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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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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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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

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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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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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Kevel, Dollar General, and The Trade Desk tie up lays claim to first of its kind retail media solution

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Kevel, Dollar General, and The Trade Desk tie up lays claim to first of its kind retail media solution

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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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Australian retailer JB Hi-Fi taps Broadsign technology to build and scale its in-store retail media network

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Australian retailer JB Hi-Fi taps Broadsign technology to build and scale its in-store retail media network

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Henkel enlists WPP Media on launch of full-funnel commerce strategy for company's Bloo brand

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Diageo and PepsiCo test Tesco video formats spanning homepage and in-aisle environments

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Diageo and PepsiCo test Tesco video formats spanning homepage and in-aisle environments

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

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

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Perry Ellis boosts post-picking validation at US distribution centre using RAIN RFID solution

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Perry Ellis boosts post-picking validation at US distribution centre using RAIN RFID solution

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Anna Marie Blackburn takes her love for RFID to the next level as she makes jump to Nedap Retail

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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

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JD Sports inks multi-year global ItemOptix RFID technology deal with Checkpoint Systems

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JD Sports Fashion and Checkpoint Systems tackle challenges using RFID inventory management

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JD Sports Fashion and Checkpoint Systems tackle challenges using RFID inventory management

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Christmas comes early as Asda pilots Zebra Technologies TC53E RFID device in first store

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Christmas comes early as Asda pilots Zebra Technologies TC53E RFID device in first store

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TRENDING: STORES

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

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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

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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

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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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Ikea China announces expansion in eastern Beijing as retail giant opens doors to first small store

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Ikea China announces expansion in eastern Beijing as retail giant opens doors to first small store

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Lekkerland switches on self-checkouts centric Rewe To Go store at new Frankfurt Airport terminal

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Lekkerland switches on self-checkouts centric Rewe To Go store at new Frankfurt Airport terminal

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TRENDING: APPOINTMENTS

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McDonald's veteran Will Mason takes on Senior Vice President, Analytics and Insights role at Dairy Queen

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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

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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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Grocery technology startup Vori secures $22 million Series B for autonomous supermarkets push

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Grocery technology startup Vori secures $22 million Series B for autonomous supermarkets push

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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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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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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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MarTech firm Hightouch bags $2.75 billion valuation as it secures $150 million in Series D funding

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MarTech firm Hightouch bags $2.75 billion valuation as it secures $150 million in Series D funding

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