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Quick commerce and online specialist Chris Conway calls time on eight year spell with Co-op
Quick commerce and online specialist Chris Conway calls time on eight year spell with Co-op

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On the moveStaff WriterFebruary 20, 2026Chris Conway, Co-op, Quick commerce, E-commerce, On demand delivery, Just Eat, 2026 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
AI driven experiences transform e-commerce: this week's biggest retail tech stories
AI driven experiences transform e-commerce: this week's biggest retail tech stories

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Retail techStaff WriterFebruary 20, 2026Retail technology, Retail innovation, Stores, Online retail, Omnichannel retail, AI, AutomationComment
Loblaw Companies connects with Google to give Canadians new way to shop via conversational AI
Loblaw Companies connects with Google to give Canadians new way to shop via conversational AI

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AIStaff WriterFebruary 20, 2026Loblaw Companies, Google, Canada, Conversational AI, AI, RTIH AI in Retail Awards, Loblaw Digital, Google CloudComment
Danish retailer Flying Tiger Copenhagen announces Jens Aarup Mikkelsen as its new CEO
Danish retailer Flying Tiger Copenhagen announces Jens Aarup Mikkelsen as its new CEO

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CEOsStaff WriterFebruary 20, 2026Flying Tiger Copenhagen, Jens Aarup Mikkelsen, CEOs, Appointments, 2026 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
LoweConex's Andrew Williams discusses why asset data is the foundation of HFC phase-out
LoweConex's Andrew Williams discusses why asset data is the foundation of HFC phase-out

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LoweConexStaff WriterFebruary 20, 2026LoweConex, EuroShop, HFC phase-out, Interviews, DEFRAComment
Tesco plays it safe and lulelemon hits West London: presenting the retail technology week in numbers
Tesco plays it safe and lulelemon hits West London: presenting the retail technology week in numbers

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Retail trendsStaff WriterFebruary 20, 2026Retail technology, Retail trends, Stores, Online retail, Omnichannel retail, Funding newsComment
Digital commerce specialist Marco Ruschioni announces end of 'incredible run' at Crocs
Digital commerce specialist Marco Ruschioni announces end of 'incredible run' at Crocs

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On the moveStaff WriterFebruary 20, 2026Crocs, On the move, Digital retail, Marco Ruschioni, 2026 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Kim Lewis takes on expanded marketing and technology role at Capriotti's Sandwich Shop
Kim Lewis takes on expanded marketing and technology role at Capriotti's Sandwich Shop

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JobsStaff WriterFebruary 20, 2026Capriotti's Sandwich Shop, Kim Lewis, Appointments, Marketing, US retail, 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards, CMOsComment
Gant picks IMPACT Commerce for digital push powered by likes of Saleforce, Cegid
Gant picks IMPACT Commerce for digital push powered by likes of Saleforce, Cegid

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Digital retailStaff WriterFebruary 20, 2026Emelie Hesse, Gant, IMPACT Commerce, Digital retail, Digital transformation, 2026 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
When Currys met University College London (UCL): focus on circular economy as pair connect
When Currys met University College London (UCL): focus on circular economy as pair connect

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Green retailStaff WriterFebruary 20, 2026University College London, Currys, Circular economy, Green retail, 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards, RecyclingComment
TrueLayer announces eBay tie up bringing Pay by Bank solution to UK buyers at checkout
TrueLayer announces eBay tie up bringing Pay by Bank solution to UK buyers at checkout

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PaymentsStaff WriterFebruary 19, 2026TrueLayer, Pay by bank, Payments, eBay, UK retail, Online retail, FinTech, 2026 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Amazon preps Integrations launch to self-install AutoStore systems beginning next year
Amazon preps Integrations launch to self-install AutoStore systems beginning next year

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AutomationStaff WriterFebruary 19, 2026Amazon, AutoStore, Automation, MFCs, Stores, Robotics, Logistics, Brittain Ladd, 2026 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Tesco reports significant safety progress through grocery giant's body camera programme
Tesco reports significant safety progress through grocery giant's body camera programme

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Retail securityStaff WriterFebruary 19, 2026Tesco, Body cameras, Retail crime, Retail security, Stores, Employees, Online delivery, 2026 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Etsy offloads pre-loved fashion specialist Depop to resale focused eBay in $1.2 billion cash deal
Etsy offloads pre-loved fashion specialist Depop to resale focused eBay in $1.2 billion cash deal

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AcquisitionsStaff WriterFebruary 19, 2026eBay, Etsy, Depop, Resale, Secondhand fashion, Acquisitions, RTIH AI in Retail Awards, RecommerceComment
T2T recycler Circ announces new Fiber Club partners including C&A, Reformation, and Madewell
T2T recycler Circ announces new Fiber Club partners including C&A, Reformation, and Madewell

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Green retailStaff WriterFebruary 19, 2026Circ, Recycling, C&A, Reformation, Madewell, Green retail, 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards, Sustainable retail, EverlaneComment
Will Clayton departs Virgin Media O2 to take on Director of Ops, Europe role at 3D Cloud
Will Clayton departs Virgin Media O2 to take on Director of Ops, Europe role at 3D Cloud

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JobsStaff WriterFebruary 19, 20263D Cloud, Will Clayton, Appointments, 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards, Online retailComment
Akeneo and Stripe shake hands on partnership that helps businesses prep for agentic commerce
Akeneo and Stripe shake hands on partnership that helps businesses prep for agentic commerce

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AIStaff WriterFebruary 19, 2026Akeneo, Stripe, AI, Agentic commerce, RTIH AI in Retail Awards, PaymentsComment
Wakefern Food Corp. teams with Eagle Eye on loyalty and personalisation strategies
Wakefern Food Corp. teams with Eagle Eye on loyalty and personalisation strategies

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LoyaltyStaff WriterFebruary 19, 2026Wakefern Food Corp., Eagle Eye, Loyalty, Personalisation, AI, RTIH AI in Retail AwardsComment
Sodastream connects with GoBolt for Canadian green fulfillment and last mile delivery push
Sodastream connects with GoBolt for Canadian green fulfillment and last mile delivery push

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Green retailStaff WriterFebruary 19, 2026Sodastream, GoBolt, Green retail, Online delivery, 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards, Canada, FulfilmentComment
Ski equipment brand Swix enlists Sitoo for unified tools, stock visibility, and checkout push
Ski equipment brand Swix enlists Sitoo for unified tools, stock visibility, and checkout push

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StoresStaff WriterFebruary 19, 2026Sitoo, Swix, Stores, Unified commerce, 2026 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
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Retail Technology Show 2026
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Apr 27
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ETIH EdTech Innovation Awards
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Shoptalk Europe 2026
Jun 9, 2026 – Jun 11, 2026
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RTIH AI in Retail Awards
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RTIH AI in Retail Awards
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NRF 2026: Retail's Big Show Europe
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NRF 2026: Retail's Big Show Europe
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The FT Future of Retail Summit 2026
Oct 6
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The FT Future of Retail Summit 2026
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TRENDING: AI

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Loblaw Companies connects with Google to give Canadians new way to shop via conversational AI
AI
Loblaw Companies connects with Google to give Canadians new way to shop via conversational AI
AI

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AI
Akeneo and Stripe shake hands on partnership that helps businesses prep for agentic commerce
AI
Akeneo and Stripe shake hands on partnership that helps businesses prep for agentic commerce
AI

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AI
Metapack launches AI powered delivery intelligence tools at TDC 2026 event in London
AI
Metapack launches AI powered delivery intelligence tools at TDC 2026 event in London
AI

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AI
Unilever and Google Cloud ink five year deal that includes deployment of Vertex AI platform
AI
Unilever and Google Cloud ink five year deal that includes deployment of Vertex AI platform
AI

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AI
New Asos virtual try-on experience launches in partnership with AI fashion platform AIUTA
AI
New Asos virtual try-on experience launches in partnership with AI fashion platform AIUTA
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AI
First for Debenhams Group as it teams with PayPal on AI driven shopping experience in UK
AI
First for Debenhams Group as it teams with PayPal on AI driven shopping experience in UK
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AI
Future of retail isn't agentic as sociability, discovery, tactility, and enjoyment remain key
AI
Future of retail isn't agentic as sociability, discovery, tactility, and enjoyment remain key
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AI
Loblaw connects with OpenAI to integrate PC Express grocery delivery app into ChatGPT
AI
Loblaw connects with OpenAI to integrate PC Express grocery delivery app into ChatGPT
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Alipay AI Pay solution hits 120m transactions as Chinese shoppers tap agentic commerce
AI
Alipay AI Pay solution hits 120m transactions as Chinese shoppers tap agentic commerce
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Boring AI wins: here's why the retailers winning in this space are doing deeply unsexy work
AI
Boring AI wins: here's why the retailers winning in this space are doing deeply unsexy work
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Online retailer Wildberries rolls out AI powered tools including animated product listings
AI
Online retailer Wildberries rolls out AI powered tools including animated product listings
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AI
EE focuses on digital wellbeing as it launches Stay Safe with AI appointments in Essex stores
AI
EE focuses on digital wellbeing as it launches Stay Safe with AI appointments in Essex stores
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AI
Amazon GenAI specialist Jenny Jau talks rough few weeks amid store closures and job losses
AI
Amazon GenAI specialist Jenny Jau talks rough few weeks amid store closures and job losses
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AI
RTIH AI in Retail Awards to return in 2027 following a barnstorming debut during January
AI
RTIH AI in Retail Awards to return in 2027 following a barnstorming debut during January
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AI
Many online shoppers using AI assistants but some have walked away and gone elsewhere
AI
Many online shoppers using AI assistants but some have walked away and gone elsewhere
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AI
Experts at Status Labs explain the Citation Gap: why ChatGPT cites your competitors but not your firm
AI
Experts at Status Labs explain the Citation Gap: why ChatGPT cites your competitors but not your firm
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AI
Genstore launches AI native e-commerce platform featuring autonomous agent teams
AI
Genstore launches AI native e-commerce platform featuring autonomous agent teams
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AI
Beauty company Coty announces partnership with OpenAI as it looks to boost global AI adoption
AI
Beauty company Coty announces partnership with OpenAI as it looks to boost global AI adoption
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AI
Prepare before agentic AI changes shopping, IGD warns food retailers and suppliers
AI
Prepare before agentic AI changes shopping, IGD warns food retailers and suppliers
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AI
RTIH AI in Retail Awards winners announced, including Ikea, Depop, Currys, and B&Q
AI
RTIH AI in Retail Awards winners announced, including Ikea, Depop, Currys, and B&Q
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AI

TRENDING: AUTOMATION

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Amazon preps Integrations launch to self-install AutoStore systems beginning next year
Automation
Amazon preps Integrations launch to self-install AutoStore systems beginning next year
Automation

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Automation
REWE and Cimcorp automate fresh supply chain for Berlin supermarkets and stores
Automation
REWE and Cimcorp automate fresh supply chain for Berlin supermarkets and stores
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Automation
Kroger taps Corvus One for Cold Chain autonomous inventory system in live freezer ops
Automation
Kroger taps Corvus One for Cold Chain autonomous inventory system in live freezer ops
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Automation
Amazon pins grocery ambitions on Orbital platform as it announces major job cuts
Automation
Amazon pins grocery ambitions on Orbital platform as it announces major job cuts
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Automation
UK online retailer taps StrongPoint for AutoStore powered automated fulfilment centre
Automation
UK online retailer taps StrongPoint for AutoStore powered automated fulfilment centre
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Automation
Robotics firm Exotec expands partnership with Renault Group at warehouse in Germany
Automation
Robotics firm Exotec expands partnership with Renault Group at warehouse in Germany
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Automation
IFF Colibri robot delivers quicker, more precise fragrance sampling for customers across Greater Asia
Automation
IFF Colibri robot delivers quicker, more precise fragrance sampling for customers across Greater Asia
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Automation
Kroger's Ocado Group move doesn't spell end for CFCs but overly complex mega sites are done
Automation
Kroger's Ocado Group move doesn't spell end for CFCs but overly complex mega sites are done
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Automation
The way forward for under pressure Ocado Group is Instacart and DoorDash MFCs tie ups
Automation
The way forward for under pressure Ocado Group is Instacart and DoorDash MFCs tie ups
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Automation
Billion dollar flop: Kroger's failed automated fulfilment strategy with Ocado worse than it appears
Automation
Billion dollar flop: Kroger's failed automated fulfilment strategy with Ocado worse than it appears
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Automation
Transcend Retail Solutions should rethink interest in Attabotics technology within Tesco stores
Automation
Transcend Retail Solutions should rethink interest in Attabotics technology within Tesco stores
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Automation
Independent US grocery retailer Harmons deploys Simbe Tally inventory robot across 17 of its locations
Automation
Independent US grocery retailer Harmons deploys Simbe Tally inventory robot across 17 of its locations
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Automation
Online retailer bol shares a glimpse of AI driven automation in logistics pilot with Sereact
Automation
Online retailer bol shares a glimpse of AI driven automation in logistics pilot with Sereact
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Automation
AI powered dropshipping on eBay: which automation tools lead the pack?
Automation
AI powered dropshipping on eBay: which automation tools lead the pack?
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Automation
Holland & Barrett taps AutoStore for automation drive across distribution network
Automation
Holland & Barrett taps AutoStore for automation drive across distribution network
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Automation
Walmart agreement with Symbotic marks 'one of the most ambitious moves in retail automation'
Automation
Walmart agreement with Symbotic marks 'one of the most ambitious moves in retail automation'
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Automation
Tesco keeps faith with Attabotics after warehouse automation firm is bought by Lafayette Engineering
Automation
Tesco keeps faith with Attabotics after warehouse automation firm is bought by Lafayette Engineering
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Automation
Exotec and E80 Group announce tie up aiming to streamline end-to-end warehouse automation
Automation
Exotec and E80 Group announce tie up aiming to streamline end-to-end warehouse automation
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Warehouse automation firm Exotec teams with ILS Logistics to deploy Skypod system
Automation
Warehouse automation firm Exotec teams with ILS Logistics to deploy Skypod system
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Automation
Household products retailer and distributor enlists StrongPoint for first AutoStore solution
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Household products retailer and distributor enlists StrongPoint for first AutoStore solution
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Automation

TRENDING: RTS 2026

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Holland & Barrett CFO Vineta Bajaj added to Retail Technology Show 2026 advisory board
RTS 2026
Holland & Barrett CFO Vineta Bajaj added to Retail Technology Show 2026 advisory board
RTS 2026

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RTS 2026
Retail Technology Show research: many shoppers directly impacted by cybercrime in past year
RTS 2026
Retail Technology Show research: many shoppers directly impacted by cybercrime in past year
RTS 2026

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RTS 2026
Dragon’s Den investor and retail veteran Touker Suleyman joins RTS 2026 speaker line-up
RTS 2026
Dragon’s Den investor and retail veteran Touker Suleyman joins RTS 2026 speaker line-up
RTS 2026

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RTS 2026
Retail Technology Show 2026 adds M&S Chairman Archie Norman to Headline Stage speakers list
RTS 2026
Retail Technology Show 2026 adds M&S Chairman Archie Norman to Headline Stage speakers list
RTS 2026

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RTS 2026
Retail Technology Show research flags payments problem for agentic shopping journeys
RTS 2026
Retail Technology Show research flags payments problem for agentic shopping journeys
RTS 2026

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RTS 2026
RTS 2026 conference speakers set to include Harrods, Frasers Group, and Currys
RTS 2026
RTS 2026 conference speakers set to include Harrods, Frasers Group, and Currys
RTS 2026

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RTS 2026
TALA Founder Grace Beverley set to headline at Retail Technology Show 2026 during April
RTS 2026
TALA Founder Grace Beverley set to headline at Retail Technology Show 2026 during April
RTS 2026

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RTS 2026
Your chance to be a part of the bumper Retail Technology Show 2026 edition of RTIH's printed mag
RTS 2026
Your chance to be a part of the bumper Retail Technology Show 2026 edition of RTIH's printed mag
RTS 2026

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RTS 2026
Retail Technology Show 2026 open for registrations as event returns to London ExCel in April
RTS 2026
Retail Technology Show 2026 open for registrations as event returns to London ExCel in April
RTS 2026

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RTS 2026
Retail Technology Show returns to ExCel London in 2026 with a disco themed event
RTS 2026
Retail Technology Show returns to ExCel London in 2026 with a disco themed event
RTS 2026

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RTS 2026

TRENDING: RTIH INNOVATION AWARDS

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2026 RTIH Innovation Awards go live in April, winners to be announced in October
RTIH Awards
2026 RTIH Innovation Awards go live in April, winners to be announced in October
RTIH Awards

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RTIH Awards
Hanshow bags Tech Vendor of the Year gong at 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards in London
RTIH Awards
Hanshow bags Tech Vendor of the Year gong at 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards in London
RTIH Awards

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RTIH Awards
VenHub Global dazzles as it lands Startup of the Year gong at 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards
RTIH Awards
VenHub Global dazzles as it lands Startup of the Year gong at 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards
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RTIH Awards
2025 RTIH Innovation Awards winners announced, including Tesco, White Stuff, Currys, and EE
RTIH Awards
2025 RTIH Innovation Awards winners announced, including Tesco, White Stuff, Currys, and EE
RTIH Awards

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RTIH Awards
2025 RTIH Innovation Awards winners to be announced this evening at event in Central London
RTIH Awards
2025 RTIH Innovation Awards winners to be announced this evening at event in Central London
RTIH Awards

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RTIH Awards
Google's Rashmita Redkar brings her expertise to 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards judging panel
RTIH Awards
Google's Rashmita Redkar brings her expertise to 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards judging panel
RTIH Awards

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RTIH Awards
2025 RTIH Innovation Awards winners to be announced this Thursday at event in Central London
RTIH Awards
2025 RTIH Innovation Awards winners to be announced this Thursday at event in Central London
RTIH Awards

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RTIH Awards
RETaiL AI doubles down at 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards following 2024 technology success
RTIH Awards
RETaiL AI doubles down at 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards following 2024 technology success
RTIH Awards

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RTIH Awards
2025 RTIH Innovation Awards Ceremony: don't miss the biggest retail technology event of the year
RTIH Awards
2025 RTIH Innovation Awards Ceremony: don't miss the biggest retail technology event of the year
RTIH Awards

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RTIH Awards
2025 RTIH Innovation Awards Best Retailer/Technology Supplier relationship finalists
RTIH Awards
2025 RTIH Innovation Awards Best Retailer/Technology Supplier relationship finalists
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