Retail Technology Innovation Hub
Home Advertise with us About us Events Contact us RTIH magazine 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards FAQs 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards categories 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards judging panel RTIH Retail Technology Hot 100 List 2027 RTIH AI in Retail Awards 2026 RTIH AI in Retail Awards winners 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards winners RTIH Top 100 Retail Tech Influencers List Newsletter sign up Terms & Conditions
HomeAdvertise with usAbout usEventsContact usRTIH magazine2026 RTIH Innovation Awards FAQs2026 RTIH Innovation Awards categories2026 RTIH Innovation Awards judging panelRTIH Retail Technology Hot 100 List2027 RTIH AI in Retail Awards2026 RTIH AI in Retail Awards winners2025 RTIH Innovation Awards winnersRTIH Top 100 Retail Tech Influencers ListNewsletter sign upTerms & Conditions
Retail Technology Innovation Hub
Retail Technology Innovation Hub

RTIH: YOUR ONE STOP SHOP FOR ALL THE RETAIL TECHNOLOGY NEWS AND VIEWS THAT MATTER

2026 RTIH Innovation Awards
Shoptalk Europe 2026
Back Market forecasts record 2025 as it launches repair platform in France, Germany and Spain
Back Market forecasts record 2025 as it launches repair platform in France, Germany and Spain

Continue reading…

Read More
Green retailRachel LawlerSeptember 16, 2025Back Market, Secondhand market, Repair services, Smartphones, Tablets, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Ikea gears up to open third small store this year with Chester location launching next month
Ikea gears up to open third small store this year with Chester location launching next month

Continue reading…

Read More
StoresRachel LawlerSeptember 16, 2025Ikea Uk, Retail parks, Click & CollectComment
Instaleap and Wolt agree tie up that aims to simplify marketplace fulfilment for supermarkets
Instaleap and Wolt agree tie up that aims to simplify marketplace fulfilment for supermarkets

Continue reading…

Read More
DTCRachel LawlerSeptember 16, 2025Wolt, Instaleap, Fulfilment, Groceries, D2C, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Retail tech solutions specialist Jumpmind bags investment from Lone View Capital
Retail tech solutions specialist Jumpmind bags investment from Lone View Capital

Continue reading…

Read More
FundingStaff WriterSeptember 15, 2025Jumpmind, Funding news, Lone View Capital, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Former Tesco and Amazon executive Tony Hoggett a good fit for Kroger as CEO search continues
Former Tesco and Amazon executive Tony Hoggett a good fit for Kroger as CEO search continues

Continue reading…

Read More
CEOsStaff WriterSeptember 15, 2025Kroger, CEOs, Appointments, Brittain Ladd, Tony Hoggett, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, AutomationComment
Asda hits major milestone as Project Future sees food depots migrate to new SAP platform
Asda hits major milestone as Project Future sees food depots migrate to new SAP platform

Continue reading…

Read More
Grocery retailStaff WriterSeptember 15, 2025Asda, Asda Future programme, SAP, Supply chain, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Manhattan Active, WMS, Grocery retailComment
VEJA enlists NewStore, SAP, Syntax to power footwear brand's unified commerce strategy
VEJA enlists NewStore, SAP, Syntax to power footwear brand's unified commerce strategy

Continue reading…

Read More
PoSStaff WriterSeptember 15, 2025VEJA, NewStore, SAP, Syntax, Unified commerce, Omnichannel retail, PoS, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, StoresComment
Final call for entries: RTIH Innovation Awards submissions deadline is this Friday
Final call for entries: RTIH Innovation Awards submissions deadline is this Friday

Continue reading…

Read More
RTIH AwardsStaff WriterSeptember 15, 2025RTIH Innovation Awards, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Retail technology, Awards, Retail innovationComment
David Gebhardt joins Worldline with a focus on omnichannel retailers and self-service merchants
David Gebhardt joins Worldline with a focus on omnichannel retailers and self-service merchants

Continue reading…

Read More
New hiresStaff WriterSeptember 15, 2025David Gebhardt, Payments, Worldline, Appointments, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
René Lammers unveiled as Chief Research and Innovation Officer at The Estée Lauder Companies
René Lammers unveiled as Chief Research and Innovation Officer at The Estée Lauder Companies

Continue reading…

Read More
New hiresStaff WriterSeptember 15, 2025René Lammers, Innovation, Appointments, The Estée Lauder Companies, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Neve Jewels Group's Graham Broomfield: momentum without alignment is just chaos and noise
Neve Jewels Group's Graham Broomfield: momentum without alignment is just chaos and noise

Continue reading…

Read More
RetailersStaff WriterSeptember 15, 2025Graham Broomfield, Neve Jewels Group, AI, Stores, Online retail, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Aussie brand Roxy seeks competitive edge with Reshop instant refunds technology roll-out
Aussie brand Roxy seeks competitive edge with Reshop instant refunds technology roll-out

Continue reading…

Read More
RefundsStaff WriterSeptember 15, 2025Roxy, Reshop, Refunds, Online retail, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Authentic Brands GroupComment
Best Buy adds lululemon CFO and former J.Crew executive Meghan Frank to its board of directors
Best Buy adds lululemon CFO and former J.Crew executive Meghan Frank to its board of directors

Continue reading…

Read More
CFOsStaff WriterSeptember 15, 2025Best Buy, CFOs, Lululemon, J.Crew, Appointments, Meghan Frank, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Ross StoresComment
Walmart is speeding up its delivery game as US retail giant pursues aggressive roadmap
Walmart is speeding up its delivery game as US retail giant pursues aggressive roadmap

Continue reading…

Read More
DeliveryStaff WriterSeptember 15, 2025Walmart, Online delivery, On demand delivery, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, Rahul Saraswat, Aventis SystemsComment
Omar Touri departs DoorDash to join Simbe as Enterprise Solutions Engineer
Omar Touri departs DoorDash to join Simbe as Enterprise Solutions Engineer

Continue reading…

Read More
New hiresStaff WriterSeptember 15, 2025Omar Touri, Simbe, DoorDash, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Naresh Teckchandani steps down from General Manager IT position at Forever New
Naresh Teckchandani steps down from General Manager IT position at Forever New

Continue reading…

Read More
On the moveStaff WriterSeptember 15, 2025Naresh Teckchandani, Forever New, On the move, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Amazon Now rapid delivery service expands across India with 100 MFCs now operational and more to come
Amazon Now rapid delivery service expands across India with 100 MFCs now operational and more to come

Continue reading…

Read More
MFCsStaff WriterSeptember 15, 2025Amazon Now, Rapid delivery, MFCs, Micro fulfilment centres, India, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
Food waste tech startups have their place but the biggest solution lies inside supermarkets
Food waste tech startups have their place but the biggest solution lies inside supermarkets

Continue reading…

Read More
Food wasteStaff WriterSeptember 15, 2025Matt Lipscombe, Impulse Logic, Supermarkets, Grocery retail, Startups, Food waste, 2025 RTIH Innovation AwardsComment
UK charity Guide Dogs welcomes FMCG sector use of NaviLens technology but more needs to be done
UK charity Guide Dogs welcomes FMCG sector use of NaviLens technology but more needs to be done

Continue reading…

Read More
InclusionStaff WriterSeptember 15, 2025Guide Dogs, Strongbow, Inclusion, Blind people, Partially sighted people, Stores, FMCG industry, 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, NaviLens QR codes, QR codesComment
How retail trends are influencing online casino game design
How retail trends are influencing online casino game design

Continue reading…

Read More
Retail trendsStaff WriterSeptember 15, 2025Online retail, Stores, Retail trends, Online casinos, E-commerceComment
Newer Older

2026 EVENTS

Featured
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
Rithum research: Gen Z shoppers act on AI recommendations without third party verification
AI
Rithum research: Gen Z shoppers act on AI recommendations without third party verification
AI

Continue reading…

AI
Papa Johns lays claim to industry first with launch of Lou AI digital pizza assistant via Google Cloud
AI
Papa Johns lays claim to industry first with launch of Lou AI digital pizza assistant via Google Cloud
AI

Continue reading…

AI
One in four retail technology providers at RTS 2026 say AI is overhyped, ASPR research finds
AI
One in four retail technology providers at RTS 2026 say AI is overhyped, ASPR research finds
AI

Continue reading…

AI
Live commerce platform Tilt lays claim to an industry first with launch of new AI powered feature Snap
AI
Live commerce platform Tilt lays claim to an industry first with launch of new AI powered feature Snap
AI

Continue reading…

AI
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

Continue reading…

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

Continue reading…

AI

TRENDING: AUTOMATION

Featured
Delivery Hero launches Herogen autonomous software delivery agent as part of firm's everyday app push
Automation
Delivery Hero launches Herogen autonomous software delivery agent as part of firm's everyday app push
Automation

Continue reading…

Automation
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

Continue reading…

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

Continue reading…

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

Continue reading…

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

Continue reading…

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
Automation

Continue reading…

Automation

TRENDING: RTS 2026

Featured
Retail Technology Show hits London ExCeL in April and delivers event's biggest ever innovation showcase
RTS 2026
Retail Technology Show hits London ExCeL in April and delivers event's biggest ever innovation showcase
RTS 2026

Continue reading…

RTS 2026
RTS 2026 conference review: agentic commerce changing the rules of the game amid retailer transformations
RTS 2026
RTS 2026 conference review: agentic commerce changing the rules of the game amid retailer transformations
RTS 2026

Continue reading…

RTS 2026
Retail Technology Show 2026 conference review: Tesco Lab's Ross Arnone discusses ideation and delivery
RTS 2026
Retail Technology Show 2026 conference review: Tesco Lab's Ross Arnone discusses ideation and delivery
RTS 2026

Continue reading…

RTS 2026
RTS 2026 conference review: shift to AI aids efficiency and CX, say New Look, Aroma Zone, Fortnum & Mason
RTS 2026
RTS 2026 conference review: shift to AI aids efficiency and CX, say New Look, Aroma Zone, Fortnum & Mason
RTS 2026

Continue reading…

RTS 2026
RTS 2026 conference review: CPTO job title reflects the centrality of technology in modern retail space
RTS 2026
RTS 2026 conference review: CPTO job title reflects the centrality of technology in modern retail space
RTS 2026

Continue reading…

RTS 2026
RTS 2026: focus on leadership in uncertain times amid technology, economic and resiliency challenges
RTS 2026
RTS 2026: focus on leadership in uncertain times amid technology, economic and resiliency challenges
RTS 2026

Continue reading…

RTS 2026

TRENDING: RTIH INNOVATION AWARDS

Featured
The Retail Tea Break podcast host Melissa Moore joins 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards judging panel
RTIH Awards
The Retail Tea Break podcast host Melissa Moore joins 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards judging panel
RTIH Awards

Continue reading…

RTIH Awards
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

Continue reading…

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

Continue reading…

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

Continue reading…

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

Continue reading…

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

Continue reading…

RTIH Awards

TRENDING: RETAIL MEDIA

Featured
MediaMarktSaturn expands store retail media offering to eight European markets with One Tech Group
Retail media
MediaMarktSaturn expands store retail media offering to eight European markets with One Tech Group
Retail media

Continue reading…

Retail media
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
Retail media

Continue reading…

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
Retail media

Continue reading…

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
Retail media

Continue reading…

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
Retail media

Continue reading…

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
Retail media

Continue reading…

Retail media

TRENDING: RFID

Featured
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

Continue reading…

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

Continue reading…

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

Continue reading…

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

Continue reading…

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

Continue reading…

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

Continue reading…

RFID

TRENDING: STORES

Featured
Virgin Media O2 opens doors to new 1,900 sqft experiential store located at Liverpool ONE shopping centre
Stores
Virgin Media O2 opens doors to new 1,900 sqft experiential store located at Liverpool ONE shopping centre
Stores

Continue reading…

Stores
Ikea China announces expansion in eastern Beijing as retail giant opens doors to first small store
Stores
Ikea China announces expansion in eastern Beijing as retail giant opens doors to first small store
Stores

Continue reading…

Stores
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

Continue reading…

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

Continue reading…

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

Continue reading…

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

Continue reading…

Stores

TRENDING: APPOINTMENTS

Featured
Former Reckon.ai CEO Ana Pinto gets back in the retail game as she accepts COO position at Maikoz
Appointments
Former Reckon.ai CEO Ana Pinto gets back in the retail game as she accepts COO position at Maikoz
Appointments

Continue reading…

Appointments
Jessica Cooke joins Kingfisher as its new Group Head of Retail Media Propositions and Partners
Appointments
Jessica Cooke joins Kingfisher as its new Group Head of Retail Media Propositions and Partners
Appointments

Continue reading…

Appointments
AI powered commerce technology firm Frontnow announces appointment of Gabriel Bobinski as CEO
Appointments
AI powered commerce technology firm Frontnow announces appointment of Gabriel Bobinski as CEO
Appointments

Continue reading…

Appointments
Kyla Robinson says thanks to Spanx as she exits and takes on CTTO position at Bed Bath & Beyond
Appointments
Kyla Robinson says thanks to Spanx as she exits and takes on CTTO position at Bed Bath & Beyond
Appointments

Continue reading…

Appointments
Lex Ledger moves on up at Spotify with Global Head of Payments role at digital music giant Spotify
Appointments
Lex Ledger moves on up at Spotify with Global Head of Payments role at digital music giant Spotify
Appointments

Continue reading…

Appointments
Former Tesco Labs leader Jo Hickson exits H&M and takes on strategic initiatives role at Specsavers
Appointments
Former Tesco Labs leader Jo Hickson exits H&M and takes on strategic initiatives role at Specsavers
Appointments

Continue reading…

Appointments

TRENDING: FUNDING NEWS

Featured
MarTech firm Hightouch bags $2.75 billion valuation as it secures $150 million in Series D funding
Funding news
MarTech firm Hightouch bags $2.75 billion valuation as it secures $150 million in Series D funding
Funding news

Continue reading…

Funding news
Shopify Plus agency Swanky pulls in £7.6 million from YFM to support next phase of growth
Funding news
Shopify Plus agency Swanky pulls in £7.6 million from YFM to support next phase of growth
Funding news

Continue reading…

Funding news
VAST Data announces $1 billion Series F fund raise, tripling AI tech company's valuation to $30 billion
Funding news
VAST Data announces $1 billion Series F fund raise, tripling AI tech company's valuation to $30 billion
Funding news

Continue reading…

Funding news
VisioLab bags $11 million Series A for AI powered self-checkout across sports venues and food service
Funding news
VisioLab bags $11 million Series A for AI powered self-checkout across sports venues and food service
Funding news

Continue reading…

Funding news
Former Costa Express boss secures £2 million in funding to scale automated coffee platform
Funding news
Former Costa Express boss secures £2 million in funding to scale automated coffee platform
Funding news

Continue reading…

Funding news
AI powered logistics and supply chain decision-making platform Loop bags $95m in Series C funding round
Funding news
AI powered logistics and supply chain decision-making platform Loop bags $95m in Series C funding round
Funding news

Continue reading…

Funding news
3D Cloud
2026 RTIH Innovation Awards
Shoptalk Europe 2026
VenHub Global
E-commerce Expo

Follow us. Send us a message
No results found
About RTIH Editor Scott ThompsonRTIH Retail Technology Innovations reportRTIH Retail Technology Hot 100 ListRTIH AI in Retail Awards finalists2025 RTIH Innovation Awards finalistsContact usRTIH Top 100 Retail Tech Influencers ListNewsletter sign upPR Newswire

Subscribe

Sign up with your email address to receive RTIH’s daily newsletter straight to your inbox.

We respect your privacy and will not pass your email address on to third parties. However, we will occasionally send you promotional messages on behalf of our advertisers.

Thank you! You have been added to RTIH’s daily newsletter mailing list

© Retail Technology Innovation Hub. All rights reserved. No part of this website, including text, graphics, logos, images, and software, may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means without the prior written permission of Retail Technology Innovation Hub.