivery adds former Rovertown and Standard AI executuve as Frank Beard as Strategic Advisor

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Appointments

Conor Crosland departs grocery tech firm StrongPoint for Director of Logistics & Automation role at Holland & Barrett

Appointments

Conor Crosland departs grocery tech firm StrongPoint for Director of Logistics & Automation role at Holland & Barrett

Appointments

Appointments

In-store technology veteran Scott Albert calls time on epic 30 year run at convenience retailer 7-Eleven

Appointments

In-store technology veteran Scott Albert calls time on epic 30 year run at convenience retailer 7-Eleven

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Appointments

Former Asos social media lead Lauren Clark-Rout heads over to Marks & Spencer with focus on menswear

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Former Asos social media lead Lauren Clark-Rout heads over to Marks & Spencer with focus on menswear

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Appointments

TRENDING: FUNDING NEWS

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

Funding news

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

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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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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