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Retail Technology Show: Roblox tops TikTok as biggest commerce channel for Gen Z shoppers
Retail Technology Show: Roblox tops TikTok as biggest commerce channel for Gen Z shoppers

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RTS 2026Staff WriterFebruary 25, 2026RTS 2026, Retail Technology Show 2026, Social commerce, Social media, Roblox, TikTok, Gen Z, ResearchComment
Epoch Biodesign joins T2T Alliance as it lays claim to Europe’s first nylon biorecycling facility
Epoch Biodesign joins T2T Alliance as it lays claim to Europe’s first nylon biorecycling facility

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Green retailStaff WriterFebruary 25, 2026Epoch Biodesign, Recycling, Green retail, Sustainable retail, T2T Alliance, EU, 2026 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Unified commerce and PoS specialist NCR Voyix adds 7‑Eleven Philippines as new customer
Unified commerce and PoS specialist NCR Voyix adds 7‑Eleven Philippines as new customer

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PoSStaff WriterFebruary 25, 20267‑Eleven Philippines, NCR Voyix, Unified commerce, PoS, Stores, 2026 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
SPAR International keeps faith with SOLUM as it continues ESLs and digital signage tie up
SPAR International keeps faith with SOLUM as it continues ESLs and digital signage tie up

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ESLsStaff WriterFebruary 25, 2026SOLUM, SPAR International, ESLs, Digital signage, StoresComment
Munro Footwear Group implements Fluent Commerce distributed order management system
Munro Footwear Group implements Fluent Commerce distributed order management system

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OMSStaff WriterFebruary 25, 2026Munro Footwear Group, Fluent Commerce, Distributed order management, 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards, Funding newsComment
Consumer electronics retailer MediaMarktSaturn taps Nuvei online payments technology
Consumer electronics retailer MediaMarktSaturn taps Nuvei online payments technology

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PaymentsStaff WriterFebruary 25, 2026MediaMarktSaturn, Nuvei, Payments, Online marketplaces, 2026 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
German fashion retailer L&T bags reta awards 2026 gong for work with Vusion and GK Software
German fashion retailer L&T bags reta awards 2026 gong for work with Vusion and GK Software

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AwardsStaff WriterFebruary 25, 2026Lengermann & Trieschmann, L&T, reta awards 2026, EuroShop 2026, Events, Awards, AI, Stores, 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards, Vusion, GK SoftwareComment
M&S and Co-op join call for new 'Good Food Bill' amid claims of failing food system in UK
M&S and Co-op join call for new 'Good Food Bill' amid claims of failing food system in UK

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FoodStaff WriterFebruary 25, 2026M&S, Co-op, Food retailers, UK retail, 2026 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Buy Women Built takes over Whole Foods Market High Street Kensington store windows
Buy Women Built takes over Whole Foods Market High Street Kensington store windows

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StoresStaff WriterFebruary 25, 2026Whole Foods Market UK, Buy Women Built, Stores, Female entrepreneurs, 2026 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Gap reboots its loyalty programme as Encore goes live in Stateside both online and in stores
Gap reboots its loyalty programme as Encore goes live in Stateside both online and in stores

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LoyaltyStaff WriterFebruary 25, 2026Gap, Gap Encore, Loyalty programmes, Stores, Online retail, 2026 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Maple Group notches up a first in Republic of Ireland as it reduces food waste with Gander
Maple Group notches up a first in Republic of Ireland as it reduces food waste with Gander

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Food wasteStaff WriterFebruary 25, 2026Maple Group, Gander, Republic of Ireland, Food waste, AI, Stores, 2026 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Exotec implements Skypod system in wholesaler Berrang Group’s Ingersheim warehouse
Exotec implements Skypod system in wholesaler Berrang Group’s Ingersheim warehouse

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RoboticsStaff WriterFebruary 25, 2026Exotec, Exotec Skypod, Berrang Group, 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards, Supply chain, RoboticsComment
Ikea preps launch of standalone Decathlon unit at its 25,000 square metre Croydon store
Ikea preps launch of standalone Decathlon unit at its 25,000 square metre Croydon store

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StoresStaff WriterFebruary 25, 2026Ikea, Croydon, Stores, Omnichannel retail, Green retail, Decathlon, 2026 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Play like nobody’s watching…because they’re not
Play like nobody’s watching…because they’re not

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E-commerceStaff WriterFebruary 25, 2026Online bingo, E-commerce, Bingo, Hospitality and leisure, Digital experiencesComment
SoundHound AI launch at MWC 2026 brings real-time agentic AI to the retail store sales floor
SoundHound AI launch at MWC 2026 brings real-time agentic AI to the retail store sales floor

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AIStaff WriterFebruary 24, 2026SoundHound AI, MWC 2026, AI, Agentic AI, 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards, StoresComment
Self-checkout technology milestone for Lidl Ireland as food retailer's 100th store goes live
Self-checkout technology milestone for Lidl Ireland as food retailer's 100th store goes live

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Self-checkoutStaff WriterFebruary 24, 2026Lidl Ireland, Stores, Self checkouts, Checkouts, 2026 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
The Hashgraph Group launches TrackTrace for EU Digital Product Passport regulation compliance
The Hashgraph Group launches TrackTrace for EU Digital Product Passport regulation compliance

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BlockchainStaff WriterFebruary 24, 2026The Hashgraph Group, TrackTrace, EU Digital Product Passport regulation, Blockchain technology, AI, Supply chain, 2026 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
BRC: technology investment pays off as progress made on tacking retail crime but job far from done
BRC: technology investment pays off as progress made on tacking retail crime but job far from done

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Retail crimeStaff WriterFebruary 24, 2026BRC, Retail crime, Theft, Retail security, Stores, Online retail, 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards, Retail workers, Sensormatic SolutionsComment
GoWit and Publicis Media Middle East partnership to focus on retail media across MENA and Turkey
GoWit and Publicis Media Middle East partnership to focus on retail media across MENA and Turkey

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Retail mediaStaff WriterFebruary 24, 2026Publicis Media Middle East, GoWit, Retail media, 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards, AI, MENA, TurkeyComment
Vinted Go opens up network of parcel lockers and shops to retailers using ZigZag platform
Vinted Go opens up network of parcel lockers and shops to retailers using ZigZag platform

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ReturnsStaff WriterFebruary 24, 2026ZigZag, Parcel lockers, OOH delivery, Returns, Vinted Go, 2026 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
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2026 EVENTS

Featured
2026 RTIH Innovation Awards
Mar 9
Mar 9, 2026 – Oct 15, 2026
2026 RTIH Innovation Awards
Mar 9, 2026 – Oct 15, 2026
Mar 9, 2026 – Oct 15, 2026
Merchant Transact 360
Mar 25
Mar 25, 2026 – Mar 26, 2026
Merchant Transact 360
Mar 25, 2026 – Mar 26, 2026
Mar 25, 2026 – Mar 26, 2026
Retail Technology Show 2026
Apr 22
Apr 22, 2026 – Apr 23, 2026
Retail Technology Show 2026
Apr 22, 2026 – Apr 23, 2026
Apr 22, 2026 – Apr 23, 2026
Retail Technology Show 2026 VIP Afterparty
Apr 22
Apr 22, 2026
Retail Technology Show 2026 VIP Afterparty
Apr 22, 2026
Apr 22, 2026
ETIH EdTech Innovation Awards
Apr 27
Apr 27, 2026
ETIH EdTech Innovation Awards
Apr 27, 2026
Apr 27, 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

TRENDING: AI

Featured
SoundHound AI launch at MWC 2026 brings real-time agentic AI to the retail store sales floor
AI
SoundHound AI launch at MWC 2026 brings real-time agentic AI to the retail store sales floor
AI

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AI
Shark Beauty and LOOKFANTASTIC bring live social commerce to AI driven shoppable catwalk
AI
Shark Beauty and LOOKFANTASTIC bring live social commerce to AI driven shoppable catwalk
AI

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AI
Clarins enlists Silicon Valley startup IlluminateAI for launch of in-store personalised make-up service
AI
Clarins enlists Silicon Valley startup IlluminateAI for launch of in-store personalised make-up service
AI

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AI
AI makes move from pilots to transform grocery retail operations and consumer experiences in APAC
AI
AI makes move from pilots to transform grocery retail operations and consumer experiences in APAC
AI

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AI
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

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
Automation

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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
Automation

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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
Automation

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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
Automation

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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
Automation

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Automation

TRENDING: RTS 2026

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Retail Technology Show: Roblox tops TikTok as biggest commerce channel for Gen Z shoppers
RTS 2026
Retail Technology Show: Roblox tops TikTok as biggest commerce channel for Gen Z shoppers
RTS 2026

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RTS 2026
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
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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
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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

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
RTIH 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

TRENDING: RETAIL MEDIA

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GoWit and Publicis Media Middle East partnership to focus on retail media across MENA and Turkey
Retail media
GoWit and Publicis Media Middle East partnership to focus on retail media across MENA and Turkey
Retail media

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Retail media
THG Beauty Media and The Trade Desk lay claim to new retail media approach on open internet
Retail media
THG Beauty Media and The Trade Desk lay claim to new retail media approach on open internet
Retail media

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Retail media
Former Amazon executive Tom Jeffrey takes on retail media opportunity at DIY retailer B&Q
Retail media
Former Amazon executive Tom Jeffrey takes on retail media opportunity at DIY retailer B&Q
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Retail media
In-store retail media platform specialist Grocery TV announces leadership team additions
Retail media
In-store retail media platform specialist Grocery TV announces leadership team additions
Retail media

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Retail media
Macy's taps Pentaleap technology to create more open and flexible retail media ecosystem
Retail media
Macy's taps Pentaleap technology to create more open and flexible retail media ecosystem
Retail media

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Retail media
AI advances at rapid pace as Tesco flags key trends shaping retail media landscape in 2026
Retail media
AI advances at rapid pace as Tesco flags key trends shaping retail media landscape in 2026
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Retail media

TRENDING: GREEN RETAIL

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Epoch Biodesign joins T2T Alliance as it lays claim to Europe’s first nylon biorecycling facility
Green retail
Epoch Biodesign joins T2T Alliance as it lays claim to Europe’s first nylon biorecycling facility
Green retail

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Green retail
When Currys met University College London (UCL): focus on circular economy as pair connect
Green retail
When Currys met University College London (UCL): focus on circular economy as pair connect
Green retail

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Green retail
T2T recycler Circ announces new Fiber Club partners including C&A, Reformation, and Madewell
Green retail
T2T recycler Circ announces new Fiber Club partners including C&A, Reformation, and Madewell
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Green retail
Sodastream connects with GoBolt for Canadian green fulfillment and last mile delivery push
Green retail
Sodastream connects with GoBolt for Canadian green fulfillment and last mile delivery push
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Green retail
Amazon gives green light to first UK building that pursues new global zero carbon certification
Green retail
Amazon gives green light to first UK building that pursues new global zero carbon certification
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Green retail
Polytag, Saica Flex, and Paragon shake hands on waste journey traceability partnership
Green retail
Polytag, Saica Flex, and Paragon shake hands on waste journey traceability partnership
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Green retail

TRENDING: STORES

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Buy Women Built takes over Whole Foods Market High Street Kensington store windows
Stores
Buy Women Built takes over Whole Foods Market High Street Kensington store windows
Stores

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EDITORIAL USE ONLY Founders of Buy Women Built gathered by the ‘Real Role Models’ window display at the Whole Foods Market store on London's Kensington High Street, marking the launch of a month‑long celebration of over 100 female‑founded brands across all six UK stores, London. Picture date: Wednesday February 25, 2026. PA Photo. Photo credit should read: Betty Laura Zapata/PA Media Assignments

Stores
Ikea preps launch of standalone Decathlon unit at its 25,000 square metre Croydon store
Stores
Ikea preps launch of standalone Decathlon unit at its 25,000 square metre Croydon store
Stores

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Stores
lululemon announces it will open 100th store in EMEA on 13th March in Warsaw, Poland
Stores
lululemon announces it will open 100th store in EMEA on 13th March in Warsaw, Poland
Stores

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Stores
Amazon Just Walk Out technology powers grab and go store open doors at University of California, Irvine
Stores
Amazon Just Walk Out technology powers grab and go store open doors at University of California, Irvine
Stores

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Stores
How do retailers handle unexpected hardware failures without disrupting sales?
Stores
How do retailers handle unexpected hardware failures without disrupting sales?
Stores

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Stores
Ski equipment brand Swix enlists Sitoo for unified tools, stock visibility, and checkout push
Stores
Ski equipment brand Swix enlists Sitoo for unified tools, stock visibility, and checkout push
Stores

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Stores

TRENDING: ESLs

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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
Pricer loses ESLs exclusivity agreement with Carrefour as retailer inks deal with Vusion
ESLs
Pricer loses ESLs exclusivity agreement with Carrefour as retailer inks deal with Vusion
ESLs

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ESLs
Belgian retailer Extra Shop set to deploy Vusion platform and ESLs across 1,700 plus stores
ESLs
Belgian retailer Extra Shop set to deploy Vusion platform and ESLs across 1,700 plus stores
ESLs

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ESLs
Dutch supermarket chain PLUS places Pricer ESLs order with 2026 start date
ESLs
Dutch supermarket chain PLUS places Pricer ESLs order with 2026 start date
ESLs

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ESLs
Waitrose connects with SOLUM as grocery retailer rolls out electronic shelf labels nationwide
ESLs
Waitrose connects with SOLUM as grocery retailer rolls out electronic shelf labels nationwide
ESLs

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ESLs
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