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Pop Mart goes large in London with new store: check out this week's biggest retail technology stories
Pop Mart goes large in London with new store: check out this week's biggest retail technology stories

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Retail technologyStaff WriterApril 24, 2026Retail technology, Retail innovation, Stores, Online retail, Omnichannel retailComment
Smart stores specialist VenHub thinks about the future as US-based company builds momentum
Smart stores specialist VenHub thinks about the future as US-based company builds momentum

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InterviewsStaff WriterApril 24, 2026VenHub Global, Shahan Ohanessian, Smart stores, Interviews, Automation, Stores, RoboticsComment
RTS 2026 review: £300 million cyber attack set Marks & Spencer back, says Chair Archie Norman
RTS 2026 review: £300 million cyber attack set Marks & Spencer back, says Chair Archie Norman

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RTS 2026Staff WriterApril 24, 2026Archie Norman, M&S, Cyber crime, RTS 2026, Retail Technology Show 2026, 2026 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Connected stores firm Vusion emerges as winner of Retail Technology Show 2026 Innovation Awards
Connected stores firm Vusion emerges as winner of Retail Technology Show 2026 Innovation Awards

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RTS 2026Staff WriterApril 24, 2026Vusion, RTS 2026, Retail Technology Show, Retail Technology Show Awards, AI, 2026 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
RTS 2026 conference review: future of product reliant on UX input earlier in development, Boots exec says
RTS 2026 conference review: future of product reliant on UX input earlier in development, Boots exec says

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RTS 2026Staff WriterApril 24, 2026RTS 2026, Retail Technology Show 2026, Fabrice Khullar, Bots, RTIH magazineComment
Pizza chain Little Caesars and drone delivery specialist Flytrex claim first for rapid food delivery by air
Pizza chain Little Caesars and drone delivery specialist Flytrex claim first for rapid food delivery by air

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DronesStaff WriterApril 24, 2026Little Caesars, Flytrex, Drone delivery, Food delivery, On demand delivery, 2026 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Lekkerland switches on self-checkouts centric Rewe To Go store at new Frankfurt Airport terminal
Lekkerland switches on self-checkouts centric Rewe To Go store at new Frankfurt Airport terminal

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StoresStaff WriterApril 24, 2026Lekkerland, REWE To Go, Frankfurt Airport, Stores, Self-checkouts, 2026 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
drop2shop boosts choice for Vinted buyers and sellers with launch of new parcel service in Ireland
drop2shop boosts choice for Vinted buyers and sellers with launch of new parcel service in Ireland

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DeliveryStaff WriterApril 24, 2026drop2shop, Vinted, Evri, Vinted Go, Coli-8, 2026 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
German retailer POCO deploys Infios Warehouse Management solution at Trebbin logistics centre
German retailer POCO deploys Infios Warehouse Management solution at Trebbin logistics centre

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Supply chainStaff WriterApril 24, 2026Infios, Warehouse management, POCO, Supply chain, 2026 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Millennials drive growing demand for third spaces: presenting the retail technology week in numbers
Millennials drive growing demand for third spaces: presenting the retail technology week in numbers

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Retail trendsStaff WriterApril 24, 2026Retail technology, Retail trendsComment
Retail technology innovations of the week: K-Supermarket, VoCoVo, Lowe's and Zebra Technologies
Retail technology innovations of the week: K-Supermarket, VoCoVo, Lowe's and Zebra Technologies

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Retail technologyStaff WriterApril 24, 2026Retail Technology Innovation of the Week, Retail technology, Retail innovationComment
RTS 2026 review: Dragons’ Den star Touker Suleyman says retail technology an overhead but helpful
RTS 2026 review: Dragons’ Den star Touker Suleyman says retail technology an overhead but helpful

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RTS 2026Staff WriterApril 23, 2026RTS 2026, Retail Technology Show 2026, Touker Suleyman, AI, RTIH magazine, Hawes & Curtis, Ghost, Kate Hardcastle, 2026 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
UK health and beauty retailer Superdrug updates on Hanshow powered digital store roll-out
UK health and beauty retailer Superdrug updates on Hanshow powered digital store roll-out

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ESLsStaff WriterApril 23, 2026Hanshow, Superdrug, Stores, ESLs, 2026 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Former Starbucks exec Rob McGeown takes on Head of Technology UK role at The Wendy's Company
Former Starbucks exec Rob McGeown takes on Head of Technology UK role at The Wendy's Company

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AppointmentsStaff WriterApril 23, 2026Rob McGeown, Starbucks, The Wendy's Company, Appointments, 2026 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Finnish grocery chain K-Supermarket lays claim to AI powered recipe ideas focused out of home first
Finnish grocery chain K-Supermarket lays claim to AI powered recipe ideas focused out of home first

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AIStaff WriterApril 23, 2026K-Supermarket, OOH media, AI, Finland, 2026 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
The Home Depot launches customer service AI voice agent phone system with Google Cloud
The Home Depot launches customer service AI voice agent phone system with Google Cloud

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AIStaff WriterApril 23, 2026The Home Depot, Google Cloud, AI, 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards, StoresComment
Barron McCann's Gary Piper: 2026 should not be viewed as just another year. It is the year that retail resets
Barron McCann's Gary Piper: 2026 should not be viewed as just another year. It is the year that retail resets

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2026Staff WriterApril 23, 2026Barron McCann, Gary Piper, 2026, Security, Stores, Supply chainComment
Starbucks founder Howard Schultz added to on demand delivery firm Gopuff’s board of directors
Starbucks founder Howard Schultz added to on demand delivery firm Gopuff’s board of directors

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AppointmentsStaff WriterApril 23, 2026Gopuff, Howard Schultz, Starbucks, Appointments, 2026 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
VAST Data announces $1 billion Series F fund raise, tripling AI tech company's valuation to $30 billion
VAST Data announces $1 billion Series F fund raise, tripling AI tech company's valuation to $30 billion

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Funding newsStaff WriterApril 23, 2026VAST Data, AI, Funding news, Funding rounds, 2026 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Specsavers expands recycling boxes roll-out for unwanted glasses, case and contact lens packaging
Specsavers expands recycling boxes roll-out for unwanted glasses, case and contact lens packaging

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Green retailStaff WriterApril 23, 2026Specsavers, Glasses, Contact lenses, Green retail, Stores, 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards, MyGroupComment
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2026 EVENTS

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2026 RTIH Innovation Awards
Feb 27
Feb 27, 2026 – Nov 4, 2026
2026 RTIH Innovation Awards
Feb 27, 2026 – Nov 4, 2026
Feb 27, 2026 – Nov 4, 2026
Food & Drink Trends & Innovations Conference
May 12
May 12, 2026
Food & Drink Trends & Innovations Conference
May 12, 2026
May 12, 2026
Retail Technology Expo 2026
May 26
May 26, 2026 – May 27, 2026
Retail Technology Expo 2026
May 26, 2026 – May 27, 2026
May 26, 2026 – May 27, 2026
Shoptalk Europe 2026
Jun 9
Jun 9, 2026 – Jun 11, 2026
Shoptalk Europe 2026
Jun 9, 2026 – Jun 11, 2026
Jun 9, 2026 – Jun 11, 2026
RTIH AI in Retail Awards
Jul 6
Jul 6, 2026 – Feb 11, 2027
RTIH AI in Retail Awards
Jul 6, 2026 – Feb 11, 2027
Jul 6, 2026 – Feb 11, 2027
NRF 2026: Retail's Big Show Europe
Sep 15
Sep 15, 2026 – Sep 17, 2026
NRF 2026: Retail's Big Show Europe
Sep 15, 2026 – Sep 17, 2026
Sep 15, 2026 – Sep 17, 2026

TRENDING: AI

Featured
Finnish grocery chain K-Supermarket lays claim to AI powered recipe ideas focused out of home first
AI
Finnish grocery chain K-Supermarket lays claim to AI powered recipe ideas focused out of home first
AI

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AI
The Home Depot launches customer service AI voice agent phone system with Google Cloud
AI
The Home Depot launches customer service AI voice agent phone system with Google Cloud
AI

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AI
Colombian brand Soreil Lingerie goes live with Brarista full AI powered fitting chatbot and mini chatbot
AI
Colombian brand Soreil Lingerie goes live with Brarista full AI powered fitting chatbot and mini chatbot
AI

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AI
Unsexy but essential: B&Q reinvents itself by putting AI focus at the heart of the customer struggle
AI
Unsexy but essential: B&Q reinvents itself by putting AI focus at the heart of the customer struggle
AI

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AI
Dairy Queen partners with Presto on voice AI technology roll-out following promising initial results
AI
Dairy Queen partners with Presto on voice AI technology roll-out following promising initial results
AI

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AI
UK government risks public backlash unless it can show who benefits from AI, IPPR report warns
AI
UK government risks public backlash unless it can show who benefits from AI, IPPR report warns
AI

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AI

TRENDING: AUTOMATION

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Two thumbs up for Zebra Technologies tech powered Lowe's automated paint buying solution
Automation
Two thumbs up for Zebra Technologies tech powered Lowe's automated paint buying solution
Automation

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Automation
French robotics unicorn Exotec announces multi-site Skyfleet deal with sports retailer Decathlon
Automation
French robotics unicorn Exotec announces multi-site Skyfleet deal with sports retailer Decathlon
Automation

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Automation
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
Automation

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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
Automation

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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
Exotec teams with KDS to automate new 760,000 sq ft fulfilment centre in Savannah, Georgia
Automation
Exotec teams with KDS to automate new 760,000 sq ft fulfilment centre in Savannah, Georgia
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Automation

TRENDING: RTS 2026

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RTS 2026 review: £300 million cyber attack set Marks & Spencer back, says Chair Archie Norman
RTS 2026
RTS 2026 review: £300 million cyber attack set Marks & Spencer back, says Chair Archie Norman
RTS 2026

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RTS 2026
Connected stores firm Vusion emerges as winner of Retail Technology Show 2026 Innovation Awards
RTS 2026
Connected stores firm Vusion emerges as winner of Retail Technology Show 2026 Innovation Awards
RTS 2026

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RTS 2026
RTS 2026 conference review: future of product reliant on UX input earlier in development, Boots exec says
RTS 2026
RTS 2026 conference review: future of product reliant on UX input earlier in development, Boots exec says
RTS 2026

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RTS 2026
RTS 2026 review: Dragons’ Den star Touker Suleyman says retail technology an overhead but helpful
RTS 2026
RTS 2026 review: Dragons’ Den star Touker Suleyman says retail technology an overhead but helpful
RTS 2026

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RTS 2026
LoweConex powers innovation at major retailers, check them out on stand V28 at Retail Technology Show 2026
RTS 2026
LoweConex powers innovation at major retailers, check them out on stand V28 at Retail Technology Show 2026
RTS 2026

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RTS 2026
Vineta Bajaj, Holland & Barrett CFO: here's what I’m looking forward to at Retail Technology Show 2026
RTS 2026
Vineta Bajaj, Holland & Barrett CFO: here's what I’m looking forward to at Retail Technology Show 2026
RTS 2026

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RTS 2026

TRENDING: RTIH INNOVATION AWARDS

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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
RTIH Awards

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

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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
RTIH Awards

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RTIH Awards
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
RTIH Awards

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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
RTIH Awards

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RTIH Awards
2026 RTIH Innovation Awards go live in February, winners to be announced in November
RTIH Awards
2026 RTIH Innovation Awards go live in February, winners to be announced in November
RTIH Awards

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RTIH Awards

TRENDING: RETAIL MEDIA

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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
Bec Penn finishes up her 1.5 year run as Head of Product at Coles Group's retail media division Coles 360
Retail media
Bec Penn finishes up her 1.5 year run as Head of Product at Coles Group's retail media division Coles 360
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Retail media
New Snappy Shopper retail media network connects FMCG brands with indie convenience retailers
Retail media
New Snappy Shopper retail media network connects FMCG brands with indie convenience retailers
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Retail media
THG Ingenuity opens up Gift With Purchase retail media solution to external brand partners
Retail media
THG Ingenuity opens up Gift With Purchase retail media solution to external brand partners
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Retail media

TRENDING: RFID

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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
RFID

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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
RFID

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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
RFID

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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
RFID

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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
RFID

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RFID
RFID and supply chain technology firm SML Group bags FountainVest and CPE as new investors
RFID
RFID and supply chain technology firm SML Group bags FountainVest and CPE as new investors
RFID

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RFID

TRENDING: STORES

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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
Stores

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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
Stores

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Stores
British grocery retailer Heron Foods deploys connected in-store communications platform from x-hoppers
Stores
British grocery retailer Heron Foods deploys connected in-store communications platform from x-hoppers
Stores

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Stores
Inditex owned Spanish fashion and lifestyle retailer Lefties makes North East debut with Metrocentre store
Stores
Inditex owned Spanish fashion and lifestyle retailer Lefties makes North East debut with Metrocentre store
Stores

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Stores
Chinese firm Pop Mart takes wraps off its largest London store yet with Charing Cross Road launch
Stores
Chinese firm Pop Mart takes wraps off its largest London store yet with Charing Cross Road launch
Stores

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Stores
QSIC agrees partnership with Dollar General to support in-store audio at more than 12,000 locations
Stores
QSIC agrees partnership with Dollar General to support in-store audio at more than 12,000 locations
Stores

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Stores

TRENDING: ROBOTS & DRONES

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Pizza chain Little Caesars and drone delivery specialist Flytrex claim first for rapid food delivery by air
Drones
Pizza chain Little Caesars and drone delivery specialist Flytrex claim first for rapid food delivery by air
Drones

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Drones
DoorDash and Wing expand on demand food delivery by drone partnership to Metro Atlanta
Drones
DoorDash and Wing expand on demand food delivery by drone partnership to Metro Atlanta
Drones

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Drones
Uber Eats and Starship delivery robots arrive in Sheffield following roll-out in Leeds last year
Robots
Uber Eats and Starship delivery robots arrive in Sheffield following roll-out in Leeds last year
Robots

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Robots
Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits deploys Corvus Robotics drone inventory system in USA
Drones
Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits deploys Corvus Robotics drone inventory system in USA
Drones

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Drones
Zalando preps roll-out of 50 AI powered Nomagic robots across European fulfilment centres
Robots
Zalando preps roll-out of 50 AI powered Nomagic robots across European fulfilment centres
Robots

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Robots
Starship Technologies' Lisa Johnson takes on Robotics Advisory Group adviser role
Robots
Starship Technologies' Lisa Johnson takes on Robotics Advisory Group adviser role
Robots

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Robots

TRENDING: ESLs

Featured
UK health and beauty retailer Superdrug updates on Hanshow powered digital store roll-out
ESLs
UK health and beauty retailer Superdrug updates on Hanshow powered digital store roll-out
ESLs

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ESLs
Pricer and JRTech Solutions ink digital store transformation deal with Canadian grocery retailer Sobeys
ESLs
Pricer and JRTech Solutions ink digital store transformation deal with Canadian grocery retailer Sobeys
ESLs

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ESLs
Grocery retailer INTERSPAR rolls out Vusion electronic shelf labels across stores in Austria
ESLs
Grocery retailer INTERSPAR rolls out Vusion electronic shelf labels across stores in Austria
ESLs

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ESLs
United Food and Commercial Workers International Union slams Walmart's big ESLs move
ESLs
United Food and Commercial Workers International Union slams Walmart's big ESLs move
ESLs

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ESLs
SPAR International keeps faith with SOLUM as it continues ESLs and digital signage tie up
ESLs
SPAR International keeps faith with SOLUM as it continues ESLs and digital signage tie up
ESLs

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ESLs
First for travel retailer Relay down under as it taps Vusion electronic shelf labels for new store
ESLs
First for travel retailer Relay down under as it taps Vusion electronic shelf labels for new store
ESLs

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ESLs
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