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Checkout-free stores - is a hybrid model the best way forward?
Checkout-free stores - is a hybrid model the best way forward?
Checkout free storesStaff WriterFebruary 4, 2022Checkout free stores, Stores, Automated retail, Bricks and mortar retail, Payments], Mobile retail, Autonomous technologyComment
Five retail technology innovations that won’t be big in 2022
Five retail technology innovations that won’t be big in 2022
Retail technologyStaff WriterFebruary 4, 20222022, Retail technology, Metaverse, Cryptocurrencies, Checkout free stores, Rapid delivery, Grocery delivery, NFTsComment
Three things your e-commerce fulfilment services partner should be doing
Three things your e-commerce fulfilment services partner should be doing
E-commerceStaff WriterOctober 16, 2021E-commerce, E-commerce fulfilment, Online delivery, Online retail, SelazarComment
How retail technology is changing the world during Covid-19
How retail technology is changing the world during Covid-19
CoronavirusStaff WriterOctober 16, 2021Retail technology, COVID-19, Coronavirus, Buy now pay later, Rapid delivery, Online retail, Stores, Omnichannel retail, PaymentsComment
Forget offline vs online. The big word in retail is hybrid
Forget offline vs online. The big word in retail is hybrid
Omnichannel retailStaff WriterOctober 16, 2021Omnichannel retail, Hybrid retail, Online retail, Stores, Bricks and mortar retail, Amazon, Mercaux, Customer experienceComment
The trends shaping the payments landscape in 2021
The trends shaping the payments landscape in 2021
PaymentsStaff WriterFebruary 9, 2021Adyen, Payments, FinTech, PayTech, PSD2, Contactless payments, Buy now pay later, Big DataComment
Don’t believe the online hype as boohoo and Asos buy high street stalwarts
Don’t believe the online hype as boohoo and Asos buy high street stalwarts
Omnichannel retailStaff WriterJanuary 30, 2021boohoo, Asos, Debenhams, Top Shop, Online retail, Bricks and mortar retail, Omnichannel retail, Stores, E-commerce, Pureplays, CoronavirusComment
Why Starbucks is a data technology company
Why Starbucks is a data technology company
Data technologyStaff WriterJanuary 30, 2021Was Rahman, Starbucks, Data technology, Retail technologyComment
Five hidden trends that will shape UK e-commerce in 2021
Five hidden trends that will shape UK e-commerce in 2021
E-commerceStaff WriterDecember 30, 2020Brightpearl, 2021, E-commerce, Online retailComment
2020 was the hurried version of digital transformation...2021 can be the one we dreamed of
2020 was the hurried version of digital transformation...2021 can be the one we dreamed of
Digital transformationStaff WriterDecember 30, 2020EBI.AI, Digital transformation, Digitalisation, Inventory management, Customer engagement, Coronavirus, Artificial intelligenceComment
Three ways Covid-19 is re-shaping the retail experience
Three ways Covid-19 is re-shaping the retail experience
CoronavirusStaff WriterSeptember 10, 2020Coronavirus, COVID-19, Online retail, Bricks and mortar retail, Omnichannel retail, Online delivery, Retail technology, GlovoComment
Three ways online stores can combat Covid and maximise conversion
Three ways online stores can combat Covid and maximise conversion
CoronavirusStaff WriterSeptember 10, 2020Online retail, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Omnichannel retail, Bricks and mortar retail, Fit AnalyticsComment
Long live the high street as online retail fails coronavirus test
Long live the high street as online retail fails coronavirus test
CoronavirusStaff WriterMay 7, 2020Huw Thomas, Bricks and mortar retail, Online retail, Online delivery, Coronavirus, COVID-19, E-commerce, Mobile retail, Stores, High streetComment
Food for thought: Supermarkets and the 4G coverage opportunity
Food for thought: Supermarkets and the 4G coverage opportunity
SupermarketsStaff WriterMay 7, 2020Supermarkets, 4G, Nextivity, Retail technologyComment
NRF 2020: Top five game changing technologies
NRF 2020: Top five game changing technologies
EventsStaff WriterJanuary 25, 2020NRF 2020, Retail technology, Events, Conferences, Periscope by McKinsey Comment
Which technologies will impact retail in 2020?
Which technologies will impact retail in 2020?
Retail technologyStaff WriterJanuary 13, 2020Finger Food Advanced Technology Group, Retail technology, Augmented reality, Mobile retail, Internet of Things, Bricks and mortar retail, Artificial intelligenceComment
Retail lessons from China: What you need to know
Retail lessons from China: What you need to know
ChinaStaff WriterJanuary 5, 2020Adyen, China, Chinese shoppers, Chinese tourists, Alipay, WeChat Pay, UnionPay, Payments, Bricks and mortar retailComment
The three Cs of connected retail
The three Cs of connected retail
AIStaff WriterJanuary 4, 2020Peak, Omnichannel retail, Social media, Instagram, Artificial intelligence, Bricks and mortar retail, Payments, PersonalisationComment
Mothercare shows a growing market is no guarantee of success
Mothercare shows a growing market is no guarantee of success
Omnichannel retailStaff WriterDecember 6, 2019Maginus, Mothercare, Bricks and mortar retail, Online retail, Omnichannel retailComment
How to stop CX plug-ins killing your site’s performance on Black Friday
How to stop CX plug-ins killing your site’s performance on Black Friday
Black FridayStaff WriterDecember 6, 2019Black Friday, Online retail, Tribe, ScivismComment
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2026 EVENTS

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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
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
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

TRENDING: AI

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Frasers Group's fashion and lifestyle brand Frasers launches AI powered online shopping assistant
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Frasers Group's fashion and lifestyle brand Frasers launches AI powered online shopping assistant
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Price comparison platform Parcelhero boosts customer support with new AI powered features
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Price comparison platform Parcelhero boosts customer support with new AI powered features
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Lingerie brand Somewhere Never deploys Brarista's AI powered sizing chatbot platform
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Lingerie brand Somewhere Never deploys Brarista's AI powered sizing chatbot platform
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Sportswear brand Castore shakes hands on AI product content partnership with Ocula Technologies
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Sportswear brand Castore shakes hands on AI product content partnership with Ocula Technologies
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Loop Neighborhood Markets claims agentic technology breakthrough as it taps Tote Genie AI agent
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Loop Neighborhood Markets claims agentic technology breakthrough as it taps Tote Genie AI agent
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London based omnichannel fashion retailer AllSaints taps Impact Analytics AI powered solutions
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London based omnichannel fashion retailer AllSaints taps Impact Analytics AI powered solutions
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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
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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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Kroger has no time to waste as it inks automated micro-fulfillment solution deal with Fulfil
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Kroger has no time to waste as it inks automated micro-fulfillment solution deal with Fulfil
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Swedish sports retailer Stadium taps Exotec Skypod robotics system at Norrköping warehouse
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Swedish sports retailer Stadium taps Exotec Skypod robotics system at Norrköping warehouse
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Exotec teams with KDS to automate new 760,000 sq ft fulfilment centre in Savannah, Georgia
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Exotec teams with KDS to automate new 760,000 sq ft fulfilment centre in Savannah, Georgia
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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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Sephora UK MD Sarah Boyd added to Retail Technology Show 2026 headline speaker line-up in London
RTS 2026
Sephora UK MD Sarah Boyd added to Retail Technology Show 2026 headline speaker line-up in London
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RTS 2026
AI generated content boom boosts demand for authentic experiences in social buying journeys
RTS 2026
AI generated content boom boosts demand for authentic experiences in social buying journeys
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Consumer champion and retail expert Kate Hardcastle to chair Supernova Stage at RTS 2026
RTS 2026
Consumer champion and retail expert Kate Hardcastle to chair Supernova Stage at RTS 2026
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RTS 2026
Pennies marks ten-year tie up with Retail Technology Show as Gold Charity Partner for 2026
RTS 2026
Pennies marks ten-year tie up with Retail Technology Show as Gold Charity Partner for 2026
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Retail Technology Show 2026 research shows growing shopper backlash against Temu and Shein
RTS 2026
Retail Technology Show 2026 research shows growing shopper backlash against Temu and Shein
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RTS 2026
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

TRENDING: RTIH INNOVATION AWARDS

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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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RTIH Awards

TRENDING: RETAIL MEDIA

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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
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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
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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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JD Sports Fashion and Checkpoint Systems tackle challenges using RFID inventory management
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JD Sports Fashion and Checkpoint Systems tackle challenges using RFID inventory management
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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 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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TRENDING: STORES

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Lidl GB stumps up £600m to strengthen store network with 50+ locations planned
Stores
Lidl GB stumps up £600m to strengthen store network with 50+ locations planned
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Inter Miami's newly opened Nu Stadium features AiFi technology powered checkout-free stores
Stores
Inter Miami's newly opened Nu Stadium features AiFi technology powered checkout-free stores
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Luxury jeweller Austen & Blake preps reopening of Sheffield Meadowhall store
Stores
Luxury jeweller Austen & Blake preps reopening of Sheffield Meadowhall store
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Checkout free stores demonstrate good technology but bad value equation as Amazon and Aldi exit UK
Stores
Checkout free stores demonstrate good technology but bad value equation as Amazon and Aldi exit UK
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Walmart Mexico selects Vusion EdgeSense technology to power connected store initiative
Stores
Walmart Mexico selects Vusion EdgeSense technology to power connected store initiative
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Whole Foods Market preps launch of newest London store in Angel, Islington with doors opening this Thursday
Stores
Whole Foods Market preps launch of newest London store in Angel, Islington with doors opening this Thursday
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TRENDING: ROBOTS & DRONES

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DoorDash and Wing expand on demand food delivery by drone partnership to Metro Atlanta
Drones
DoorDash and Wing expand on demand food delivery by drone partnership to Metro Atlanta
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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
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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
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Zalando preps roll-out of 50 AI powered Nomagic robots across European fulfilment centres
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Zalando preps roll-out of 50 AI powered Nomagic robots across European fulfilment centres
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Starship Technologies' Lisa Johnson takes on Robotics Advisory Group adviser role
Robots
Starship Technologies' Lisa Johnson takes on Robotics Advisory Group adviser role
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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
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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
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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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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
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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
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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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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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