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Flirt.com review 2025: a first hand look at the platform

Have you ever heard of this? Well, this is an online dating platform for anyone who loves to mingle around, or get a long-term partner. It is the perfect place to get some casual relationships and flirtatious interactions. Plus, it is a simple and user-friendly platform where all newcomers and experienced online daters can get […]
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Fashion rules as Vinted CEO Adam Jay once again bags top spot in RTS Retail Disruptors Report

Adam Jay, CEO at controversial fashion resale platform Vinted, has once again taken top spot in the Retail Disruptors & Innovators report, released today by Retail Technology Show. This is an annual report championing progressive individuals from across the sector, who are driving seismic change across the retail landscape.  Jay holds on to his number […]
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Fast, cheap, but devoid of heart: here’s why Temu and Shein are laggards in UK fashion scene

“Temu and Shein have no heart” So said The Sole Supplier Founder, George Sullivan, at a press panel event for Retail Technology Show 2025 in London this week. In a LinkedIn post, he said: “Yes, they appeal to the consumer chasing low prices, but the brands actually dominating the UK fashion scene are doing something […]
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Customers fume as Ocado once again cancels grocery delivery orders due to operation issues

Ocado is experiencing operation issues this morning, resulting in a large number of customers having their orders cancelled. This follows on from issues at Christmas when long booked orders were binned due to major warehouse woes. Customers have taken to social media to hit out at the online retailer, with one fuming on X: “Abysmal […]
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Dedicated Python developers vs. freelancers: which one should you hire?

Python powered development is highly in demand, as it’s among the top three most used programming languages, supporting many tech endeavours like web applications, AI solutions, data science, automation tools, and more. Many startups adopt Python for their software development needs, making the employment of the right developer a core decision. One often faced dilemma […]
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Retail technology veteran and former Ulta Beauty CIO Diane Randolph connects with WorkJam

WorkJam, a digital frontline workplace, has announced the appointment of Diane Randolph, the former Chief Information Officer (CIO) at Ulta Beauty, to the company’s board of directors. Randolph held the CIO role from 2014 to 2020. During her tenure, she played a pivotal role in Ulta’s rapid growth and digital transformation, leading major advancements in […]
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Retail Technology Show announces 2025 Innovation Award shortlist including Pricer and Akeneo

Retail Technology Show (RTS) has announced the shortlist for its 2025 Innovation Awards, which champions the progressive technologies powering retail transformation. Every year, the awards highlight the best examples of game-changing solutions from across the RTS exhibition floor. They are judged by a panel made up of the RTS advisory board, as well as industry […]
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E-commerce delivery platform startup Relay raises $35 million in Series A round headed up by Plural

Relay, which was founded in 2022 and focuses on the backbone of e-commerce delivery for retailers, has announced a $35 million Series A round led by Plural. The round also includes continued participation from its seed investors, Project A and Prologis Ventures, the VC arm of logistics real estate firm Prologis. The new capital will […]
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DHL stumps up £230 million as new e-commerce hub formally opens today in Coventry

Logistics giant DHL has invested £230 million in a new e-commerce hub in Coventry which it says will create up to 600 local jobs. Business Minister Justin Madders will today formally open the hub which covers 25,000 m² of space and can handle up to a million parcels a day. During his visit, the Minister […]
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Asos bolsters its retail tech function with appointment of Przemek Czarnecki as EVP Technology

Asos has announced the appointment of Przemek Czarnecki, who joined as EVP Technology in February, taking over from Interim EVP Technology, Hugh Williams. Przemek brings 30 years of experience in digital engineering and engineering management, with a focus on digital technology and e-commerce. He has worked across Europe and the US, most recently as VP, […]
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RTIH’s Secret Shopper heads to Regent Street, London and lululemon’s biggest EMEA store

lululemon is one of those brands that, once you try it, you’re hooked. Their leggings fit like a dream, their loungewear is effortlessly chic, and their accessories blend practicality with style. So, when I heard they were opening a brand new flagship store on Regent Street, I knew I had to be there on opening […]
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lululemon goes large in London: these are our most read retail technology articles from last week

Check out the articles on this here website that caught your fancy last week, including Pricer, Focal Systems, FuturMaster, PlaniSense, M-Cube, Dolce&Gabbana, Max Retail, Shopify, Currys, Ikea, and Etsy. lululemon opens largest flagship store in EMEA to date as Regent Street, London location sees double Performance apparel, footwear, and accessories brand, lululemon, is relocating its […]
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