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2024 RTIH Innovation Awards: Startup of the Year finalists include be Retail Social, SeeChange and Boxbar Tech

We’re pleased to announce the shortlist for the 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards Startup of the Year category.

We received a record number of submissions this year across 20+ categories and many fantastic examples of the continued resilience and dynamism of the retail space during hugely challenging times.

It’s now over to our judging panel who will decide the winners to be announced at the 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards ceremony, which will take place at RIBA’s 66 Portland Place HQ in Central London.

The event will be held on Thursday, 21st November and consist of a drinks reception, three course meal, and awards ceremony presided over by comedian Lucy Porter.

Congratulations to all of our finalists.

To book your place at the 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards Ceremony on Thursday, 21st November, click here.

Boxbar Tech

Startup of the Year shortlist as follows:

This award will recognise the startup with the most innovative technology offering and the company which is best placed to succeed in the long-term (management, funding, the retailers it is working with etc).

be Retail Social

be Retail Social provides a dynamically engaging, interactive and hyper-personalised virtual fitting room and try-on platform complete with social sharing for feedback from friends and communities.

Boxbar Tech

Over the past year, Boxbar Tech has transformed beverage service in live events and hospitality with its automated, self-service bar technology, increasing service speeds, boosting sales and reducing queues whilst cutting operational costs, increasing profitability and improving customer satisfaction.

Fixtuur

Fixtuur transforms online shopping with immersive 3D and AR visualisations, bridging the gap between digital browsing and in-store experiences. Its platform empowers customers to explore, build, and plan products by viewing every angle, customising features, and visualising items in their own spaces, boosting confidence and reducing returns.

i love it

i love it is where real recommendations meet real rewards. No more mindless scrolling or unsolicited ads - just products you’ll love, shared by people you trust.

Legion Technologies

Legion’s mission is to turn hourly jobs into good jobs by helping companies maximise labour efficiency and employee engagement simultaneously with modern powered workforce management that’s intelligent, automated, and employee centric.

Orquest

Orquest stands out as a solution transforming workforce management. Its AI powered Smart Planning solution goes beyond traditional scheduling to optimise employees' schedules based on fluctuations in store demand, regulatory requirements, and individual availability and preferences.

ReaLift

ReaLift is solving the global online return issue for footwear merchants. With 80% of online footwear returns related to sizing issues, it enables shoppers to find their ideal shoe size unique to that individual shoe.

SeeChange

SeeChange delivers computer vision AI solutions for retail loss prevention.

By connecting real-time events in aisles, at shelves, checkouts and exits, into a single, extendable open platform, it mpowers retailers to reduce shrink, elevate the experience for shoppers and staff, and delivers invaluable insights to optimise ongoing operations.

Sociate AI

Sociate AI learns as fast as fashion and social trends move, allowing retailers and brands to keep up with the world in real-time.

Spreat

Spreat transforms every store into a marketplace. Addressing key challenges for producers and retailers, it removes traditional barriers in product placement, complex contracts, and financial risk.

And the winner is…

Join us at RIBA’s 66 Portland Place HQ in Central London on Thursday, 21st November to celebrate retail technology innovation and our 2024 winners.

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