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2026 RTIH Innovation Awards
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Inaugural ETIH EdTech Innovation Awards invites submissions for campus retail technology category
Inaugural ETIH EdTech Innovation Awards invites submissions for campus retail technology category

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AwardsStaff WriterMarch 25, 2026ETIH, ETIH Innovation Awards, EdTech, Retail technology, Awards, CampusesComment
German retailer REWE announces Drive&Go pick up service launch with two pilot stores up and running
German retailer REWE announces Drive&Go pick up service launch with two pilot stores up and running

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Omnichannel retailStaff WriterMarch 25, 2026REWE, REWE Drive&Go, Stores, Omnichannel retail, Online delivery, 2026 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
French robotics unicorn Exotec announces multi-site Skyfleet deal with sports retailer Decathlon
French robotics unicorn Exotec announces multi-site Skyfleet deal with sports retailer Decathlon

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AutomationStaff WriterMarch 25, 2026Decathlon, Exotec, Robotics, Supply chain, 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards, AutomationComment
Uber Eats and Starship delivery robots arrive in Sheffield following roll-out in Leeds last year
Uber Eats and Starship delivery robots arrive in Sheffield following roll-out in Leeds last year

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RobotsStaff WriterMarch 25, 2026Uber Eats, Starship Technologies, Robot deliveries, Robots, 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards, Autonomous deliveriesComment
Amish Mehta swaps Head of SEO position for Director of AI and Agentic Commerce at Boots UK
Amish Mehta swaps Head of SEO position for Director of AI and Agentic Commerce at Boots UK

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JobsStaff WriterMarch 25, 2026Amish Mehta, Appointments, AI, Agentic commerce, SEO, 2026 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Circa Resort & Casino and VenHub Global team on first of its kind autonomous store deployment
Circa Resort & Casino and VenHub Global team on first of its kind autonomous store deployment

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AutomationStaff WriterMarch 25, 2026VenHub, Circa Resort & Casino, Robotics, Smart stores, Autonomous stores, Casinos, 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards, AIComment
Luqmaan Musa departs Selfridges to take on Head of IT Service Delivery position at Waterstones
Luqmaan Musa departs Selfridges to take on Head of IT Service Delivery position at Waterstones

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JobsStaff WriterMarch 25, 2026Luqmaan Musa, Waterstones, Selfridges, Appointments, 2026 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Domino’s Pizza announces CX centric update for its Tracker offering based on AI technology
Domino’s Pizza announces CX centric update for its Tracker offering based on AI technology

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Food deliveryStaff WriterMarch 25, 2026Domino's Pizza, Pizza delivery, Food delivery, AI, 2026 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Retail Technology Show 2026 ramps up focus on innovation as it returns to London ExCel in April
Retail Technology Show 2026 ramps up focus on innovation as it returns to London ExCel in April

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RTS 2026Staff WriterMarch 25, 2026Retail Technology Show 2026, RTS 2026, Retail innovation, Retail technology, 2026 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Jewellery retailer Pandora enlists Hardis Supply Chain for warehouse management system project
Jewellery retailer Pandora enlists Hardis Supply Chain for warehouse management system project

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Supply chainStaff WriterMarch 25, 2026Pandora, Hardis Supply Chain, Warehouse management systems, Supply chain, 2026 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Retail technology specialist Mark Simpson joins Legion Technologies as Strategic Advisor for EMEA region
Retail technology specialist Mark Simpson joins Legion Technologies as Strategic Advisor for EMEA region

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AppointmentsStaff WriterMarch 25, 2026Mark Simpson, Legion Technologies, Appointments, 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards, WoltComment
Chidi Onwudike heads back to world of work and takes on Chief Operating Officer position at Depop
Chidi Onwudike heads back to world of work and takes on Chief Operating Officer position at Depop

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JobsStaff WriterMarch 25, 2026Chidi Onwudike, Depop, Appointments, 2026 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
FedEx SameDay Local service launches in collaboration with last mile delivery specialist OneRail
FedEx SameDay Local service launches in collaboration with last mile delivery specialist OneRail

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DeliveryStaff WriterMarch 25, 2026FedEx SameDay Local, 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards, OneRail, On demand delivery, Same day deliveryComment
Gap Inc. looks to push how AI technology can elevate its customers' online shopping experience
Gap Inc. looks to push how AI technology can elevate its customers' online shopping experience

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AIStaff WriterMarch 25, 2026Gap Inc, AI, Online retail, 2026 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Focus on online merchants and marketplaces as TrueLayer hires Stefano De Lollis as Head of E-commerce
Focus on online merchants and marketplaces as TrueLayer hires Stefano De Lollis as Head of E-commerce

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JobsStaff WriterMarch 25, 2026TrueLayer, Stefano De Lollis, E-commerce, Online retail, Appointments, 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards, Pay by bankComment
InPost expands UK locker network through partnership with The Football Association (FA)
InPost expands UK locker network through partnership with The Football Association (FA)

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Parcel lockersStaff WriterMarch 24, 2026InPost Uk, The FA, Football, Soccer, Out of home delivery, 2026 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
E-commerce key as European home improvement retailer Kingfisher reports full year results
E-commerce key as European home improvement retailer Kingfisher reports full year results

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Omnichannel retailStaff WriterMarch 24, 2026Kingfisher, B&Q, Omnichannel retail, E-commerce, AI, Retail media, Online retail, Stores, 2026 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Call for entries: RTIH's industry leading retail tech innovation awards opens for submissions
Call for entries: RTIH's industry leading retail tech innovation awards opens for submissions

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RTIH AwardsStaff WriterMarch 24, 20262026 RTIH Innovation Awards, RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits deploys Corvus Robotics drone inventory system in USA
Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits deploys Corvus Robotics drone inventory system in USA

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DronesStaff WriterMarch 24, 2026Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits, Corvus Robotics, 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards, Drones, Inventory managementComment
Kanzen Skincare and other brands prep TikTok Shop livestream event on London's Oxford Street
Kanzen Skincare and other brands prep TikTok Shop livestream event on London's Oxford Street

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Social mediaStaff WriterMarch 24, 2026Kanzen Skincare, TikTok Shop, Physical retail, Social commerce, 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards, Livestream shoppingComment
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TRENDING: AI

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Gap Inc. looks to push how AI technology can elevate its customers' online shopping experience
AI
Gap Inc. looks to push how AI technology can elevate its customers' online shopping experience
AI

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AI
LOOOK.AI goes live with real-time AI powered clothing try-on feature for smart mirrors
AI
LOOOK.AI goes live with real-time AI powered clothing try-on feature for smart mirrors
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AI
Just Eat UK connects with Amazon's new Alexa+ assistant to bring voice ordering to customers
AI
Just Eat UK connects with Amazon's new Alexa+ assistant to bring voice ordering to customers
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AI
Kingfisher enlists Google Cloud for AI tech powered shopping push across UK and Europe
AI
Kingfisher enlists Google Cloud for AI tech powered shopping push across UK and Europe
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AI
EE and Samsung team to offer people free AI training sessions at Westfield White City store
AI
EE and Samsung team to offer people free AI training sessions at Westfield White City store
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AI
YOOBIC boss Fabrice Haiat talks pencil whipping, broken execution loops and AI powered consolidation
AI
YOOBIC boss Fabrice Haiat talks pencil whipping, broken execution loops and AI powered consolidation
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AI

TRENDING: AUTOMATION

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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
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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
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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
Here's why Ocado is the most valuable technology play in grocery, retail and logistics right now
Automation
Here's why Ocado is the most valuable technology play in grocery, retail and logistics right now
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Automation

TRENDING: RTS 2026

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Retail Technology Show 2026 ramps up focus on innovation as it returns to London ExCel in April
RTS 2026
Retail Technology Show 2026 ramps up focus on innovation as it returns to London ExCel in April
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RTS 2026
Vusion, Duvo and PervasID among 2026 Retail Technology Show Innovation Awards finalists
RTS 2026
Vusion, Duvo and PervasID among 2026 Retail Technology Show Innovation Awards finalists
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RTS 2026
Retail Technology Show 2026 report flags Perfect Ted’s Marisa Poster as Disruptor of the Year
RTS 2026
Retail Technology Show 2026 report flags Perfect Ted’s Marisa Poster as Disruptor of the Year
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H&M Director of Innovation Jo Hickson added to Retail Technology Show 2026 advisory board
RTS 2026
H&M Director of Innovation Jo Hickson added to Retail Technology Show 2026 advisory board
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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
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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
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RTS 2026

TRENDING: RTIH INNOVATION AWARDS

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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
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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
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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

TRENDING: RETAIL MEDIA

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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
Retail media technology firm Zitcha taps former Meta Australia exec Phil Bonanno for APAC role
Retail media
Retail media technology firm Zitcha taps former Meta Australia exec Phil Bonanno for APAC role
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Retail media
Wickes launches home improvement focused retail media platform in tie up with Epsilon
Retail media
Wickes launches home improvement focused retail media platform in tie up with Epsilon
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Retail media
Co-op convenience retail media research highlights shopper behaviour across store size formats
Retail media
Co-op convenience retail media research highlights shopper behaviour across store size formats
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Retail media
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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RFID

TRENDING: STORES

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Family first as M&S opens new food stores in Luton Bramingham, Hatfield and Farnham
Stores
Family first as M&S opens new food stores in Luton Bramingham, Hatfield and Farnham
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Stores
Coop Sweden taps HonestBox technology platform for unmanned and hybrid stores initiative
Stores
Coop Sweden taps HonestBox technology platform for unmanned and hybrid stores initiative
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Stores
Amazon physical flop proves retail technology amplifies good operations, it doesn't replace them
Stores
Amazon physical flop proves retail technology amplifies good operations, it doesn't replace them
Stores

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Stores
lululemon hits 100 store milestone in EMEA as retailer opens first location in Warsaw, Poland
Stores
lululemon hits 100 store milestone in EMEA as retailer opens first location in Warsaw, Poland
Stores

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Stores
Aldi UK ditches Greenwich, South East London Shop & Go checkout-free store experiment
Stores
Aldi UK ditches Greenwich, South East London Shop & Go checkout-free store experiment
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Stores
Co-op boosts colleague communication and safety with latest VoCoVo headset technology
Stores
Co-op boosts colleague communication and safety with latest VoCoVo headset technology
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Stores

TRENDING: ROBOTS & DRONES

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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
Grubhub scores a drone food delivery first in New Jersey as it kicks off three month pilot
Drones
Grubhub scores a drone food delivery first in New Jersey as it kicks off three month pilot
Drones

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Drones
Ireland first as Uber connects with Manna for first European launch of drone delivery service
Drones
Ireland first as Uber connects with Manna for first European launch of drone delivery service
Drones

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Drones

TRENDING: ESLs

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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
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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
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
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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
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